Quick gun cleaning question

[Famine]

I did a search for gun cleaning and got 10000 threads. So...

I've got this old Sears Robuck 12 gauge bolt action shotgun that my friend gave me for free. I cleaned it to the best of my ability using nitro solvent and 00 steal wool. I was able to pull most everything apart except for the trigger assembly. I'm not exactly a gun smith, but I don't think I can break it down anymore. Anyways, the hard to reach areas are full of rust, oil build up, fuzz, the works.

The gun is not exactly anything I want to put money into, but I'd at least like to say I cleaned it up to the best of my ability. Are there an tricks to cleaning something I can't break down? Can I dip it? Spray it? Or should I just start punching out pins? Thing is, if I punch out pins, I don't foresee this gun going back together.

 

[USMC Tanker]

Try toothpicks and Q-tips for hard to reach areas.

 

[Famine]

I tried that. I'm talking areas that I can barely even see.

 

[dfariswheel]

One method is to buy some "gun scrubber" spray or some people recommend automotive brake cleaner spray.

Spray the parts with heavy blasts of the cleaner, let dry and spray on a good lube, like CLP Breakfree or Rem-Oil.

Another good method is to buy a gallon or so of cheap Wal-Mart paint thinner.

TAKE THE GUN OUTSIDE, away from pilot lights.
Put the action and the parts in a coffee can or a bucket, and fill it with thinner until the parts and receiver are submerged.

Let soak for hours, or even over night.

If you have access to an air compressor, use it to blast out all the thinner, which will also blast out most of the crud.

If not, use a gun scrubber cleaner to blast out the crud, then allow it to dry.
You can speed drying by using a hair dryer to warm up the metal and blow solvent out.

Then spray with a lube.

Other methods:
Use a pressure washer with a good degreaser soap.
Use a steam cleaner.

 

[CZguy]

If you have access to an air compressor, use it to blast out all the thinner, which will also blast out most of the crud.

Don't forget the safety glasses.

 

[Audie]

I would also wear one of those dust masks construction guys wear...sometimes that high pressure scrubber bounces back into your face...You want to keep it out of your eyes and out of your mouth and nose.

After you blast a part, be sure to give it a good blasting with break free or some other rust preventative.

 

[Famine]

Cool, I can do all of these things; it's all in the basement. Thanks.