[sharps_74]

At a show this past weekend another dealer sold a Ruger Mark pistol to me that is in need of a lot of refinishing.It was scarred badly on the outside by rust or something to the point that at about 10 feet away it looks like it is engraved. I know that I'll do a blueing job on it I just don't want to ruin any of the lettering or give them that rounded look that most reblued weapons have. Any ideals on how to keep the letters sharp?

 

[Aszor]

First of all, just out of curiousity I would see what Ruger would charge? I have heard stories that they have done an awsome job for a fair price, but dont know this first hand. I would use some steel wool to remove the rust and see how bad its pitted then some fine grit sand paper and some scotch brite pads.

 

[sharps_74]

All rust is gone (guess I should of said that). It's just badly scarred. I never even thought of sending it back to Ruger. Thank for the ideal.It is a Standard model (A-100).

 

[Baldy]

Try some Blue Wonder for the bluing on it. After you get the metal prept up. I did a M36 and a old rifle with it and they turned out fairly well.
http://www.bluewonder.us/Products.html
Its not as good as hot blue but it does OK. Good luck.