Tin bodied WW 1 grenade, how to preserve or should I ?

[tully216]

I picked up a Offensive grenade with a tin body. Overall good condition with what I think is typical rust here and there. I had to use a little oil to loosen up and remove the fuze. After doing so I noticed rust in spots on the inside.

 

  My thoughts to slow or stop the rust inside- Use Ospho inside let it dry. Then use primer and a top- coat of paint. Has anyone else tried to do this, with success? Would this decrease the value of the grenade? It is a WW 1 grenade, I figure the body material is similar to a illumination grenade or gas/smoke. 

 

  Any experience or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!

 

Thanks in Advance,

Mark

[themick]

I would suggest first off, show a good  picture or two of it.

Good luck!

Steve

[917601]

Painting not advised. Reduces collectibility. I use Renaissance Wax, as do many museums. It is clear, inert, and seals the oxygen transfer.

[tully216]

Thanks for the input. My issue is I wanted to seal the inside of the grenade. I do have the wax no sure how I would use it on the inside.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark