Re: Value of Gov\'t Model Series 70 ?
TWalker, I think that is a very good price.
As for the 'nickel' finish, there is NOT a lot you can do. Old trick used to be if the spot is/ was 'small' you can rub the edge of an 'old copper penny' and somehow, this stabilized the corrosion that's going on. But with the finish being 'nickel' I would hesitate in doing much if any rubbing.
I have seen 'nickel' finishes revitalized and cleaned up with stuff as "flitz', 'or 'semichrome' but be careful, they can and do have some abrasives in them, but if done lightly, do work. I now use 'Mothers Metal Polish' and it works even better ,easier and faster.
Try it or any of them, on an 'out of the way' spot first and see how they work. I know they do remove most of the slight scratches and handling marks. Just don't go getting too aggressive.
NO, do NOT use 'Hoppes' on any 'nickel' surface' especially if there is a 'break' in the finish ,such as a rust spot ,throught the finish. Hoppes can and will get underneath and eventually lift the plating(cause separation)
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Dan
TWalker, I think that is a very good price.
As for the 'nickel' finish, there is NOT a lot you can do. Old trick used to be if the spot is/ was 'small' you can rub the edge of an 'old copper penny' and somehow, this stabilized the corrosion that's going on. But with the finish being 'nickel' I would hesitate in doing much if any rubbing.
I have seen 'nickel' finishes revitalized and cleaned up with stuff as "flitz', 'or 'semichrome' but be careful, they can and do have some abrasives in them, but if done lightly, do work. I now use 'Mothers Metal Polish' and it works even better ,easier and faster.
Try it or any of them, on an 'out of the way' spot first and see how they work. I know they do remove most of the slight scratches and handling marks. Just don't go getting too aggressive.
NO, do NOT use 'Hoppes' on any 'nickel' surface' especially if there is a 'break' in the finish ,such as a rust spot ,throught the finish. Hoppes can and will get underneath and eventually lift the plating(cause separation)
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Dan