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October 5, 2013
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Several years ago I purchased a model 740 through GB and let's just say it didn't arrive in the condition I was hoping for.  It had the most amount of rust I have ever seen in a stainless gun.  The guy had apparently stored it in a holster in his basement in the middle of the Amazon rainforest or something.  I decided to make a project out of it more out of lust for a 357 Max than common sense.  Here are some shots of how it arrived.  ÂÂ
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The barrel nut was completely stuck to the barrel.  I ended up having to screw the combination out of the frame.  Amazingly enough the bore was in good shape.  The barrel threads required quite a bit of TLC.  I ended up giving up on the barrel nut and just ordering a new one. ÂÂ
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Well a lot of elbow grease, sandpaper, and Dremel Scotch Brite wheels later I had this
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All and all it didn't take a lot of skill, just a lot of work.  I never did get all the pitting out but I was able to take care of all the rust.  When it was done I drilled and tapped the scope mount myself with my drill press and a few jigs.  I was a ton of fun to shoot.  In a moment of weakness a couple years ago I sold it
. I'm still kicking myself over that decision.
I love to see everyone's DIY projects so I thought I'd show mine.ÂÂ
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February 22, 2009
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Nice job!Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
August 29, 2009
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Nice work. Maybe it's time to stop kicking your self and go out and get another one!
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February 28, 2009
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Really nice job!
When I bought my 745 it looked like it had been tossed in a tool box on a pickup truck and allowed to bounce around in there for a couple of years.
I was able to clean it up to almost perfect. Thankfully there was no rust and no pitting.
-Mike
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April 20, 2010
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Very nice work! And if I did not say before, welcome to the DWF. You surely belong here
-Lonwolf93
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