cromwell7 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I've just acquired a hw97k from a relative for £100 the rifle is from late 2000's so quite new and hasn't been fired a lot. One problem I have though is due to it being stored for long periods of time without being wiped down it has some rust spots. So my question is would it be better to sell this on or if i get it re blued will I still have a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Use a scotch brite pad with a coat of oil and very gently rub the affected area, most surface rust will be removed easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Yes most has been removed with that method but on one area its affected the blueing badly,it's going to be used for rabbits/crows but like all my other guns I like things just so if you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) For £100 you didn't buy the gun - you stole it! I understand what you mean about the condition, but really, if you are going to use it for pest control then I would be inclined to close my eyes/mind to any blemishes. 0000 grade steel wool with plenty of oil normally removes surface rust - kitchen scourers can totally remove the bluing if you get too enthusiastic with them. If you really can't live with it, I'll be happy to negotiate a price with you. Edited June 27, 2015 by Les*1066 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB1954 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Its up to you, you could get a blue touch up pen and go over the effected area or do a full re blue job on it. If it is accurate, most 97's are, then I would say its a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thats what i used was a kitchen sponge with the rough back and some Napier vp90 cleaner. Think I'll just shoot it until I come across a gunsmiths that will do it for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 If anything comes back it might be worth trying a small area with hammerite kurust which will turn it totally blue/black.... If it were mine I would try that then the steel wool to fine down any small bumps if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I've just acquired a hw97k from a relative for £100 the rifle is from late 2000's so quite new and hasn't been fired a lot. One problem I have though is due to it being stored for long periods of time without being wiped down it has some rust spots. So my question is would it be better to sell this on or if i get it re blued will I still have a bargain Think you have been robbed .... To help you, I'll give you £105 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Most HW97's go for £250 -£300 or so second hand , so even given a bit of rust you got a bargain . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 If it's for crow and bunny bashing paint it or camo tape it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 The bunnies and crows won't be worried about the bluing. I have a mk 1 HW77 that the bluing is knackered on. I am not having it reblued as it will spoil the look of the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I've just had a blueing touch up pen delivered, so I'm going to just touch it up and enjoy it. everything else is mint, it's literally just those marks where it's been touched on the metal work and left. Now it's just a case of finding the right pellet for it any recommendations ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 I've just had a blueing touch up pen delivered, so I'm going to just touch it up and enjoy it. everything else is mint, it's literally just those marks where it's been touched on the metal work and left. Now it's just a case of finding the right pellet for it any recommendations ? I have a hw80 and find super domes are reaiiy accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 It's a tool, just use and enjoy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I have a 97k which spent far to long in the shed (in the western isles a death knell) I rubbed it down and applied Birchwood Casey Perma Blue and Im happy with the result, as others have said that was a bargain by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thanks for the replies I have used a birch wood casey touch up pen and I'm happy, the rifle shoots really well no twang, to be honest it's a bit of a blessing getting it cheap paying the new price including a scope I would be more inclined to cosset it in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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