project GS42

[Caferacer]

I had a revolver left in a leather holster for only a couple months and when l took it out it was frozen and covered in rust, but it could have been stored in a damp shoe box, or old rags, or just sitting in a damp basement as you suggested, however, in my case only the revolver that was in the leather holster rusted, all my other firearms were fine, so that is why it was my first thought

[Olle]

Originally Posted by Caferacer

Well l got the last few missing parts, and finally assembled it for the first time,
I only gave it a quick cold blue so l could test fit everything, and hopefully test fire it soon
but thought l would post a couple before and after pics of the progress so far
as l got it, and today

Now we're getting somewhere!

You could also try and straw color the small parts, I don't think it would be correct for this gun but it does a lot to the overall appearance. Makes it look more Lugeresque, so to speak.