I'm for refinishing it on the grounds SaxonPig iniitially posted.
Unless that soaking really works some magic, that it.
Unless that soaking really works some magic, that it.
TJ's Registered Magnum - What Should He Do? (NEW PHOTOS ADDED 11/29/2007)
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Terry, welcome to the place and good luck on the rust control/removal. If you ever head downstate, email me and we can hit some good shops down here!
Wow, back from the dead agter 6.5years. Yeah, I want to see some current pics as well . Please
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An excellent essay on the aspects of collecting. EDUCATION!
I didn't think Lee used so many words, but this topic sure drew him out.
This thread gave me a lot to consider about the collection I inherited and the one I have accumulated myself. There is an old Colt Police Positive in the inherited group, that was (as best I can tell) refinished quite professionally over fifty years ago, it was a display item since my childhood, due to its provenance.
For me, a gun is more than an implement for throwing lead, that's why I'm here (small talk about wars, cigars, cars and bars notwithstanding).
If it weren't for who owned it, who used it and why, I'd be at a glocktalk site comparing kydex, feed ramps and mag releases.
I didn't think Lee used so many words, but this topic sure drew him out.
This thread gave me a lot to consider about the collection I inherited and the one I have accumulated myself. There is an old Colt Police Positive in the inherited group, that was (as best I can tell) refinished quite professionally over fifty years ago, it was a display item since my childhood, due to its provenance.
For me, a gun is more than an implement for throwing lead, that's why I'm here (small talk about wars, cigars, cars and bars notwithstanding).
If it weren't for who owned it, who used it and why, I'd be at a glocktalk site comparing kydex, feed ramps and mag releases.
And "beauty is only a light switch away?"Bob,
Never heard that one.
I have heard "they all get prettier at closing time"...
What a beauty. I have a Triple Lock I got 40yrs ago that looked the same. I got it operational after a period. It still sits on my desk, loaded.
It looks great next to my SAA BP with the hacked off barrel and no site.
No opinion, but you will be from this time on, known as the guy with the old RM.
It looks great next to my SAA BP with the hacked off barrel and no site.
No opinion, but you will be from this time on, known as the guy with the old RM.
Art Doc
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It's deja vu all over again...
Sebago Son- No, I don't worship diplomas. Mine or any other's. They are mere symbols. It's the accomplishment that matters. The experience and acquisition of knowledge. The diploma is just paper.
To the original question, we need to decide two matters. 1. What is the purpose of the revolver? If it is nothing other than a collectible object, then do nothing. Display it as is. If it is a firearm, then some sort of repair would be in order.
But that brings us to issue #2. Can it be repaired? And at what cost? If a master smith demands 3K to make it good, is that a wise investment? How much can we spend? Every man will have a different response to that.
As for me, I would not have bought that gun at any price.
Sebago Son- No, I don't worship diplomas. Mine or any other's. They are mere symbols. It's the accomplishment that matters. The experience and acquisition of knowledge. The diploma is just paper.
To the original question, we need to decide two matters. 1. What is the purpose of the revolver? If it is nothing other than a collectible object, then do nothing. Display it as is. If it is a firearm, then some sort of repair would be in order.
But that brings us to issue #2. Can it be repaired? And at what cost? If a master smith demands 3K to make it good, is that a wise investment? How much can we spend? Every man will have a different response to that.
As for me, I would not have bought that gun at any price.
I have a number of marked, scratched or battered S&Ws. A 27-2 with someones SS#, a 38-44 w/ blood mark, a 38 no dash with very tacky nickle, these are just fine shooting though appearance challenged, and that's nowhere near all of them.. Good looks don't mean poor performance. My Parker double even suffered from some previous owner scrubbing the " brown stuff off it"
, but it's murder on bobwhite.
Guess I'm just not educated enough...
I'll try to do better, honest.
, but it's murder on bobwhite.Guess I'm just not educated enough...
I'll try to do better, honest.
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