[bullcreekboy]

Rehabbing/refinishing will decrease its value! Clean and oil it and leave it at that.

 

[Buck-Ridge]

I would wipe the metal down good with an oily rag to keep the rust from getting worse. Thats it.

 

[Proneshooter]

Aw man, I really appreciate that. Are you sure that won’t set you back too much? Might need to work a trade so your not hurt on this deal

Back in the day it wasn’t uncommon to see a 32 caliber revolver on the line at bullseye competition. The middle stage of a 2700pt match required shooting a center fire handgun, the 38 was most folks choice but a few opted to use a 32 because it recoiled less making it easier to shoot.
I would love to come across one, they would be great for cast bullet shooting.

David

 

[mr4pt]

I just got finished grinding the rust off. It’s going in the bead blaster next. Then a good coat of krylon satin black and it should gooder than new

 

[JohnnieWalker]

I just got finished grinding the rust off. It’s going in the bead blaster next. Then a good coat of krylon satin black and it should gooder than new

Get you a set of carbon fiber scales to put on it and throw that old wood away.

 

[Rimneck]

I've got like 4 or 5 brass for it if you ever get hard up.

 

[mr4pt]

After further research this gun has been what they call “King Modified” by late gunsmithing legend Dean King.
The sight rail, hammer and trigger shoe are all King custom. What I can’t find out is if this helps or hurts the value. They guys on the Colt forum are slow to reply.
She cleaned up nicely tho

 

[badger_100]

In regards to cleaning it, wipe it down heavy with some Break Free for a day or so and let it set. Be patient. Get a soft piece of brass (and I do mean soft - don't grab a piece of steel or anything like that) and gently rub the rust spots. In my experience, the soft brass will take off the surface rust but it will leave the blueing and regular metal alone. Try it in a couple inconspicuous spots to start with if you are unsure about it.

 

[Saltydog]

Custom Shop! that gun was a moneymaker in it's day!

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Custom Shop! that gun was a moneymaker in it's day!

Are those pictures of your younger brothers?

 

[Saltydog]

Are those pictures of your younger brothers?

Kind of.... The brother in the middle (wearing the Derby hat) is my sister now...
At least that's what Mom makes me call him....

 

[sparkie]

After further research this gun has been what they call “King Modified” by late gunsmithing legend Dean King.
The sight rail, hammer and trigger shoe are all King custom. What I can’t find out is if this helps or hurts the value. They guys on the Colt forum are slow to reply.
She cleaned up nicely tho

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There is no way that the rail hurts the value----I did notice the Triger was wider and looked like it would be a lot better this way.

 

[DesertRider]

just your fingerprints reduce the value of that gun... jus sayin...

 

[mr4pt]

Turns out the guy who bought it from me wanted it because it was king modified

It sold