Yugo M48 "Mauser" rifle

rolandtg · 02-21-2009, 07:37 PM

I can see what looks like cosmoline residue in some of your photos.
When you cleaned the rifle did you completely disassemble the bolt?

My rifle was so soaked with cosmoline I had to take the rifle completely apart.
I found the bolt was full of cosmoline and there was a LOT under the chamber/barrel and in the magazine.
I use spray carburetor cleaner to remove cosmoline. It works great and doesn't harm the finish.

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02-21-2009, 07:37 PM	#5
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 482 Thanks: 406 Thanked 268 Times in 117 Posts	I can see what looks like cosmoline residue in some of your photos. When you cleaned the rifle did you completely disassemble the bolt? My rifle was so soaked with cosmoline I had to take the rifle completely apart. I found the bolt was full of cosmoline and there was a LOT under the chamber/barrel and in the magazine. I use spray carburetor cleaner to remove cosmoline. It works great and doesn't harm the finish.