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S&W Help
Junkballer
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I just bought a late 60's early 70's K frame S&W Model 10 .38spc. 2" barrel that I consider to be 95/98% original bluing, it's very nice and the pistol was purchased based on looks (very good deal, am still happy) "but" when I removed the grips I saw a fair amount (maybe even a lot) of rust along the outer edge of the grip frame ?? Rust no where else, what would cause this ? How can I remove it without damaging the exposed bluing which as I said is in very good condition. Any ideas on removing would greatly be appreciated [;)] Note: I've tried 3-1 oil and 0000 steel wool worked slowly along the edge, helped a little but the rust remains. Thanks
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
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TY 4 any help you can give me..[:D]
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
If it is pitted, metal has gone away, will not be coming back. What you CAN do- may not help, should not hurt-
Remove wood. Wet with a good penetrating oil (I like Kroil) and leave it wet for a day. Use a Chore-boy COPPER pot scrubber, wet with some more penetrating oil. Rub gently, but persistently. Metal parts will take on a coppery color, but the copper is softer than the steel. After scrubbing, use clean, soft cloth, wet with more oil. Rub, copper color comes off on cloth. Keep switching to clean spot on cloth.
Takes time and a lot of elbow grease. Keep power tools away from gun. No dremels. Make sure scrubber is COPPER, not copper plated steel.
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Keep power tools away from gun. No dremels.
[:D] yea, I learned that decades ago, So I guess I'm on the right track as far as the process, just need to change products. Thanks [;)]
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
But, I've seen that symptom before: on a revolver that was water damaged in a fire. You probably want to remove the side plate to be sure that the parts inside aren't also rusty.
Neal
If you want, I would be glad to mail you a pad of bronze wool.
But, I've seen that symptom before: on a revolver that was water damaged in a fire. You probably want to remove the side plate to be sure that the parts inside aren't also rusty.
Neal
Thanks for the offer, I'm sure there's a local supplier near me. No, the pistol has never been in a fire or water dropped (know the original/only owner), the inside looks clean, my 1st. thought was maybe the oil/lubricant trapped moisture from the atmosphere somehow ?? Grips I'm sure has never been removed before.
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
quote:Originally posted by nmyers
If you want, I would be glad to mail you a pad of bronze wool.
But, I've seen that symptom before: on a revolver that was water damaged in a fire. You probably want to remove the side plate to be sure that the parts inside aren't also rusty.
Neal
Thanks for the offer, I'm sure there's a local supplier near me. No, the pistol has never been in a fire or water dropped (know the original/only owner), the inside looks clean, my 1st. thought was maybe the oil/lubricant trapped moisture from the atmosphere somehow ?? Grips I'm sure has never been removed before.
And sweat gut underneath them [;)]