New Member, Old Parker

[Mike McClure]

I am new to your organization and am grateful for the wealth of knowledge that you provide. I recently acquired an 1885 12ga w/twisted barrels, good condition, considering the age, and have started "rehabilitation". Inside of the barrels looks surprisingly well with clean chambers and muzzle end with only a small amount of rust spotting in the mid areas. The twist barrels, while showing rust spotting are mostly smooth but have areas of pitting on the outside. I really don't want to go through a complete refinish of both the wood and metal but would like to preserve the gun, remove the rust so it will not degrade the metal and have it look respectful. Seems 0000 steel wool is only going to make it smooth and not remove the spotting and rust.
The stock, while oil darkened, is intact and only has a very small crack in the comb.
I would appreciate any thoughts and help. Thanks.

I am located in the Dallas area and need to know if there are any Parker type gunsmiths in the area .