Colt anaconda corrision

[railer12]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a colt anaconda from a private party. He sent me a picture today and besides a few minor scratches there seems to be a green looking discoloration where the cylinder and frame meet. Is this corrosion that can polished out? I own several SS wheel guns and have never seen this. Any thoughts before I buy?

 

[wogpotter]

Left over copper solvents that dried out perhaps
Hard to tell for sure with so little info.
It may indicate a sloppy or unknowledgeable owner in the worst case.

 

[railer12]

Said he kept it under his mattress. I think he is telling the truth.

 

[reddog81]

He probably is telling the truth. That would be odd place to lie about keeping a gun. But it doesn't really help provide any insight.
Can you post pics? Is the green on the cylinder or the frame? What part of cylinder/frame.

 

[skizzums]

yes, sounds like dripping from a cleaning session, but without pics, no way to tell for sure.

 

[railer12]

I'll get a better look tomorrow and go from there.Thanks for the replies

 

[kcub]

My used one has some scratches in its previous role as an under the truck seat gun. But its stainless so hoppes shouldn't screw it up like a nickel gun. I bet it's superficial.

 

[railer12]

Yep, superficial. wiped right off. Don't know what was on it, but it's a sweetheart.

 

[skizzums]

i would suspect hoppes. it likes to come out of the barrel purple-ish green. you buy it?

 

[railer12]

Ya, came with a box of shells.out to the range tomorrow

 

[wogpotter]

There might be more inside.
I'd suggest a deep clean just to be sure.

 

[railer12]

update: what a sweet gun the Anaconda is! It's my first Colt and I was able to trade my last "semi" in the deal.