Rust removal. Type 99

[rusted180]

Hello fellas.
Just wanted some leads on a reputable gun restoration expert. I have a shooter grade type 99 (mum grounded) and has some rust around some parts and wanted a professional to help me remove them. Can anyone point me to recommended gun restorer?
I would do the job myself, however i do not have the experience to confidently remove them myself and my wife wouldn't appreciate me setting up a tub of water and doing electrolysis cleaning job in the living room! Thanks in advance fellas!

[rusted180]

Living in an apartment and no backyard sucks.

[TheExpertish]

Most of the time a good gun cleaning as if you would just gone out for a shoot will do the job. You can usually loosen the rust up by applying gun oil and letting it set. Then scrape it away with your favorite cleaning brush.

[6mmintl]

bronze steel wool and wd-40

[Mike A]

6mmintl is right; bronze wool from the local hardware store and a light oil (I use Kroil). Go slow and keep plenty of paper towels handy. Doesn't require an expert. or a garage, for that matter. I do it on the dining room table on a mat of newspapers when my wife is out for a run....go slow, take your time. Quit when it looks right (before the metal is bright).

[mosinnagantm9130]

bronze steel wool and wd-40

This. If it has a chrome-lined bore electrolysis probably isnt the best way to go...

[rusted180]

It is an early example so the barrel is chrome. How does electrolysis ruin chrome?

[chknlyps2]

I was told to rub the edge of a nickel on rust to get rid of it.... I thought, ya right. I have done it twice and it has worked great on a blued gun each time.

[Vlad 11]

Pictures would be a big help. Its hard to tell what you mean by
"some rust around some parts" and "restoration" but i would think you can do this for yourself.

I agree with the others by saying bronze wool + kroil and wd/40 will go a long way. I'd say tread lightly.

I have an Arisaka T99 that was a rustbucket. It cleaned up reasonably well, thanks to the fact that Arisakas have a nice deep bluing. The chrome bore remains almost pristine. I have yet to see an early Arisaka with a rusty bore.

Its not very difficult to break down a T99. Although keep in mind that the screws were factory staked. So if it has never been dismantled you may want to think twice about turning them.

[rusted180]

Thanks for all the info fellas. Can't take photos at the moment, so all apologies for starting a blind thread. From what I can remember, the rust appears to be just on the surface with no pitting. Ill try doing it myself and share some faults, but can't get to it until a few days. One thing I am concerned about is what Vlad mentioned that the screws were factory tightened. This sort of info concerns me because the rifle looks like it's never been taken down since the war ended! There seems to be a lot of dust and a layer of rust on edges around the screws. Is there a possible risk of damaging the screw or threads given the condition?