1914 Erfurt Resurrection

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Originally Posted by hughscpa

Wow. Looks Great. Did the naval jelly cause the rough looking finish or was it just from sitting?

Another "zombie thread" come back to life!

Naval Jelly is basically phosphoric acid, it "etches" the surface in addition to dissolving any rust. Of course where the rust was, leaves a depression or pit.

So yes, the naval jelly caused the rough surface.

If you leave NJ on steel/iron long enough it will pit it even more, and it always leaves some degree of iron phosphate coating on the surface.

Most folks recommend Naval Jelly for yard tools, and to keep it far away from a firearm- especially a luger. JMHO.