That doesn’t look safe to fire. It’s almost as if the aluminum came in contact with mercury or acid.
S&W 38 sp +P 637-2
I just picked up a S&W 38 sp +P 637-2, the price was very right. I was told the gun never was fired. And, it wasn't taken very good care of either. Placed in the safe for many years, I was told. ( It belonged to a well-respected Priest, possibly why it stayed in a safe for years.)
Questions 1) serial #dcx354X, any ideas of age? 2} The frame is a mess, whatever the alloy is, Aluminum, some sort of leaching on the metal frame has occurred. The stainless barrel and cylinder are not an issue, but the whole frame looks like a white salt has leached out. Any ideas on how to clean the leaching off the frame? 3) is the integrity of the frame at issue due to leaching?
I just picked it up, visually examined it, and thought I could work on it, just need some intel, please.
Thanks for any suggestions or leads to track down the leaching of aluminum on a frame.
ProGuide
Questions 1) serial #dcx354X, any ideas of age? 2} The frame is a mess, whatever the alloy is, Aluminum, some sort of leaching on the metal frame has occurred. The stainless barrel and cylinder are not an issue, but the whole frame looks like a white salt has leached out. Any ideas on how to clean the leaching off the frame? 3) is the integrity of the frame at issue due to leaching?
I just picked it up, visually examined it, and thought I could work on it, just need some intel, please.
Thanks for any suggestions or leads to track down the leaching of aluminum on a frame.
ProGuide
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Looks a little like aluminum rims in a state that uses lots of road salt, or something on a boat. There might have been sweat on the gun when it was put away(?)
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edit: The frame is anodized, so if you polish the corrosion, you may also remove the anodizing which is very thin. Over time the aluminum will turn dark in those areas unless you keep polishing it, or use a clear coat.
edit: The frame is anodized, so if you polish the corrosion, you may also remove the anodizing which is very thin. Over time the aluminum will turn dark in those areas unless you keep polishing it, or use a clear coat.
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