I inherited a revolver from my dad when he passed away. Now, the revolver has been sitting in a box that my dad stashed away until he passed away and I've never heard anything about my dad using it. I guess he must have used it a few times when he first got it in the 80's.

 

Looking at the revolver, it seems there is carbon residue. This does not come off when trying to clean it with balistol. Below are some pictures.

 

 

 

 

I assume these black circles are not intended to be on the gun. What else can I safely use to try and remove this stuff that has probably been attached to the gun for 30+ years?

 

This is a Colt Python and I'd like to be careful and not damage it.

Is that gun Blue? If not, and it is stainless, it is easy to clean. All the Pythons I saw were blue though..........

 

For all my stainless guns I use Flitz, or any polishing compound, takes that stuff right off and no scratches. I don't know about using that stuff on blued guns though, check with Dave (Smokin 50) or Bob (Pizza Bob). They know far more about revolvers than me!

Not for nuthin', but I'd just leave it alone! No forcing cone erosion, no leading near the forcing cone. Why risk any damage to something that's not made anymore?

 

Either make it a "Safe Queen" or shoot it to remember Dad by. Take care of it and the value goes nowhere but UP!

 

Dave

 

Edit: Try Mike's magic compound. Go slow, and do a little as a test to make sure it's O-K. I trust him when he says it's safe on Stainless. This may be Nickel plated. Colt made quite a few of them back in the day.

 

Nice revolver!

IF IT IS STAINLESS ONLY!!!!! "Lead Away" Cloth will take that fouling off with some elbow grease..used one for years when i was carrying a Revolver....DO NOT USE THAT ON A BLUED GUN, it will remove the finish.

Thanks for the responses.

 

It is definitely not a blued gun. I was not sure if it was stainless or nickel but looking near the grips, I see a 'S' next to it that should denote that it is stainless vs 'N' for Nickel. It is most likely the matte stainless finish.

flitz/lead away cloths will get rid of it with ease.