While that is true in many cases, with these I'd not be too worried about cleaning them up for display or sale. They do look very dirty and tarnished and if not cleaned they run the risk of further deterioration. They will take on a new patina and display nicely. Several I have that are no longer shootable due to age or case cracks are great for display and photographing with vintage doubles. These and the old paper hulls and loaded shells photograph very nicely.
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