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Thank you all for your input on what was missing in my modest collection of 22 caliber handguns. One front runner was certainly the Model 41, here and on the Colt forum. As luck would have it a Model 41, in my modest price range, came to my attention. This is a shooter - not a safe queen or collector piece, but I am delighted to have it. (and delighted to save it from the ravages of damp storage.) Here is an example of what happens if you storage a gun in cheap soft foam on the wet coast. The internals needed a complete cleaning with 0000 wool and lots of oil, but it was surface. The barrel escaped thankfully.
As you can see the left side is in good shape with just honest wear from being used and enjoyed. The right side was not so lucky, and some of the bluing has flecked away, especially on the front most narrow portion on the slide. I am torn between leaving it clean and safe from rust versus giving it the Oxpho- Blue treatment on those portions.
Anyway, everything works well now, and the grips survived well, having spent their time makng sure that the frame corroded underneath them. Very little metal loss, just not a pretty sight. It's a 1958 issue.
I am not familiar with the short barrel end addition on this piece. Not a muzzle brake. Experts weigh in please.
As you can see the left side is in good shape with just honest wear from being used and enjoyed. The right side was not so lucky, and some of the bluing has flecked away, especially on the front most narrow portion on the slide. I am torn between leaving it clean and safe from rust versus giving it the Oxpho- Blue treatment on those portions.
Anyway, everything works well now, and the grips survived well, having spent their time makng sure that the frame corroded underneath them. Very little metal loss, just not a pretty sight. It's a 1958 issue.
I am not familiar with the short barrel end addition on this piece. Not a muzzle brake. Experts weigh in please.