M91/30 Bolt Handle Rusting Problems

[truwarier]

Hey, I recently picked up my first Mosin Nagant and encountered my first problem. While the barrel and receiver are in "jail" I decided to take the rest of it home and begin the cleaning process. After a few days I noticed that the bolt began to get surface rust. I keep cleaning it off but it keeps reappearing. Not sure what I can do. Any help would be appreciated.

Also, it looks very dull and I would like to shine it up a bit. Any tips on that would be helpful too.

Thanks

[Swagman00]

Wierd as it sounds, it's totally normal. The russkies didn't put any finish on the darned things. I founf that out after I handled mine, put it back in the safe and a few months later light surface rust started to show.

Just dip it in rust killer or use a power wheel to get it off. I'm just lazy with mine and cover the entire bolt with Hoppes oil when I'm done.

[truwarier]

thanks

[MrPlink]

Neutralize it first.
Lots of products to do this or you could wire brush with baking soda and water.
Then oil.
Enjoy

[Chaos47]

It can be found at Walmart in the automotive section.
The best I can describe it, it is like cotton impregnated with a chemical.
Pinch a small part of the wadding off and rub the part with it.
Its good for keeping parts "in the white" rust free.
Although it says its a polish its not the typical meaning of the word. Its not going to make anything bling polished just clean and protect parts.