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wetzel

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removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« on: January 20, 2011, 07:05:19 PM »
I have an old Getz barrel that has been sitting around for years and years.  It has lightly rusted over inside and out.  Has anybody dealt with a problem like this before and had success getting rid of the rust?  Hate to spend all the time building a gun if I can't get rid of the rust.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks
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g rummell

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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2011, 07:16:36 PM »
The rust on the outside just speeds up the browning process, LOL. However the rust on the inside, if not to bad, can be removed by wrapping 0000 steel wool around your cleaning jag and polishing the inside of the bore. It may take a little time but if it's not to bad it should work.
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 07:17:38 PM »
I assume it is rifled???? I would scrub the bore with scotchbrite on an undersize jag, plenty of lube, on one of those cleaning rods with the rotating handle so the jag follows the rifling. probably best to unbreach it so you can see your progess. After scrubbing a TIGHT patch will tell you if there are any rough spots.    If its a smoothie you can use do the same but can save hours of scrubbing by using a hone....
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2011, 07:39:26 PM »
If its very bad a cast lap and abrasive will work best. If its just very light rust I would used steel wool and penetrating oil.
Rifled or smooth same treatment.

Dan
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2011, 08:55:50 PM »
I've got a .62 Getz  jaeger in shop right now that has been mistreated! The owner swears by Balistol for cleaning and lube. Inside was badly rusted. Nuff said. It gets shot every month, so I suspect his cleaning methods may be at fault. He has the same problem with his Getz smoothbore. I in no way wish to dispairage or blame Getz barrels, I stand by them!
 I got the lands bright again using scotch-brite & gun oil on a jag, but the rnd. bottom grooves will require a lot more work. I guess 0000 steel wool is next.
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2011, 10:18:09 PM »
1.  Soak the inside of the barrel with PB Blaster (best) or Kroil.  Let it set a day or two to let it work and loosen the rust.
2.  Run several patches down the bore to remove the above smutz.
3.  Get a plastic bore brush of the proper size.
4.  Get some maroon or gray Scotchbrite.  Size it into appropriate sized pads.  Put your thumbnails into it and peel it apart down the center.  You will now have two pads with abrasive media on the outside.
5.  Wrap a pad around the plastic brush, media side out.  Spray with PB Blaster and give the bore 30 full strokes.
6.  Clean bore with dry patches and repeat step 5.
7.  Examine bore with bore light and repeat as necessary.

Brushes will often grab and stick or break off in the bottom of the bore.  With a plastic brush, you can heat it up enough to melt the plastic allowing easy removal without damaging the metal.  With a metal brush you will have to debreech the gun to get it out.
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2011, 10:35:30 PM »
All the above is good. If the is a better solvent/penetrant than Kroil it is Corrosion-X or ACF-50. It's almost the same product. The stuff can be found at aircraft supply houses and some boat and gun places. I find it to be the best at penetration cells of corrosion and neutralizing the electrolysis process.
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2011, 01:47:44 AM »
      maybe try some jb bore cleaner, its a fine valve grinding paste. you can buy in a gun store. use it with a snug fitting patch
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 05:42:26 PM »
If it is rusted much, I wouldn't waste any time on it. I would send it to Bobby Hoyt & have him refresh the barrel & he can make it like new inside.

Keith Lisle
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 06:39:34 PM »
Update: I soaked said Jaeger barrel for a couple days with 3-1 penetrating oil, and it cleaned up real nice again, except for the last 2" at the breech, which looks permenantly pitted. He must have left it loaded for an unusually long time. It shouldn't affect accuracy. He shot really well with it last weekend, even before I cleaned it up!
I shall go over his CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE procedures with him and provide him with samples of what I think are good lubricants.
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2011, 05:52:17 PM »
Thanks to all who responded, I really appreciate the your help and experience.  I am about ready to get going on it and now have some strategies to try. 
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Re: removing rust from an old Getz barrel
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2011, 10:20:09 PM »
I can attest to kroils ability to break down rust. I'm a boilermaker by trade and use it on a daily basis.  also it will remove oil base paint . found that out when my can leaked on the front porch........phil
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