Stevens 15-A - The Firearms Forum

howlnmad · 08-31-2012, 10:00 AM

Anyone know where I can find the rear sight. I'm playing with one for my grandson to plink with but it's missing the rear sight.

Oh yeah, the finish on the barrel is slightly pitted. Any ideas on smoothing that out?

Thanks guys.

howlnmad · 08-31-2012, 10:36 AM

Found the rear sight, I should stop being so lazy and search for things first.

Still looking for suggestions on the finish though.

GunHugger · 08-31-2012, 10:44 AM

Pitted?

Not much can be done with that.

But if it has some surface rust along with the pitting you can do something.

Many ways used buy many people...I use a penny and some thin oil. It must be real copper pennies, not those made after 80 something.

Rub some oil or even Hoppies No 9 on the metal, small section at a time. Now lay the penny flat and rub it back and forth stopping to wipe it with a rag and add more oil or whatever you are using. The penny won't harm the bluing if there is any left either. Go over it all and wipe it down with a good gun oil preservative (I like Weapon Shield best).

Flip the penny over or use another one once the edge wears some for quicker results.

howlnmad · 08-31-2012, 10:53 AM

I,ve never heard of using a penny. I have heard of using steel wool and machine oil.

The pitting isn't severe, just light rust pitting. I'll give the penny a try. I was thinking of finishing it with a semi-gloss black after.

08-31-2012, 10:00 AM	#1
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,573	Stevens 15-A Anyone know where I can find the rear sight. I'm playing with one for my grandson to plink with but it's missing the rear sight. Oh yeah, the finish on the barrel is slightly pitted. Any ideas on smoothing that out? Thanks guys. __________________ --> Last edited by howlnmad; 08-31-2012 at 10:24 AM..

08-31-2012, 10:36 AM	#2
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,573	Re: Stevens 15-A Found the rear sight, I should stop being so lazy and search for things first. Still looking for suggestions on the finish though. __________________

08-31-2012, 10:44 AM	#3
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,161	Re: Stevens 15-A Pitted? Not much can be done with that. But if it has some surface rust along with the pitting you can do something. Many ways used buy many people...I use a penny and some thin oil. It must be real copper pennies, not those made after 80 something. Rub some oil or even Hoppies No 9 on the metal, small section at a time. Now lay the penny flat and rub it back and forth stopping to wipe it with a rag and add more oil or whatever you are using. The penny won't harm the bluing if there is any left either. Go over it all and wipe it down with a good gun oil preservative (I like Weapon Shield best). Flip the penny over or use another one once the edge wears some for quicker results. __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.

08-31-2012, 10:53 AM	#4
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,573	Re: Stevens 15-A I,ve never heard of using a penny. I have heard of using steel wool and machine oil. The pitting isn't severe, just light rust pitting. I'll give the penny a try. I was thinking of finishing it with a semi-gloss black after. __________________