I love those old beat up guns. The pre-B's are a steal even with the rough finish and the damaged crowns. You can strip the black off and if the steel underneath is undamaged you still have a rust proof gun. I am looking for a good frame so I can do a Phosphate frame and rust blue slide 2 tone.
Anyone who buys one of these that needs the barrel crown repaired just send it to me and I will help you out.