Rustie barrel

monkeyhanger · 6th Jun 2008, 21:36

Just aquired an old Westlake air rifle for my son and I to learn the ropes on. The barrel is a bit rusty, where it has been left in a cupboard for 10 years. has any one got any suggestions what to clean it up with ??

Thanks
MH

HUNTER_ZERO · 6th Jun 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by monkeyhanger

Just aquired an old Westlake air rifle for my son and I to learn the ropes on. The barrel is a bit rusty, where it has been left in a cupboard for 10 years. has any one got any suggestions what to clean it up with ??

Thanks
MH

Wire wool

John

ELMER FUDD · 6th Jun 2008, 23:41

Hi if its rusty on the inside throw it away if its cosmetic on the exterior clean with wire wool then rub in a mineral oil (any WD40 3in1 engine oil) to inhibit rust and let the young one enjoy it

monkeyhanger · 10th Jun 2008, 20:32

Many thankis for suggestions. Wire wool and mineral oil it was and a good job done.

bucky · 16th Jun 2008, 23:12

you can get bottles of gun blueing,,,,not dear,,,ive reblued old guns,,,look like new