Model 1897 12 guage

Strick · January 6, 2009, 09:57 PM

I know it is not really a "relic" but I have a question about it. It was my grandfathers and based on the serial number it is about close 80+ years old and was just sitting in my dads closet for years. He gave it to me for xmas last year and I was wanting to get it cleaned up a little. The barrel and receiver has surface rust and I was wondering what is the best way to deal with this. It doesn't need to look new just not rusty. I am thinking about hanging it in my den on the wall so waht would be the best way to keep it looking good?

B. Lahey · January 6, 2009, 10:07 PM

A little Breakfree CLP or other high-quality oil with rust preventatives on a soft cloth would probably do the trick.

Later on you may want to look into the museum-type waxes, but I bet most of the light rusting will come off by wiping it down gently with a little good oil.

Webleymkv · January 7, 2009, 12:20 AM

Penetrating oil has worked well for me as far as rust removal is concerned. Follow up with a higher quality oil like Remoil for protection.

James K · January 7, 2009, 12:20 AM

Do not use a rust and blue remover (it will remove the blue), just oil. You might try oil with brass or copper wool (sold in grocery store kitchen section as a pot scrubber). It will remove rust without removing or scratching the bluing.

Jim

Strick · January 7, 2009, 10:05 AM

Cool, I will give some of this a try. thanks

jeepfxr · January 17, 2009, 09:58 PM

I have had excellent resu;ts using the finest grade scotch-brite with some kroil. The Finest scotch-brite is white

January 6, 2009, 09:57 PM	#1
Strick Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 67	Model 1897 12 guage I know it is not really a "relic" but I have a question about it. It was my grandfathers and based on the serial number it is about close 80+ years old and was just sitting in my dads closet for years. He gave it to me for xmas last year and I was wanting to get it cleaned up a little. The barrel and receiver has surface rust and I was wondering what is the best way to deal with this. It doesn't need to look new just not rusty. I am thinking about hanging it in my den on the wall so waht would be the best way to keep it looking good?

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January 6, 2009, 10:07 PM	#2
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	A little Breakfree CLP or other high-quality oil with rust preventatives on a soft cloth would probably do the trick. Later on you may want to look into the museum-type waxes, but I bet most of the light rusting will come off by wiping it down gently with a little good oil.

January 7, 2009, 12:20 AM	#3
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	Penetrating oil has worked well for me as far as rust removal is concerned. Follow up with a higher quality oil like Remoil for protection.

January 7, 2009, 12:20 AM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Do not use a rust and blue remover (it will remove the blue), just oil. You might try oil with brass or copper wool (sold in grocery store kitchen section as a pot scrubber). It will remove rust without removing or scratching the bluing. Jim

January 7, 2009, 10:05 AM	#5
Strick Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 67	Cool, I will give some of this a try. thanks

January 17, 2009, 09:58 PM	#6
jeepfxr Junior Member Join Date: December 26, 2008 Posts: 7	I have had excellent resu;ts using the finest grade scotch-brite with some kroil. The Finest scotch-brite is white