Brass and Steel in guns?

Started by Virginia Gentleman, November 26, 2009, 08:13:13 AM

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Virginia Gentleman

I recently purchased an 1851 Open Top conversion from Taylor's & Co. that has a brass frame handle and trigger guard with a case hardend steel frame which I am wondering if "galvonic corrosion" could occur with these two dissimilar metals touching? Can oil or wax be used to prevent this from occuring or is there something I should use to prevent it from occuring?

St. George

Shouldn't be a problem - it wasn't for the originals...

Vaya,

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John Taylor

I think it would only be a problem if it was stored in salt water. ;D
John Taylor, gunsmith

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