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Originally Posted by Pete Lester
Very little engraving on it Bill, what was there appeared sharp. I have a nickel plated 32 cal Iver Johnson and it shows signs of chipping as you mentioned. This gun was very shiny with no evidence of chipping or wear to the frame, trigger guard, tang etc. Are there any other tests to determine plating?
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If the owner will let you, a drop of cold bluing on a q-tip touched to the metal will tell you if it is plated or polished. If it turns blue/brown or discolors in any way, it is polished steel. If it is unaffected, it is plated.
If you turn it blue, you can polish it back to bright with Flitz or its equivalent.
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