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tcr03 · 06-18-2007, 09:41 PM

i have a old winchester model 250 .22cal lever action. the barrel is blued with some rust forming on it. i want to completely take the bluing off and have a stainless barrel. is this possible, and if so how should i do it and keep the unblued barrel safe from rust.

thanks in advance
matt.

ArmyGuy45 · 06-18-2007, 09:44 PM

in the army.. we just scrub the hell out of it

tcr03 · 06-18-2007, 09:46 PM

lol, and that will be safe for the gun. and will the barrel be ok without the blueing on it.

**jgrauman** · 06-18-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tcr03

i have a old winchester model 250 .22cal lever action. the barrel is blued with some rust forming on it. i want to completely take the bluing off and have a stainless barrel. is this possible, and if so how should i do it and keep the unblued barrel safe from rust.

thanks in advance
matt.

polish it with polishing compound and a dremel, then keep it oiled

PTCgunsmith · 06-19-2007, 02:14 AM

OK fella, here is the gunsmith's secret for removing blueing...toilet bowl cleaner...something like "the works" . or if you feel like going to the hardware store muriatic acid works real swell. the acid in the toilet cleaner will take the blueing right of with just genle wiping. HOWEVER, be sure once you're done wiping it down with acid that you wipe it down with windex or some other ammonia based cleaner to nuetralize the acid or you'll have one hec of a rusty gun inside of an hour.

CPES · 06-19-2007, 02:57 AM

Buy a couple gallon jugs of distilled white vinegar (or however much you need), soak barrel for 10-15 minutes until the bluing comes off. Easy and safer than harsh chemicals, not to mention cheap. Just thoroughly clean and re-oil the barrel when you're finished to prevent rust.

I did this with my Sig 226 barrel as an experiment and it came out perfectly. Once the bluring was off I just used some non-abrasive metal polish and shined it up. It looked great.

jdavionic · 06-19-2007, 04:29 AM

naval jelly & scotch brite will get you to bare metal easily & quickly.

Here's a link showing how it's done -
http://www.surplusrifle.com/brnovz24/refresh/index.asp

I recently refurbished a rifle and was shocked at how easily & quickly this stuff works. Make sure you where protective gloves!

**DanTheEldest** · 06-19-2007, 11:41 AM

If you've got a mechanic or gunsmith buddy, ask if you can use their beadblaster. Takes off everything not supposed to be there and leaves a nice satin-ish finish when you're done, depending on the media.

**agalindo** · 06-19-2007, 01:33 PM

You can use a 50/50 solution of water and muriatic acid dip it for 10 seconds then rinse it for a minute or two this will remove the blue. You do realize that the metal under the blue is not stainless steel, it will rust if not cared for.

tcr03 · 06-19-2007, 02:01 PM

thats what i was worried about. what all do i need to do to keep it from rusting. just keep it oiled or put a clear coat on it or somthing.

06-18-2007, 09:41 PM	#1
tcr03 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: st. louis mo Posts: 42	question about removing blueing from a barrel. i have a old winchester model 250 .22cal lever action. the barrel is blued with some rust forming on it. i want to completely take the bluing off and have a stainless barrel. is this possible, and if so how should i do it and keep the unblued barrel safe from rust. thanks in advance matt. __________________ ________________________________________ Springfield Armory XD9 Sub Compact Bi-Tone Winchester model 250 .22cal Winchester model 12 20ga pump Smith & Wesson model 10-6 .38spl

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ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,416	in the army.. we just scrub the hell out of it __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns, ill carry a sword!

06-18-2007, 09:46 PM	#3
tcr03 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: st. louis mo Posts: 42	lol, and that will be safe for the gun. and will the barrel be ok without the blueing on it. __________________ ________________________________________ Springfield Armory XD9 Sub Compact Bi-Tone Winchester model 250 .22cal Winchester model 12 20ga pump Smith & Wesson model 10-6 .38spl

06-19-2007, 02:57 AM	#6
CPES XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,031	Buy a couple gallon jugs of distilled white vinegar (or however much you need), soak barrel for 10-15 minutes until the bluing comes off. Easy and safer than harsh chemicals, not to mention cheap. Just thoroughly clean and re-oil the barrel when you're finished to prevent rust. I did this with my Sig 226 barrel as an experiment and it came out perfectly. Once the bluring was off I just used some non-abrasive metal polish and shined it up. It looked great. __________________ We must carry arms because we value our lives and those of our loved ones, because we will not be dealt with by force or threat of force, and do not live at the pleasure and discretion of the lawless. - Jeff Snyder Sig P226 9mm Glock 22 Mossberg 500 20" Persuader 12 Gauge 5.56mm AR15-A3 (being built)

06-19-2007, 11:41 AM	#8
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06-19-2007, 02:14 AM	#5
PTCgunsmith XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: forest lake, MN Posts: 135	OK fella, here is the gunsmith's secret for removing blueing...toilet bowl cleaner...something like "the works" . or if you feel like going to the hardware store muriatic acid works real swell. the acid in the toilet cleaner will take the blueing right of with just genle wiping. HOWEVER, be sure once you're done wiping it down with acid that you wipe it down with windex or some other ammonia based cleaner to nuetralize the acid or you'll have one hec of a rusty gun inside of an hour.

06-19-2007, 04:29 AM	#7
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	naval jelly & scotch brite will get you to bare metal easily & quickly. Here's a link showing how it's done - http://www.surplusrifle.com/brnovz24/refresh/index.asp I recently refurbished a rifle and was shocked at how easily & quickly this stuff works. Make sure you where protective gloves!

06-19-2007, 02:01 PM	#10
tcr03 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: st. louis mo Posts: 42	thats what i was worried about. what all do i need to do to keep it from rusting. just keep it oiled or put a clear coat on it or somthing. __________________ ________________________________________ Springfield Armory XD9 Sub Compact Bi-Tone Winchester model 250 .22cal Winchester model 12 20ga pump Smith & Wesson model 10-6 .38spl

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