Dirty lugers

Kiwi · 07-23-2021, 10:07 AM

I always strip, clean, and oil any new (to me) gun before a trip to the range.

My first Parabellum (70's Mauser 7.65) was so dry I am unsure if it had ever been fired after test. squeaky clean, desperately dry. Oiled and fired, did not cycle well for first few magazines, but is happy now.

2nd DMW 1913 mismatch shooter was also clean and needed some oiling so guess it had been a safe queen for a bit before sale.

07-23-2021, 10:07 AM	#12
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 336 Thanks: 237 Thanked 478 Times in 189 Posts	I always strip, clean, and oil any new (to me) gun before a trip to the range. My first Parabellum (70's Mauser 7.65) was so dry I am unsure if it had ever been fired after test. squeaky clean, desperately dry. Oiled and fired, did not cycle well for first few magazines, but is happy now. 2nd DMW 1913 mismatch shooter was also clean and needed some oiling so guess it had been a safe queen for a bit before sale.