Proper maintenance of 1900 luger

wlyon · 08-25-2012, 06:17 PM

For what it is worth I would never store a firearm in any type of case. Over the past 60 years of collecting I have seen to many ruined in cases. I realize there are cases that will do a good job. I just don't trust any of them . I for one do not recommend Hoppes for storage. It is fine for cleaning. You just can't beat plain old light weight oil. Keep it well oiled and the pitting should not get appreciatively worse. The rust you see under light is patina. Good indicator of not being reblued. Perfectly normal for old firearms. In fact expected and correct. Enjoy your firearm. Bill

08-25-2012, 06:17 PM	#14
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,683 Thanks: 3,260 Thanked 2,692 Times in 998 Posts	For what it is worth I would never store a firearm in any type of case. Over the past 60 years of collecting I have seen to many ruined in cases. I realize there are cases that will do a good job. I just don't trust any of them . I for one do not recommend Hoppes for storage. It is fine for cleaning. You just can't beat plain old light weight oil. Keep it well oiled and the pitting should not get appreciatively worse. The rust you see under light is patina. Good indicator of not being reblued. Perfectly normal for old firearms. In fact expected and correct. Enjoy your firearm. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon