In an environment full of fakes, shady dealers, and poorly assembled "Corrections" all overpriced, occasionally a filthy gem surfaces. I'd buy this thing in a hot minute. It has nice things, high wood, spring tube, dog leg hammer, and early parts. It hasn't been honked up by someone who thinks he knows what he is doing but really doesn't. It its genuine, honest, and we have no idea if it will clean up or how well it will shoot. It is infinitely better to my eye than a Sam-T-Bob special.
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Well I decided to buy it. I got it for a lesser price.
I also got a 5 day inspection/return policy.
The seller also gave me license to attempt to remove the yellow.
He said that if I tried to remove the yellow and was still not satisfied, I could return it within the 5 days.
My thought is that it is a true original and with a little TLC I can bring it back to its glory.
If not, I have nothing to lose.
I took a chance like this once before.
I picked up a D-Loop US WWII Helmet that had been painted gold by the Vet's son.
If you do not know about helmets, the D-Loop is the most rare of US helmets from WWII.
They are very expensive as they were used by paratroopers.
I used "Goof Off" and rubbed the gold paint off with a cloth and my finger.
Here are a few before and after shots.
Anyway, now I am asking for suggestions for removal of the yellow.
The seller said he thinks that it may be dried linseed oil.