Rust on a Rifle

[Phil Russell]

A wipe over with an oiled cloth or, if that is not sufficient, very fine (000) wire wool with oil usually works. Only a gentle wipe is usually needed to remove surface rust. Do not be tempted to use any abrasive paper as you run the risk of scratching the surface. Serious pitting needs more drastic action.
Cheers, Phil

[AlisonQld]

A wipe over with an oiled cloth or, if that is not sufficient, very fine (000) wire wool with oil usually works. Only a gentle wipe is usually needed to remove surface rust. Do not be tempted to use any abrasive paper as you run the risk of scratching the surface. Serious pitting needs more drastic action.
Cheers, Phil

Thanks Phil. Is wire wool the same as Steel wool you buy from a supermarket?

[Kuyajonathan]

Thanks Phil. Is wire wool the same as Steel wool you buy from a supermarket?

Probably not, fine Steel /wire wool ideally in a big pack,pull off what you need, hard ware stores in uk seem best source, super markets won't have much demand as not soap impregnated, or handy to use, IE scouring pad with soap, also these trend to be thick wire wool, even in unsoaped form, will scratch .
I got big pack years ago from independent hardware shop, not many about today in UK, used on v light surface rusting with drop oil as lube , also cleaned up car & m/bike hydraulic brake Pistons , Airsporter & meteor alloy piston heads , final smoothing on wood use dry with light pressure for varnishing etc

[colin g]

I use the auction site for the fine wire wool 0000,,
item number: 111129184256 but shop around or view similar items, 1 meter goes a long way.. Col.