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What do you mean by “restoration” and why does the plane “need”” it?
To derust the plane iron you could use electrolysis (my choice), Evapaporust or abrasives.
Turning the screws clockwise should take care of the loose handles. If the screws are bottomed out you could either shorten the screws or shim the bottoms of the handles.
If you are going to use the plane, ignore the grooves on the sole. They don’t do any harm and nobody will see them unless, like me, you habitually lay the plane on its side. Planing or sanding the sole to get rid of them will open the mouth up, which you probably don’t want.