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[Artist]

How do you remove surface rust from a rifle barrel without harming the blueing?

[noneck180]

Finest steel wool you can find 000#

The very best way to remove surface rust on a gun is to get some steel wool (00 will work, but 000 is a little finer, which will be easier on the bluing) and some gun oil. Any light oil will work, like 3-in-1, or regular gun oil like Hoppes. Put some oil on and around the spots, and gently rub in a circular motion with the steel wool.

Make sure you keep enough oil where you're working, or the steel wool will eat into the bluing. Don't bear down hard, because that too will damage the finish. Wipe the rusty oil off with a rag after a bit, and if any rust is left, repeat the process.

[Artist]

Couldn't have asked for a better reply than that!

Thanks!