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Unread 03-31-2017, 11:28 AM   #28
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I tried a Pencil and it was tight but I could push it through. Not a plunk.
Then it's .30 Luger.

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One more picture of the stamp. Flash brings out the dirt and rust. Any recommendations for cleaning up lugers without ruining their value?
Painstaking, gentle cleaning with well-oiled 4/0 steel wool. Change out the wool frequently because it picks up rust--which is abrasive--as you go. A toothbrush with fine bristles helps in the corners. Avoid anything water based or acidic.
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