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Firearm maintenance (or gun care for short) is a series of routine preventive maintenance procedures aiming to ensure the proper function of a firearm, often with the use of a variety of specialized tools and chemical solutions.
Penetrating oil (such as WD-40 or CRC 5-56 CLP) sprayed and allowed to soak in until cosmoline is restored to a viscous-fluid state allows it to be wiped off. A closed-cabinet parts washer may be used to power wash smaller items.
Silicone oil serves as an effective gun lubricant, suitable for use with the rubber, plastic, and metal components commonly found in firearms. Its high surface adhesion allows it to create a long-lasting protective film, which is beneficial for preserving guns during prolonged storage.
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The product originated from Germany before World War I, after the German military requested an 'all-around' oil and cleaner for their rifles and equipment. The German military used it from 1905 to 1945. [1] [2] The chemical is a yellowish [3] clear liquid with a consistency expected of a light oil.
The CLP Regulation [1] (for "Classification, Labelling and Packaging" [2]) is a European Union regulation from 2008, which aligns the European Union system of classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS). It is expected to facilitate global trade and the harmonised ...
On October 29, 2008, Ruger announced a recall of some of the LCP pistols with serial number prefixes less than "371-xxxxx" due to the possibility of some of the guns discharging if dropped onto a hard surface. [10]
Diagram of recoil mechanism, British 60-pounder gun Mk.I, 1916 The idea of using a water brake to counteract the recoil of naval cannons was first suggested to the British Admiralty by Carl Wilhelm Siemens in early 1870s, but it took about a decade for other people (primarily Josiah Vavasseur) to commercialize the idea.