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mrerick · 01-02-2018, 06:25 PM

David, your early 1937 Mauser is, indeed, a really nice one. These are more rare as the change to salt blued pistols started early in the year.

i know you used care when cleaning it, but understand that much of the damage to firearms is done in cleaning procedures. i agree with George that you should not try and restore or enhance the paint in any way.

Removal of obvious red oxidation is a good idea since it eventually will often lead to pitting. Remember that it's normal for red oxide to be visible deep in the finish of older pistols.

01-02-2018, 06:25 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	David, your early 1937 Mauser is, indeed, a really nice one. These are more rare as the change to salt blued pistols started early in the year. i know you used care when cleaning it, but understand that much of the damage to firearms is done in cleaning procedures. i agree with George that you should not try and restore or enhance the paint in any way. Removal of obvious red oxidation is a good idea since it eventually will often lead to pitting. Remember that it's normal for red oxide to be visible deep in the finish of older pistols. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.