Have seen other threads about attic - basment finds like this one. I am tempted to leave it as is. It is a bolt miss-match and all other parts are un numbered. Bore is ok
Stephen
Stephen
So you have 2 options really - leave it as is, it's a time capsule of sorts, and when you pull that thing out in that condition it elicits an "ooooohhhh" factor as people can just imagine what it could be. If you clean it up, then it's like every other cleaned up rusty Mauser.
If you do leave it as is, just store it in a bore store stock and keep it in a good, dry environment. It may be neat to pull that thing out to show your buddies. Honestly, I don't think it's really worth any more cleaned up in this case since it isn't matching.
CLP and a rag as has been said up there^ you'll be surprised how much so little effort will help. CLP is great. We soaked our M16's in it after the Quigley and I use it on everything now
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CLP on my ARs and AKs and modern. Ballistol on collectible and really everything.