I just picked up a used Trapper and it has many tiny rust or corrosion dots all over the receiver. It was manufactured in the late 70s. I've been told(on the RugerForum) that I can't clean it up and reblue it without it turning plumb colored. Is there anything I can do? Does anyone here know of a good proffesional reblueing gunsmith or company? Could I get a used/new receiver for it?

Thanks for your time.
-slug

I just picked up a used Trapper and it has many tiny rust or corrosion dots all over the receiver. It was manufactured in the late 70s. I've been told(on the RugerForum) that I can't clean it up and reblue it without it turning plumb colored. Is there anything I can do? Does anyone here know of a good proffesional reblueing gunsmith or company? Could I get a used/new receiver for it?

Thanks for your time.
-slug

Slug
I've had good results with minor rust removal with terpintine and a coarse cloth,like denim.
It can't hurt,and may be just the right thing.
Frank

I'd give #0000 steel wool soaked in oil try, go at easy and it should remove the rust before the blue.

You can stop the rust with the above methods. If the rifle is stored under conditions that allow moisture and air to contact bare steel, it will start again. Oil, grease, even wax can be used to prevent this from happening.

Cheezywan

I'd give #0000 steel wool soaked in oil try, go at easy and it should remove the rust before the blue.


What he said^

Winchester used a different method for finishing the recievers in the 70's. I've got two 30-30s, both with the minor pitting on the finish like yours. It's a cosmetic problem that really doesn't have a good answer. Fortunately it doesn't affect anything other than their resale values (and I'm not looking to sell.) They're great shooters, and like a pickup truck with a dented fender, you're not afraid to use them in the field. Enjoy it and try to wear it out.

About the only thing I can tell you is use one of the rust inhiberters such a corrosion X then use one of Cabala's bake on finishes. There tough and cover well.

Hey! Thanks for the info and tips all of yis. I'll give 'em a try and see what happens. I just don't know how LET-CA knew I had a dented pickup!?!

The gun is fine as it is. I love it. I always wanted one and finally found this one for cheap. I just thought I might be able to give it a little touch up. I actually shot 2 boxes through it yesterday. Very nice other than when I shot it from a prone position and tore/ripped a muscle on my bony shoulder. I won't be able to shoot until my new Arnold shoulder heals down to its regular Screetch size.

Thanks again.
-slug

From what I understand, that isn't bluing on the 94. Not if it was made in the 70's. It's kinda a paint application.

My personal suggestion is that you get some DuraCoat from Lauer Custom Weaponry. Comes in a spectrum of colors and is probably one of the better finishes to put on a working rifle. It absolutely won't rust. Spray on and let dry. No need to bake. Heck, my oven wouldn't take anything as long as a rifle anyway.