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Hello everybody. I am new to the site. I was advised to join this site by a current user, and friend
I have recently purchased a brand new Romanian WASR 10, more commonly known an AK 47. It is 7.62 X 39 mm. It was still new in the case, with all paperwork and books with it. By new I mean it had this brown "sludge" all in the components and barrel. I can only speculate that it is some sort of grease put in place to protect the parts until the owner takes possesion of it. I have purchased several firearms from U.S. manufactures, and none have had this "mess" with them. This is the first time I have purchased a firearm that was not American made. It is also the first firearm that had this gunk inside it.
My question is what is the best way to remove all of this "sludge" from my rifle? It is EVERYWHERE, the spring, bolt, chamber, trigger assembly, piston, and the barrel. Even inside both 30rd magazines. Several people have advised me to use a spray brake cleaner to remove the grease, and lubricate with a good firearm lubricant. This is my first encounter with this, and I am truly lost!
Any advise will be appreciated and most helpful.
I have recently purchased a brand new Romanian WASR 10, more commonly known an AK 47. It is 7.62 X 39 mm. It was still new in the case, with all paperwork and books with it. By new I mean it had this brown "sludge" all in the components and barrel. I can only speculate that it is some sort of grease put in place to protect the parts until the owner takes possesion of it. I have purchased several firearms from U.S. manufactures, and none have had this "mess" with them. This is the first time I have purchased a firearm that was not American made. It is also the first firearm that had this gunk inside it.
My question is what is the best way to remove all of this "sludge" from my rifle? It is EVERYWHERE, the spring, bolt, chamber, trigger assembly, piston, and the barrel. Even inside both 30rd magazines. Several people have advised me to use a spray brake cleaner to remove the grease, and lubricate with a good firearm lubricant. This is my first encounter with this, and I am truly lost!
Any advise will be appreciated and most helpful.