19th Century Gun Cleaning
We have all read discussions about the best way to clean and lube black powder firearms today, using Windex, Ballistol, olive oil, Crisco, and such. Is anyone aware of any military publications or firearms owner's manuals from the 19th century that discuss recommended guncleaning procedures? I have always wondered what solvents, lubricants, etc. they recommended back then. It would be very interesting to see these on line in PDF or whatever. What was the common understanding of the term "gun oil" for example?
We have all read discussions about the best way to clean and lube black powder firearms today, using Windex, Ballistol, olive oil, Crisco, and such. Is anyone aware of any military publications or firearms owner's manuals from the 19th century that discuss recommended guncleaning procedures? I have always wondered what solvents, lubricants, etc. they recommended back then. It would be very interesting to see these on line in PDF or whatever. What was the common understanding of the term "gun oil" for example?
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