I agree, the tip of the hand looks chipped. I also agree that you should keep on soaking. (and use toothbrush at times to help break up crud) That spot in the barrel looks to be a combination of rust pitting and lead build up. I would cork one end and pour in some bore cleaner then cork the other end. Leave it sit with the forward end of the barrel up. Pour solution off every couple days and run a brass brush through the bore. Then repeat the soaking. It may clean up quite a bit.
The marks on the ejector rod are damage. Not factory. Looks like you have a nice project gun going. Love the nail polish as well !
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