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Edit: removing the last of the tape from the front stock, while examining how the barrel attached, it came lose. It appears the very sticky glue from the tape was holding it in place. I feared/thought it had been epoxied some how (indeed it sorta was). So, I now have the barrel nicely removed.
This is my 1st post. I'm seeking to restore/save my Dad's .54 caliber Thompson Center Arms muzzleloader. It has great sentimental value to me. I was with him when he took down some big game with it. A family member stored it very badly and it got wet/rusted over the years (when I removed one of the scope-mount screws, water poured out).
Question:
-Should I attempt to try and do anything about pitting from rust (I've read about barrel-bores that remove metal in shotgun barrels that are pitted).
I have used Evapo Rust in the past to salvage tools and have read it is good on gun metal rust. I plan to use it to get rid of/prevent rust. I have read Tru Oil is the best way to redo the gun stock.
Thx much in advance.
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This is my 1st post. I'm seeking to restore/save my Dad's .54 caliber Thompson Center Arms muzzleloader. It has great sentimental value to me. I was with him when he took down some big game with it. A family member stored it very badly and it got wet/rusted over the years (when I removed one of the scope-mount screws, water poured out).
Question:
-Should I attempt to try and do anything about pitting from rust (I've read about barrel-bores that remove metal in shotgun barrels that are pitted).
I have used Evapo Rust in the past to salvage tools and have read it is good on gun metal rust. I plan to use it to get rid of/prevent rust. I have read Tru Oil is the best way to redo the gun stock.
Thx much in advance.
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