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I was wondering the proper way to store an Enfield without leaving springs under pressure which can cause them to be damaged? Bolt open or bolt closed? Also should the bore be soaked in oil or lightly oiled every couple weeks/months? Do they make muzzle covers as well? Or should I put grease in all the important places?
On a cleaned gun, I use G96 silicone gun treatment on a patch run through the bore and wiped on the exterior metal parts. It will not affect wood finish. I store the gun with the bolt closed and the bolt uncocked. Open the bolt and draw it back, hold the trigger back and close the bolt. This action will release the firing pin spring without dry firing. If you are really concerned, pull the cocking piece back far enough to set the bolt cocking piece on half cock----this will prevent "experts" from opening the bolt.
I run a lubing patch through the bore as cited above, but put the safety on the bolt uncocked and closed.
When I put my gun away for any length of time, I take the bolt out and store it seperately so any thieving scumbag who gets into the cabinet won't get a complete shooter in one go.
However ... if you don't want to do that, then I would say leave the bolt open so that air can circulate through.
I've read reports saying that G96 and a silicone cloth wipe are the ultimate products ... Is it marketed in Europe ? I'd like to try some, if only I could find it .
It's normally required here to take the bolt out when storing it (also liberates more space in the cabinet). I turn the cocking piece to the 'down and home' position before I put it away in the box, but I doubt it's necessary. With cock-on-opening bolts like the '98 action, it might make a difference (and I do it to those, too).
Can you explain what this means? I have never heard that statement before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mk VII