[TheForge]Gun metal care question

[Justin Fellenz]

ATF seems to work well, too. Surprised me, but it's got a lot of
detergent in it and it cuts rust well. Works as cutting oil too, or for
loosening frozen pistons in old motors, or for cleaning gresy
motorcycle chains. 

Justin.


--- gblacksmith <gblacksmith at alamedanet.net> wrote:

> 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>
> To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> 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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