Mauser 71/84 restoration

[kanterj]

I'm waiting for delivery of my 71/84 Mauser. I'm restoring this and any suggestions, ie derusting, bluing etc. ?

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[louthepou]

Well my first rule of thumb When i receive a vintage firearm is to be cautious and only do what is really necessary - restoration doesn't usually equal bringing back to like-new condition. I'd say lets see her first...

[Aragorn243]

Remove or stabilize the rust because that leads to further damage. Replace broken or missing parts to restore function. Lightly remove dirt. That's about it unless you want to put a lot of money into something to make it worth a lot less.