Russian "dipper"

Hoyt Weathers · 08-09-2007, 11:55 PM

This Luger is not new to this Forum. I still have the mechanical problems.

I want to remove whatever the Russians put on this Luger. Some small parts will not be subjected to this procedure because they have a nice bright Peacock blue color.

For this effort I have the following:

A good electric stove top and a good electric oven,
Pyrex dishes of various shapes, depths, and sizes,
Appropriate gloves,
I have ample Acetone and lacquer thinner.
I have several other household items, but perhaps not the ones I need need for this work.
My local stores are open 24/7 so I can get what I might need for this effort.

Regards,
Hoyt Weathers

Steinar · 08-10-2007, 01:50 AM

Hello Hoyt,

I believe regular vinegar could remove it.. If you take it apart and lay in in vinegar for about 24 hours, most of it should then go off.
Be aware that it will most likely rust a little in small places, inside barrel, between parts and in scratches. So don't let it stay in it too long.

Placing the Luger in an oven may cause weakness in the metal, especially the upper parts.. I would not recommend you to do that, it could be dangerous!

All the best,

Ron Smith · 08-10-2007, 08:35 AM

Hoyt,

Before you go too far. Try 00000 steel wool and a good gun oil. Lightly rub with oil and steel wool periodically wiping it with paper towels. If you notice that it's coming off on the paper towel? Then it's working. Time , patience and elbow grease.

Another method is to try stainless steel wool. It looks like a course scowering pad, but it doesn't harm the original finish.

Ron

Hoyt Weathers · 08-10-2007, 12:05 PM

To Steinar and Ron:

Steinar, I have no problem of using vinegar. Yes, vinegar will probably rust the parts since it is after all an acid. I just want that junk gone forever.

Ron, your suggestion of using 00000 steel wool or stainless steel wool and a good gun oil is also good. It seems that would be labor-intensive. The down side to that approach is that I probably would not be able to get into the tiny nooks and corners.

Regards,
Hoyt

I THINK I have decided to go with the vinegar. I will report results later.

Ron Smith · 08-10-2007, 11:33 PM

Hoyt,

Wrap 00000 steel wool around Q-Tips for the nooks and corners.

Ron

Dwight Gruber · 08-11-2007, 12:59 AM

I wonder if Big 45 Metal Cleaner would work on this stuff?

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ghlight=review

--Dwight

08-09-2007, 11:55 PM	#1
Hoyt Weathers User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Trinity, Alabama Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Russian "dipper" This Luger is not new to this Forum. I still have the mechanical problems. I want to remove whatever the Russians put on this Luger. Some small parts will not be subjected to this procedure because they have a nice bright Peacock blue color. For this effort I have the following: A good electric stove top and a good electric oven, Pyrex dishes of various shapes, depths, and sizes, Appropriate gloves, I have ample Acetone and lacquer thinner. I have several other household items, but perhaps not the ones I need need for this work. My local stores are open 24/7 so I can get what I might need for this effort. Regards, Hoyt Weathers __________________ "When I die, if there are no dogs in Heaven then I want to go where they are." (Will Rogers)

08-10-2007, 01:50 AM	#2
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Hello Hoyt, I believe regular vinegar could remove it.. If you take it apart and lay in in vinegar for about 24 hours, most of it should then go off. Be aware that it will most likely rust a little in small places, inside barrel, between parts and in scratches. So don't let it stay in it too long. Placing the Luger in an oven may cause weakness in the metal, especially the upper parts.. I would not recommend you to do that, it could be dangerous! All the best, __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

08-10-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hoyt, Before you go too far. Try 00000 steel wool and a good gun oil. Lightly rub with oil and steel wool periodically wiping it with paper towels. If you notice that it's coming off on the paper towel? Then it's working. Time , patience and elbow grease. Another method is to try stainless steel wool. It looks like a course scowering pad, but it doesn't harm the original finish. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-10-2007, 12:05 PM	#4
Hoyt Weathers User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Trinity, Alabama Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To Steinar and Ron: Steinar, I have no problem of using vinegar. Yes, vinegar will probably rust the parts since it is after all an acid. I just want that junk gone forever. Ron, your suggestion of using 00000 steel wool or stainless steel wool and a good gun oil is also good. It seems that would be labor-intensive. The down side to that approach is that I probably would not be able to get into the tiny nooks and corners. Regards, Hoyt I THINK I have decided to go with the vinegar. I will report results later. __________________ "When I die, if there are no dogs in Heaven then I want to go where they are." (Will Rogers)

08-10-2007, 11:33 PM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hoyt, Wrap 00000 steel wool around Q-Tips for the nooks and corners. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-11-2007, 12:59 AM	#6
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	I wonder if Big 45 Metal Cleaner would work on this stuff? http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ghlight=review --Dwight