Rusty Frame.

[Dunnigun]

Recently picked up a BHE represented to have been restored by Turnbull and was surprised to see it rust after hunting in the rain. The gun looked good when it arrived and the case colors and engraving did indeed look newly done. So I did the deed.

I wiped the gun with light oil before duck hunting and took it out on a rainy day for about 4 hours. Upon returning to camp, I noticed there was some bright yellow surface rust forming on the receiver and trigger guard.

Horrified by this sight, love potion #9 (Hoppe's) was applied with a rag and with some light wiping the rust was removed. Now for the other bad part. The rust was indeed removed, but some 'bleached out' looking blemishes took the place of the rust. Could not believe I was seeing blemishes where the rust had been removed. My poor little beautiful debutant...I've ruined her.

Just wondering if those 'acne' scars are permanent, and what can be done to 'duckproof' the gun? I did apply some Filson wax out of frustration while I await you learned advise. Thanks in advance. Brian