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November 17, 1999, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: November 17, 2000
Posts: 3
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Received a 1911 production that my
grandma REALLY used.She put rabbit on the table with it in 1915. I would like to display it but it hasn't been cleaned in 42 years,{I was last to shot it in '57.Smith rechambered it and we both put 100 rnds thru it)I's crudy...my bride is a clean freak and there's no way it will go on the wall in present condition.Wood is oil soaked and OK. txs dewey |
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November 17, 1999, 08:00 AM
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Staff Alumnus
Join Date: October 12, 1998
Location: Earlington KY
Posts: 2,299
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Dan, your local smith should offer detailed cleaning. Depending on it's present condition you may or may not want it restored. For instance if the rifle's present condition is better than 80% rebluing/refinishig will diminish the value. If it isn't that good at present restoration will increase the value to that 80% level. If you want the gun restored and don't have anyone near you feel free to e-mail me. I'd be glad to do it for you. George
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