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Re: How often to lube the internals of a gun? Ithaca5E #399715 04/03/15 09:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,158 Likes: 250 Cheshire England damascus Sidelock
damascus Sidelock Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,158 Likes: 250 Cheshire England	I would like to add if you use a vintage or veteran side by side gun the most important lubrication of them all is to apply clean grease to the barrel hook and knuckle joint each and every time you use the gun. I know it is external but you would be surprised how many people who do not bother or think oil is sufficient.

Re: How often to lube the internals of a gun? John Roberts #399725 04/03/15 10:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,718 Likes: 1355 mpls, mn. Ted Schefelbein Sidelock
Ted Schefelbein Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,718 Likes: 1355 mpls, mn.	Originally Posted By: John Roberts Seldom to never. JR I don't know about that. The guns that seem to need service the most are those that have sat in a closet for 20-50 years without any use. The residue that remains on the inner workings is no longer a lubricant. But, a lot of guns have been damaged from some clod with a hardware store screw driver set and an oil can. Best, Ted

Re: How often to lube the internals of a gun? Ithaca5E #399741 04/03/15 12:48 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,941 Likes: 19 Georgia bbman3 Sidelock
bbman3 Sidelock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,941 Likes: 19 Georgia	I like old doubles that have never had a screw turned.If they ever need repair then you have no choice but to open them up. Bobby

Re: How often to lube the internals of a gun? Ithaca5E #399762 04/03/15 04:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,785 Likes: 673 keith Sidelock
keith Sidelock Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,785 Likes: 673	Ted and Bobby make some good points, but someone who has the proper tools and technique can disassemble, clean, and lubricate a gun without anyone knowing that a screw has ever been turned. No cleaning or lubrication is probably preferable to damage and buggered screws. Voting for anti-gun Democrats is dumber than giving treats to a dog that shits on a Persian Rug

Re: How often to lube the internals of a gun? Ithaca5E #399765 04/03/15 05:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,199 Likes: 639 Lowcountry, GA GLS Sidelock
GLS Sidelock Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,199 Likes: 639 Lowcountry, GA	Here's Jack Rowe doing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwMIgo4BXW4

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