addressing small rust pit marks on rifle receiver

derree · Post by **derree** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:55 pm

I have a Ruger No.1A rifle in unfired condition that I recently acquirred at a very reasonable price. It has beautiful wood and is in a caliber that I have been looking for (7 x 57). The only fault is a slight rust pitting where the stock wood interfaces with the receiver. That's why I got it at a low price. Is there any way I can make this less obvious other than having the entire receiver re-blued?

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:29 pm

you could try some oil and fine steel wool and lightly buff them out...

Post by **Bullseye** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:37 pm

I use the oil and #0000 steel wool method too.

R,
Bullseye

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:35 pm

A pink pencil eraser also works well on light rust, followed by oil wipe.