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Posted: 4/2/2025 3:26:06 AM EDT
| I have some older, 1960s and 70s, Crosman (CO2 and spring) and a Walther rifle that probably haven't been touched in at least 10-20 years. Mostly they've been in normal or air-conditioned houses. Is barrel rust ever an issue? I suspect seals and things will need to be replaced. Any way to revive seals already there? |
| Silicon grease and silicone oil can help seals but if they are dry rotted or cracked, replacement is the only option. As long as barrels are not subject to temp swings that would induce condensation, they should be fine. Those old Crosman barrels are plain steel and can rust. Give them a good cleaning and they should be fine. |
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I don't remember where I read it, and it may be IBS, but don't use a metal (stainless, brass) brush in an air gun. The barrels generally aren't hard enough to deal with it. Nylon should be ok (no metal core), but I generally just use a swab or patch with some silicon oil on it. SEAL WARNING: If you have rust, maybe some Kroil or similar first on a patch, let it sit, wipe it out. Don't leave it on blueing. Supposedly it'll eat it so since it's basically pretty rust. You don't want to leave oil in the barrel because of dieseling. Getting these solvents on seals could cause problems too, so maybe order a set before starting. It probably could use them anyway. If the old ones are good, gratz! You have spares.  If I'm full of it, I'm sure someone will come over from GD and let us know.  PN |
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Originally Posted By 308223: Shoot felt pellets with your oil on them. They make the caliber specific. Try Amazon. If you are cleaning brass or bronze barrels don't use a cleaner that hurts brass. I was told a long time ago lead won't stick to brass barrels. As far as Ballistol, FX recommends it for cleaning their rifles but says to run a dry patch through the bore after use. |
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