Closet finds and rust-what do we collectors do?

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Here are two examples I worked on...

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?3702-Bustin-byf-rust&highlight=rust

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?23857-z-dot-1944-study&p=167556#post167556

Rust is not historical, it's neglect, imo

Okay, now this is what I’m talking about. I think this is the correct approach. Detailed and careful cleaning when absolutely necessary