Really old gun oil

[gunnertwo]

I would say it depends on the type of oil used. My old gunsmith swore by Singer sewing machine oil. My buds at Noveske Rifleworks use Mobile One on everything. I use Break Free Collector for my stuff. Some must gum up over time. I would imagine a colder temperature would cause oil to become more dense and "gum up".

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[Olle]

Originally Posted by gunnertwo

I would say it depends on the type of oil used.

I'd say you're right. I have seen some guns with old oil or grease that looked like brown, sun dried pine sap, while others (like my Roth-Steyr) have had perfectly good factory grease in them. I'm not sure how long it would take for "bad" lubricants to harden, but I have seen it in many guns from as late as the '70s.

[rhuff]

If your Luger was sprayed generously with WD40 and put away, it really doesn't take decades for it to turn to GLUE......been there, done that!!! Never again!!

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by rhuff

If your Luger was sprayed generously with WD40 and put away, it really doesn't take decades for it to turn to GLUE......been there, done that!!! Never again!!

Hi,

I've never had the problem that many have with WD-40 but certainly have with R.I.G.!

Respectfully,


Sieger

[Sergio Natali]

Originally Posted by Sieger

Scottrt,


For long-term storage, I suggest a thorough inside and outside dousing of Ballistol and a Bore Stores storage sleeve.

I've stored my Mauser rifle collection, with this combination, sometimes for decades, with no problems whatsoever.

Respectfully,


Sieger

I was just about to say the same thing, I've been using BALLISTOL for decades and left on safe queens without issues.