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Originally posted by ringo
Take OOOO steel wool and a little gun oil and gently rub the action to see what bluing is left. Pits are pits and they can either be filled with weld and the action reblued, or fill them with a polymer (JB weld) and use a bake on finish. An acid bath (phosphoric acid, naval jelly) will neutralize the rust and also remove the bluing (which is another form of rust Fe3O4), causing a reblue, refinish scenario.
While I was typing this Gil posted, follow his advice on what to do as the costs do not merit restoration.
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I understand this is not going to be cheap. But this is one of the few things I have from grandfather and this is somehting I want to do. I don't mind the money (within semi-reason) if bringing it back can be done.
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Originally posted by Gil Martin
The action can be cleaned up with Birchwood Casey Blue and Rust Remover and then cold blued with G96 or similar product.
Parts are available from Gun Parts Corporation at www.gunpartscorp.com. You will need a lot of parts and a gunsmith to assure the replacement bolt headspaces correctly. It might be cheaper to find a Model 1893 Mauser and use it as a parts gun. How long is the barrel? Good luck on your project. All the best...
Gil
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I will check out the website, and the give the rust and blue remover a try. It looks as if someone has tried removing the blue before in places. The barrel is 22" long.
David