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53M1Grnd
03-25-2013, 12:21 AM
I have had this 4.2 M1 Garand for about ten years and have never really noticed these spots until I took a picture with a flash. The sposts show up in the picture with a flash, but, a lot of them cant be seen with out a flash. I dont see them as rust because I can clean and and nothing will get rid of them? Any Ideas? Is this blood? Very curious?

Thanks,
Mike:)911912913914915
Punch The Clown
03-25-2013, 12:39 AM
Patina if you're selling it. Rust if you're buying it.
53M1Grnd
03-25-2013, 12:58 AM
Here are some additional pics...With out the flash...916917918919920
53M1Grnd
03-25-2013, 01:18 AM
Patina if you're selling it. Rust if you're buying it.

What if you own it?

Patina all the way. This rifle has a lot of history. Just look at it. I am working on putting this 4.2 back the way it came home. No new parts. I want to keep the history here.

I will correct-her back to as close to original so I can and get out and shoot it with my Dad (Korean and VNam Vet) . Can't wait to get the correct trigger group and hand guards. Tim just put on the correct 5-53 barrel, recrown and head spaced it.

A little at a time...I'll get this baby back to Forever Forward. By the way Thanks Again Tim...Great work!!
andykev
03-25-2013, 03:18 AM
At 70 years old or so, it's Liver Spots. My uncle has those too....
MH53GUNNER
03-25-2013, 10:14 PM
Looks like historic rust spots. Sounds like a great plan not to rework the finish. I have several that have the same spots. You cannot see them except under bright light or a real close inspection.
53M1Grnd
03-25-2013, 11:27 PM
Looks like historic rust spots. Sounds like a great plan not to rework the finish. I have several that have the same spots. You cannot see them except under bright light or a real close inspection.

Yep...That's what I thought as well. I just really like the old battle rifles with all that wear and history.
53M1Grnd
03-25-2013, 11:28 PM
Looks like historic rust spots. Sounds like a great plan not to rework the finish. I have several that have the same spots. You cannot see them except under bright light or a real close inspection.

Yep...That's what I thought as well. I just really like the old battle rifles with all that wear and history.
Phil McGrath
03-27-2013, 05:25 PM
Your rifle has cooties!!
53M1Grnd
03-27-2013, 10:09 PM
Your rifle has cooties!!

Maybe I should move it away from the Mauser in the gun cabinet.