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How can I respectfully remove green corrosion from historic ammunition and its box? I did some research but didn't see a clear-cut way to do this. Attached is a photo of some WWII .45 ACP ammo that goes with my 1942 1911A1. Not sure how museums do this; I want to remove and stop the...

Greetings - another gun new to me. In fact, I've not even received it from the seller yet. I'm trying to learn whether the grips are from the 1917 period, or later style replacements from arsenal refurbishment. The seller states that the grips are unnumbered. This is a S&W M1917 SN 70xx. Can...

NOTE: I'm sure this is discussed elsewhere in this forum but I must have not used the search tool effectively as I didn't see it. Replying with a link to the proper threads is welcomed! 1. Dry stocks. On my 27-2 there is a dry area on the end of the original wood stocks (see photo). A...

I may have screwed myself but you'll be the judge! First, here's the gun: S&W 27-2. Sn N81xxx Three screw, 3.5"bbl; Magna stocks (one numbered to the gun). Bought online. Gun condition overall okay, I'd guess blueing is 95%. The online posting said that the frame is numbered to the box...