Vinny v Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well, I have taken the plunge and bought my first shotgun after months of looking and trying. I spent a little more than initially intended and went for the new Silver Pigeon 1 Sporter. This is a lovely gun and has been lovingly cleaned after every shoot and one I intend to keep for many years. The stock is apparently oil finished and despite reading the instruction book from cover to cover several times it makes no mention of the wood type nor of the best way to keep it looking good and protected. I was also concerned that the decorative finish with the engraving may tarnish as I have seen on some guns but the very back page of the booklet does say to simply wipe over after every use and apply a thin film of Beretta oil. Is there a difference between Beretta oil and any other gun oil??? Will it still tarnish in time ?? Can anyone offer some advice please on how to keep this lovely gun looking and performing like new for a long time? Many thanks V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I just use 3 in 1 oil, a few drops on a small rag, and wipe the gun over with that. I also mop the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yep agree with MM just a wipe with oil just before it goes into cabinet and a patch through it with oil will keep it looking and working fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby63 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) Same as the others three in one oil does the job , I wear gloves when cleaning and for putting the gun away to stop moisture from hands. Edited March 24, 2011 by nobby63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 BEst way to keep it looking lovely is not to use it.... it will get dinged and scratched oil finished wood is easier to remove the blemishes on than varnished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I use spray on gun oil on the metal and a 50/50 mix of tru oil and linseed oil on the stock a tip I got on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I found the Beretta Silver Pigeons to have a poor oiled stock finish and would be looking to give it a few more coats to seal it better. It showed up as water stains when the stock got wet but was removed with the lightest dusting with 0000 wire wool then a few very light rubs with some walnut oil on a cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) I don't know the technicalities of all the oils but Legia is some sort of vegetable rather than mineral oil, it works a treat on wood and metal. Not sure that 3in1 is appropriate for the wood? Edited March 24, 2011 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 for the wood on my shotgun i use mr sheen pollish and it brings it up like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 CCL stock conditioning oil for the stock. And I use the Legia combi plus spray on my air rifles, lasts forever and really protects the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Don't use mineral oil on the wood. Also, silicon based polish can be awkward. CCL do a little bottle of stock conditioning oil. A couple of drops lovingly caressed in by hand will work wonders. I guess the linseed/tru-oil mix will have similar properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 +1 for Legia & CCL stock conditionner .. a proper grease for choke tubes and hinge pins. + soft clean cotton cloths to wipe it down. A soft slip for carring at the clay ground / to the field / in the car avoids many dings, especially those caused by others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I don't know the technicalities of all the oils but Legia is some sort of vegetable rather than mineral oil, it works a treat on wood and metal. Not sure that 3in1 is appropriate for the wood? not on the wood, on the metal parts. once in a while i use linseed oil on the stock. Some people are tarts when it comes to guns. If your going to fanny about with them, dont use them, just buy a cheap banger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Legia do a spray oil for wood stocks, in a green aerosol can, makes the wood look absolutely stunning. If you want your gun to continue looking as new, don't ever take it pigeon shooting, as it will get knocked to bits in a hide, and NEVER wear a cartridge belt. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 an old boy i used to know who taught me loads of do's and dont's about the countryside and fieldsports who was a sheet hot gunsmith too told me if you ever run an oiled mop through your barrels before storage even for a day remember to stand your guns barrels down and stocks up as even the thinnest of oil coating on your barrels will with the temperature in the house run down through the action and into the stock and if you look at old guns you can see the colour change line between the action and the stock.....i only ever use silicon based stuff on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 A little light oil on the metal work is all that is required. When you say "I was also concerned that the decorative finish with the engraving may tarnish as I have seen on some guns but the very back page of the booklet does say to simply wipe over after every use and apply a thin film of Beretta oil. Is there a difference between Beretta oil and any other gun oil??? Will it still tarnish in time ??" Are you sure you are not confusing case hardening colour with tarnish. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 If you have a look on you tube and google there are loads of vids covering everything you need to know also showing how to do it. ATB figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamlad Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 A little light oil on the metal work is all that is required. When you say "I was also concerned that the decorative finish with the engraving may tarnish as I have seen on some guns but the very back page of the booklet does say to simply wipe over after every use and apply a thin film of Beretta oil. Is there a difference between Beretta oil and any other gun oil??? Will it still tarnish in time ??" Are you sure you are not confusing case hardening colour with tarnish. Charlie Thanks Charlie, I'm not sure but I have seen what appears to be a brown discolouring to some metals on usually older guns. V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Damascus barrels are brown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Missed Again Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I found the Beretta Silver Pigeons to have a poor oiled stock finish and would be looking to give it a few more coats to seal it better. It showed up as water stains when the stock got wet but was removed with the lightest dusting with 0000 wire wool then a few very light rubs with some walnut oil on a cloth. Yes, the oil finish leaves a lot to be desired, it is a good idea to give it another dozen or so coats of rubbing oil. Have just replaced the wood on a BSP 3 and after putting on 20 odd coats it is starting to look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny v Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 CCL stock conditioning oil for the stock. And I use the Legia combi plus spray on my air rifles, lasts forever and really protects the metal. Thankyou all for your valued assistance and I have opted for the CCL stock conditioning oil. I have now applied 3 coates and I can only say that the results are lovely. It took a bit of hard work to get there but I am very pleased. I should have taken some before and after pics. Do you think it will help me to hit some clays now !!!!??!!!!??!?! V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thankyou all for your valued assistance and I have opted for the CCL stock conditioning oil. I have now applied 3 coates and I can only say that the results are lovely. It took a bit of hard work to get there but I am very pleased. I should have taken some before and after pics. Do you think it will help me to hit some clays now !!!!??!!!!??!?! V If not at least the gun will look good missing, just the driver then needs polishing up :lol: ATB figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamlad Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 If not at least the gun will look good missing, just the driver then needs polishing up :lol: ATB figgy How very true !!! V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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