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Originally posted by KestryllOriginally posted by QuarterBoreGunnerOriginally posted by Kestryll -
From your pictures this is just surface rust. It can be cleaned up with steel wool and elbow grease. The important parts would be internal, such as the barrel and chamber. Any good gunsmith should be able to put this back into working order; unless there is hidden damage. Good LuckIf someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.
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Unless it has sentamental value, I wouldn't put a lot of money into a gun that you can replace so cheaply. If I were you, I'd clean it up myself and just let the metal brown itself instead of blueing.NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor
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Well, there is some sentimental value here as the gun belonged to my Father. That's why I was thinking about taking it to a gunsmith and having it properly restored.
The rust on the barrel is considerably worse than what you see on the receiver, so that may be a total loss and may just have to be replaced with a new barrel. The bolt assembly, slide block, trigger assembly, and wood are in near perfect condition though.
If I were to take it to a gunsmith, any ideas on how much it would (should) cost to restore this to near-new condition?Originally posted by KestryllOriginally posted by QuarterBoreGunnerOriginally posted by KestryllComment
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I bet you could have it reblued for between $100 and $150. If you're in The City, why don't you throw it in your truck and take it out to the lake. Lake Merced, that is. There's a gunclub there and you should find a few people that can recommend where to get the work done at. Many of the guys there are shooting $5k and up guns so, they should know the best people to take it to.NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor
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Yea, surface rust. The surface will be etched/scarred. IMHO it would take a lot of work to hide most of the scarring. I don't think you'll completely get rid of it.
I would media blast it with aluminum oxide, Parkerize the metal, and then if you don't like the Parkerize look, you can have it painted. They even have paint that looks like bluing. The Parkerizing will mask some of the etching and make an excellent base for the paint.Comment
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Yep, replace the barrel.
It looks like the holes for the trigger assembly pins are in good shape so a bead blasting and bluing would take care of itFrank
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ive seen way worse come out looking good use lots of oil and some brass wool or a copper or brass brush
for the heavy scale use a penny preferably pre-1982
a little elbow grease will have it looking great
if there is bad looking areas after use one of the bluing pens
just keep if oiled or waxed after and learn to love the patenaComment
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Can a part like this tumbled, if tumbler is big enough?'Cuz big holes are easier to see.
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If you are in San Francisco....I can show you my wingmaster that was done with elbow grease... You can contact Remington for their reblue rates if you want a pro refinish. Figure to pay 175-200+spipping
I'll even show you how to get the rust off in person if interested.
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send a PMLast edited by Thefeeder; 07-05-2008, 10:59 PM.Comment
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Send it to Mac's Shootin Irons.
Hes running a special on 870s and does great work.
"For $165, you get all metal parts (Ex. springs & little pins) finished with our TG-1 finish in your choice of two of any of our four colors, all details and return shipping. (lower 48) Details include polishing the chamber, bore cleaning, burnishing a few pivot points to help it all run smoothly, etc. It's a complete job inside and out. "Comment
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+1 for brass wool . I have been told, haven't tried it, that soaking the parts in a mixture of molassas and water will remove the rust. it takes a while and gets sort of nasty, mold and scum but won't damage the metal. It's a chelateing thing. Id disassemble it, take pictures as you go if your not sure how to get it back together then get a piece of plastic pipe and a cap and soak it for a week in a bottle of molasses and a gallon of water. You can water your roses with the gunk when your done they will like it. then a little wet or dry sand paper and a cold blue and your good to go.
take care
MikeLast edited by Mikeb; 07-05-2008, 9:05 PM.Comment
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I'd media blast it and hit it with some gunkote or moly. It wouldnt be hard and the finish would be pretty good.Comment
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