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Originally Posted by M ELEY
Thanks for the clarified image, Wayne. Unfortunately, the blade was 'primed' long ago with rust-colored brown paint. I have always been too afraid to try and remove it. I think it was done long ago during the hanger's working life like some other sea swords I've come across to decrease salt water corrosion-  |
Many old primers were based on red lead, be careful. back when I was at sea, we almost bathed in it, and asbestos too.