Rust on shotgun

[seabeesbob]

I have a friend that has a side-by-side shotgun, which is blued, and has some rust on the top of the barrels. Is there a way to safely remove it without any harm to the firearm? All advise greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[chief38]

The best method I've found is to use a piece of 0000 steel wool with some gun oil. Rub gently and go slowly an the rust should come off relatively easy. There will usually be a darkening of the metal where the rust was, but it will still be a marketable improvement. Keep oiled to prevent the rust from coming back. That's it - relatively simple.

Chief38

 

[sourdough44]

The fine steel wool method is about as good as any. The 'rust removers' will also remove bluing, which you don't want. I'd get a light coat of oil on all surfaces ASAP to keep any further rust at bay.

 

[GJH77]

I tried something called Big 45 Frontier Metal Cleaner. It is a ball of metal alloy ribbons. Buy it off the internet for $5, and it did exactly as it said, removes rust with no loss of bluing around it.

 

[Rule3]

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If you can fine bronze wool (usually Marine shops) it is better as it does not fall apart and rust. But if not the steel wool works fine. I use a Blue kitchen 3M cleaning pad (non scratch)