Long term storage

[newcastle]

Can't recall if it was on this forum or not. but I recently read a thread about long term stroage of milsurps in bags with cosmoline. I am considering this for a few rifles and was wondering if anyone remembers the method or has any other recommendations. I'm talking 5 years + in a loft so this needs to be absolutely foolproof and reliable.

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[Baal]

cosmoline is no longer made IIRC. But Brownells sells a similar product. BROWNELLS : RUST VETO - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools
Can't testify to how it works as my only experience is in removing cosmoline.

[Cottage Hill Bill]

I live on the Florida Gulf Coast, so lots of humidity and often a lot of salt content to the air. I have had very goo luck with RIG - Rust inhibiting Grease. It's readily available and you should be able to find it on line. If not drop me a line and I'll help locate some. Nice thing about RIG is you don't have to lay it on inches thick. I usually apply it with a flannel cleaning patch. A thin layer works well. You can coat the bore by running a RIG saturated patch through. I've used it on blades and guns and been completely satisfied.

[newcastle]

My other worry about long term storage is also related to the furniture and whether it may dry out or suffer from being in a Corrosion inhibitor bag if I go that route. Should I just slather on some Boiled linseed oil before putting away or is there somethign else I should use.

[45B40-95B40]

newcastle,

HOPE THIS HELPS:

“Storage of Lee Enfields / Milsurps”
Storage of Lee Enfields / Milsurps

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RALPH VAN BUREN (45B40-95B40)

[newcastle]

marvellous thank you
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