Videos tagged with 1874 Officers Model

This guide details the conservation of an 1874 Chamelot Delvigne Officers Model firearm, distinguishing it from reconditioning. It outlines a multi-step process involving careful disassembly, degreasing with carb cleaner (with specific warnings for painted finishes and wood), a boiling water rust conversion bath, and gentle polishing with a fine wire wheel to preserve the original bluing and patina. The instructor emphasizes preserving the firearm's intrinsic value over aggressive restoration.