magnum0710
Single-Sixer
I got my Speed Six last week and started the restoration process. It needs more work than I thought it was going to but I did make some progress. I couldn't really tell from the pictures online but it does have some pitting. I'm not really sure where to go from here.
I will say this, it looks 1000x better than it did before I cleaned it up some. It has a long way to go so any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm considering replacing the cylinder and trigger guard so that will help the situation to some extent. There would still be pitting on the frame but that would take care of most of it. I'm also considering some refinish options, it's not worth alot in the shape its in plus I don't plan to sell it. I do have the option of returning it but I want to see what my options are and if I can rescue it without spending more than it's worth first.
If this thread is still ongoing I'll post further results and updates here. If not I'll start a new thread for part 2.
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I will say this, it looks 1000x better than it did before I cleaned it up some. It has a long way to go so any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm considering replacing the cylinder and trigger guard so that will help the situation to some extent. There would still be pitting on the frame but that would take care of most of it. I'm also considering some refinish options, it's not worth alot in the shape its in plus I don't plan to sell it. I do have the option of returning it but I want to see what my options are and if I can rescue it without spending more than it's worth first.
If this thread is still ongoing I'll post further results and updates here. If not I'll start a new thread for part 2.
Before: