I had my rifle leaned on something and it fell and it the cats food bowl. It left a minor scratch on the barrel.

I can't imagine this would effect function right? Can I fix this with a bluing kit?

https://i.redd.it/a9m2d28g2keb1.jpg?app_web_view=android

4 minutes ago, Cheflife15 said:

I had my rifle leaned on something and it fell and it the cats food bowl. It left a minor scratch on the barrel.

I can't imagine this would effect function right? Can I fix this with a bluing kit?

https://i.redd.it/a9m2d28g2keb1.jpg?app_web_view=android

https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/products/presto-gun-blue-touch-up-pen.html

11 minutes ago, Cheflife15 said:

I had my rifle leaned on something and it fell and it the cats food bowl. It left a minor scratch on the barrel.

I can't imagine this would effect function right? Can I fix this with a bluing kit?

https://i.redd.it/a9m2d28g2keb1.jpg?app_web_view=android

Can't see this causing any function issues.  Touch up blue or black felt marker.  Either on will have to be touched up at times.

9 minutes ago, JohnnyB said:

https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/products/presto-gun-blue-touch-up-pen.html

Bought.  

Yeah i can barely feel the scratch. Just annoyed cause it's a new gun. 

Thank you!

26 minutes ago, Cheflife15 said:

Bought.  

Yeah i can barely feel the scratch. Just annoyed cause it's a new gun. 

Thank you!

More important than fixing the scratch - what did you learn?

Cat scratch fever

5 minutes ago, High Exposure said:

More important than fixing the scratch - what did you learn?

Kicking a man when he's down! 

Lesson learned for sure. I had it out because I've been wearing in the lever to make the action smoother. I do it during breaks from emails. It'll live in its case moving forward. 

6 minutes ago, High Exposure said:

More important than fixing the scratch - what did you learn?

Get rid of the cat, obviously.

Don't worry about it,  Brandon is coming for your guns anyway.

 

17 minutes ago, Cheflife15 said:

Kicking a man when he's down! 

Lesson learned for sure. I had it out because I've been wearing in the lever to make the action smoother. I do it during breaks from emails. It'll live in its case moving forward. 

You don’t have to bag it, just put it down flat in between cycling. Never lean a rifle - it will fall - because gravity is a harsh mistress. It will get scratched and you will be sad.

No go forth and use your newfound experienced gained knowledge for the powers of awesome.

18 minutes ago, Mr.Stu said:

Get rid of the cat, obviously.

Also, a viable solution.

Rifles are a lot like ladders.  Never lean them and and leave the unattended.  Bad things can happen...

I own one gun that’s doesn’t have a scratch on it. My  (late) fathers Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon. It never been fired, and I think it’s been out of the case 3x. 
 

Everything else…yep. It’s a sign of use.