UncleEd
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Time for an exorcism. Call a priest.
And burn at the stake those stocks.
And burn at the stake those stocks.
Stinky Gun?
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gwpercle
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The gun stunk up a brand new case ?????
This is interesting. Take the grips and side plate off , something is causing the stink.
Blood ? I wonder if blood seeped under/into somewhere ?
That's the only thing I can think of. If you can find a dark mass , that might be it. Keep us posted and good luck!
Gary
This is interesting. Take the grips and side plate off , something is causing the stink.
Blood ? I wonder if blood seeped under/into somewhere ?
That's the only thing I can think of. If you can find a dark mass , that might be it. Keep us posted and good luck!
Gary
Tried to take the side plate off but one of the screws is stuck, any tips on how to loosen the screw without stripping it?
Interestingly enough, despite steel itself not holding smell I do think the gun holds most of the stink.
Interestingly enough, despite steel itself not holding smell I do think the gun holds most of the stink.
Penetrating oil.
You can also insert the screw driver blade into the screw slot and then tap the top of the screwdriver lightly with a mallet to try and loosen it
gwpercle
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A nice long soak in penetrating oil.
A 50/50 mix of acetone and Dexron (General Motors ) automatic transmission fluid , regular type not synthetic is actually the best penetrating oil you can use.
I would soak the whole gun in it in a shallow pan with a tin foil cover. A day of soaking and try the screw , let soak more if it doesn't want to unscrew . The light tapping and soaking helps.
Might even help with the stink .
Gary
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I suspect the gun got a lot of exposure to body fluids, or tissue. Blood will that seeps into a screw will seize it up permanently if left for a long period. Only way of getting it loose is with heat.
As suggested boil it for a good half hour, pressure cooker would be better. If there is anything in the lock work that is tissue it will come out. Remove it immediately with a hanger while hot, let dry, blow out, then oil internally. Blow excess out after letting it set into the metal.
Keep in mind that boiling will turn that nice brown patina to black, that is how rust blue is applied. Soaking the grips in bleach should remove the smell from the wood, but they will need to be sun dried, and they may shrink, or warp. Also some types of oil can become rancid, I doubt that though. I would think most people would not use animal fats for wood. But never know, sperm whale oil stinks real bad.
Ray1970
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Maybe a spray can of Summer's Eve? 
jsfricks
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Before I disassemble my old guns, I take off the grips and put the gun in a gallon baggie, spray it down really well with Kroil, inside and out, and let it soak for a day or two. After that the screws should come out pretty easily, wipe it down and spray the insides with brake cleaner and lightly oil the insides and put it back together.
rog8732
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Maybe a spray can of Summer's Eve?
Say what ?
rog8732
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I am puzzled that someone with "goat" in their forum handle would be bothered by something that smells.
And anyway; to get the REAL gunsmiths involved solving an S&W problem you'll have to show a picture of the stink.
And anyway; to get the REAL gunsmiths involved solving an S&W problem you'll have to show a picture of the stink.
I would rather it smell of goat than the inside of a coffin. A little hard to aim and wince at the same time.
Jack Flash
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It's been about a day now, have you separated the stocks from the revolver to isolate the problem? Have you attempted any of the suggested cleaning procedures? We want a progress report! 
The idea about putting the stocks into cheap ground coffee sounds promising. Maybe the same could be done for the case. Or baking soda? I sure wouldn't throw it away without first at least trying to clean it / de-stink it. There are all sorts of spray-type products to take dog smells out of furniture ...
The idea about putting the stocks into cheap ground coffee sounds promising. Maybe the same could be done for the case. Or baking soda? I sure wouldn't throw it away without first at least trying to clean it / de-stink it. There are all sorts of spray-type products to take dog smells out of furniture ...
Bad Ju-Ju.....................
I've owned several guns over the years that I either knew, or suspected, were suicide guns. They all shot just fine.
petemacmahon
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This is one of the most bazaar threads!! I suspect your revolver was recovered from a rotting owner! Open it and flush with oil like everyone else is saying. Separate it from the grips. See which one stinks in a few weeks. Do report your findings.
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Ray1970
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Thanks. I have two suicide guns. The first one had some family significance and it bothered me to own it at first. In fact, it stayed locked away for probably twenty years and I didn't look at it or touch it. Getting older made me realize that gun really was just an object in the event and that the action of the individual really can't be blamed on the implement that individual chose to use. Years later I had no problem taking possession of another fine firearm when nobody in that individuals family wanted anything to do with it.
I guess it's good I'm not superstitious.
Although, in a weird coincidence, both guns happen to be nearly identical Ruger Security Sixes. Maybe that model is bad ju-ju.
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Be careful with that screw, strip the head off, and it is for sure off to the gunsmith.
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