Should I clean it.
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gunlovingirl
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If it were me, I'd leave it as is. Take some good pictures and give a good description. But I'd leave the cleaning to the new owner. JMHO
da gimp
Member
DO NOT USE AMMONIA based bore cleaners
as they can damage the old nickle finish. I'd try scrubbing barrel/cyl with hot soapy water then drying, then v v heavy coat of Breakfree. Always did this on any of our black powder firing weapons. If she doesn't catch me, I've been known to remove grips before cleaning then after the scrubbing put it in a very low oven, to remove any trace of water., then oil.
da gimp
as they can damage the old nickle finish. I'd try scrubbing barrel/cyl with hot soapy water then drying, then v v heavy coat of Breakfree. Always did this on any of our black powder firing weapons. If she doesn't catch me, I've been known to remove grips before cleaning then after the scrubbing put it in a very low oven, to remove any trace of water., then oil.
da gimp
gjamison
Member
looks good to me, very nice...
mmaher94087
Member
Leave it as-is.
deadin
US Veteran
I don't care how careful you are, when you disassemble a gun there is always a chance of a slip that will bugger a screw or gouge the finish. Leave the pleasure of taking it apart to the new owner.
If you just can't stand the thought of selling it without cleaning it, I wouldn't go any further than what I could do without taking off any pieces. (run a swab thru the bore and charge holes, soft brush on any crud I could see, etc.)
If you just can't stand the thought of selling it without cleaning it, I wouldn't go any further than what I could do without taking off any pieces. (run a swab thru the bore and charge holes, soft brush on any crud I could see, etc.)
I never got into the S&W top-breaks, but I think I'd try to find correct stocks before I sold it. I might be tempted to break out the Flitz polish too.
Those look like plastic stags and that can't be right.
Those look like plastic stags and that can't be right.
opoefc
US Veteran
By all means, get rid of those plastic stocks before you sell it, and get some correct stocks ( black hard rubber, pearl or ivory) and it will bring a much higher price. Swab the bore & charge holes, if they are dirty, but leave any extensive cleaning up to the new owner.
Removeing the sideplate is as far as I disassemble any revolver for cleaning.
Remove grip panels, soak gun in kerosene or solvent in a small pan (old bread pans work great) for several days, slosh around good, let drip dry, and your "good to go".
Solvent or kerosene are wonderful cleaners, if you give them a week or so to loosen the crud, and will not damage any type of metal finish.
Remove grip panels, soak gun in kerosene or solvent in a small pan (old bread pans work great) for several days, slosh around good, let drip dry, and your "good to go".
Solvent or kerosene are wonderful cleaners, if you give them a week or so to loosen the crud, and will not damage any type of metal finish.
