Spanish Percussion Pistol

Jim McDougall · 11th July 2019, 09:04 PM

These kinds of pieces to be are incredibly and ruggedly charming, and for me the closest they than be kept to their 'in situ' condition, the better they reflect the history they have seen. I always believe in minimal control of any existing corrosion, with as much patination left as possible. With acid etching, it is often a fragile advance indeed.

That sunburst or starburst or whatever on the trigger guard is very similar to same seen on considerable material culture and weaponry in Mexico, and reflects the Peninsular heritage of these people. Some of my favorite arms are those of 19th c. Mexico and earlier in the colonial Spanish periods. While this is of course a Spanish made weapon, it certainly reflects the many examples which came to Mexico with industrious Spanish families seeking prosperity in Mexico.

Fernando K · 12th July 2019, 12:34 PM

Hello, camoga

The only way to deoxidize the metal, is the electrolytic method, which desconpone the oxide in the most remote places, such as wells or "caries", where you can not reach with any abrasive. Of course the surface will not be polished, grayish, but the most important thing is that the corrosion is stopped, because there is no foreign body (oxide) on the surface. You will have to be careful with the inscription in the cannon, and make a test in another material, in order not to cause any damage.

Sorry for the translator.

Affectionately

11th July 2019, 09:04 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,285	These kinds of pieces to be are incredibly and ruggedly charming, and for me the closest they than be kept to their 'in situ' condition, the better they reflect the history they have seen. I always believe in minimal control of any existing corrosion, with as much patination left as possible. With acid etching, it is often a fragile advance indeed. That sunburst or starburst or whatever on the trigger guard is very similar to same seen on considerable material culture and weaponry in Mexico, and reflects the Peninsular heritage of these people. Some of my favorite arms are those of 19th c. Mexico and earlier in the colonial Spanish periods. While this is of course a Spanish made weapon, it certainly reflects the many examples which came to Mexico with industrious Spanish families seeking prosperity in Mexico.

12th July 2019, 12:34 PM	#2
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Hello, camoga The only way to deoxidize the metal, is the electrolytic method, which desconpone the oxide in the most remote places, such as wells or "caries", where you can not reach with any abrasive. Of course the surface will not be polished, grayish, but the most important thing is that the corrosion is stopped, because there is no foreign body (oxide) on the surface. You will have to be careful with the inscription in the cannon, and make a test in another material, in order not to cause any damage. Sorry for the translator. Affectionately