Gunsmithing 1911 Frame Refinish

[Red Belly]

I picked up a Caspian 1911 frame & put it in the safe for a later project. I noticed there were a few rust spots on the frame the other day. It is carbon steel & unfinished.

Should I have it parkerized or cerakoted since it is probably going to sit for a while in the safe. I bought it for my son & since he only 4 I won't be building it anytime soon.

I did clean off the rust spots but it is just a matter of time I'm sure for them to reappear.

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: 1911 Frame Refinish

if you're not in a hurry to have it done, just clean it w/ a scotchbrite pad soak it in oil and put it in a ziploc dripping oil

 

[turbo54]

Re: 1911 Frame Refinish

Grease it up and put it in a ziplock, or give it a rustoleum paintjob, or, park it. You can buy a park kit from Brownells that works great!

 

[Red Belly]

Re: 1911 Frame Refinish

Thanks guys.