Gun storage

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by 4 Scale

"Bore Stores" were recommended to me by an experienced collector. These claim to be made of a synthetic, non-hydroscopic fabric with a rust-inhibiting treatment of silicone and some other ingredient. I've used them for going on three years and they seem to work fine but the real question is how they do over longer periods.

There are a few topics about Lugers like best long-term storage, grip cleaning, lubricants that cry out for solid research. That is because all we really have is collector anecdotes like the one I just posted. Luger metals and finishes and grips are reasonably tough so of course lots of stuff works, or seems to, for lots of collectors. I am happy to report my personal experience that none of my Lugers have disintegrated when placed in a Bore Store, or my favorite lube is used, or my favorite grip cleaning/preservation strategy is used. But I would prefer data from an expert.

You can become the storage expert! Why not?
Only problem is you will have to risk many collectibles in various storage arrangements/materials for many years- so maybe a two generation challenge?

You do know the definition of an "expert" right? Someone over 50 miles from home.

Or use common sense , I've been storing weapons for over 55 years, and I know what works for me- as do many others.
And we have all seen storage "disasters", most relating to stupidity and laziness.

I get very amused reading posts about storage and what to do- it is just very elementary(protect from moisture and chemicals) and all the above posts hit on various elements that contribute to "safe" storage. JMHO