Long Term (3 or 4 years) Storage...

Edward Tinker · 06-21-2003, 11:54 AM

Leon, I was in Europe for 7 years, and my guns came out fine.

Take into account that at my dads, under the spare bed(!), in Eastern Washington it is very dry and humid free.

I cleaned all guns normally, but completely and then added gun grease, I would say of the consistency of cosmoline to all exterior and many interior parts, then placed in gun cases, blankets etc. I did check on them on my one of two visits home 5 years into the tour and all were okay.

If possible, place some of those packets that suck moisture and / or place them in a gun safe with a dehumidifier.

Ed

06-21-2003, 11:54 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,980 Thanks: 2,080 Thanked 4,614 Times in 2,127 Posts	Leon, I was in Europe for 7 years, and my guns came out fine. Take into account that at my dads, under the spare bed(!), in Eastern Washington it is very dry and humid free. I cleaned all guns normally, but completely and then added gun grease, I would say of the consistency of cosmoline to all exterior and many interior parts, then placed in gun cases, blankets etc. I did check on them on my one of two visits home 5 years into the tour and all were okay. If possible, place some of those packets that suck moisture and / or place them in a gun safe with a dehumidifier. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV