Remove surface rust from a gun?

[cooker2]

My Dad gave me a very nice Browning lever action 22lr. He has owned it for a long time and he just did not clean it often enough or store it properly. Whats the best way to remove a few spots of surface rust without it taking the blueing off?

[texanatc]

I remember reading something about a no.2 pencil, let me see if I can find it.

Quick search says the eraser might help, but maybe somebody else can chime in with real experience on it.

[avidhunter75]

I've always just used an eraser off a pencil, or a good 'ol pink pearl eraser

[M16]

I would spray it with Corrosion X and rub it with a copper penny. I don't believe the new pennies are copper. The bluing will probably come off no matter what you do.

[xman59]

0000 steel wool and wd 40, be sure to clean the particles and wd40 off. 4 ought steel wool wont scratch the finish unless you try to

[cooker2]

Thank you! I will give it a try! Both the wool and eraser

[M16]

Here is some good info

http://www.google.com/search?q=copper+penny+gun+rust&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari

[Thumper]

0000 steel wool and wd 40, be sure to clean the particles and wd40 off. 4 ought steel wool wont scratch the finish unless you try to

Same but; Liberal use of 30w motor oil. If its really rusted I wrap in a oily rag for a day or so before working on getting the rust off.

[cooker2]

Thanks, its not really bad. Has about 5 small spots that i want to get rid of before putting in the safe

[WCB]

0000 steel wool and some oil will do it.

[tvc184]

0000 steel wool and wd 40, be sure to clean the particles and wd40 off. 4 ought steel wool wont scratch the finish unless you try to

[krtnorris]

I haved used this stuff called fritze.

[tvc184]

I haved used this stuff called fritze.

Flitz perhaps?

[Vantage Point]

Another vote for corrosion x. You can get it at Academy.