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trap4570 · February 7, 2012, 06:32 PM

Do you know what generation the revolver is? There are 3 generations of Colt's starting with black powder only - in other words the cartridges loaded with black powder and are not designed to be shot with modern ammo. The S/N can pin down the year it was made.
I would put a drop of oil on each screw head and let some seep into the action then patch the bore and cylinders with Renaissance Wax and put a light coat of the wax on the outside of the revolver including the grips. This is the same wax that the Royal British Museum uses to preserve wood, metal and oil paintings. It will not show finger prints and will not dry or harden. It will preserve the patina. You can get it from Brownell's and it is a bit pricey. Around thirty-some bucks for 200 ML, but the stuff goes a long ways. It will not attract dust or dirt like oil will.

February 7, 2012, 06:32 PM	#2
trap4570 Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Posts: 18	Do you know what generation the revolver is? There are 3 generations of Colt's starting with black powder only - in other words the cartridges loaded with black powder and are not designed to be shot with modern ammo. The S/N can pin down the year it was made. I would put a drop of oil on each screw head and let some seep into the action then patch the bore and cylinders with Renaissance Wax and put a light coat of the wax on the outside of the revolver including the grips. This is the same wax that the Royal British Museum uses to preserve wood, metal and oil paintings. It will not show finger prints and will not dry or harden. It will preserve the patina. You can get it from Brownell's and it is a bit pricey. Around thirty-some bucks for 200 ML, but the stuff goes a long ways. It will not attract dust or dirt like oil will.