help please!

[luckyplum 50]

i pulled my 97k out of the slip to use last night to find rust on the barrel ! i know it,s my fault for being lazy {forgetfull} but is there anything i can do ? cheers plum .

[matt_hooks 188]

There was a big long thread on this a while back. Basically get some fine wire wool, or (better in my opinion) scrunch up some tin foil. Rub the rust gently and it should clean off. I prefer to use aluminium foil as it's softer than the barrel metal but not the rust, so it cleans off the rust without damaging the good metal.

 

If the rust is superficial, as it probably is, then this should sort it out. Give her a good wipe over with an oily rag when you've got the rust off to stop it coming back.

 

If the bluing is damaged, a gunsmith should be able to restore it, or you could try some of the bluing liquids on the market, just make sure to follow the instructions properly, and make sure everything is completely grease free before applying it.

 

Give the bore a good cleaning too, as if it's rusty on the outside it may well be rusty inside too!

 

Link to a previous thread with lots of useful info

Edited October 1, 2010 by matt_hooks

[luckyplum 50]

cheers for your help matt-hooks , i,v read the links page and will try rubbing with foil.i,ll let you know how i get on thanks again, cheers plum !