posted my cleanup of a neglected Taurus Judge recently and here’s my attempt on a 1970s S&W Model 36 Chief's Special (modified to have a bobbed hammer at some point). I'm no expert, but I learn and try. What I saw here is rust, pitting, general grime & loss of bluing. I take a lot of pictures...

Went to the range the other day and took all my .38's (well, some are .357) and a can of wadcutters. I rarely have them all together, so I took a photo. L-R: Ruger Blackhawk, S&W K-38 Target Masterpiece, Rossi 851, Ruger Police Service Six, S&W pre-Model 10, S&W Model 13, S&W Models 637, 638 &...