Luger Lubrication

policeluger · 12-04-2008, 06:22 PM

In the shop, I use a mixture of about 2/3 paint thinner and 1/3 Hoppe #9......works great.....but paint thinner will wash all protective waxs from wood.

bobcam1 · 12-04-2008, 09:12 PM

Continuing in this vein, I have a 1940 Mauser that I will probably NEVER shoot. It's for display only, and I'd like to know how often I should lubricate it, or what type of protectant I should apply.

It's in a display case that hovers around 29-35% humidity, all year 'round.....

Since Breakfree is said to form a molecular bond to the metal which prevents corrosion, would that be something I should consider?

Cheers,
Bob.

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12-04-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	In the shop, I use a mixture of about 2/3 paint thinner and 1/3 Hoppe #9......works great.....but paint thinner will wash all protective waxs from wood.

12-04-2008, 09:12 PM	#2
bobcam1 User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Continuing in this vein, I have a 1940 Mauser that I will probably NEVER shoot. It's for display only, and I'd like to know how often I should lubricate it, or what type of protectant I should apply. It's in a display case that hovers around 29-35% humidity, all year 'round..... Since Breakfree is said to form a molecular bond to the metal which prevents corrosion, would that be something I should consider? Cheers, Bob.