Clean Chamber on Relic?

RBK · March 26, 2001, 09:34 AM

I have a nice old L.C. Smith that I really don't intend to shoot. Only thing is there is mild corrosion in both [side by side] chambers. Should I remove this or, keep it as it for origional sake?

fal308 · March 26, 2001, 10:45 AM

I'd clean it out as the corrosion will keep spreading unless cleaned. Just don't overclean, in other words don't rub out any markings.

Badger Arms · March 31, 2001, 12:49 AM

Yes, I'd clean it out too. On the chambers, I'd opt for some chemical cleaner like naval jelly on a Q-Tip. Make sure you don't get any on the outside of the gun and clean up good afterward. Naval Jelly does a good job of removing rust, bluing, and skin too! It's simply a phosphoric acid product. Will eat Aluminum, I'm told.

March 26, 2001, 09:34 AM	#1
RBK Registration in progress Join Date: September 26, 2000 Location: East TN Posts: 352	I have a nice old L.C. Smith that I really don't intend to shoot. Only thing is there is mild corrosion in both [side by side] chambers. Should I remove this or, keep it as it for origional sake?

March 26, 2001, 10:45 AM	#2
fal308 Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,992	I'd clean it out as the corrosion will keep spreading unless cleaned. Just don't overclean, in other words don't rub out any markings.

March 31, 2001, 12:49 AM	#3
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	Yes, I'd clean it out too. On the chambers, I'd opt for some chemical cleaner like naval jelly on a Q-Tip. Make sure you don't get any on the outside of the gun and clean up good afterward. Naval Jelly does a good job of removing rust, bluing, and skin too! It's simply a phosphoric acid product. Will eat Aluminum, I'm told.