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SerenityNetworks · February 24, 2012, 12:31 AM

I have my grandfathers old "run out the line" Mossberg .22; meaning Mossberg sold the barrel to Century Arms with parts from a few different models circa 1934. It was probably purchased from Montgomery Wards. It is the rifle I learned to shoot with as a child. It is in decent shape, but it has not been cleaned properly. I suspect there is quite a bit of fouling in the barrel. As I'm just getting back into rifle shooting after many years, I will need to go out and get a decent cleaning kit. However...

I am wondering if you have any tips on the proper cleaning and reconditioning of the barrel. I would love to have it shooting as well as it did when I was a kid. (I could reliably shoot a bullfrog in the spine from 30-40 feet.)

Any guidance is appreciated.

Thank you in advance,
Andrew

February 24, 2012, 12:31 AM	#1
SerenityNetworks Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 416	Barrel cleaning of circa 1934 Century Arms .22 I have my grandfathers old "run out the line" Mossberg .22; meaning Mossberg sold the barrel to Century Arms with parts from a few different models circa 1934. It was probably purchased from Montgomery Wards. It is the rifle I learned to shoot with as a child. It is in decent shape, but it has not been cleaned properly. I suspect there is quite a bit of fouling in the barrel. As I'm just getting back into rifle shooting after many years, I will need to go out and get a decent cleaning kit. However... I am wondering if you have any tips on the proper cleaning and reconditioning of the barrel. I would love to have it shooting as well as it did when I was a kid. (I could reliably shoot a bullfrog in the spine from 30-40 feet.) Any guidance is appreciated. Thank you in advance, Andrew