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by Dollar Bill
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: Removing Cosmoline
Replies: 2
Views: 4198

Re: Removing Cosmoline

Great advice. I've only done one, a Springfield that had been is cosmoline, probably, from the 60's. Not being in a hurry, wrapped it in a black trash bag and hung it in the sun. Every couple of days, I'd take it out and wipe it down with denatured alcohol. Within a week, no more cosmoline weeping o...
by Dollar Bill
Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: Recipe for Ed's Red
Replies: 2
Views: 6689

Re: Recipe for Ed's Red

I've been using Ed's Red for some time now. Using the formula with lanolin, barrels just seem to get smoother and smoother with no need to oil barrels afterwards for corrosion protection. The more you use it, the less fouling seems to build up. Plus, it's inexpensive and I don't forsee running out f...
by Dollar Bill
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Upkeep, Repair and Restoration
Topic: 1903 4th round jam
Replies: 0
Views: 2979

1903 4th round jam

I recently restored a 1903 using NOS surplus parts, with the exception of the barrel. Everything works well with the exception of the magazine follower. After the 3rd round chambers, the 4th round is not elevated properly. You have to push down and forward on the base of the round and then it moves ...
by Dollar Bill
Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: 1903 4th round jam
Replies: 0
Views: 2791

1903 4th round jam

Moved to Gunsmithing section.