Supporter+. If you want to remove rusts from the outside of the gun barrel, you can easily do it by following some simple methods. 42. You know something about drawfiling, on a octagon barrel the idea is to keep it as flat as possible. $9.99 + $6.00 shipping + $6.00 shipping + $6.00 shipping. When my brother got the gun, he notice there was some pitting on the barrel and asked me about blueing guns. CHECKERING LOOKS PRETTY GOOD. I once sent an almost new SS barrel in to be Cryo'd. I didn't clean it beforehand. I was hoping to get some advice on whether I should be worried about it or not and whether it makes the gun unsafe to shoot. The barrel has pitted a bit on the outside but the rifling is still good. Odd bit of pitting on an old gun just adds character. Jul 6, 2020. My brother OTOH would like to gain some experience by fixing the issues for free. And interesting feature with these rifles is that the rifling twist resembles a corkscrew spiral as it goes down the barrel. #7701 Colt 38 Army barrel with pitted bore. Use a soft iron wire and peen in place. This is a trick engravers use when there is a little slip. It is really a roughness that goes from breech to muzzle and has darkened any . The only reason I still have it is the sentamental value as my first rifle. It's not cast, it's cold hammer forged from a rotary hot forged blank. Moisture from the cold treatment in combination with fouling and the post cryo heat cycle pitted the barrel. Will not remove pitting but will smooth the barrel without damage to the bluing . THE BARREL IS GOOD INSIDE. During cleaning I noticed this ring of what seems to be pitting inside the bore about 3" from the muzzle, tried scrubbing the hell out of it with a brass bore brush and #9, did all of jack squat. If it will not be possible to polish it all out you can do a nice matte finish. The owner of the gun doesn't care to get the issues fixed if it costs him money. It is really a roughness that goes from breech to muzzle and has darkened any . There are several ways to repair shotgun barrel pitting, but the best approach depends on the severity of the damage. The bore however, shows some what I'd call, average to light pitting. It's a .32-20, and is as accuate as any rifle I have. As for outside same thing except reblue it after. Removing too much material could potentially affect and degrade the accuracy of the firearm. Pitting is a surface damage on a gun that results from metal-to-metal contact. The only reason I still have it is the sentamental value as my first rifle. Take a soft cotton cloth to gently polish the barrel. If it really worries you, you can try polishing the pits out. Full Member. Shotgun barrel pitting repair. Supporter. The owner of the gun doesn't care to get the issues fixed if it costs him money. If they polish out then they weren't too big to be a problem. Every gun needs proper maintenance. Wanted to polish them out, but was concerned about creating an opportunity for more rust/pitting to form. Broomhandle Mauser barrel pitting. Can a gun with some pitting on the outside of the barrel be refinished and reblued? Do some drawfiling on your pipe, with each stroke change the angle you are holding a little. A barrel set as heavy as those used on those old Stevens models, like the 315, has normally plenty of metal to allow reboring to eliminate pits. Mouse over to Zoom- . You can keep it looking round altho it is really a series of tiny flats. The very basic method of cleaning rusty gun barrels is spraying Break-Free CLP on them. Below a 1943 .303 British No.4 barrel that is slightly pitted and frosted and one shot of foam bore cleaner removes all the copper. Every time you fire, there is a residue left in the barrel, chamber, anEvery gun needs proper maintenance. It's a .32-20, and is as accuate as any rifle I have. RUST AND PITTING OUTSIDE ON THE BARREL. Apr 23, 2012 Yes they can depending on how severe. P.O. Will not remove pitting but will smooth the barrel without damage to the bluing . You can keep it looking round altho it is really a series of tiny flats. When my brother got the gun, he notice there was some pitting on the barrel and asked me about blueing guns. The bore however, shows some what I'd call, average to light pitting. Whether you prefer to clean your gun in an old fashioned way or in a modern way, It is always crutial to have a clean bore and a well . If they don't polish out, you probably at least softened the profile a bit. Minuteman. If the pitting is a little more substantial there are some characteristics of rust bluing that can be used to correct this annoying and unsightly problem. Once the decision is made to shoot it, use only black powder for flint guns and, if you absolutely have to, BP substitutes (I hate them!) So I have 277 rounds down the tube of a custom SS barrel .308 Win Cal. Every time you fire, there is a residue left in the barrel, chamber, anEvery gun needs proper maintenance. Anyone have any advice on how one would go about fixing these issues. But After getting a bore scope I have noticed pitting . Feb 20, 2022. Don't know why he thinks I know a damn thing about it but ok! PROJECT GUN? INCLUDES BUSHNELL CUSTOM-M 4 POWER SCOPE. One way to fill pits is to use dental burrs and grind the hole out to allow for an undercut all around at the bottom of the hole. Picture Information. Probably does not affect function or accuracy, because the damage is behind the crown, but it should not look like that. #1. It's often caused by the use of corrosive ammunition, and can result in a gun that won't fire properly. (at this time I would rather leave brand name out) I got the rifle re-barreled back in 2016. Firstly let's consider what causes pitting. Brand new Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 mag, haven't fired a single round through it yet. 3y. Box 9 Removing Pitting and Corrosion Step 1: Remove All the Rust Proceed to get rid of every scrap of rust you could see on the surface of the pit using the bead blaster or similar tools. My brother OTOH would like to gain some experience by fixing the issues for free. Once the decision is made to shoot it, use only black powder for flint guns and, if you absolutely have to, BP substitutes (I hate them!) Real problem is that it's hard to see the shape of pits inside a barrel without a borescope. Every gun needs proper maintenance. Tips on removing the rust pitting for your favorite ol' boomstick. Your pictures look like the pitting happened after the barrel was made, most likely during the case hardening. Here's the news on pitting. splash Well-Known Member Feb 20, 2022 #8 Apparently oil and Brass wool or oil and the edge of a copper coin. You know something about drawfiling, on a octagon barrel the idea is to keep it as flat as possible. Pitting, not too severe but deep enough to retain carbon if the barrel is cleaned using just ordinary solvent, brushes and patches. Look for serious pitting in the barrel as well as outside and keep in mind that the breech screw threads need to be solid and well installed. Take a scrap barrel or a piece of tubing or water pipe. for percussion only. Look for serious pitting in the barrel as well as outside and keep in mind that the breech screw threads need to be solid and well installed. Save Share. I'm always amazed at how well a old beat up rifle can shoot with the right reloads. Warm barrel cools and draws moisture in resulting in pitting. 168BTHPM Werepig. Begins to lose accuracy after 50-60 or rounds or a month's average shooting. And interesting feature with these rifles is that the rifling twist resembles a corkscrew spiral as it goes down the barrel. Call Glock. Mar 1, 2008 11,678 Yea you can remove most of it but the pitting will still be there. Colt Python barrel and grips 4 Inch Factory Nickle Old Style Lettering. But even a new button rifled bore can be rough and pick up a lot of copper. Firecracking for ~2mm at the beginning of the throat. WOOD FINISH IS VERY WORN. Plug one end of the barrel and Fill it with Navel Jelly let set for a while , then wash out and scrub with brass bore brush , clean barrel very good and oil it. Over time, this residue can build up. Look up ' the cinnabar' on YouTube and American called Mark has done two videos on rust removal will hopefully help you. Many older shotguns have barrels that are badly pitted and need to be polished before shooting them. Extremely light pitting can be removed using an abrasive like sand paper, then reblued. If you want to remove rusts from the outside of the gun barrel, you can easily do it by following some simple methods. They can be cleaned up to a DEGREE, but once there, they will always be there unless they are removed, by removing metal. None, or very little pitting on the outside. Barrel Length: 27 1/2 Bore Info: Bright Chambers: 2 3/4 proofed Magnum Ejectors: Automatic Condition: Very good Metal Condition: Very good but some pitting on bbls Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: Very good, slight pitting outside Barrel Type: BOHLER ANTINIT Stainless Action: Holland Type Triggers: Double Articulated The barrel has pitted a bit on the outside but the rifling is still good. Take a soft cotton cloth to gently polish the barrel. Every time you fire, there is a residue left in the barrel, chamber, and action. What say the experts? Supporter+. Price: $675.99 Manufacturer: REMINGTON Model: 700 ADL Caliber Info: 30 06 Condition: Used - Non-Certified Barrels: 21 BARREL Finish: BLUE Save Reply Rastoff Reply . Take a scrap barrel or a piece of tubing or water pipe. Pitting can make it difficult to operate the firearm and can lead to its eventual failure. But the bore of the barrel is a precision measured part of the firearm. I'd like to find something to fill the pits and maybe Krylon the barrel after. I've got a '73 made in the 20's No pitting as far as I can see, but there is a rough spot about half way down the barrel. Just don't pee down the barrel. How much is too much? The pitting and rusting were all external but some fo the pits were pretty deep under the fore-end stock. VERY LOW SERIAL NUMBER 2042. Yea got a few firearms and between shooting and fishing it gets tough to do it all haha. 168BTHPM Werepig. SUPPORT US BY PURCHASING A MAN CAN: https://iraqveteran8888.com/collections/man-canAMAZON Store: https://amzn.to/2H7Lq6YPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/iv88. Below a custom made hand lapped barrel. Whether you prefer to clean your gun in an old fashioned way or in a modern way, It is always crutial to have a clean bore and a well . Don't know why he thinks I know a damn thing about it but ok! Pitting on the external surfaces of a firearm is often thought of as impossible to correct. A barrel set as heavy as those used on those old Stevens models, like the 315, has normally plenty of metal to allow reboring to eliminate pits. for percussion only. When it came back it had pits scattered from one end to the other. Who knows? He chose not to heat the barrel or drawfile it because that would still leave the deeper pits and re-bluing wouldn't prevent more moisture from collecting in those pits even after being refinished. Image not available. Minuteman. Try to keep the hole 90 degrees to the surface where the metal fits into the hole. Here's the news on pitting. CHANGELOG: March 31, 2022 - Made minor revisions to the content September 23, 2021 - Updated article images September 13, 2021 - Reviewed and updated article links, updated article title, re-arranged sections for . Full Member. I'd like to find something to fill the pits and maybe Krylon the barrel after. But the bore of the barrel is a precision measured part of the firearm. The barrel and some of the frame surfaces have some minor pitting. SUPPORT US BY PURCHASING A MAN CAN: https://iraqveteran8888.com/collections/man-canAMAZON Store: https://amzn.to/2H7Lq6YPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/iv88. Apparently oil and Brass wool or oil and the edge of a copper coin. Supporter. 5. I also have a Winchester 95 in .30-40 Krag. $53.00 + $7.00 shipping + $7.00 shipping + $7.00 shipping. None, or very little pitting on the outside. Do some drawfiling on your pipe, with each stroke change the angle you are holding a little. They can be cleaned up to a DEGREE, but once there, they will always be there unless they are removed, by removing metal. Even if pitting does appear, you should be able to spot and take care of it in the early stage, which minimizes the damage extent. E. It seems to be in fair condition but it has some pitting on the outside of the barrel. Mar 1, 2008 11,678 Removing too much material could potentially affect and degrade the accuracy of the firearm. It's of utmost importance that there is no leftover rust, whether stubborn or light surface rust, around if you want to refinish it later. Over time, this residue can build up. GLOCK Ges.m.b.H. Shotgun barrel pitting can be a frustrating issue to deal with. The very basic method of cleaning rusty gun barrels is spraying Break-Free CLP on them. I was at an estate sale recently and picked up a Mauser C96 on a bit of a impulse buy. Every time you fire, there is a residue left in the barrel, chamber, and action. What say the experts? It can be caused by corrosion, wear and tear, or a manufacturing defect. #8. Apr 22, 2012. Now let the CLP sit on the barrels for a few hours. SacOFtomatos, CA. 4. That's about it I have done with good results but it depends on how . 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