Gunsmith Question
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Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL/Bristol, WI
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Gunsmith Question
I had a flood in my basement several weeks back and the first thing I did was get my shotgun out from under a bad. The gun and case was totally dry and didn't lead a drop. I opened my case tonight and was disgusted to find my gun completely covered in rust. Is this something that a gunsmith can fix or am I pretty much screwed?
#4
RE: Gunsmith Question
It's almost impossible to say without seeing the gun in person. NEVER store guns in cases due to condensation and the fact that you can't tell at a glance if the guns need to be oiled/wiped down/cleaned.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
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RE: Gunsmith Question
Unless you're willing to re-blue the gun yes you are pretty much screwed. Sorry.
What I believe occured is that the padding in the case absored the moisture and you gun was trapped in a moisture chamber.
Tom
What I believe occured is that the padding in the case absored the moisture and you gun was trapped in a moisture chamber.
Tom
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Join Date: May 2004
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RE: Gunsmith Question
Try taking it off yourself with Break Free CLP and 0000 (ultra fine) steel wool. Should not hurt the finish but start on an inconspicuous spot first. Too coarse of steel wool will remove finish, but amazing what the super fine soaked w/oil will remove.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,476
RE: Gunsmith Question
Sorry to hear of your rust problem. Not to rub it in, but I want to reiterate what another has already said.... never store guns in cases... only transport them that way ... assuming it might be safe in your house (no kids etc) you're better off standing the gun in a corner of a closet not in a case than leaving it in a case... air circulation around the gun will resist condensation form settling...A cheap metal gun locker (you can get a 8 gun cheapie with decent locks for under $100.0 if you watch the sales) is a pretty good way to go.
Now that you've got the rust all over the gun you probably are looking at a complete blue-job.
Take it to your most trusted smith and get an opinion and a price.
The good news is that if you have to get it blued you're gonna end up with a pretty new finish to admire and maintain.
Now that you've got the rust all over the gun you probably are looking at a complete blue-job.
Take it to your most trusted smith and get an opinion and a price.
The good news is that if you have to get it blued you're gonna end up with a pretty new finish to admire and maintain.
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
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RE: Gunsmith Question
Maybe a dumb question, but here goes...... If you had any damage that required a insurance claim from the flood, would insurance take care of gun repairs? Or would you have to have a special writer on your policy that covers guns? Say you have a $500 deductable on your house and the flood ruined some personal property that would normally be covered.....are guns?