Success at last
I found one of those citrus based "green" paint removers on sale at Lowe's an after 2 days & maybe 6 coating/removals I became basically Cosmoline free. There is some darkness in the forend wood and around the edges of the barrel straps.
I did not let the remover go all the...
Thanks for the information.
Apparently someone had done a lot of work on removing the bulk of the Cosmoline. I used the steamer method first and there just wasn't enough stuff for it to work with. I tried the hot water method and got the same results.
In the end I'm getting the best results...
On Monday (7.30.07) I received an 1887 stamped Mark IV Martini-Henry from Graf & Sons. The rifle is spectacular for something 120 years old (actually for any age). The barrel is pristine & bright. The action seems fully functional and smooth. All other parts seem to be in place and working and I...
Good morning.
I, as others, bought some rural West Virginia property substantial enough to shoot on. Went through an early phase of high velocity/high volume weapons (AK-47, AR-15, FAL). Have now come to blissful harmony with 45-70, 45-120 and 50-70 single shot black powder rifles {Sharps...
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