Can this 64-5 be salvaged?

[DeafSmith]

Hello everyone. I have recently come into possession of the below model 64-5. It has plenty of rust, grime, and scratches, but mechanically seems to be fine per to my novice eyes following the steps in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95xjizDOrcc

The double action trigger pull in particular is incredibly smooth and fun to dry fire.

Given that the mechanical condition appears to be okay, my question is can the cosmetic issues be rectified and if so, how?

My only experience with removing rust was from an old axe head I found buried in my garden. I submerged it for a few days in white viengar and then washed it and coated it in baking soda. After several more washes I applied some WD-40 specialist corrosion inhibitor and since then it has looked and functioned perfectly.

Have any of you restored a stainless revolver such as this model 64-5? What techniques and products did you use?

Also, if anyone has any information about the manufacturing date of this firearm I would appreciate it. The serial number starts with BNW7.

Thank you everyone.

Sandblast it...

 

[Gudou]

I cleaned her up some more using evapo-rust and tried my hand at the finish with 3M pads. I used the 7447 dark red followed by the 7448 grey. I have some of the 7445 white and Mother's Mag polish but I haven't had the time yet to give that a shot. I'm certainly no artist but I'm pretty satisfied with how it's turned out. Thank you very much to everyone for your wisdom and help.

 

[chief38]

You did a good clean up job and you can probably bring that revolver back to almost new with sandpapers and scotchbrite. One day at the bench and it can look new again.

If you do decide to bring it to I the next level, first disassemble completely and when sanding with finer and finer grits, always follow the metal’s grain.

A few years back I helped a friend revive his really abused and beat up M66 back from the dead. It came out so beautiful it almost looks new!!

 

[younggun22]

I’m not gonna lie when I saw the title for the thread I was expecting a real mess!

That just needed a little TLC, nice work OP.