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Wyoredman · February 6, 2013, 10:56 AM

This gun is serial #24xxx. It has grips like your 1922 gun, with the COLT in an oval, not the starburst pattern.

Your gun is in much better shape than mine. I took it apart and cleaned/oiled it with Hoppes #9 and CLP last night. The barrel is a bit pitted, but cleaned up pretty nicely. The left side of the frame and the slide are rusty and pitted. I think I got most of the rust wiped and oiled. Any other suggestions to stop/reverse the rust?

The gun seems to function ok, I haven't shot it, as I need a magazine. It didn't come with one.

My FIL gave it to me, so it didn't cost anything. Just a cool old gun that I would like to get back into service.

I can't post any pictures yet, because my dishnet satellite internet is at my upload limit for the month! (Daughters and smart phones are killing this redneck's internet gun fun!)

February 6, 2013, 10:56 AM	#13
Wyoredman Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,352	This gun is serial #24xxx. It has grips like your 1922 gun, with the COLT in an oval, not the starburst pattern. Your gun is in much better shape than mine. I took it apart and cleaned/oiled it with Hoppes #9 and CLP last night. The barrel is a bit pitted, but cleaned up pretty nicely. The left side of the frame and the slide are rusty and pitted. I think I got most of the rust wiped and oiled. Any other suggestions to stop/reverse the rust? The gun seems to function ok, I haven't shot it, as I need a magazine. It didn't come with one. My FIL gave it to me, so it didn't cost anything. Just a cool old gun that I would like to get back into service. I can't post any pictures yet, because my dishnet satellite internet is at my upload limit for the month! (Daughters and smart phones are killing this redneck's internet gun fun!) __________________ Go Pokes! Go Rams!