Johnny676767
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- Nov 30, 2020
Hello,
I just bought this 5th model Burnside carbine because it appears truly in attic condition. I want to clean it up, though. Maybe “restore” is a better word. I’m not trying to get it in shiny, refinished condition. I just want to get rid of dirt and rust and hopefully keep any patina or original finish underneath. I think there’s a critter or two living in the bore.
I‘ve asked on this forum about this before when I was working on a Springfield musket I got. That one wasn’t as bad as this one, though. On that one, I used soap and water, Kramer’s Best and finished with Renaissance Wax. It came out nice, but I’m not sure that will handle this rust.
This is my 3rd CW gun purchase, so I’m pretty new. I didn’t break down the others to clean, nor have I cleaned the bores yet. This one is looking like it may need to be disassembled, though.
I thought I’d ask for advice on this specific one before I jump in. I appreciate it.
I just bought this 5th model Burnside carbine because it appears truly in attic condition. I want to clean it up, though. Maybe “restore” is a better word. I’m not trying to get it in shiny, refinished condition. I just want to get rid of dirt and rust and hopefully keep any patina or original finish underneath. I think there’s a critter or two living in the bore.
I‘ve asked on this forum about this before when I was working on a Springfield musket I got. That one wasn’t as bad as this one, though. On that one, I used soap and water, Kramer’s Best and finished with Renaissance Wax. It came out nice, but I’m not sure that will handle this rust.
This is my 3rd CW gun purchase, so I’m pretty new. I didn’t break down the others to clean, nor have I cleaned the bores yet. This one is looking like it may need to be disassembled, though.
I thought I’d ask for advice on this specific one before I jump in. I appreciate it.