Old gun?

[traze1313]

Hi im new to detecting i have a garret ace 250, just started hunting and found this. It looks like an old gun but im not sure so I decided to put in on here. Need help identifying. Also hope i attached this pic right.

 

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[NOLA_Ken]

It does have the look of an old boot pistol, you'll need to clean it up a bit though to see what's under that rust.

 

[dig kzoo]

wow great find that is for sure, one to be proud of!

 

[traze1313]

How exactly do I go about cleaning it? Was afraid of destroying it.

 

[hamiddetecting]

 

[NOLA_Ken]

try soaking it in apple cider vinegar for a while