Amexian Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I have the stock removed from my shotgun for refinishing. Is there any cleaning/maintenance I should do to the action before I reassemble the gun? It's very clean and dry, not sure if I should oil or grease it. Any and all advice much appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) What's the gun and how old is it ? But no grease. Edited December 27, 2011 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexian Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Winchester 101. Probably mid 80's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) I to have old Winchesters simply because they are some of the best guns ever made. Even today they can hold their own amongst guns ten times the price. No don't use grease at all as it gets tacky and attracts muck which clog's up the mechanism. Only put grease on the cross pin that the barrels lock on to. While you have the stock and barrels off give the action and internals a good squirt/wash out with some Napier gun cleaner. Then leave it to drain for a few days, turning it from time to time while you work on the stock. Edited December 27, 2011 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexian Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Will do. Thanks Coach, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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