The wood can be brought back but the metal will require a complete redo and much re-engraving and screw repair.
Also, does anyone offer a service for lettering Remington guns?
thanks, Rob
Rob:
Did you ever buy the 17E owner the Mossberg you were going to get him in '06.....?
If you get the gun:
1. disassemble the complete gun and pull the barrel. Strip all the parts in a mild diluted acid bath solution which will remove the rust and blueing (which appears bad anyway)...white vinegar works well....without damaging the engraving or any of the sharp edges, it will not even attack the guns tool marks including all the engravers tool chatter...... Wash immediately in a fresh water bath. Re-dip if more cleaning is necessary, but watch very closely.
No wheels or buffing or abrasives........
2. lightly polish all the metal etched surfaces with 600 wet or dry in "one direction only" and do it lightly by hand with a water bath. The engraving looks o.k. in the photo's, but have a pro touch it up if you deem it necessary.
3. clean or dip in acetone and re-rust blue the entire gun, hot blue or nitre blue the screws based on what the factory did. You can buy new screws from Numrich to replace the buggered ones and blue as necessary.....or engrave and blue.
4. refinish the wood and recut the checkering.
5. reassemble....should look new if done with patience and care.
6. I agree with the above posts, $800.00 all day long Rob on that gun...
7. No service is available to letter Remington guns...D.O.M. dates are available on the Remington web site for some models, or by calling Remington in North Carolina @ 1-800-243-9700.
Good Luck......