Another Rust-oration...

[Mad John]

This another recovery from fire and water damage. I'll just let the pictures of before and after speak to the work involved. John

 

[no2gates]

Incredible !!!!

 

[Dawico]

Looks great John.

Am I correct in assuming you replace every spring in it or is it just a wall hanger now?

 

[Texasgordo]

That's awesome.

 

[easy rider]

Nice job!

 

[45tex]

Worth saving too.

 

[Charlie]

Very, very nice!

 

[Mad John]

Looks great John.

Am I correct in assuming you replace every spring in it or is it just a wall hanger now?

All springs were tested and inspected. The barrel was checked for temper and hardness also. I have fired it and it works flawlessly. It was returned to the museum archives for display. Got a thank you note from the family that donated it from their father's estate. He was a senior Army officer in WWI.

 

[robertc1024]

That is very cool. Having some provenance magnifies it.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Great Job!

 

[mroper]

So you don't use any type of chemicals to remove the rust ? it is just elbow grease and copper ? Wow great work