Posted: 6/2/2010 5:35:31 PM EDT
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I'm needing to store my Grandpa's 870 that was willed to me. I just got it back today from re-blueing. I am wanting to all but retire it, and am in need of some opinions.
A safe is out of the question, and I must keep it locked in some way shape or form. I currently have a cable lock on it, but may swap to a trigger lock. Here is my question: How would you store it? In a sock on the closet shelf away from my 2 year old? In a hard side case on the shelf? Loose sitting on the shelf? Any suggestions? I plan on taking it down about every 6 months, giving it a very thorough cleaning, running a dozen rounds or so, cleaning it again, and putting back away. I don't want it marked more than it currently is. It will be passed onto my son someday. Thanks.... |
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I used to hotblue guns for years, and you absolutely do not want to store it right away!! It takes time for all the bluing salts to seep out of the pores of the metal. And if the salts were not properly neutralized, it could start the rusting process if moisture is in contact. Depending on how deligent your gun guy is, and whether he properly rinsed and neutralized the bath salts, will decide how you should store it.
first thing I would do is keep it saturated with oil and keep a very close inspection on it for a few weeks. Then if you want to store it for long term, (this is going to sound like a gag) you should give it a liberal coat of vaseline, on the metal parts, take the wood off if you prefer ( i always did ), and once you have it coated well, you can put it in some sort of plastic bag or wrap it in plastic sheeting, then put it in a gun case. The vaseline will keep moisture off the metal, and most oxygen as well. Poor mans cosmoline, and most everyone has it around the house, especially if you have kids..... hope it goes well. |