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By Russ Chastain, About.com Guide to Hunting / Shooting since 1998

How to Remove Rust From a Gun

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Put down the sandpaper! Step away from the gun...
Removing rust from a gun without damaging the finish may seem tough, but it's actually fairly easy. Seven steps to a rust-free gun.

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May 24, 2008 at 3:39 am
(1) Pete says:

Throw down the steel wool and pick up a copper penny. Use lots of oil and scrape the rust with the edge of the penny. The penny is softer than the blued steel but will scrape the rust away.

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