My Dads Model 19

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My dad bought this gun well before I was born. Had it since except for about 2 weeks when he got laid off with the economy crash in the start of 2006. He sold it to a guy that he had done some work with for $250. I went and bought it back from the guy a couple weeks later when I found out he had sold it. I was lucky the guy sold it back to me for what he paid for it. I gave it to dad for Christmas that year. Dad passed away last July and I’ve been lookin for the grips that came on the gun. He had a set of Hogues on it and I didn’t like them. I found the originals this week and decided to put them back on. This gun has been handled a bunch but probably has less than 500 rounds through it. Has a few spots in the finish here and there, but the hogue grips left lines behind them where the edges rested on the frame. Anybody know if those lines can be removed without messing up the finish?

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Use Mothers Mag Polish.

Nice gun, glad you where able to get it back.
 
No steel wool, nothing abrasive (polish)!!! You'll scratch the hell out of the nickle. One side at a time, take a Q-Tip and lay a "puddle" of oil or #9 on the mark and let it sit for a day. Then with the same Q-Tip "massage" the mark and it should turn loose unless it's pitted where the mark is. Toss them damned Hogue's in the trash and never let them see the gun again...

This is a good example of why I tell people to take the grips off anytime you clean the gun. I've seen some nasty rust and corrosion under grips in my time...
 
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No steel wool, nothing abrasive (polish)!!! You'll scratch the hell out of the nickle. One side at a time, take a Q-Tip and lay a "puddle" of oil or #9 on the mark and let it sit for a day. Then with the same Q-Tip "massage" the mark and it should turn loose unless it's pitted where the mark is. Toss them damned Hogue's in the trash and never let them see the gun again...

This is a good example of why I tell people to take the grips off anytime you clean the gun. I've seen some nasty rust and corrosion under grips in my time...


What he said. Always start light. You can bring out the big guns later if need be. Never start aggressive.
 
I used to polish nickel plated hardware on pricey banjos with Simi-chrome, and it worked well. Don't know if the composition of the finish is the same on the Model 19.
 
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Brian, that’s an awesome piece you have there. Your relationship with your dad sounded awesome from my experience. Lookin good brother


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That's great Brian. I'm happy for you that you got your Dads gun back. Like has been said above, start with some light gun oil and let it soak in. Starting slowly is the best way.
 
That's a beauty, Brian, and a beautiful story behind it.
 
Agree with BB, try oil and cotton first. If that fails I’d try flitz or another polish under the grips first to make sure that you don’t create a bright spot. I’m also a fan of bronze or lead wool with oil.
 
Sister to mine. Bought it in 1972. Great piece, you are a lucky young man. Try come GooBeGone.
 
My dad bought this gun well before I was born. Had it since except for about 2 weeks when he got laid off with the economy crash in the start of 2006. He sold it to a guy that he had done some work with for $250. I went and bought it back from the guy a couple weeks later when I found out he had sold it. I was lucky the guy sold it back to me for what he paid for it. I gave it to dad for Christmas that year. Dad passed away last July and I’ve been lookin for the grips that came on the gun. He had a set of Hogues on it and I didn’t like them. I found the originals this week and decided to put them back on. This gun has been handled a bunch but probably has less than 500 rounds through it. Has a few spots in the finish here and there, but the hogue grips left lines behind them where the edges rested on the frame. Anybody know if those lines can be removed without messing up the finish?

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I have the exact same problem with my Nickel Model 29 from a set of Hogues. I have tried everything listed so far and haven't had much luck. And yes, whatever you try, do it under the exposed area first. Some "polishes" will scratch the nickel...
 
Beautiful example of one of the finest revolvers made, by anyone. And a great keepsake from your father. You are a GREAT son! ;)

Enjoy that fine sixgun. Regards 18DAI
 
If you’ve still got that grunge, I may have stumbled onto a solution. I was swapping springs on my 66-1 the other day and decided to clean as well as possible under the side plate. @Have gun-will travel recommends CRC brake cleaner (black and red can ONLY). I hosed it out well and let what little crud was inside run out. That formulation completely evaporates and leaves nothing behind. Just oil and you’re good to go.

Anyway, that stuff also removed some grunge that nothing else would soften. Give it a try. ;)
 
My dad bought this gun well before I was born. Had it since except for about 2 weeks when he got laid off with the economy crash in the start of 2006. He sold it to a guy that he had done some work with for $250. I went and bought it back from the guy a couple weeks later when I found out he had sold it. I was lucky the guy sold it back to me for what he paid for it. I gave it to dad for Christmas that year. Dad passed away last July and I’ve been lookin for the grips that came on the gun. He had a set of Hogues on it and I didn’t like them. I found the originals this week and decided to put them back on. This gun has been handled a bunch but probably has less than 500 rounds through it. Has a few spots in the finish here and there, but the hogue grips left lines behind them where the edges rested on the frame. Anybody know if those lines can be removed without messing up the finish?

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Beauty!

(I got nothing else to contribute, sorry. lol.)
 
One side at a time, take a Q-Tip and lay a "puddle" of oil or #9 on the mark and let it sit for a day. Then with the same Q-Tip "massage" the mark and it should turn loose...
Another vote for this approach.

If you use brake cleaner, be sure the grips are in the next room first!

What a wonderful story!
 
A special story for sure. Glad you were able to do that for your father. We owe so much to our parents.
 
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