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Posted: 11/9/2014 6:56:00 PM EDT
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My mom finally found and brought to me a cz-50 I had bought my dad ten years or so ago. He had loaded it up and put it on top their medicine cabinet in the bathroom. Steam from the shower did a number on it over the years in a couple spots.
Also, any sources for mags out there? Thanks |
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Depends how bad the rust is, pics would help. The lightest of rust can be removed with a pink eraser, heavier will need steel wool or even a wire wheel. Both of the latter will require rebluing afterwards. Mags can be found, but expect to pay $35 and up as they're still relatively rare. |
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I use CLP and brass/bronze/copper brushes. Don't expect it to look brand new after removing the rust depending on how bad it was and what the surface finish is. Here is a rifle in bad shape I picked up. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20relic/scw006_zpsa3ed7d60.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20relic/scw012_zps366415e1.jpg Here it is cleaned up and oiled. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20cleaned%20up/cleanedupscw003_zpsef1043fb.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20cleaned%20up/cleanedupscw006_zpsc6625ddc.jpg Like that stock repair with the nails! |
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I use CLP and brass/bronze/copper brushes. Don't expect it to look brand new after removing the rust depending on how bad it was and what the surface finish is. Here is a rifle in bad shape I picked up. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20relic/scw006_zpsa3ed7d60.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20relic/scw012_zps366415e1.jpg Here it is cleaned up and oiled. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20cleaned%20up/cleanedupscw003_zpsef1043fb.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/lees99f150/SCW%20cleaned%20up/cleanedupscw006_zpsc6625ddc.jpg Like that stock repair with the nails! Hope that wasn't done here in the states. Those SCWs have been here since the late 1960s. Back OT Good suggestions by all. You just need to remember to use a softer metal (like bronze) so you do not harm the finish any more than needed to remove the rust. Electrolysis seems to be the best way if the whole rifle is a rusted cocoon. |
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Just remember Bluing is a form of rust and electrolysis will remove it, not as fast as rust but if left in too long it too will come off.
As for the rifle I posted, it was $40. well worth saving. Stock repair doesn't look bubba, more like a quick fix to keep it in service. 
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