Not sure what is cheaper but I suspect machining the heavy would impart stress into the metal and have a less than desirable outcome.
I could be wrong, I am not an expert by any stretch.
Cotton only, work in small sections with light pressure. Mothers or Flitz will do wonders. Time,time time just take your time and you will see progress.
Nice looking wheel gun.
Do not shoot that again. Even light loads can be too much for an old scatter gun. The only way to repair it is to remove the center rib,weld it, shape it, then re-solder the rib and barrels. Would cost more than three of those guns are worth. They still look cool hanging on the wall.
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Gotcha, that is a different story. Wish I knew someone out your way. I know a guy in Kennesaw who does amazing work, he aint fast but he is damn good. Might be a bit of a drive though.
Might not be worth the $$ to do it. Just depends. Re blueing can run well over $200.00 each depending, lever guns even more. Old shot guns usually cant be re blued the rib is soldered and will come off in the tank.
Can't wait to see the finished product J. Since I got my Springer done up I have been thinking of doing what you are with a stainless model. One difference I am going to try for a "Black Chrome" look on all the controls,now I just need to find the Stainless 1911 to make it happen.
Looks like some light rust. I would try some lemon juice mixed with cream of tartar, use an old tooth brush and scrub with the home made paste, that should remove it without messing up the surface. Another substance to try (if you don't want to make your own) use Bartwenders friend, it is a...
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