Originally Posted by damascus
To start I would use a Stainless Steel cooking pan scourer with White Vinegar. Using a circular motion and not use to much pressure. Now you would think that the Stainless steel scourer would be very abrasive but quite the opposite it is quite soft steel and is far less abrasive than some wire wool's. Using this method it will be less likely to polish the action.

This is the version I use regularly. They won't even damage bluing when used properly.

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com


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