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RBK
March 26, 2001, 09:34 AM
I have a nice old L.C. Smith that I really don't intend to shoot. Only thing is there is mild corrosion in both [side by side] chambers. Should I remove this or, keep it as it for origional sake?

fal308
March 26, 2001, 10:45 AM
I'd clean it out as the corrosion will keep spreading unless cleaned. Just don't overclean, in other words don't rub out any markings.

Badger Arms
March 31, 2001, 12:49 AM
Yes, I'd clean it out too. On the chambers, I'd opt for some chemical cleaner like naval jelly on a Q-Tip. Make sure you don't get any on the outside of the gun and clean up good afterward. Naval Jelly does a good job of removing rust, bluing, and skin too! It's simply a phosphoric acid product. Will eat Aluminum, I'm told.