Questions [message #21970] |
Wed, 01 May 2013 11:27 |
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I just the other day picked up a rough model 63 Winchester, semi-automatic rifle. This rifle is really rough, it really looks like the muzzle to about 8' back had ashes on it, but the bore doesn't look too bad. The forearm was cracked in two places lengthwise. I have taken the wood off of the rifle and have sanded it down with 150 paper and still can not get the oil stains off or should I say out of the wood. I know this will never be a collector piece, but did want to clean it up some and maybe carry in my truck. I glued the cracks in the forearm and they seem to be strong. The take down action was so gummed up with what I think is WD40 that I had to really work to get it apart. Someone had drilled and tapped the receiver and barrel for scope bases. I have broken two hardened screwdriver bits trying to get the bases off, so have resigned to leave them in place and put a cheap scope on the gun. I have not been able to find a schematic of the rifle on line and need one. I am going to use steel wool and oil on the barrel and just try to get the worst of the rust and pitting off. In other words just clean it up and see how well it shoots. Any suggestions and help would be appreciated.
Question #1; Any suggestions on how to get the oil stain out of the walnut?
Question #2; Any better way to get the rust out the metal than just rub it out?
Question #3; Any idea where to find a schematic of the gun?
Mr. Murl
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Re: Questions [message #21983 is a reply to message #21979] |
Fri, 03 May 2013 09:04 |
rchatting
Messages: 499 Registered: August 2011 Location: Middle Georgia
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For the stock, there are 2 possibilities that I learned while cleaning up old military stocks. You can spray it with easy off oven cleaner and let it soak for a few hours, rinse and repeat. Or you can put it in the oven, on low temp, maybe 200 degrees for a few hours, leave door open if necessary, it will make the oil come out. You will have to take it out every now and then and wipe off what has boiled out. These processes will make the wood look "fuzzy", but the sandpaper will smooth it back out. I have gotten soaked in cosmolene off of more than 1 stock using one or both of these methods. Also, I discovered something called "wood bleach" that you can get it the hardware store and it does about the same thing as easy off. Don't get it on your hands.
As for the blueing as others have said, use fine steel wool and oil. Then once you get it presentable, clean it good with alcohol or carbuerator cleaner(make sure it is oil free) to remove all oil. Then get some of the Birchwood Casey cold blue from Wally world and wipe down the entire barrel and action where you did the work per the instructions. It will even it up and make it look much better.
Good luck with that scope base. The last one I had that issue with, after it broke the screwdriver, I told my friend it was staying because I didn't want to tear it up.
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Re: Questions [message #21985 is a reply to message #21983] |
Fri, 03 May 2013 10:26 |
jamesgammel
Messages: 1708 Registered: August 2012 Location: Lovell, Wyoming
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de-grease/oil with brake parts cleaner. If outside, "ether" (engine quick starter at automotive suppliers) will also work. start high and work down, gravity will help flush it off. Brake parts cleaner is a non-residue cleaner and works excellent for disolving and flushing off oil/grease. Have fun with your project, hope it's a "shooter".
Jim
**brake parts cleaner evaporates fast, so make sure you get at least two cans
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