Hello. I am in temporary custody of a PO 8 byf 42 marked Luger with matching numbers throughout. It is a vet bring-back from WWII. When I learned that it had not been oiled in years and was being stored in its leather holster (the pre-War holster and the maintenance tool have matching numbers but not the same number as the pistol) I offered to clean and oil it. As I feared, there is some light rust on the grip and a little on the FXO 37 marked magazine. The owner wishes to keep the pistol as a family heirloom.

My question is should I take some 0000 steelwool to the rust, which will remove some finish, or leave it alone?

Thanks in advance for any expert advice.
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