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WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share #28 Posted April 2, 2019 This is only after 5 minutes of rubbing with Big45 cleaner. I'm impressed with the stuff for sure. The pitting is very light so I'm happy with that. I'm going to soak it in Kroil for a few days which will help with the frozen hammer. Then a little more Big45 and it will be about as good as it will get. Overall I'm very satified with the group. I will post a few more final clean up pics in a few days. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted April 2, 2019 The hammer was not frozen I was not dissembling correctly. It now apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWalsh Posted April 4, 2019 Share #31 Posted April 4, 2019 Glad that seemed to work for you, I was wondering how it would come out. A little oil on that thing when you are all done and it will really look nice again. Please post updated pics, they very nicely illustrate how you can resurrect some of these treasures from the dead so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share #32 Posted April 4, 2019 Thanks its been soaking for 2 days now. I will take it out later today and work on the crevices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #33 Posted April 5, 2019 I took it out of the soaking pan today and rubbed it down again with the Big45. I then wiped it down and there was rust on the rag. It looked pretty clean but decided to soak it for one more day. I'm going to use some fine Bronze wool for the final cleaning tomorrow. I will post the finished pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Government Issue Posted April 5, 2019 Share #38 Posted April 5, 2019 The condition was probably due to the humidity and salt water of Hawaii more than anything else. Makes you wonder what the backstory was on how the veteran acquired it and from whom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #39 Posted April 5, 2019 Absolutely caused by those conditions. Unfortunately the vets grandson had to info on how he acquired it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #40 Posted April 8, 2019 Picked up a few more pictures from the vets grandson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MWalsh Posted April 8, 2019 Share #48 Posted April 8, 2019 Really nice that it cleaned up so well, and great that he sent you the pics too. Truly a silk purse from a sow's ear. Great job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEE SON Posted April 12, 2019 Share #49 Posted April 12, 2019 Very cool! Would you mind posting pictures of the helmet? http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/296184-german-helmet-souvenired-by-commander-of-the-100th-id-442nd-cir/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWIIBuff1945 Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share #50 Posted April 18, 2019 Awesome bringback!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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