[TheForge]Gun metal care question

[gblacksmith]

Nate:  An old octagon .22 short pump?  Is it a model 1902 Winchester?  These 
guns were typically rust-blued and have tenacious finishes on them.  I have 
gotten good results with 0000 steel wool and oil.  Even 3-in -1 will work. 
Put a good film of oil on weapon, allow to stand for a day, then gently buff 
off surface rust.  This treatment will not remove pitting  of any depth, 
however.  The best way to arrest the rusting is to detail strip the weapon 
and inspect/clean all components.  A good storage method is the rifle length 
"Bianchi Blue Bags" made specifically for this.  Absent this, I use marine 
grease rubbed on well for long-term storage.  You can also use "Kleenbore 
Rust Guardit" which is easier to apply.  For ready storage, I use Ballistol, 
Boeshield T9 or Shooter's Choice Rust prevent.  Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pettengill, Nate" <nate.pettengill at lmco.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:41 AM
Subject: [TheForge]Gun metal care question


> Speaking of AZ, guns and all, here's a actual metal question. I had some
> really nasty squirrels chew their way into the barn over the fall and
> winter other day and make an incredible mess. I dragged out the old
> octagon .22 short pump that I picked up when I was living in Arizona
> (accurate as hell and quiet) and popped them. But I noticed that there
> was a pretty good dusting of rust on the barrel. I checked my other guns
> and they are all a bit rusty. Must be the damp climate here Back East,
> that never happened in AZ. I had cleaned and oiled them up then stored
> them in foam-lined cases when I moved but never checked them for a year
> or so. No place to hunt around here anyway. What to do to refinish them?
> Fine emery cloth? Then gun blue and Navy grease? Any better ideas?
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Nate
>
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