Lifting surface rust
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:08 pm
I am about to become the proud new owner of a very mishandled 1906 Winchester .22 pump. The exterior has an awful lot of rust, along with what looks like a little spattered paint on it. I haven't had a chance to look at it but very briefly, so I cannot be real definitive on what is instore for me. I have heard or read of using 0000 steel wool and/or brass wool with CLP or various oils to lift rust. Kroil oil (I am not sure of the spelling) is one I am not familiar with... is also supposed to be good. What are the favored recommendations out there?
I am real excited to have it coming to me. It is in far worse shape than I had first been lead to believe, but at the same time, I didn't pay much for it as a result. The interior (action) looked very dry, but did not seem rusty. I didn't have an opportunity to inspect the barrel at all. I doubt that it has been fired in the last 40 years.
I will appreciate the suggestions!
I am real excited to have it coming to me. It is in far worse shape than I had first been lead to believe, but at the same time, I didn't pay much for it as a result. The interior (action) looked very dry, but did not seem rusty. I didn't have an opportunity to inspect the barrel at all. I doubt that it has been fired in the last 40 years.
I will appreciate the suggestions!