Removing rust and refinishing?

Bender · March 5, 2000, 06:56 PM

I happened to find myself in the possession of a Ruger M77 in .243 Win that was mistreated. The M77 was given to me by a relative who tried to sand and reblue over 10 years ago. The finish has since started to lightly rust all over including inside the reciever and bolt. I can't see the rust until the rifle is in good light. Is this a loss cause or can it be saved? I want to find out if the M77 shoots well before investing anything significant. If I take her to a gunsmith can they get rid of all the rust (inside bolt) and what types of finish are recommended? Any pratical at home rust remover? All recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

Gunslinger · March 5, 2000, 07:25 PM

Birchwood-Casey Blue and Rust Remover does wonders in removing rust and blue.....and anything else it comes into contact with. Be sure to rinse the gun/parts toughly after using it.
Treat it as you would battary acid.

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Gunslinger

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George Stringer · March 5, 2000, 10:54 PM

Bender, There are products you can use at home as gunslinger mentioned. A smith could take care of it for you pretty easily. Most of us have a favorite rust remover that parts are suspended in and then cleaned properly afterward. If I were you I'd look at getting the rifle reblued or tefloned. I'd be happy to do either for you. Just e-mail me. George

IZZY · March 7, 2000, 06:44 PM

Hey Guys, If I were to remove small patches of rust, or just a fine dusting of the stuff, I use "Scotchbright" and gun oil..takes off the finnish too!

Peace

IZZY

March 5, 2000, 06:56 PM	#1
Bender Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Posts: 18	I happened to find myself in the possession of a Ruger M77 in .243 Win that was mistreated. The M77 was given to me by a relative who tried to sand and reblue over 10 years ago. The finish has since started to lightly rust all over including inside the reciever and bolt. I can't see the rust until the rifle is in good light. Is this a loss cause or can it be saved? I want to find out if the M77 shoots well before investing anything significant. If I take her to a gunsmith can they get rid of all the rust (inside bolt) and what types of finish are recommended? Any pratical at home rust remover? All recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

March 5, 2000, 07:25 PM	#2
Gunslinger Junior member Join Date: January 5, 1999 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 2,105	Birchwood-Casey Blue and Rust Remover does wonders in removing rust and blue.....and anything else it comes into contact with. Be sure to rinse the gun/parts toughly after using it. Treat it as you would battary acid. ------------------ Gunslinger We live in a time in which attitudes and deeds once respected as courageous and honorable are now scorned as being antiquated and subversive.

March 5, 2000, 10:54 PM	#3
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Bender, There are products you can use at home as gunslinger mentioned. A smith could take care of it for you pretty easily. Most of us have a favorite rust remover that parts are suspended in and then cleaned properly afterward. If I were you I'd look at getting the rifle reblued or tefloned. I'd be happy to do either for you. Just e-mail me. George

March 7, 2000, 06:44 PM	#4
IZZY Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 938	Hey Guys, If I were to remove small patches of rust, or just a fine dusting of the stuff, I use "Scotchbright" and gun oil..takes off the finnish too! Peace IZZY