The Rattler
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I bought a 1960 870 Wingmaster 12 ga. Shotgun on line a little over a year ago for a wood stock & metal refurbishment project. The gun was fully functional with a smooth action I gave it a good thorough cleaning. The receiver was absolutely filthy with carbon residue seemingly caked in layers. It took me 1 full day to completely clean the receiver. I question whether the receiver & it’s parts were ever cleaned in the 56 years of its existence. Yet, it operated smoothly.
I refurbished the wood, but before refurbishing the metal with Durablue, my Smith disassembled the Trigger Assembly. There is rust on one of the coil springs and the remaning Trigger Assembly parts need cleaning and lubing.
1. How should all of these small parts be cleaned & lubed? Soaking? If so, with what?
I have a lot of Breakfree CLP. How effective to use that for soaking?
All suggestions will be appreciated.
I refurbished the wood, but before refurbishing the metal with Durablue, my Smith disassembled the Trigger Assembly. There is rust on one of the coil springs and the remaning Trigger Assembly parts need cleaning and lubing.
1. How should all of these small parts be cleaned & lubed? Soaking? If so, with what?
I have a lot of Breakfree CLP. How effective to use that for soaking?
All suggestions will be appreciated.