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Picture 3 and picture 4 show
a
“before and after” of a frame section with old oil and solidified
residue that
fails to wipe clean without application of strong cleansers and/or
implements.
This external evidence typifies the condition likely to be present
internally.
Pic 3
Pic 4
This
firearm was having trouble
with the trigger reset mechanism and the problems can be attributed
directly to
the old and excess lubricant present. This condition was something felt
during
summer conditions, so any chill would have made what was initially just
a problem
into a potential stoppage.
Wood
should not be subjected to
the vagaries of excessive oil exposure, since that does increase the
chance of
wood rot. Any cracks or injuries that occur to wood are entry points
for wood
to absorb and retain the oil and then create problems for any repair to
the
wood, since adhesives fail to stick when oil intrudes or coats the
surfaces.
Any wood repairs need to have the oil gently removed to minimize damage
to the
finish or structural integrity that is necessary to allow the stocks to
provide
more years of service.
See
previous articles and issues
at the asomagazine.com online archives going back to 2006.
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