Yes I did ask about re-blue, but it was more a question since I did not know what to do. Right now I want to use them so I felt this was the best option, and it looks great, can always re-blue in the future if I feel so inclined.
Old guns been sitting need to clean? Rusty?
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Yes I did ask about re-blue, but it was more a question since I did not know what to do. Right now I want to use them so I felt this was the best option, and it looks great, can always re-blue in the future if I feel so inclined.
You have some fine rifles there. Love the subdued schnable forend tip on the Heym. How are the bores?
Looks like you have a small set of proper screwdriver bits (ie parallel sides) but you can get bits that will fit those screws exactly from Brownells if yours don't quite fit perfectly.
Stuart
Looks like you have a small set of proper screwdriver bits (ie parallel sides) but you can get bits that will fit those screws exactly from Brownells if yours don't quite fit perfectly.
Stuart
Keep in mind what I posted about the amount of metal that would need to be removed. I truly don't consider rebluing to be any sort of realistic option given the depth of the pitting you've got.
They do look great though. Not pristine by any means. But as suggested and as you're finding it takes a close look to see the damage. What you have now is very usable and looks great from even a few feet away.
EDITED- I just watched the penny video. I've done a few now with the steel wool and didn't really have any issues. But if I were to try the copper idea along with the penny I think I'd give a copper or brass pot scrubber a try.
The trick is to find a proper copper scrubber. Take a magnet along to test the scrubbers through the bag to be sure that they are not copper plated steel.
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You have some fine rifles there. Love the subdued schnable forend tip on the Heym. How are the bores?
Looks like you have a small set of proper screwdriver bits (ie parallel sides) but you can get bits that will fit those screws exactly from Brownells if yours don't quite fit perfectly.
So far the bore looks good on the Husqvarna. Haven't done the HEYM yet, first look is that it's ok as well.
Will know more after cleaning.
Thanks! Ya great guns.
Will
Here is the old General HYME, New name! Cleaned up fairly well, bore is nice! Rust was a little worse then the Husqvarna, but it'll be a fine shooter, and hunter. Crappy old Bushnell banner 2.5x scope, but it'll work for now. Would like something nicer.
Oh, that's nice! If you can get a lower swing safety (if such a thing exists) you might be able to use lower rings, unless you're comfortable with the European "heads up" style of shooting. Maybe over the winter you'll feel like gently stripping the stock and applying many thin coats of Tru OIl or tung oil and make the old wood glow.
Oh, that's nice! If you can get a lower swing safety (if such a thing exists) you might be able to use lower rings, unless you're comfortable with the European "heads up" style of shooting. Maybe over the winter you'll feel like gently stripping the stock and applying many thin coats of Tru OIl or tung oil and make the old wood glow.
Ya the wood is a little dull. I'll use it for now. Would be nice to refinish.
Ya the swing safety is a little different. Right now it's not bad, but it's very close to the scope.
I've found the best of the cold blues to be oxpho blue by Brownell's if you can find it. It suddenly seems scarce up here. It's important to degrease well before applying the cold blue I use 99% isopropyl alcohol from the drug store and apply it twice but lots of things work. If you want to use Oxpho Blue and can't find any PM me. or try some other products Some work better than others depending on the steel you are bluing.
Neil
Neil
It's pretty good for cold blue. I've seen it at Reliable Gun & Tackle in the past. I've found that heating the metal a little helps as well.
Stuart
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Steel wool & WD40 . clean off rust
Clean all oil off & use cold blue paste on the cleaned rust spots .
Then oil as usual . Won't be like new but unless you want to spend $$$$ on a reblue
It will clean them up
Clean all oil off & use cold blue paste on the cleaned rust spots .
Then oil as usual . Won't be like new but unless you want to spend $$$$ on a reblue
It will clean them up
Kayser Sose
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Just read this thread.
Wow did I get the jitters when wire wheels as a quick way was mentioned! Please god never do this...
Looks good those guns do, now.
Wow did I get the jitters when wire wheels as a quick way was mentioned! Please god never do this...
Looks good those guns do, now.
Thanks.
If you wipe the stocks down with turpentine and 0000 Bronze wool they will look better and follow with a clean rag. The wood is pretty dirty as well. When dry hand rub a light coat of boiled linseed oil into the wood as they are both oil finishes by the look of them. You will be surprised how much better they look.
Northern Amateur
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Depends on the condition of the metal. Light sanding with 600 grit to get things started and work your way to 2000 (wet sanding). I use WD40 in lieu of water. After that, if you want a mirror shine, invest in some polish bars and a variety of wheels for your drill and have at er! You can find kits on line.
