Grandpa's gun

mrerick · 11-24-2012, 07:38 PM

WillyBoy,

It would be wise to stabilize the rust occurring on your pistol. You can do that by using oiled bronze or steel wool, then properly lubricating it with a preserving gun oil (like RemOil or something similar). This should be done after carefully removing the grips so that you can see those metal surfaces, and not get the oil onto the grips.

The plate is likely softer than steel, so be quite careful not to scratch it.

Your pistol is in such rare and good condition that it doesn't need restoration. Refinishing it would destroy it's history and a good portion of it's value.

Make sure your grandmother knows of your interest, and commitment to preserve it as a family heirloom.

Marc

11-24-2012, 07:38 PM	#20
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	WillyBoy, It would be wise to stabilize the rust occurring on your pistol. You can do that by using oiled bronze or steel wool, then properly lubricating it with a preserving gun oil (like RemOil or something similar). This should be done after carefully removing the grips so that you can see those metal surfaces, and not get the oil onto the grips. The plate is likely softer than steel, so be quite careful not to scratch it. Your pistol is in such rare and good condition that it doesn't need restoration. Refinishing it would destroy it's history and a good portion of it's value. Make sure your grandmother knows of your interest, and commitment to preserve it as a family heirloom. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.