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Originally Posted by DeMo180a
Hey guys,
I'm sorry that it took so long to respond to my own posting but I live in the country (like most of us when we retire) and my internet has been down for days. 
Some great observations, based on my poor pictures. Hey my training ended with wet film (lol).
With my untrained eye, it seems to be in really good shape. The serial number is 7623. I think it's best that I just oil it up and do what with it? What's the best way to store this thing? Is it as simple as a ziplock bag and a plastic gun storage box?
I live in the Pacific NW, do you guys no of anyone reputable I could bring it to for an eval?
I will get some better pics for you guys and take a picture of the holster for you to. That's the least I can do for all your help.
Thanks again.
DeMo
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DO NOT STORE IT IN A ZIPLOC BAG! Go to Brownells and get one of the vapor deposition storage bags. The military has been using the same technology for years (it's part of why we don't have to clean cosmoline off of weapons anymore). There's a commercial version too; unfortunately, I'm at work and don't have access to my references. You've gotten quality advice; I hope your buddy is smart enough to listen when you try to educate him. I would hate to see a valuable piece devalued because the owner didn't understand what he had. Antique firearms are a specialty field I've never gotten into - always figured if you can't (shouldn't) shoot it, why have it.
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