CaseHardened
32 Cal.
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2018
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I believe the best method of cleaning this firearm is by removing the Barrel.
The Pedersoli Navy Moll has no removable pins or wedges. Just two screws - a nice substantial one by the Breech, and a wimpy, scary one at the Muzzle. Both enter a threaded hole in the Barrel - no wood screws. Grace N2, H2, and G3 fit very well (the N2 is for the Vent insert).
At first I was going to buy some pre-mixed Shellac at Home Depot. Then thought better of it, as in "Why am I buying this amateur manure ?"
So I did some research, and bought 1/2 lb of Kusmi Amber Buttons on eBay for $20. Unlike the pre-mixed Shellac, stored properly, it lasts forever.
Now I need alcohol. Rather than the nasty, poisonous Denatured Alcohol, I'm buying a 750ml Bottle of 190 Proof EVERCLEAR - $15. If I don't use it up with shellac, I can drink it !
But I do anticipate an issue with Shellac. It actually is used as an ADHESIVE in some applications ! I need to remove the Barrel, so I must be cautious I don't inadvertently glue it in.
I'm going to apply several very light coats. Not enough to build any shine; just enough to seal the raw grain. For all I know Pedersoli has done this already, but I am assuming they have not.
When dry, I am applying heavy Carnauba Wax to the trough.
Then I expect to be in good shape.
The Pedersoli Navy Moll has no removable pins or wedges. Just two screws - a nice substantial one by the Breech, and a wimpy, scary one at the Muzzle. Both enter a threaded hole in the Barrel - no wood screws. Grace N2, H2, and G3 fit very well (the N2 is for the Vent insert).
At first I was going to buy some pre-mixed Shellac at Home Depot. Then thought better of it, as in "Why am I buying this amateur manure ?"
So I did some research, and bought 1/2 lb of Kusmi Amber Buttons on eBay for $20. Unlike the pre-mixed Shellac, stored properly, it lasts forever.
Now I need alcohol. Rather than the nasty, poisonous Denatured Alcohol, I'm buying a 750ml Bottle of 190 Proof EVERCLEAR - $15. If I don't use it up with shellac, I can drink it !
But I do anticipate an issue with Shellac. It actually is used as an ADHESIVE in some applications ! I need to remove the Barrel, so I must be cautious I don't inadvertently glue it in.
I'm going to apply several very light coats. Not enough to build any shine; just enough to seal the raw grain. For all I know Pedersoli has done this already, but I am assuming they have not.
When dry, I am applying heavy Carnauba Wax to the trough.
Then I expect to be in good shape.