Model 19 finish

[rpg0123]

I noticed some small spots on the trigger guard of my blued model 19. It is otherwise pristine. These spots are very small, like the size of a needle point - have to kinda squint to see them. I assume it's rust since this was probably in a box unfired for about 25 years. Anything else it could be? I keep the gun well cleaned and oiled now. Should I try to work the spots out or leave it alone? Thanks for any advice.

 

[Ga Johnny]

I'd try some flitz polish, if it is rust that'd clean it up some, other than that I'd not mess with it

 

[18DAI]

I'd try rubbing them gently with a pencil eraser first.

If that didn't work I would use A LITTLE FLITZ...not too much......like a little on the end of a Q-tip and rub it gently. Flitz is an abrasive and will remove blue. Ask me how I know that

Good luck! Regards 18DAI.

 

[SGAL1]

I'd try rubbing them gently with a pencil eraser first.

If that didn't work I would use A LITTLE FLITZ...not too much......like a little on the end of a Q-tip and rub it gently. Flitz is an abrasive and will remove blue. Ask me how I know that

Good luck! Regards 18DAI.

Ouch!! Mental note taken.

 

[flagman1776]

Before I tried anything abrasive... I'd try Break Free on a soft patch, or denim if more rubbing needed. The oil will penitrate & kill the rust stopping it from continuing. Either keep it oiled inside & out with a film of good gun oil or wax the exterior.
Russ

 

[rpg0123]

I've actually never used Break Free. Is it totally safe on blue finish?

 

[flagman1776]

I've used it since the late 70's... there's bottle keeping company with a couple of Smith's on my desk as I write.

Break-Free - Products: Break-Free CLP

BREAK

Russ

 

[rpg0123]

I'll try it out then. I've used Hoppes and MPro 7. Both are great products but they've made little to no difference on the spots under the trigger guard.

 

[flagman1776]

Nothing is going to reblue the rust spots... they are part of it's history. Sometimes rust streaks spread beyond the damaged area, this BF will remove. BF will penitrate & halt the rust. You'll end up with a couple of spots with patina.

Refinishing the gun will cost money & reduce it's collector value... way too extreme for the damage you describe. Sorry if I was unclear.
Russell