VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Well, I may have an opportunity to get a family heirloom Ithaca M1911 made in 1943. However, the frame is pitted in certain areas, and the Koreans used the pistol grip as a hammer. When I get the chance, I will try to post photos. But the main thing I'd like to knows is what I should do to clean up the pitting? If that's even an option? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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kresk 10,063 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 If after polishing the surface is still rough, consider parkerizing it as that finish hides a lot of surface defects--much more than bluing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 There's minor pitting on the frame, but nothing some sanding won't fix. The major rust pits are under the handgrips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Well, turns out I didn't get the gun after all. I cleaned it and took care of it like it was mine, though it rightfully is, but I won't argue with family and damage a relationship over a firearm, so I just let it go. It was more work than it was worth anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Well, turns out I didn't get the gun after all. I cleaned it and took care of it like it was mine, though it rightfully is, but I won't argue with family and damage a relationship over a firearm, so I just let it go. It was more work than it was worth anyway. Well I can relate to you on that one. I have been there. Some times family dont act like family. Some times its best to just let it go. Even if it means who gets it doesnt care and wont take care of it. I dont know the situation but this was one of mine. Its sad to see such nice things go, but actions speak louder than words and those who know will know. I came upon a shotgun that was very old and didnt work, because who had it abused it and even left it out in the rain. Well I cleaned it up and burned many of hours working on it and getting it right again. Well the family member who hardly comes around showed back up when he heard it was working and in good shape again to stake his claim. Meh whatever, when it gets pawned off or left in a ditch I wont be the one to blame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Well, turns out I didn't get the gun after all. I cleaned it and took care of it like it was mine, though it rightfully is, but I won't argue with family and damage a relationship over a firearm, so I just let it go. It was more work than it was worth anyway. Well I can relate to you on that one. I have been there. Some times family dont act like family. Some times its best to just let it go. Even if it means who gets it doesnt care and wont take care of it. I dont know the situation but this was one of mine. Its sad to see such nice things go, but actions speak louder than words and those who know will know. I came upon a shotgun that was very old and didnt work, because who had it abused it and even left it out in the rain. Well I cleaned it up and burned many of hours working on it and getting it right again. Well the family member who hardly comes around showed back up when he heard it was working and in good shape again to stake his claim. Meh whatever, when it gets pawned off or left in a ditch I wont be the one to blame. Sorta the same story. The gun was my grandfather's, and he gave it to one of his brother's (my great uncle), who recently let me have it to clean it. I figured because of the connection to my grandfather, and the fact that he never shows it to anyone, he'd let me keep it, and I offered him another firearm in return. The exchange didn't go down, so I gave it back, and moved on. To be honest, I don't want the damn thing anymore, otherwise I'll be tearing up because of the things it's going to endure once more. I basically delayed what is bound to happen. The rust will build back up, and eat away at it until it falls apart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Just an update, I got it afterall. Will post pics in the next few days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ironhead7544 35 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I would leave it in original condition. Just keep it cleaned and oiled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I would leave it in original condition. Just keep it cleaned and oiled. Normally I would, but the frame is in such disarray, something more needs to be done to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 27 37 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Just an update, I got it afterall. Will post pics in the next few days. That's awesome! So why did he change his mind? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Just an update, I got it afterall. Will post pics in the next few days. That's awesome! So why did he change his mind? Well, he realized that I was the best person to pass it on to. None of his kids (my second cousins) have nearly as much of an interest in firearms as I do. Our family is tight and close-knit, so he knows he can trust me with it and that I'll always keep it in tip-top condition and never sell it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Here are the long awaited photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 That is not that bad dude. Unless you are really going to hack it up and try to make a custom gun of it, leave it alone! Trying to "restore" it will decrease the value. Value aside, that's an heirloom to leave as is. If that pistol could talk! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Keep that baby oiled up and shes good to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 That is not that bad dude. Unless you are really going to hack it up and try to make a custom gun of it, leave it alone! Trying to "restore" it will decrease the value. Value aside, that's an heirloom to leave as is. If that pistol could talk! Only the mag that came with it will actually fit. I got the correct slide for it over the weekend, but it'd least like to repair the magwell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitetrashrn 74 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 OH yea. Nice.. I would leave that alone keep a light coat of oil and let it live out it's life in a good home. The 1911 is a super fun gun to shoot. It's funny 1943 to 2010 the look is still there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 OH yea. Nice.. I would leave that alone keep a light coat of oil and let it live out it's life in a good home. The 1911 is a super fun gun to shoot. It's funny 1943 to 2010 the look is still there. It's going to the grave with me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 hey, what does the slide say on the right side?? It looks like a part together gun....anyways...don't refinish it, it'll hurt the value, I have a matching ithica from 1943, I use breakfree on it and rubbed out a few surface rust spots...anything deep will need extra special attention. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 hey, what does the slide say on the right side?? It looks like a part together gun....anyways...don't refinish it, it'll hurt the value, I have a matching ithica from 1943, I use breakfree on it and rubbed out a few surface rust spots...anything deep will need extra special attention. Not too concerned with value, it could be worth nothing, but it'll still mean the world to me. It's never getting sold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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