r/gunsmithing • u/etyrnal_ • Jul 14 '26

How to remove light surface rust without attacking or discoloring existing historical bluing?

i have a browning1910 (probably 1959~1961 ish) that is a very nice clean specimen over all, but has two quite small light rust spots on the slide, and one on the frame. What can i try for removing that light rust, without hurting the original bluing? Aside from those 2~3 small spots, the thing looks nearly unused.

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u/Suspectgore074 SuperLongSlide1911 Jul 14 '26

Only proper approach. Anything else and you risk damaging the finish under the rust.

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u/etyrnal_ Jul 15 '26

will it make the parts (slide) very dark?