One source is Brownell's gunsmith supply....they have a huge catalog and a
website. They will also speak with you in detail about any product they sell -
they are knowledgeable and helpful.
I've only experienced cosmo as a storage agent....it's heck to get off
sometimes! No idea how it would work in service....
--- Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com> wrote:
> When asking for suggestions for preserving my leaf springs, someone
> suggested trying cosmoline. I've since come to learn that this is used to
> preserve cars and engines for transportation... and also for guns. (Sorry,
> but I think I'm about to start a gun thread... but not intentionally).
> Since, for some strange reason, I think there are a few gun enthusiasts on
> the list, I thought I might get some opinions or sources of this product.
> An internet search revealed tons of references/questions for removal, but
> that's about it.
>
> I had the impression cosmoline remained in an oily-waxey state, but some
> info I read leads me to believe it dries hard.
>
> Is this a practical solution? Is the stuff safe to use? (no jokes about as
> safe as the persons hands it's in)
>
> anonymous
>
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