Ruger 44 Mag. Carbine "Project"

[dredd]

I was gifted three rifles today.

One is a Ruger 44 Carbine. I always wanted one of these.

Next is a Marlin 30-30 Lever. S/N: E3xx
I need to look it up.
It's in much better shape than the Ruger, but it needs some TLC.

Last is a Savage 30-30 Bolt Action. Model 340B
First I have seen, but that's not saying much. It's in pretty slick shape.

So..... Here's the 44 Mag.
This poor thing is in baaaaaaad shape!

Anyone know of an awesome rust remover?
It's a mess on the outside and the bore is less than impressive.

Good news is, I have a good Staple Gun and plenty of staples.

 

[nipprdog]

that is a travesty

 

[jmorris]

I have had better than expected luck gluing wood stocks back together wrapping them with stretched surgical tubing, it makes for one heck of a clamp on irregular shapes.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

You might give the boil and card method a try for restoring the metal finish. Mark Novak recommends this for conservation work:

Rust Bluing.....Anvil 0109

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Macon Gunstocks did a blog post about replacement Ruger 44 carbine stocks. Maybe an email to them for more info, if interested.

Macon Gunstocks LLC

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When it comes to upgrading or restoring firearms, choosing the right replacement gunstock or Ruger 44 Carbine stock is essential. These components play a critical role in your firearm's performance and overall shooting e...

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[someguy2800]

It amazes me that people let things get to such a state of filth.

 

[dh1633pm]

Two cups citric acid and one cup washing powder/soda in one gallon of water. Like your science volcano project it will foam up a lot so mix slowly. Acid and base. CAUTION - rust bluing is rust. This will remove it all with a chelation effect. Carbon will be a by product. Formula pretty cheap. Or use other methods like Evaporust same warnings for bluing. More expensive.

 

[Kaldor]

I have had better than expected luck gluing wood stocks back together wrapping them with stretched surgical tubing, it makes for one heck of a clamp on irregular shapes.

3M Super 33 electrical tape works really well too. I use it alot when I bed actions.

 

[greyling22]

Our 44 carbine will only run with very hot 44 mag ammo. And it's not rusted solid. Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[Show Me]

Hell, no hill for a high stepper.

 

[dredd]

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I appreciate all of the comments!

I tinkered with it a little bit today.

The outside of the barrel is rusted to the bone.
I played with some oils & such while scrubbing with scotchbrite and steel wool.
This thing will be "In The White" by the time I am done, but that's ok.

It also has what seems like Dry Wall / Plaster spattered all over it.
It has to be scraped off. Nothing seems to dissolve it.

I gave it a few soakings with G96. The action is feeling pretty good at this point.

I soaked the bore. It's not pretty, but I hope it will scrub up to something that will let a bullet fly.

I'll keep posting as thing progress.

 

[JDeere]

At this stage of the game you can use Kroil and 0000 steel wool. If it ends up in the white you can cold blue it. The stuff I used from Brownells works pretty well. I did it with an old Model 11 that someone left in a garage in the humid south for years. Turned out pretty darn good for a beater. Staples in the stock just no. There are betters ways but I would hunt for a replacement...Just my .02 worth...

 

[Oldschool shooter]

If you are looking to replace the stock,byou will probably want to look at an aftermarket offering. Good Ruger factory stocks arehard to find and pretty pricey.

 

[sevt_chevelle]

Do yourself a favor and just buy the Macon stock.
OEM stocks are very prone to cracking at the tang.

I really enjoy my 44 carbine.

 

[dredd]

Ok.... For the record... That stock is complete garbage. I will not be messing with it.
I was joking about the stapler.

I have been playing with Kroil and steel wool. It is working well so far.
I may try some sort of cold bluing when done.

If this thing will shoot / function, I'll put more time into it.

 

[redneck2]

have been playing with Kroil and steel wool. It is working well so far.

A good oil seems to work pretty well on breaking down rust. Your choice of Kroil is one I would have started with also. Other options which may or may not work as well would be ATF or a RO hydraulic fluid. I have been surprised at how well just oil and a terry cloth towel will remove very light rust.

My hunting buddy used a Ruger .44 mag to take a 183 class white tail off our family farm. Hope yours works out as well.