King: good to know guns are not too fragile. A gun pulled out of salt water might be washed off with fresh water to get rid of the salt. Then on to dry and oil.
In drizzle in Idaho; the A-Bolt stainless I had seemed fairly impervious. Stayed in a place that had dry electric heat. After a few hours indoors the A-Bolt was dry inside when taken apart. A low humidity enviroment can dry a gun quickly. If it dries before rust starts, that would likely take care of it.
Pumps and autos can get seeds, twigs, etc. inside as they are carried through cover, which could stop the gun, as did a stray shot pellet wedged into the carrier of a Gold auto. The trigger was easily pulled out and cleared. It would have needed a backup if not cleared up so easily.
