I got this thing out of a crate for around a hundred. I get it home and get the cosmoline off, and it is a bit worse than I thought. I was thinking some 000 steel wool and gun oil, but after that? I need to protect it or the rust will come back. Also, is there a way to get rid of the pitting?
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The stock does not seem too bad, it should be refinished, but some areas of the wood can be picked away with my nail.
The bolt and receiver seem fine, but I did strip a small screw on the side of the receiver. The wood is only like that near the area for the metal butt, and a little bit at the end of the cleaning rod channel near the muzzle end. I’ve been sitting here looking at it, and with a little care, I think it would be alright.
whats the inside of the bore look like?
Rusted, and pitted, take it back!
I sold all my guns and ammo, now I live the quiet retired life.
Take a brush to it and scub out the pits, then once clean I would put a dab of paint to seal it and keep the rust out. I take it this is under the wood (handguard?) it's really not a big deal and common on the refurbs.
It is a little late to take it back. With it apart I held it up to the light, and it looked alright. It was just dirty, and the rust in picture will be covered in the end I believe.
Use an old penny, you want one that is mostly copper not zinc and use the edge to scrap off the rust. Once you have it cleaned off apply some Oxpho Blue from Brownells, I prefer the paste variety. After that just lightly oil like any other firearm.
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+1 on that. Fairly common to find rust under the wood.Originally Posted by mriddick
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