Greg407
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- Jun 11, 2013
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Whites VX3 - 6x10, 5.3, & 950 Coils
Whites XLT - 5.3 & 950 Coils
A few days ago I posted about a rare Freeman Army .44 Revolver. These were only made for one year (1863-64) and in total only 1700-2000 were ever produced. I mounted the cleaned gun on a piece of reclaimed wood that I found near the site where I found the gun. The bullet mold, which is from the same era, was found at a different location last year. I was also able to repurpose some of the hundreds of square nails I've dug over they years to hold the gun and mold in place. I borrowed the round ball from a friend until I dig one of my own.
Here are some pics of the cleanup process:
Fresh from the dirt:
After a light scrub with a toothbrush and soapy water:
I had never done electrolysis before, so I had to set up the bath from scratch. There was much trial and error, but I finally got it going pretty good.
After first stage of electrolysis:
After final stage of electrolysis:
Mounted:
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