Reblue

[Fox Mike]

I sent a letter to Ruger asking what would be the cost and how did I need to send my old model Single Six to them for a re-blue. I received a reply just a minute ago. I was very surprised at the answer.
"Good morning Frank,
Unfortunately we do not offer refinishing services on any of the old model revolvers. If you have any further questions please call us at 336-949-5200. We are open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm eastern standard time.
Thank you
Ruger Customer Service"

 

[RoninPA]

That is not an unexpected answer from what I've seen lately.

 

[contender]

I would call them. Ask for technical support. Get a person on the phone that KNOWS what they can & can't do.

 

[Fox Mike]

I DO plan to call. First no letters and now no re-blue. What next/? Mot sure I don't want to know.

 

[Cholo]

What the...?

Check out Joey's OM Single Six Ruger re-blue from less that a month ago.

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Post in thread 'Single Six rescues'

Mar 24, 2026

Wow, I'd wait a month for a free factory re=blue!

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[GSP7]

https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/

 

[Fox Mike]

I m picking up my barrel from the gunsmith on Friday ad am planning on asking if does blueing . He is about a 20 minute drive and no shipping worries if he can oblige

 

[AzGeno]

Not really surprised. Everything we grew to love about the service seems gone.
Ruger has cut models and services to try and fix a sagging balance sheet.
Wall Street Journal said Ruger and Beretta are at the negotiation table, try to hammer out a deal before the Proxy vote.
I'm afraid Ruger knows if it comes to vote, Beretta will win.

 

[akmania]

Call and ask to speak to Martha.

 

[Hondo44]

https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/

"You can ship your firearm to Turnbull Restoration for an evaluation with a brief description of the work you are interested in having done. You can expect to hear from us in four to six weeks after the firearm arrives."

 

[GYJ44]

Yeah, I wouldn't think somebody wanting Ruger to do a $300 reblue is looking for a +$1000 Turnbull bill. Best to have a gunsmith do all the prep work and send it to Turnbull but still expect $500-$800 in finish work.

 

[eveled]

Call and ask to speak to Martha.

If she is helpful, they are probably planning to lay her off.

 

[akmania]

Probably

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I DO plan to call. First no letters and now no re-blue. What next/? Mot sure I don't want to know.

I agree, that’s discouraging. I was within a month of encouraging my brother in law to send in his Security Six.

 

[GYJ44]

I agree, that’s discouraging. I was within a month of encouraging my brother in law to send in his Security Six.

They won't work on a Security Six at all, haven't for years.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I knew they wouldn’t work on them, don’t need work, but would like a reblue, but apparently that’s out.

 

[GYJ44]

I knew they wouldn’t work on them, don’t need work, but would like a reblue, but apparently that’s out.

A reblue is not work on them???

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I don’t need any parts. Are you just being an ass or what???

 

[GYJ44]

I don’t need any parts. Are you just being an ass or what???

They don't work on them, at all, period. That should have been clear. No exceptions if YOU say it doesn't need parts. When Ruger ships a gun back, whatever condition it's in, they own it. If THEY find it needs parts they don't have, what happens next? I'm not being an ass, I'm actually engaging my brain.

 

[hittman]

This from Ruger’s site may get some answers ……
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I need to speak to a Customer Service representative over the phone.

Call Center
Telephone: 336-949-5200 / Fax: 603-863-6165
(Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm ET)

https://ruger.com/dataProcess/customerService/

 

[contender]

GYJ44,, there are a few other posts here,, where VERY recently,, Ruger did do a reblue of OM guns.

I agree with hittman,, call & ask directly. Plus,, it sometimes pays to just ask for a senior customer service person.

 

[GYJ44]

GYJ44,, there are a few other posts here,, where VERY recently,, Ruger did do a reblue of OM guns.

I agree with hittman,, call & ask directly. Plus,, it sometimes pays to just ask for a senior customer service person.

Old Model yes, Security Six no.

 

[contender]

"Old Model yes, Security Six no."

Well, the OP was talking about a Single-Six,, NOT a Security-Six.

 

[GYJ44]

"Old Model yes, Security Six no."

Well, the OP was talking about a Single-Six,, NOT a Security-Six.

Did you read the thread? The person I was responding to was talking about a Security Six.

I agree, that’s discouraging. I was within a month of encouraging my brother in law to send in his Security Six.