tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post3914727918452930944..comments2023-09-09T07:36:24.178-05:00Comments on The Rock Island Auction Blog: The Life of a Gun Collector, Part IRock Island Auction Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13478385408162309210noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-836994783211884392018-01-04T03:37:40.828-06:002018-01-04T03:37:40.828-06:00Hoppes 9 widely used remover of powder, lead, meta...Hoppes 9 widely used remover of powder, lead, metallic fouling as well as rust?Curtishttp://bestfrugaldeals.com/the-best-gun-cleaning-lubes-and-lubricant-spray-reviews/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-55902379148374079892016-10-29T06:37:05.356-05:002016-10-29T06:37:05.356-05:00Gun collecting looks very interesting. I've al...Gun collecting looks very interesting. I've always wanted to find old Remington 870. S.B.C. recommends to read reference books. What books would you recommend?Rem870http://www.rem870.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-40075363380410656232016-08-11T04:05:57.136-05:002016-08-11T04:05:57.136-05:00Is that a rifle scope on the 1874 Sharps? It’s so ...Is that a rifle scope on the 1874 Sharps? It’s so long. What is the distance that it can cover on sight?huntattic.comhttp://huntattic.com/find-best-foxpro-call-foxpro-spitfire-review/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-40197077682859279472015-03-16T18:53:23.815-05:002015-03-16T18:53:23.815-05:00How many guns do you have? A gun collector is sure...How many guns do you have? A gun collector is surely an expert on gun maintenance.The hoppe's gun oil is one of my favorite.Boydhttp://www.reloaderaddict.com/what-is-the-best-gun-oil-the-best-gun-lube-gun-oil-reviews-here/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-87220435211105258732014-01-26T20:59:40.488-06:002014-01-26T20:59:40.488-06:00Regarding cleaning and preservation issues, see th...Regarding cleaning and preservation issues, see the excellent chapters "Rust and Other Evils" and "Storage and Display" in Stuart Mowbray's (2006) "331+ Essential Tips and Tricks: A How-To Guide for the Gun Collector." Indeed, the whole book is very informative. <br /><br />Above all, dust should not be ignored. It attracts moisture that leads to oxidation. Microfiber dust cloths (e.g. Swiffer) work well and give the collector something to do with the hands while thinking gun thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-66127496674773323042014-01-24T21:11:15.356-06:002014-01-24T21:11:15.356-06:00Good article, with good advice.
I do think it acce...Good article, with good advice.<br />I do think it acceptable, depending on the age/value of the gun, to clean, but not overclean, the bore.<br />Dirty, rusty bores, sell very few guns, uless a very rare gun is involved. Even collectors, who will not shoot a given model, want the bore to be the best it can be.<br />Don't shove a bronze brush a hundred times in there, but some simple solvent, and a patch, followed by drying and oiling should be acceptable on most guns. Sometimes a brush may be neccessary to get out some decades old crud, that could attract rust, if not removed. Cover the other parts of the gun and action, to prevent the solvent from going anywhere but the bore, and don't let it sit very long. If you want, don't use solvent, just use oil. It will take out some crud.<br />Use the smallest diameter rod you can, to avoid touching the muzzle, if it must be cleaned from that end.<br />I do agree that cleaning the outside of 100+ year old guns is not something that should be done too much. Too many people overuse brass brushes, and solvents. I believe you should only use solvent on the bores of older guns. Just use regular gun oil (sparingly, and without heavy rubbing), on the outside of the gun, for rust protection. I see gunsmiths all the time, rubbing too hard on old stuff and just cringe when I see that. <br />Don't use CLP products on the exterior of old guns either. They will remove old, original, damaged finish, as well as dirt. It's suprising how much dirt, just oil will remove. <br />Don't over oil, as it can soak into the wood. Clean with a Qtip, around sights, where the barrel meets receiver, and other neglected areas, and oil those areas sparingly. They are the dust collecting areas, and dust absorbs moisture. <br />If the gun is old, and has seen very little use, I will lightly oil all friction points, so no more fiinish wear will occur in those areas. <br />I understand those collectors who want to keep their guns dry, but make sure the humidity is at the right level, where ever you are storing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-82151797773891573742014-01-22T10:05:08.711-06:002014-01-22T10:05:08.711-06:00Agreed, Jim. You'll have to stay tuned for th...Agreed, Jim. You'll have to stay tuned for the future segments where we address that topic.Rock Island Auction Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478385408162309210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-18567560581153137422014-01-21T23:32:52.497-06:002014-01-21T23:32:52.497-06:00TO ME GUN COLLCTING IS THE HUNT THIS CAN TAKE YEAR...TO ME GUN COLLCTING IS THE HUNT THIS CAN TAKE YEARS FOR A SINGLE PIECE THEN WHEN YOU FINALY GET IT. IT'S GOES UP ON THE WALL AND YOU START ALL OVER AGAIN...RFS Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-58337081460674892232014-01-21T11:33:35.608-06:002014-01-21T11:33:35.608-06:00I'm sorry but I disagree with Chuck B. There&#...I'm sorry but I disagree with Chuck B. There's one thing varnishing and taking Brasso to an old gun but there is nothing wrong with taking a rag with Hoppe's on it and cleaning any gun. That doesn't take value away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8645956782761175460.post-23833620382647386652014-01-19T21:52:02.088-06:002014-01-19T21:52:02.088-06:00Very enjoyable article. I'd add that if you l...Very enjoyable article. I'd add that if you like collecting, share your interest with someone else. For collecting to continue, it requires a," next generation". Jim Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com