help with rust

[Tom-NJ2AS 31]

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

[Regulator72 80]

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

[Tom-NJ2AS 31]

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

[tbtrout 141]

For light surface rust I use OOOO steel wool and oil. wet the wool with oil and rub lightly.

[docwalt 1]

Kudos for the 0000 wool and oil. I use WD-40.

[usnmars 136]

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.

[Tom-NJ2AS 31]

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!

[Blackfox 1]

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.