What shall I do with my 1916 Navy (besides selling it to you :)

mishima · 09-25-2003, 06:02 AM

Hi all, thnx for this nice place

I'm in france, and inherited from my deceased Dad a 1916 Navy with original holster and tool.

Here is the few questions i face now, just to make sure > the gun is not for sale

My dad received it as a gift from a friend in the 60's and NEVER took care of it. It got rust dots on the barrel and most visible metal parts have small rust dots on it. The gun has not be demilitarized (should be by the french laws ) as the whole system seems to work and no piece is missing in the firing system. After disasembling it using the nice how to here on this page: I have noticed however that the number 19 flat spring is missing ( extractor pin?). I just reassembled the gun, wiped it with gun oil and tucked it into a gun towel (those pre-impreg towels for guns). It is now stored like this awaiting for a salvation time

Here is my questions:

- How can i save the metal and get rid of this evil rust, making the gun clean again. Does it need to be treated by a professionnal? and where do I find specialists in France? What mistakes should be avoided doing it etc..?
How to avoid it in the future since it is in a countryside house that is a bit humid?

- Where can i find a #19 spring here in France? that would adapt to my model? from internet?

- Assuming the gun is in nice shape again, is it safe to fire rounds (shooting range) to test it?
(could get a few 9mm para from a friend that has one P 08). Do people fire collectible guns or is it insane even to ask the question !

- last question is important> the law says it should be modified so cannot be used anymore (i won't be ble to get a license unless i join a shooting club etc which i don't have the time to do). I'm aware that modifiying (they usually solder the moving parts in the firing system

)
this according to the law will make the gun loose much of its magic and worth this is why i would rather avoid it. what is the thoughts on this problem from the people with such laws..?

Thanx in advance for your answers and sorry if i'm hurting feelings !
I'll try to post pics of the gun when i get close to it again.

Mishima /France

09-25-2003, 06:02 AM	#1
mishima User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: France Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What shall I do with my 1916 Navy (besides selling it to you :) Hi all, thnx for this nice place I'm in france, and inherited from my deceased Dad a 1916 Navy with original holster and tool. Here is the few questions i face now, just to make sure > the gun is not for sale My dad received it as a gift from a friend in the 60's and NEVER took care of it. It got rust dots on the barrel and most visible metal parts have small rust dots on it. The gun has not be demilitarized (should be by the french laws ) as the whole system seems to work and no piece is missing in the firing system. After disasembling it using the nice how to here on this page: I have noticed however that the number 19 flat spring is missing ( extractor pin?). I just reassembled the gun, wiped it with gun oil and tucked it into a gun towel (those pre-impreg towels for guns). It is now stored like this awaiting for a salvation time Here is my questions: - How can i save the metal and get rid of this evil rust, making the gun clean again. Does it need to be treated by a professionnal? and where do I find specialists in France? What mistakes should be avoided doing it etc..? How to avoid it in the future since it is in a countryside house that is a bit humid? - Where can i find a #19 spring here in France? that would adapt to my model? from internet? - Assuming the gun is in nice shape again, is it safe to fire rounds (shooting range) to test it? (could get a few 9mm para from a friend that has one P 08). Do people fire collectible guns or is it insane even to ask the question ! - last question is important> the law says it should be modified so cannot be used anymore (i won't be ble to get a license unless i join a shooting club etc which i don't have the time to do). I'm aware that modifiying (they usually solder the moving parts in the firing system ) this according to the law will make the gun loose much of its magic and worth this is why i would rather avoid it. what is the thoughts on this problem from the people with such laws..? Thanx in advance for your answers and sorry if i'm hurting feelings ! I'll try to post pics of the gun when i get close to it again. Mishima /France