Tom-NJ2AS 31 Posted April 29, 2010 I have my Dads .22 rifle in a case in my attic. He got it when he was a kid. Im guessing it is from the 50's, 60's at most. For the hell of it , i went into the attic and pulled it out, and there was some rust on the barrel. What are my options here. Im thinking WD-40 and a toothbrush, but i dont want to do it until i hear from you guys. Also, i didn't see a model number on it anywhere. Ill have to bring it down into the light and see if i can find something. It has a wooden stock with what appears to be a stainless steel bolt assembly. I would really like to find out what it is. Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator72 80 Posted April 29, 2010 can you post some pic's? I'm sure someone can help ID it, as well as offer a solution to the rust issue.. pics of the rust as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom-NJ2AS 31 Posted April 29, 2010 ill try to get it out this weekend. Unfortunately i work 6-6 and by the time i get home, make dinner, put the kids to bed, im spent! Will get some you though. Even if i snap them quick with the phone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted April 29, 2010 For light surface rust I use OOOO steel wool and oil. wet the wool with oil and rub lightly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docwalt 1 Posted April 29, 2010 Kudos for the 0000 wool and oil. I use WD-40. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted April 29, 2010 to try not to disturb any of the bluing I'd recommend bronze wool. not as harsh but a little more work to remove the rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom-NJ2AS 31 Posted May 1, 2010 OK, i brought it down from the attic. It is a JC higgins sears roebuck 103.229. So i know it is pre 1962. If i had to guess my dad probably got it in the late fifties. I remember him saying they used to varmint hunt with these up in poughkeepsie, NY where he grew up. Gonna tear it down and remove the rust when i get some time here soon. Thanks for the help guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackfox 1 Posted May 1, 2010 For light surface rust I use OOOO steel wool and oil. wet the wool with oil and rub lightly. used motor oil, it's better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites