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M1Garand2371 · July 8, 2011, 07:13 PM

So, I picked up my first Nagant today...a 91/30. Nice rifle and a great price for $125. So, I'm cleaning it off as I do with all my new firearms...but I ran some Winchester Break Free cleaner down the muzzle. I cleaned it off and realized wher eit leaked out of the chamber and down the side of the stock, it took the finish off completely!!! I couldn't believe it...it ruined the side of the finish...68 years of being preserved, all the same serial numbers on the parts, and three hours in my hands and it takes it's first serious wound. I was hoping someone had some advice for cleaning that up without it looking too tacky...I can take some damage but it's not bare wood.

Thanks!!!

July 8, 2011, 07:13 PM	#1
M1Garand2371 Junior Member Join Date: August 13, 2010 Posts: 6	Mosin Nagant finish So, I picked up my first Nagant today...a 91/30. Nice rifle and a great price for $125. So, I'm cleaning it off as I do with all my new firearms...but I ran some Winchester Break Free cleaner down the muzzle. I cleaned it off and realized wher eit leaked out of the chamber and down the side of the stock, it took the finish off completely!!! I couldn't believe it...it ruined the side of the finish...68 years of being preserved, all the same serial numbers on the parts, and three hours in my hands and it takes it's first serious wound. I was hoping someone had some advice for cleaning that up without it looking too tacky...I can take some damage but it's not bare wood. Thanks!!!