Battlefield relic..
 

I got this relic from a guy who found it in a Champagne-Ardennes battlefield. Before and after electrolyse treatment photos..the elevator mechanism is still fonctionning ! :)

after electrolyse..
 

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Very neat item..!

I understand the principle behind electrolisis; however, I would be interested in knowing the specifics that were used to restore this item. Do you know how much electricity was used and also what solution it sat in while this was taking place? Thank you for sharing such a wonderful artifact.

Ron

thank you Gunman and Ronald.

my english is too poor to explain the electrolyse mechanism..but it is really simple to realize (I am not at all a technician..). I can just post this scheme..I am sure some american member will explain this system here !
Best to you. christian

Christian -

I do understand this diagram, and I understand most of the words too. Thank you so much!

Ron

Greetings, Gentlemen,

I have used this method of extreme rust removal in the past on some of my really bad antique revolvers. It does a fine job, but the pits look a lot bigger with all the rust out of them. Here's a link:

http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp

Nice Christian,
I have got a similar TM08 a few months ago.
Mine is from the Verdun battlefield.
In my TM08, in really poor condition (see the page "Relic TM08 from Verdun Battle" on my web site), the Schutzkappe is still present.
Have fun.
Cheers,
Mauro