fireman32
"Useless Billy" Fire Chief.
Just found this relic in my late father in laws closet. Not much web information on it, other than its old.
It has considerable surface rust, not pitted, and hasn’t been cared for in quite some time. I’m not even sure if it’s safe to fire, I’m not going to try it, yet.
My question is, will steel wool to remove the rust devalue it’s worth, or would it be the same as completely restoring it? It’s not one of the higher grades and as best as I can tell this gun in perfect condition may be worth $5-600.00.
I was thinking of making it a project gun, since it’s not overly valuable.
It has considerable surface rust, not pitted, and hasn’t been cared for in quite some time. I’m not even sure if it’s safe to fire, I’m not going to try it, yet.
My question is, will steel wool to remove the rust devalue it’s worth, or would it be the same as completely restoring it? It’s not one of the higher grades and as best as I can tell this gun in perfect condition may be worth $5-600.00.
I was thinking of making it a project gun, since it’s not overly valuable.