Test this on an inconspicuous spot first.
by Andrew 
, Bloomington, IN, Monday, June 17, 2013, 07:19 (4181 days ago) @ stonewalrus
It does work though.
Put a dab of oil on the rust spot, and rub it with the edge of a nickle. Wipe clean. I can't remember who told me this trick, but I've used it for years to very good effect in some cases.
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stonewalrus,
2013-06-17, 06:07
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- A friend's OMSBH recently 'crusted' in much the same way - FOG, 2013-06-17, 06:44
- Test this on an inconspicuous spot first. - Andrew, 2013-06-17, 07:19
- Before you do anything else... -
AaronB,
2013-06-17, 08:38
- This has worked for me . . . - Kentucky, 2013-06-17, 09:31
- I've got a couple of old - Paul, 2013-06-17, 09:00
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JLF,
2013-06-17, 11:44
- 0000 - Maybe; Simichrome - *NO* - FOG, 2013-06-17, 12:17
- minimizing rust freckles on old blued gun - Catoosa, 2013-06-17, 23:25
- The best there is... -
Madbo,
2013-06-18, 07:56
- Thanks! just ordered several. I am always on the lookout - stonewalrus, 2013-06-18, 11:22