Cleaning rust off SPENSER repeting rifle
found collectibles rifles from the War of Northern Aggression in attic, rusted all over,whats best way to clean & restore
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Just cleaned up a Smith Victory Model, with this stuff. "Big 45 Metal Cleaner". It's a big ball of Nickel metal shavings, does a real good job.
Be advised, if there is pitting under the rust? The metal will have to be buffed, by a pro refinisher, to get it out. If at all possible.
C I V I L - W A R, Spencers, are very pricey collectors items nowadays. If it isn't restored by a pro. Likely you will have all it's considerable collectors value $$$$ lost.0 -
If it is restored by a pro, you will have a large bill from the pro and no assured improvement in resale value.
Show pictures so we can see how rusty it is.
Gentle cleaning with Kroil or ATF and a coarse cloth might be all you can manage.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
If it is restored by a pro, you will have a large bill from the pro and no assured improvement in resale value.
Show pictures so we can see how rusty it is.
Gentle cleaning with Kroil or ATF and a coarse cloth might be all you can manage.
Substantial difference, in monatery value, between restoration by a pro restorer,( Turnbull Restorations). And being reblued, by Joe's bumper shop.0 -
Let's stick with "clean" before we explore that other nebulous area.
Separate the wood from the metal, & soak all metal parts in Kroil for a few days. If you don't have enough Kroil, cover the parts with rags & pour Kroil over the rags.
Then, wipe if off, take photos, & get back to us.
Oh, before you begin, use an extraction tool to remove the unfired rounds in the barrel.
Neal
EDIT: Kano Laboratories makes Kroil (& other products).0 -
At some point, the amount of rust will dictate whether it is worth restoring or just cleaning up a little and preserve it to be a wall hanger. Rusted all over would need quite a bit of clarification.
Can you cycle the feed lever?
Can you remove the loading tube?
Odds are you should get it into the hands of a true expert to help you chart your path forward.0 -
quote:Originally posted by nmyers
Let's stick with "clean" before we explore that other nebulous area.
Separate the wood from the metal, & soak all metal parts in Kroil for a few days. If you don't have enough Kroil, cover the parts with rags & pour Kroil over the rags.
Then, wipe if off, take photos, & get back to us.
Oh, before you begin, use an extraction tool to remove the unfired rounds in the barrel.
Neal
No offense to Neal, as Kroil does do a excellent job. Be careful with it though, as it's toxic and smells to high heaven. Use it outside if possible. Be sure to wear gloves, and have eye protection.0 -
get some KROIL wet the rust places with paper towel& kroil then wrap with plastic wrap for at least 48 hours then scrub with burlap never any steel wool of any kind if it is really bad use actual copper chore boy copper pot scrubber make sure it is not a CHINA copy that is only copper coated. this will remove all rust that is not a pit but may leave bluing copper color this is no problem as you can then you can use bore cleaner like hopp# 9 and then you can wipe off the copper color 0 -
Is there someone local that is a knowledgeable that can look at it before you work on it? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by nmyers
Let's stick with "clean" before we explore that other nebulous area.
Separate the wood from the metal, & soak all metal parts in Kroil for a few days. If you don't have enough Kroil, cover the parts with rags & pour Kroil over the rags.
Then, wipe if off, take photos, & get back to us.
Oh, before you begin, use an extraction tool to remove the unfired rounds in the barrel.
Neal
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IS KANO SAME AS KROIL FOR RUST REMOVEL 0 -
kano kroil is the long name most people just say Kroil 0 -
just saw a few posts on electralosis? and cleaning up rusty guns, there are a few good videos on net explaining process, cheap and easy, you may consider this if you can get them off wood without damage. 0
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