Cleaning CMP 1911s and M1 Garands – Protect Your Firearm Investments

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Ever since news broke that hundreds of thousands of WWII-era 1911s and M1 Garands were going to be available through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, firearms enthusiasts have been licking their chops in anticipation.

These firearms have been on loan to South Korea for decades, but have finally been approved to return to the United States, where we can purchase them through the CMP. As Americans line up for the chance to buy these pieces of military history, it seems like a good time to talk about preserving firearms for long-term storage.

Firearms that see frequent use, should see frequent cleaning as well. But, what about those guns that don’t get a lot, if any, use at all? What special steps should be taken to ensure they are safely stored and not damaged by rust, corrosion or any other nastiness that may lie inside?

Prepare

The first step before putting a gun away for a long winter’s nap is a good, deep cleaning. From a vintage 1911 to great-granddad’s shotgun, the oils, greases, powder, sweat and other debris that a gun accumulates through use can be detrimental to a gun sitting over a long period of time. We …Read the Rest

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