Found my Oldest I H 1872

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Got out for a bit on Sunday and found my oldest IH , a TOASTED 1872, but I'll take it..
Met up with Treasurefiend for a bit too didn't find anything.

The 1935 Buffalo was found on Sat. from where I had my 4 silver day last week.
I cleaned it " THE WATERCOLOR WAY "
I actually like the way it came out....

Should I do my 1919D this way? It's my most expensive Buff but uncleaned... Should I or shouldn't I ?????


Found an old Pocket Watch last week. Just thought you might like to see it....
 

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you guys closer to the city amaze me with some of your finds.
 

Sweet buff Bob! Still trying to get some decent surface from the 1865 IH I got last week. Them toastie IH's are saddening....
 

Congratulations on your oldest IH and that nice sharp Buffalo. Keep those finds coming!
 

WTG Bob on your toasted 72 I.H., hope she cleans up some what for ya. 1880 is the oldest for me.
 

Toasted IH's are better than no IH's :wink:

That nickel. . . put some melted bee's wax on it and buff with a soft cloth. . . it'll look great!
 

Bob,
Congrats on getting a 1870's, now you can shoot for 1860's. Sorry its toasted, but as mentioned, better toasted then none at all. I'd suggest leaving it in mineral oil for about a month. It wont do anything dramatic, but may loosen some of the corrosion. One of my two recent 1896's looked sort of that way. I soaked it for several weeks and then went at it with a toothpick dipped in hot peroxide. Made it look a little better.
 

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