Forum "culture"

berkmberk1 · 07-04-2014, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the input. In general, I agree with the notion that you don't fool with something in good condition. I also appreciate the idea that here, we are dealing with a rather rare commodity....not like M1 Garands, Russian M1891/30s or the myriad of WW2 and later Mausers. Personally, I keep my weapons clean! I was trained that way. If there's gunk on it, historical or not, its coming off, as well as the "historical" mud in the butt plate screws, and the "historical" dirt, pine needles, etc in the barrel channel under the hand guards, for example. The stock will be clean, the rust on the metal reduced as best it can be with something like a rag and a proper cleaning/lubricating medium. I like clean.....good looking "guns".

I have yet to receive it, but I have a 1916 DWM Army model coming. By the photos, and the dealers unverified opinion, it may be reblued. However, if it was, it looks like a fine job to me! Its all matching, in the 6xxx d range.

I must say, you guys are a mellow bunch..........this should be fun!

07-04-2014, 10:57 PM	#4
berkmberk1 User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for the input. In general, I agree with the notion that you don't fool with something in good condition. I also appreciate the idea that here, we are dealing with a rather rare commodity....not like M1 Garands, Russian M1891/30s or the myriad of WW2 and later Mausers. Personally, I keep my weapons clean! I was trained that way. If there's gunk on it, historical or not, its coming off, as well as the "historical" mud in the butt plate screws, and the "historical" dirt, pine needles, etc in the barrel channel under the hand guards, for example. The stock will be clean, the rust on the metal reduced as best it can be with something like a rag and a proper cleaning/lubricating medium. I like clean.....good looking "guns". I have yet to receive it, but I have a 1916 DWM Army model coming. By the photos, and the dealers unverified opinion, it may be reblued. However, if it was, it looks like a fine job to me! Its all matching, in the 6xxx d range. I must say, you guys are a mellow bunch..........this should be fun! __________________ Michael D. Berk SFC, USA Ret.