"Dry" Wingmaster Barrel

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Some of you may have seen pictures that I posted several months ago of my newest addition. Wingmaster TB Trap made in 1978. Very litttle use, nice wood, Beautiful deep blue. Its my first dedicated trap gun and I'm very proud of it.

There is a curiousity about it though that I have never seen with any of my other guns. If it sits in the gun cabinet for a couple of days after cleaning, the barrel will look dry as though I hadn't oiled it, splotchy sort of like if you had rubbed your hands over it. I rub my oily rag over it and it looks good as new again. Another couple of days and the same thing. By the way this is NOT making me crazy or anything. I'm old enough that stuff like this doesn't bother me anymore. If it was sitting there rusting after two days that would be something else. This is something that just makes me go hmmmm.

Anyone else have guns that do this?
 
What are you using? Some oils and lubes migrate more than others.

Dismount the barrel and slather on oil, leave it for a couple days and wipe off the excess. See if that clears up the prob.
 
Hey Dave, I'm using Breakfree CLP. I've been using it for a few years now because I like it as an all around cleaner/protectant.

What do you suggest. I've got Remoil, Hoppes gun oil, 10w-30 motor oil?;)

I've got a little time later this afternoon, I might try the Remoil. Spray 'er down good and see what happens.
 
RIG Rag and RIG Universal Grease

This is precisely the reason that when I put my occassional use firearms away, I give a thorough wipedown with a "RIG Rag" and RIG Universal Grease. There is near 0% evaporative quality, and it leaves a slick surface over the entire firearm.

Many people do not think about the following: if the entire exterior of your long guns are slicked up, they will be less likely to scratch due to light contact going in/out of the gun vault. Friction causes scrathes...correct. Ergo, slick them up! Of all my long guns, all cramped into my vault, none have any contact markings.
 
CLP has always worked better for me inside than out. Try Remoil and see how it goes. It does migrate some ,but soaks in nicely.
 
OK Dave. Sprayed down with Remoil and we will see what happens. By the way Doc, this gun gets some use so its not like it sits for years on end. I've got a Model 12 collection that I use Breakfree to wipe down with and some of them don't get much use at all. No rust and they seem nice and slick months later. This 870 of mine just has such a beautiful blue that maybe it just appears to be dry in spots when its really not.
 
The experiment begins. I sprayed the barrel down with Remoil and allowed it to soak for a day. I then wiped it down good and resprayed it. Let it sit for another day. Just wiped off the excess as Dave suggested and remounted the barrel back on the gun and stuck it back in my cabinet. We will now see how long or if the Remoil will dry up like the Breakfree did. I have been a fan of Breakfree CLP and still am but I like to see the oil stay wet on the barrel.

I'll repost in a couple of days:scrutiny: :scrutiny: :scrutiny:
 
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I think that what you were observing is actually a function of CLP. I have used CLP to coat the outside of magazines. Initially, touching them would leave fingerprints and transfer some oil to my fingers. After a day, they would appear dry and leave no marks when touched.

I believe that the base solvent evaporates, leaving behind a teflon coating and some dry anti-rust material. I have noticed the blotchyness you reported on the sides of my AR-15 that evens out after several days, leaving what feels like a slick finish.

Having said all that, I still believe that the use of RIG for exterior metal surfaces is still a far better way to go. I have used that for decades and found that it eventually dries to a protective coat that does not easily rub off. Recommend the use of CLP for interior parts and RIG for exterior surfaces. Others may have different opinions but this works well for me.
 
Well its been a week and the TB is still looking great! The Remoil is staying put. It just didn't occur to me right away that the Breakfree would be evaporating so fast. I noted before that I have been using it on all of my guns but none have the perfect bluing like my trap gun so it just was more noticable I guess. I do believe that the Breakfree must leave a rust inhibiting residue as none of my guns show any sign of corrosion. I just like to see that beautiful Remington blue glow when I take it out of the cabinet!:D

Thanks for your help guys, especially Dave who always seems to give the thoughtful answers!:)

Steve
 
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