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May 07, 2012, 08:17 PM
#21
 Originally Posted by Old Stonewall
You're more than welcome. I'm just sharing what I learned from someone else. Like I said, be patient - it could take a week or so, but it will work.
Well, I learned something too!! Thanks! 
"The difference between the self educated and the institutionally educated is that the self educated are passionate about what they educate themselves about. That in itself makes them smarter...."
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May 07, 2012 08:17 PM
# ADS
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May 07, 2012, 09:18 PM
#22
Originally Posted by zaxfire69
I sure will Rob. I'm looking for the fellow on here that cleaned his axe heads recently. I want to say he soaked them in some type of vinegar and would take them out occasionally and wire brush them. I don't want to electrolysis this one. I will do some research for sure and see what I can come up with Also...If any of you can ID the gun by all means jump on in. I'm trying to Id it now by the shape of it.
I did a doubled bitted spliting axe, I took two days, And two bottles of vineger. And buddy it did a wonderfull job! I'd say one to two days, whatever is left on day one take a brass brush and lightly brush it off, then another soaking, when your done with the vineger bath make sure the run rinse it in cold plain water, to stop the process, Good luck and please show us the results, Cant wait to see it cleaned up. HH
It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.
Joseph Stalin
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May 07, 2012, 09:39 PM
#23
I'll take a picture when I get home in the morning. Hopefully this wire brushing will show some details. It is in rough shape.
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May 08, 2012, 08:22 AM
#24
This is after 3 days in Vinegar.
Going to leave it in and change the Vinegar tonight or tomorrow.
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May 09, 2012, 02:48 AM
#25
Rob
Awesome find zaxfire69 and great info Stonewall,thx
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May 09, 2012, 08:53 AM
#26
Day 4 in Vinegar. I could probably take the Dremel tool and Drill with wire brush to it at this point, but I am still going to let it soak a couple more days. This stuff is amazing on Iron. BAD thing is I know a guy that drinks this stuff..OMG..If it will dissolve rust off of iron think about what it would do to your stomach.
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May 09, 2012, 01:41 PM
#27
Relic Hunter & Raconteur Extraordinaire
Originally Posted by zaxfire69
This is after 3 days in Vinegar.
Going to leave it in and change the Vinegar tonight or tomorrow.
Oh yeah, it's working, it's working right on schedule. Comin' right along. Keep at it, don't be afraid to brush it.
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev. Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
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Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
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May 09, 2012, 01:42 PM
#28
Relic Hunter & Raconteur Extraordinaire
I like your quote! Is that original?
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev. Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Visit Old Virginia Blog
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
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May 09, 2012, 01:45 PM
#29
Relic Hunter & Raconteur Extraordinaire
Originally Posted by zaxfire69
Day 4 in Vinegar. I could probably take the Dremel tool and Drill with wire brush to it at this point, but I am still going to let it soak a couple more days. This stuff is amazing on Iron. BAD thing is I know a guy that drinks this stuff..OMG..If it will dissolve rust off of iron think about what it would do to your stomach.
Very nice Zax - workin' just like it's supposed to! BTW, you can likely pop some of those remaining rust spots off with the point of a pocket knife. Apple cider vinegar is an amazing product. It's gotta lot of uses - works great on cleaning glass too. And, yes, it's good for you! I take a shot every now and then myself, though I mix some water with it. 
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev. Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Visit Old Virginia Blog
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
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May 10, 2012, 06:28 AM
#30
When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro....
Looking good! I'm guessing no markings were left? Well no big deal it's still a great looking relic even if you don't know who made it!
"That's me, on the beach side combing the sand, metal meter in my hand, sporting a pocket full of change"...... NOFX
Now in the process of posting my antique photo collection at : http://forgottonimages.tumblr.com/
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May 10, 2012, 08:12 AM
#31
I Often Find Myself Killing Time Looking For What Time Has Killed!
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May 10, 2012, 09:03 AM
#32
Very cool 
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May 10, 2012, 07:45 PM
#33
Thanks Nola Ken, Pete and Coop. I'm like you guys. The Colt New Line is the closest match I could find. I fit a .22 bullet into the end of the barrel and it was larger than the bullet. That leads me to believe that it is a .32 caliber. It was about that size. I bought my Briwax today to preserve the gun. A couple more days in the cider and it should be ready to finish cleaning and then heating and applying wax. I'm excited to get it out and preserve it.
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May 10, 2012, 07:54 PM
#34
So sweet! I can't wait to see how it cleans up too. Perhaps you can treat us with pictures each step of the way.......
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May 10, 2012, 08:00 PM
#35
Try the buffer and blue wonder. Looks like it could use some new grips too. The replacement cylinder is a little pricey though. I wouldn't try shooting it till you slug the barrel either. Just sayin...
It's no wonder truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense. Mark Twain
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May 10, 2012, 08:50 PM
#36
Ghostcoast I'm going to Take pictures for sure. As far as shooting or putting grips on this gun..she has seen better days! Time for the display case now.
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May 10, 2012, 10:36 PM
#37
Dobie
Great find! It makes you wonder just how old it is, and if it was used in any old crime.
Please keep us updated.
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May 10, 2012, 10:39 PM
#38
Dobie
Wow, that Colt sure does look close. You mail have nailed it timekeeper.
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May 11, 2012, 05:08 PM
#39
It is in the oven! Pictures to Follow!
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May 11, 2012, 06:26 PM
#40
Relic Hunter & Raconteur Extraordinaire
Lookin' forward to seeing the final product!
"A land without ruins is a land without memories -- a land without memories is a land without history." ~ Rev. Abram Joseph Ryan, Poet Laureate of the Confederacy
Visit Old Virginia Blog
Proud great-great grandson of three Confederate soldiers: John Meredith Crutchfield who served with the 60th Virginia, Maurice Coffey, & John McGann who both served with the 51st Virginia. Grandpa Crutchfield and Grandpa Coffey were both wounded and both served time in Yankee prisons.
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