I wet sanded the aluminum parts, then buffed and polished them until they looked like chrome. I completely dismantled it, cleaned everything, and decided that in spite of it's condition, it was worth restoring. Inside, I found home-made springs, a bolt plunger pin made out of a nail, and general dis-repair everywhere I looked. The entire gun was full of sand, dirt, lint, and heaven knows what else. The aluminum was dull, corroded, and pitted in places. I wish I had a "before" picture to show you just how bad it's condition was when I bought it! The original walnut grips had corners broken off, and had been replaced by a home-made pair that were crude, to say the least. ![]() Instead, a friend of mine needed some money! When I first acquired this Ruger Single Six, it wasn't because I was looking for one at all.
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