Family find of 1908 Commercial Army Luger

[Navy]

I hate to disagree with my friend John Sabato, but here is how I would preserve the piece:

1. Remove grips and "detail" strip the pistol.

2. Soak all metal in Kroil for 24 hours or more

3. Hang and air drip dry for min 72 hours

4. Using a blow dryer, dry external and exposed metal surfaces'

5. Patch clean the bore

6. Spray ALL internals with Boshield

7. Reassemble pistol less grips

8. Wipe down all external metal with Renaissance wax

9. Apply Renaissance wax to internal and external grip furniture

10. Buff metal surfaces with smooth clean cotton

11. Wipe excess wax from grip exterior and finish with soft tooth brush

The Renaissance wax provides a protective "skin" that resists moisture, skin handling salination and similar bad stuff. An application such as this will last for years if not handled; if handled, simply wipe down with a Renaissance wax impregnated cloth.

Added bonus: it does not attract/retain dust and dirt.

Tom A