It's probably been asked a dozen times but what did they use in the 18th century for lock lube ? did it stay in a fluid state in cold weather or harden slowing lock time ? What did they carry it in so it didn't leag all over ?. I figure a small green twig snapped off and frayed would substitute for a modern toothbrush for scowering the lock but any other ideas.
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I'd guess they went without any lube. 'Dry' sure isn't smooth per se ... but it wouldn't attract dirt and gum up.
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The British Army always was on the lookout for sweet oil to keep their hardware oiled. Whale oil, deer tallow, bear oil. Anything that could lubricate and keep metal from rusting. Bear oil actually works pretty well. According to Grizz, deer tallow is the only thing that will allow a Ferguson Rifle operate properly.
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