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Outlaw75 · November 26, 2014, 09:39 PM

I've got a 1931 M91/30 Mosin with sling slots. The sling slot escutcheons (metal plates that surround the slots) have what appears to be crusted/dried cosmoline on them. I've tried mineral spirits and a rag, but just can't seem to get the stuff off. Anything else I can try?

November 26, 2014, 09:39 PM	#1
Outlaw75 Member Join Date: May 7, 2014 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 55	Mosin Sling Slots - cosmo cleaning question I've got a 1931 M91/30 Mosin with sling slots. The sling slot escutcheons (metal plates that surround the slots) have what appears to be crusted/dried cosmoline on them. I've tried mineral spirits and a rag, but just can't seem to get the stuff off. Anything else I can try?