Keeping an 1858 loaded indefinitely

[Flintlock Whiskey]

how to you avoid rust if you don't oil your guns? a dry gun with no oil will rust in my climate..

I am "blessed" with an exceptionally dry environment. But even so, I keep my gun well oiled and carefully clean out the chambers and load it. The only points that don't have rust inhibitor are the chambers and with the hydrophilic nature of BP, there won't be any corrosion going on.