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Nickel plating
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:55 am
by jay851
Hi
I'm after getting my Pietta 1873 nickel plated. Can anyone recommend a plater that is used to dealing with firearms.
Also would I have to notify my FEO if sending my gun to get it plated.
Thanks
Jay
Re: Nickel plating
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 1:44 pm
by kennyc
I would assume that the plater would need to be covered by an RFD ?
Re: Nickel plating
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 1:51 pm
by glevum
Try Poeton Plating.
https://www.poeton.co.uk/
I think they used to do 81mm mortar barrels, so they may have a facility to handle FAC items
Re: Nickel plating
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 4:42 am
by jay851
Cheers. Has anyone had a go with the diy kits that are out there, any good?
Re: Nickel plating
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:10 pm
by Sim G
Seriously Jay, don't go with a DIY kit for something as complex as a revolver. Great for a 1972 Suzuki GT500 front mud guard, but an 1873 SAA!
Or, just give one the kids a tin of spray paint, a mask and let them go to it!