Need help starting first cleaning of new to me 1906 AE

lugerholsterrepair · 12-02-2011, 11:35 AM

I always use paint thinner. Otherwise known as mineral spririts. Does a good job, not harsh and evaporates right off with a little compressed air.
Then I use a shaving brush with household..sewing machine oil. If it's one I plan to shoot I also put a little white grease on the rails.

Like David says above..Just keep it simple.

flomofo · 12-02-2011, 07:45 PM

Pics up soon as soon as I find the wire for the camera...

flomofo · 12-02-2011, 10:51 PM

flomofo · 12-02-2011, 10:57 PM

The gun has a lot of finish left on it, I just wanted to soak it because those areas that look like rust are mostly dirt and grime that wipes off and reveals more finish underneath.

Luckily the grime seemed to be very dry because there a few exposed areas of metal from holster type wear which look like clean metal.

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flomofo User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	... The gun has a lot of finish left on it, I just wanted to soak it because those areas that look like rust are mostly dirt and grime that wipes off and reveals more finish underneath. Luckily the grime seemed to be very dry because there a few exposed areas of metal from holster type wear which look like clean metal.