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Added a fine jewel to my collection today. A russian M1856 rifled musket in pristine condition. But the stock has a lot of dirt and grime on it. Any tips how I can give it a deep clean without damaging the original finish?
 
Added a fine jewel to my collection today. A russian M1856 rifled musket in pristine condition. But the stock has a lot of dirt and grime on it. Any tips how I can give it a deep clean without damaging the original finish?
Can't say for sure as I do not know what the original finish is. Personally I would start with a mild solution of dishwashing liquid and very warm water with a plastic scrubbing pad. Rinse. Repeat. Rinse. Repeat. Etc.
Once the dirt is gone let the stock air dry for a couple days before proceeding.
 
Reissuance wax works pretty good.
Renaissance Wax is what Jim Supica former curator of the NRA National Firearms Museum recommended to me when My Lt. and I were helping out at the Saunders Museum with a new curator there in keeping the extensive firearms collection in good shape. It is what I have used ever since and it cleans and protects better than anything I have used in the past.
 
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