Would you...

[bamabiker]

Would you give $300 for this Colt Series 70 .45 Gov. Model?

I know the pics are terrible so let me describe it. Guy I know kept it in his vehicles for years, did not ever clean it. It has some freckled rust on the frame and slide. There is a small rust spot on the frame at the top of the right grip and the front strap has some rust. It looks like it had oil all over it at one time and it is now kind of a gel. It will clean off. I have been wanting a Gov. Model for a while and I have bought this one for $300 but would like ya'll's opinion. Any suggestions on how best to clean it up? Thanks in advance.

 

[bamabiker]

Would you give $300 for this Colt Series 70 .45 Gov. Model?

I know the pics are terrible so let me describe it. Guy I know kept it in his vehicles for years, did not ever clean it. It has some freckled rust on the frame and slide. There is a small rust spot on the frame at the top of the right grip and the front strap has some rust. It looks like it had oil all over it at one time and it is now kind of a gel. It will clean off. I have been wanting a Gov. Model for a while and I have bought this one for $300 but would like ya'll's opinion. Any suggestions on how best to clean it up? Thanks in advance.

 

[feralmerril]

In a heartbeat!

 

[Milton]

I'll be right there to pick it up !!!

Now where do you live ????

 

[Joni_Lynn]

$300 for a series 70?
It's a steal.

 

[DWFAN]

April Fools was a couple days ago.
DW

 

[gregintenn]

If the seller isn't standing there next to you, I'd guess it's already sold!

 

[Guest]

Just send it my way and I'll clean it up for free. And, pay you $300.00 plus the shipping!!!

 

[rags]

Go ahead..NOW!

 

[bamabiker]

That's what I thought. I told the guy he could get more for it. He had took it by a pawn shop and they said they would give him $300 but he said he would rather sell it to me if I wanted it. So now the clean up. Some of this oily stuff is thick and hard to wipe off. Should I just keep cleaning with #9 or is there something I can just drop it in for a day or two, kerosene, mineral spirits, etc.? Any suggestions?

 

[gunsmith11]

drop it in the mail to me and i will clean it up, then mail it back to you freight will only be $500.00 to you

 

[gregintenn]

Alcohol would likely cut it. If not, I might try an automotive degreaser. I doubt you'd want to get either on the grip panels.

 

[bamabiker]

I always take the grips off while cleaning. However these grips are kinda rough and will need to be re-finished or replaced. Had not thought of a degreaser, thanks.

 

[badam0112]

Right now plus the shipping to get it here. just let me know where to send the $.

 

[Raider]

Buy it. You can't go wrong.

 

[Guest]

I find myself using a fair amount of Carb Cleaner around my shop for cleaning oily gun parts. You can purchase this by the gallon or by the spray can. Both have their uses.

 

[Big Cholla]

On cleaning jobs like this I used to use a mix of solvent and Hoppe's NO. 9. It worked very well and the Hoppe's made it smell nice! .... Big Cholla

 

[Muley Gil]

A lot of the early 1970s Gov't Models came with smooth (uncheckered) grips that had a rough, barklike texture.

Those look original to me.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Fantastic deal. I am still looking for a series 70.

WG840

 

[357larry]

I'll give you $350 for it!