A client brings in a pre-Civil War musket with deep surface rust. Which approach best balances preservation ethics with the client's request for a 'clean' appearance?
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A
Remove all rust aggressively to reveal bare metal
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B
Stabilize the rust chemically and discuss the conservation trade-offs with the client
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C
Apply fresh bluing over the existing rust without treatment
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D
Leave the firearm entirely untouched regardless of client wishes