New blued Ruger-made Marlin alloy steel -- more rust proof?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New blued Ruger-made Marlin alloy steel -- more rust proof?

Posted: 3/18/2023 4:57:03 PM EDT

I have a new 1895 Guide Gun arriving next week --

1) Is there any difference between this blued "alloy steel" Ruger is using on the receiver and barrel than what (Rem)Marlin has used in the past? Does it have any increased protection from rust?

2) I plan to strip the rifle down to treat all the blued surfaces -- any recommendations on a protectant? looks like wax is the way to go?

3) My last (Rem)Marlin 336 started to develop rust inside the muzzle on the grooves, any recommended protectants to treat the barrel bore itself?

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Posted: 3/18/2023 9:02:51 PM EDT

[#1]

1. Probably not the same exact alloy. Probably not anymore resistant to rust is if it is blued carbon steel.

2. Keep it oiled. Periodically wipe the metal with oil, not too much, it shouldn't be dripping wet. Always wipe off the metal after touching with fingers. Don't store in cotton lined cases.

3. Again, a thin coat of oil is all that is needed. Keep it in dry environment.

If being put away for long periods of time, additional measures might be needed.

Posted: 3/18/2023 9:51:30 PM EDT

[#2]

I'd think the finish matters much more than the metal. I don't think it's that hard to keep them from rusting unless you are really using them in nasty enviroments for extended periods of time. Keep them wiped down. If you mess up and it ever fails there are plenty of coatings that you can have done that are more corrosion and rust resistant.

Posted: 3/19/2023 12:53:52 PM EDT

[#3]

I have had blue finish guns all my life, never fussed over them ran them hard with minimal attention, and have never had issues with rust. Don’t overthink

Posted: 3/19/2023 12:59:59 PM EDT

[#4]

You'll be fine with just a light coat of oil.

I do wax all my shotguns, regular Johnson car wax. That's because I hunt in saltwater areas, but for you that's not going to be needed.

Posted: 3/19/2023 1:17:10 PM EDT

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What's the humidity like in Arizona?

Posted: 3/19/2023 1:22:50 PM EDT

[#6]

Note the locations of responses: dry climates have no problems. I live in the deep south where it’s very humid. Blued guns of any sort often get surface rust through the bluing if you sweat on them and put them away even for a few days.

You can get rem oil wipes (packaged like Lysol wipes) which are fast and simple for a quick wipe down to prevent this.

Posted: 4/1/2023 3:47:05 PM EDT

[#7]

All steels are alloys. There are many alloys.

Posted: 4/1/2023 5:16:55 PM EDT

[#8]

Fluid Film for exterior blued surfaces. Does not have to be reapplied periodically for storage in my experience (house is ~50% humidity all the time). Just squirt some on a rag and wipe it down.

Posted: 4/2/2023 3:54:41 PM EDT

[#9]

Just picked up the new Marlin 1895 blued guide gun last week. stripped gun down to barreled receiver and coated all parts with Corrosion-X including bore, then rubbed on a coat of Renaissance wax and reassembled

Posted: 4/2/2023 4:03:11 PM EDT

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What is this "Humidity" of which you speak?
My old lever action, made around 1911, has wood shrink so bad that the stock rattles.

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