Pew Pew! Little help needed for the lil’ six shooter.

[DigToChina]

Hey all, switched it up today and went to the 1875 house as the last couple trips to the 1843 have been disappointing.

The place the owner told me I could start seems to have had some fill but I think I was over an old sand box for a bit (basically where those two arrows are on the Google pic). It was over this spot that I got my best find today.

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get rid of the sand stuck to the metal? One awesome thing about this toy… the hammer cocks and trigger works 😁 Wish I could attach a video of that but alas…
Ideas for preserving while maintaining its function would also be appreciated.
HH
Dig

 

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[Blackfoot58]

I’m guessing that’s a Hubley cap gun.
The Diamond H was used a lot and the steer head was semi-common as well. I believe I had one of those with faux pearl grips. Very nice find!

 

[DigToChina]

I’m guessing that’s a Hubley cap gun.
The Diamond H was used a lot and the steer head was semi-common as well. I believe I had one of those with faux pearl grips. Very nice find!

Oh perfect. Appreciate the company name. Allowed me to easily find a pic of one not from the ground.

 

[Nathan W]

Nice I got one too but not in that great of shape

 

[Digger RJ]

Hey all, switched it up today and went to the 1875 house as the last couple trips to the 1843 have been disappointing.
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The place the owner told me I could start seems to have had some fill but I think I was over an old sand box for a bit (basically where those two arrows are on the Google pic). It was over this spot that I got my best find today.
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Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get rid of the sand stuck to the metal? One awesome thing about this toy… the hammer cocks and trigger works 😁 Wish I could attach a video of that but alas…
Ideas for preserving while maintaining its function would also be appreciated.
HH
Dig

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[scruggs]

Love those old toys! Good find you made!

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

These are just Ideas for cleaning maybe an ultrasonic cleaner like they clean bullets up with for reloading it is a dry process but it will probably lose it's patina. If not that maybe some of the cleaning pencils for coins or tooth picking it clean.

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a super cool find, congrats!

 

[DigToChina]

These are just Ideas for cleaning maybe an ultrasonic cleaner like they clean bullets up with for reloading it is a dry process but it will probably lose it's patina. If not that maybe some of the cleaning pencils for coins or tooth picking it clean.

I ended up tooth picking last night. It started blossoming zinc rot (lack of a better name or description) as soon as it started to dry so I started a hot wax treatment like I would for iron. Figure it’s better to preserve the look even at the expense of being able to use the hammer/trigger 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[Bottles2Buttons]

Hey all, switched it up today and went to the 1875 house as the last couple trips to the 1843 have been disappointing.
View attachment 2085858
The place the owner told me I could start seems to have had some fill but I think I was over an old sand box for a bit (basically where those two arrows are on the Google pic). It was over this spot that I got my best find today.
View attachment 2085859
View attachment 2085860
Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get rid of the sand stuck to the metal? One awesome thing about this toy… the hammer cocks and trigger works 😁 Wish I could attach a video of that but alas…
Ideas for preserving while maintaining its function would also be appreciated.
HH
Dig

I use a microwave proof measuring cup, add equal parts of boiling water say 1 cup, add I cup vinegar & a few tablespoons of baking soda, drop piece in before adding baking soda, cover with foil & let sit until cooled, it will react to the rust & gently remove without damaging the pieces, use a soft old toothbrush, repeat if necessary, it works for me, good luck & happy digging. ☺️☺️

 

[DigToChina]

So apparently video can be posted 🤷🏻‍♂️