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- May 6, 2019
I have several questions on caing for my 1800s weapons. Let me start by saying I live in Florida which is very high humidity, but I do not live by the ocean so salt is not a concern. So, on the wood which is my greatest concern and the part I have the least knowledge on i assumed something to dehumidify the safe or closet the weapon is in would be good, but one person told me he was conerned that could cause the wood to crack or split and I should be careful with dehumidifying. Im hoping several people here are true experts and can tell me exactly. I love my 1860 Specner Carbine and dont want to harm it. I also would like to know if there is anything I should put on the wood, some kind of wood oil or something else. I have never treated wood on a firearm.
on the metal parts, when putting them away is a basic wipe down with gun oil fine? should I be using something specific that is better for antinques? Is Hoppes fine? I usually leave internal components, especially ones that rub against each other well oiled (esspecially on guns I shoot), and I am unsure as to how I should treat the outside metal such as the barrel and frames. Is something like Break Free Collector Gun Wipes a good storage oil for 100+ year old weapons?
again, any advice is welcomed and appreciated! I am pretty new to the world of antiques and although I only have one civil war rifle currently I also have a late 1800s winchester as well as a late 1800s S&W revolver. Thank you.
on the metal parts, when putting them away is a basic wipe down with gun oil fine? should I be using something specific that is better for antinques? Is Hoppes fine? I usually leave internal components, especially ones that rub against each other well oiled (esspecially on guns I shoot), and I am unsure as to how I should treat the outside metal such as the barrel and frames. Is something like Break Free Collector Gun Wipes a good storage oil for 100+ year old weapons?
again, any advice is welcomed and appreciated! I am pretty new to the world of antiques and although I only have one civil war rifle currently I also have a late 1800s winchester as well as a late 1800s S&W revolver. Thank you.
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