PPCo Patt18 Scope Repairs

[Son]

I have recently obtained a No3T. Where the rifle itself is in very good condition, the scope is a little less so. It was advertised as "been refinished at some stage". To my horror it had been buffed, painted with a primer and then a mat black pressure pack spray (by the look of it) It honestly looked too offensive to photograph it on the rifle. Anyway after a bit of careful deliberation, I decided to attempt to remove the paint. The majority of it came off without much trouble, but the pitting left under the paint still has traces of rust in it. So as not to risk damage to the internals, (which by the way are very clear barring a couple of loose flecks inside, and all functions operate as they should) I stripped them out.
Now asking advice as to the best/ least harmful way to clean the tube and the most effective way to refinish it perhaps not to new, but to a patina that would be expected given it's age and use.
Tall order perhaps.. but with the couple of dings in the bell and the pitting evident, I think "new" would be wrong.

Open to any and all advice.... also on the topic of blackening the inside of the tube and the brass components,

Here's a couple of pics of the rifle and the close ups of the scope.

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