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I was wondering if I could get some input regarding the safe and long term storage and protection of my slow but surely increasing collection of mostly Winchester firearms. I am not referring so much as to the gun safe itself but how they are stored in the safe. I live in Phoenix where it is, as I am sure most everybody knows, a 100 to 110 degrees for four or five months of the year and a very dry heat. I am running a humidifier for some acoustic guitars that are in the same area my gun safe is in. Will this have any positive or negative affect on my Winchesters. Should I keep a light smear of oil or other recommended form of lubricant or product on these rifles (and checking them regularly of course). Is putting the rifles in guns socks a good idea? (I would think not). Any input would be gratefully accepted for my specific case here in a very hot and dry climate.
The problem is the same as your guitars, your wood will dry out and shrink. You want to keep about 50% humidity. Wipe down the metal with a light oil and you should be good.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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I prefer to use Old West Snake Oil on my Winchesters that sit in the safes for extended periods of time. For those that are not aware, there is a specific Winchester formula available.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Hey Bert…just found your Old West Snake Oil. Sounds pretty good. Was surprised to read there you apply to both the wood and metal. Orig or #2?
Or are they really pretty much the same.
January 26, 2011
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FYI, If I remember right, the "Winchester" formula is just for the wood, as it has a bit of reddish color to it. If you want to apply to both metal and wood I think you would use the original version. I’ve never tried the Winchester type, because its just too convenient to rub the entire gun down with the original product. I love the product.
Gary
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I bought the Winchester formula at the Cody show from the fellow who makes it.
Gary is correct, the Winchester formula is for the wood only. I use the original formula when wiping down the entire gun.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Excellent..in fact I just called the gentleman and ordered a bottle of the original formula from him. Thank again gents for all your help and advise
I’ve seen it mentioned here before and forgot about it. Looks like great stuff. Will order me some. 😀
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