March 10, 2015, 08:57 AM | #1 |
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Revolver Cleaning
My daughter was handed down a Colt Detective Special recently.
I sent her a ProShot cleaning kit with instructions on how to clean the barrel, cylinder and the hazards of too much, if any, oil. I know the pistol has to be quite old and don't know how it was cared for. My problem is how to instruct a novice to clean and slightly lubricate a revolver without any dis assembly (side plate only). Would it be safe to spray and drain CLP, after removing the grips ? It's been so long since I owned a revolver myself. |
March 10, 2015, 11:08 AM | #2 |
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An inexperienced person probably should not remove the sideplate.
All kinds of nasty things can happen. Instead of a long winded description, just have her go to youtube and search for revolver cleaning and lubricating. There's a bunch of videos there.
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March 10, 2015, 11:50 PM | #3 |
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Punch the bore and chambers, scrub it down, wipe it off. Do not take the sideplate off!
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