Just received a service grade Garand from CMP and noted the splatter marks on the receiver & rear sight (see pics). Went through it today, hoping that a surface lube/cleaner like CLP, Hoppes, etc., would clean it up but nothing had any effect on it. Close inspection revealed that the finish itself was penetrated by whatever got on this gun. It left tiny ripples in the finish, so it's pretty obvious that the park finish couldn't stand up to it. Have no idea what it is, but it looks like someone tried to wipe it off on the sides.
The rifle is otherwise fine and has a new CMP stock, so the splatter marks stand out in contrast to the nice Walnut. It looks like prep & refinishing is the solution. If so, note the heel stamp pic. The SA stamp lines are very shallow, which makes me hesitant to do any rubbing on the surface. So two questions:
Anyone seen anything like this before? If I re-parkerize will the heel stamp disappear even more? Might even consider a black nitride finish if I can prep well enough. Thoughts?
The rifle is otherwise fine and has a new CMP stock, so the splatter marks stand out in contrast to the nice Walnut. It looks like prep & refinishing is the solution. If so, note the heel stamp pic. The SA stamp lines are very shallow, which makes me hesitant to do any rubbing on the surface. So two questions:
Anyone seen anything like this before? If I re-parkerize will the heel stamp disappear even more? Might even consider a black nitride finish if I can prep well enough. Thoughts?
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