Thread: Untouched Brunswick P-1841 Musket With Bayonet

That was the case with my Brunswick. I did not see that type of coating on the Franchotte I bought last year. There was nothing between the wood and the grime and the grime had penetrated the wood surface.

I just checked the UPS tracking and the Brunswick will be delivered this afternoon.

MichaelNH wrote: TP, if you need a project...you can cleanup my Mk IV that's still in the hermetically sealed bag. Cheers, Michael Hmmmm.... Love to, but I'm sure that is a job you are saving for "relaxing time" for yourself.

TP, if you need a project...you can cleanup my Mk IV that's still in the hermetically sealed bag. Cheers, Michael

It's curious that I've bought eleven guns out of the Nepalese cache, and except for the P53s all had very good finishes on them. Even the parts guns look good. If one were to use the NRA rating system they would be rated as "good to very good condition". Even the Brunswick cleaned up very nicely. I had no need to use any harsh chemicals or soap. Lacquer thinner cleaned them all admirably - the wood, that is. The...

Just to continue to stir the pot, if my living room furniture looked like most of the rifles from Nepal, it would be converted to fuel (please note my wife would be happy with crates, I'm the one that likes fine furniture). Everyone has a different perspective on cleaning these arms. Most generic advice on cleaning antiques do not have rifles in this condition in mind and is about as useful as a book on basic car maintenance is to someone...

i was lucky when i took the barrel off the stock of my brunswick it came right off. the eic pattern e was a totally different story.i think the key here is whatever methods you use is to go slow and easy. like the ad saysyour working with a relic.