Remove re-blueing on original?

[G Dog]

Very good photo study of the action parts and pieces, Len.  Clearly, the action on your DA is from a different space-time continuum from what I've become used to on my simple SA Piettas.

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According to Flayderman's as cited in the Wikipedia article on Remington 1858 et. al., the Remington-Ryder New Model DA Belt Revolver is a "large frame" piece.  Is that what you have there?  How does yours compare in frame size to the .44 Remington?  Is the barrel on that 6.5 inches?

Thanks.

[Len]

G Dog, here is a comparison

[Marshal Will]

That's a very cool pistol, Len. It's a nice size.

[Captainkirk]

That's the first 'Three Screw Remmy' I've seen.

[Len]

That's the first 'Three Screw Remmy' I've seen.

There are  just 2 screws. The thingie in between is the head of a rod that goes half way through the recess for the innards. That's the rod against which the hammer release function breaks

[Necessaryevil]

I think that revolver is absolutely fabulous just as it is

[Len]

I think that revolver is absolutely fabulous just as it is

Thanks NE. Yours and the others' comments have made me skip my former idea.

[G Dog]

I think that revolver is absolutely fabulous just as it is

I'll second that.   ^^^

[Fingers McGee]

I think that revolver is absolutely fabulous just as it is

I'll second that.   ^^^

I'll 2nd that second

[sprat]

Back to your original question

Shame it was reblued, lost its provenance
My dad did crap like this, ruined many a fine collectible too make them pretty

I would suggest a little apple vinegar with coarse cloth old
Bluejean material
Anytime some tells you use steel wool on firearm you need to stop taking their advice.
Avoid caustic removers, if the vinegar does not work try some coke a cola, place small part in dish of Pepsi. This process also removes heavy rust.

Oh for the uneducated , use only bronze or brass wool on metal, available at Brownells
Leave the stamps alone

I would leave the exposed metal alone, and heavily oil

This is not for amateurs

[G Dog]

Hi Sprat - bronze or brass wool sounds like the way to go. Haven't used it, yet.  Anyway, I'm an amateur and not fully educated so I'm wondering why no steel wool?

I've used 4 ought steel wool on guns.  Does it mar the metal?

Len's a pro, though.

[Hawg]

Hi Sprat - bronze or brass wool sounds like the way to go. Haven't used it, yet.  Anyway, I'm an amateur and not fully educated so I'm wondering why no steel wool?

I've used 4 ought steel wool on guns.  Does it mar the metal?

Len's a pro, though.

I have used 4 ought steel wool on a lot of guns. It doesn't hurt anything but copper does a better job of removing rust.

[Zulch]

Thanks Hawg. That's a good thing to know. 

[sprat]

Again, slow learners

Never ever use steel wool on blued or parkerized metal anyone who tells you otherwise is not giving good advice and refuse to change the error on there ways

I hate tell you how many firearms ( collectible) have een destroyed. Because of the statement

"I used 0000 or whatever on my firearms",

or more arrogance like it's my firearm I will  do  what I want. till they try to sell it and I hand it back,  offer 1/3 the value because they ruined the finish of a nice collectible

Everytime someone does this, my un molested firearms increase in value

Don't take  my advice, 

You will notice my reply, the only reply to your post

Again go slow with a coarse cloth first, will oil /Kroll, this is not a 10 minute job. Brass/bronze only to remove stubborn rust. Again lightly
Probably the best is electrolysis,  which is fairly easy for removing rust

Again slow rubbing with vinegar,  coarse cloth no need for wool to remove bluing

[Hawg]

Again, slow learners

Never ever use steel wool on blued or parkerized metal anyone who tells you otherwise is not giving good advice and refuse to change the error on there ways

I hate tell you how many firearms ( collectible) have een destroyed. Because of the statement

"I used 0000 or whatever on my firearms",

or more arrogance like it's my firearm I will  do  what I want. till they try to sell it and I hand it back,  offer 1/3 the value because they ruined the finish of a nice collectible

Everytime someone does this, my un molested firearms increase in value

Don't take  my advice, 

You will notice my reply, the only reply to your post

Again go slow with a coarse cloth first, will oil /Kroll, this is not a 10 minute job. Brass/bronze only to remove stubborn rust. Again lightly
Probably the best is electrolysis,  which is fairly easy for removing rust

Again slow rubbing with vinegar,  coarse cloth no need for wool to remove bluing

Pffft. Vinegar will remove bluing.