1870's .32 cal Spur Trigger Revolver..DISPLAY READY..Pics

[zaxfire69]

Ok everyone. Pics from start to finish..Display ready 1870's .32 cal Spur trigger revolver pictures. Tell me what you think.

First Dug


1st day in Apple Cider vinegar


4th day in Apple Cider vinegar


7th day rust is gone


FINISHED heat and Briwax treating






Old Stonewall's cleaning method works better than electrolysis. I will never use Electrolysis again on my iron. Apple Cider Vinegar is by far the way to get rust off of iron. It may take a week or so, but the results are awesome!...THANKS STONEWALL! Hope ya'll like the pictures.

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[Old Stonewall]

Hey Zax - looks like you did a pretty thorough job! I've not used electrolysis except once since I discovered the ACV method. I'm sure electrolysis would still be the preferred method in certain circumstances, but for smaller items, the ACV seems the way to go - at least for me. The thing I like about it is being able to just put in in the ACV and forget about it. Anyway, glad it worked well for you.

[zaxfire69]

It is pitted and old, but it is a gun and to me it is a beautiful thing. My first dug gun and a great relic. That to me is what it is all about. Working on this pistol made me realize that even a rusted up piece of metal can be brought back to life. It took a week, but it is ready for that display case I have been working on. Once again thank you for showing me the way.

[Old Stonewall]

"even a rusted up piece of metal can be brought back to life." Precisely. It's a great feeling to see something like this saved. I just finished part of a curry comb handle and shell fragment and am working on an ax head. Thanks for posting the pictures.

[Gunrunner61]

Awesome job, and a cool looking relic, HH

[toddsumm1]

Now that is cool!

[peter4836]

WOW Nice! You cool

[ticm]

I gotta try that. Never did.

[zaxfire69]

ACV works. Good stuff.

[jewelerguy]

that turned out nice

[NOLA_Ken]

It's old and rough and looks great! I hope I look that good after that long in the ground!

[zaxfire69]

[Giant056]

Wow that apple cider vinegar does a fantastic job, I'm going to try that.

[oldsalty19]

excellent find and a great display

[highnam]

Nice work, that display looks great. Another ACV victory.

[rob.s]

Looks great!