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Isn't it amazing how one little clue can (possibly) answer some pretty big questions?! Nice Christmas present thanks to Jeff  Hopefully we'll find some more 'CD' marks as guys start looking.
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I recently kicked up a chunk of iron behind one of our outbuildings. Upon a double take I realized that it was the remnants of a gun. I have cleaned a majority of the rust to reveal 'The A. J. AUBREY'. There is also what appears to be a serial number, but it is not readable enough to tell exactly what that might be. Any suggestions on how I might clean this enough to get the number to stand out?
Does anyone have suggestions on how to track down original ownership if I can discern the serial numbers?
This was found on my family ranch (est. 1908) and no living relatives recall a gun being discarded in this area, but they remember that the pioneering family that sold the ranch to great grandpa had a building in that area. I am not interested necessarily in values, but wondering more towards who purchased it, when it was purchased, etc..
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It might be good to boil it in water. Might lift enough of the rust and corrosion to make out the number.
If this does not work, try using Kroil. It most probably will do it.
I agree that it would be neat to find the owner but do not think this is possible thru the serial number.
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I'm sorry Jordan, but I'm not aware of any records that remain from the Meriden Fire Arms Co. 1905-1918. The gun was very likely ordered from a Sears Roebuck & Co. catalog.
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There is a method using acid, but it is not worth the trouble. I would follow John Mann's suggestion.
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Thanks for your responses. A local recommended PB Blaster and a wire brush. Worked well enough to get 51451. That and 'THE A. J. AUBREY' is the only thing I can see on this. Thanks again.
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Thanks for your responses. A local recommended PB Blaster and a wire brush. Worked well enough to get 51451. That and 'THE A. J. AUBREY' is the only thing I can see on this. Thanks again. 2 quick questions. I assume this is a hammerless gun, correct? If is has barrels, are they steel or damascus? Thanks, Pete
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