Hi all, just wanted to give a quick update. The bore has come out nice. Definitely a shooter. Strong rifling and only scattered pitting. The chamber is pretty smooth so I dont think case expansion is going to be a problem. I want to assure the purest that Im not attacking the finish like an Ethiopian on a pizza. I soak it down with oil and take a rag and lightly, I mean lightly, rub until a red slurry paste lifts.I have used a green kitchen pad on raised extremely rough patches of rust. Again very lightly. The plumb brown finish is still very thick and intact and it will stay that way. I have not touched or sanded the wood, Its almost petrified and I love it. My intention is to keep it as close to the original condition as possible but I didnt want to have my hands red and dirty everytime I handled it. As far as the inside ive soaked the bolt and toggles in evaporust because they were so badly corroded. They are already flash rusting and I will oil them after. Hope this clarifies, I thought about stripping it down at one point, but that was more tthinking out loud. Ive owned original Sharps, Spencers and an original Trapdoor trials rifle. I would not just go crazy with a grinding wheel and sandpaper. Just decided that Id like to shoot this rifle and enjoy it instead of look at it on the wall if possible. Thanks for everyones help and interest.