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Old 12th July 2019, 07:18 PM   #12
Victrix
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Originally Posted by Camoga
Thanks Fernando K and Victrix.
What would be your thoughts and using a polish like Brasso on the metal?
Camoga,

I’m not a professional restorer, just a history enthusiast and amateur collector. I agree with Jim’s statement that part of antique objects’ charm often lies in their ruggedness. I would personally not polish a gun barrel. In your case I would clean the metals parts carefully with some white spirit. Then apply some mineral oil and let dry in a dust free environment. Then when dry I would apply some renaissance wax on the metal parts. I would apply a thin layer of walnut oil on the wood. The alternative would be to have the gun restored professionally which would likely not be worth the cost.
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