re-blueing a revolver

[JB]

so i have this revolver and id like to see if any one know how to tell if its been re-blued or if its factory blued

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Look for what would have been sharp edges, rounded or softened. Also stamped lettering and logo's etc. may be made less sharp from the polishing that precedes re-bluing. This doesn't have to be the case, but if you see it, you have a pretty good bet is has been polished and reblued.