Advice on gun finish.

[gvbingel]

I have a Model 1882 Grade 4 shotgun that from reading some of the other posts is in fair condition. All of the parts except for the hammer screws are original and in working order. The problem is that the metalwork and the stocks are all heavily oxidezed, dark brown. I believe that the gun has Damascus barrells but due to the "patina" you can't see the pattern. What if anything can I do to restore the finish?

[2shooter]

Hi,I would like to see some pictures or you could try this.To start
Here is what I would do, use 000 or 0000 steel wool with oil to clean the barrels.Should help bring the damascus patten out. Do not sand or refinish the wood that would ruin it.

[gvbingel]

Thanks for the advice. I wsa thinking of doing jst that to see what happens, but didn't want to screw it up. I'll be happy to post some pic's as soon as I can get the camera back from my daughter.

[2shooter]

Hi, Do not use steel wool on the wood. Just do the barrels now.I have hammer screws
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[gvbingel]

Thanks again and I will be calling you about the screws.