Proper storage for Lugers

Navy · 01-08-2005, 08:39 AM

All,

This month's issue of Man at Arms had a short but pithy article on the danger of dust and oil for weapons in storage. The article featured an extended quote from the gentleman who is assigned as the conservator at Springfield Arsenal Museum. His recommendation: microcrystaline wax.

It doesn't attract dust, does not wipe off, does not discolor, and does not harden or gum up over time.

Recommendation: Renaissance wax for wood and metal exterior, Boshield (A microcrystaline wax in aerosol solvent) for internal parts/bore.

Works real good, lasts a long time and don't cost much.

Tom A

01-08-2005, 08:39 AM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	All, This month's issue of Man at Arms had a short but pithy article on the danger of dust and oil for weapons in storage. The article featured an extended quote from the gentleman who is assigned as the conservator at Springfield Arsenal Museum. His recommendation: microcrystaline wax. It doesn't attract dust, does not wipe off, does not discolor, and does not harden or gum up over time. Recommendation: Renaissance wax for wood and metal exterior, Boshield (A microcrystaline wax in aerosol solvent) for internal parts/bore. Works real good, lasts a long time and don't cost much. Tom A