Great video, I’ve been cleaning my cap & ball revolvers this way for decades. I only do one thing different. I spray 90% rubbing alcohol into the action after blowing out the water. The alcohol should dissipate any water that the air might have missed. It might be pointless, but gives me peace of mind. Thanks for the pointer on turning the screws backwards. I’ve never stripped one, but have never thought of doing that.

You can also clean them in the bathroom sink ( If Phyllis is not home)

This is a good idea. I have been taking them completely down and wiping every bit with canola oil, of all things. Seems to work well as a crud remover and basic protectant

I like to use a hair dryer, good hot air.

I detail clean once a year or so but I clean very similarly to this. Always remove and oil the threads on the cones.

Fascinating. I was *extremely* skeptical until I saw you use the air compressor--I couldn't imagine how you were going to get the moisture out of all the "nooks and crannies." I really wish I had access to one of those.

@gijoe508

2 ай бұрын

Aerosol ballistol sprayed into the innards works well to prevent rust after hosing them out with water

@Bjornvetr

Ай бұрын

Ballistol can be emulsionated with water, so when the latter evaporates the former will still be protecting those nooks and crannies without rust. Moose's milk is my Colt's best friend.

@Schlachtschule

Ай бұрын

@@Bjornvetr I think Moose Milk is pretty universal at this point, and, if not, it should be.

@Bjornvetr

Ай бұрын

@@Schlachtschule Of course! First I tried pouring it in an old sunscreen spray bottle I had laying around, after a thorough hot wash, but the spray button (actuator?) was so damn hard it got stuck every two squirts and I had to use pliers or a vise to get it out. Now I went for a fancy solution: a Floyd aftershave glass bottle, with an orange vaporizer, manual pump and such. 😂

I used WD-40 to displace any moisture after cleaning.

Have you considered adding a heat gun or hair dryer to your routine AFTER you use the compressed air? When I clean the locks on my Flintlock Rifles , I clean with soap , water and an old toothbrush and then dry the lock well with a hair dryer.

@musketmatters2004

2 ай бұрын

I would not try it, myself. At one time I made and sold "chainmail" armour. I used to clean it and then hang it up on a pole and blow dry it with a leaf blower. Worked great. One time I had the idea to put it in the oven and bake it dry. It came out bright orange, coated with rust. As with most chemical reactions, heat accelerates oxidation.

Why remove the trigger guard