[Herb]

Ralph Shattuck, a well known collector/dealer having over 1,000 Lugers in his collection/inventory has a really good method. Just leave them in the rack and let them get a really good protective coating of dust. Mine are 'stored' the same way, in a pistol rack sitting right beside my computer where I can get one whenever I need it. I feel that the biggest factor in storing a weapon is watching the humidity level, even in a safe, if the humidity is too high, rust will form. If the humidity in Panama City is really high most of the time then keeping them well oiled and checking them often should do it. Also if you keep them in a safe I recommend that you try to get a goodly quantity of silica gel to absorb the moisture in there.