Xavier Thoughts: I'll Buy That!

Saturday, January 14, 2006

I'd give $50 for it, how about you?

Anonymous said...: So, as a gun newbie, what would I do with it?

I presume I would need to start by totally soaking it in something for several days. Then perhaps a solid scrubbing and polishing with some brushes.

Am I totally off base here?; 10:59 AM
Anonymous said...: I'd give $52; 11:14 AM
AlanDP said...: Is it rusted solid, or does it still move?; 1:04 PM
Anonymous said...: $20 Lotta work to do. My free time ain't free.

Kroil to get the dang thing apart, then a few days in a Electrolytic Rust Removal tank.

http://www.bhi.co.uk/hints/rust.htm; 1:15 PM
Jim said...: I once got a US Revolver in38 s&w for $20. It wasn't pretty but it worked. This isn't worth bringing back unless is was a documented custer's last stand pistol. ThenI wouldn't do anything to it.; 3:33 PM
Anonymous said...: I'd pay $49.

Wait, I think I misunderstood the point...; 6:26 PM
Anonymous said...: $25; 8:55 PM
Dr. StrangeGun said...: mmmm I'd have to say no.

I'd say yes normally and otherwise, but look carefully at the kind of damage there. Fine rust all over, little deep or pitted rust, missing grips.

I dare say that pistol's been through a fire, and that ruins the temper on every single piece.; 9:53 PM
Anonymous said...: $15. I'd make it into a doorhandle.; 4:07 AM
Anonymous said...: What would you use it for? Conversation piece? Paperweight?
Without anything more lofty in mind, I'd give $5 for it.; 6:22 PM
Anonymous said...: $10. Paperweight.; 6:33 PM