Re: MtMan-List: BP Revolver lube

[<NaugaMok@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-06-19 12:16:58 EDT, you write:

<< What about a black powder revolver lube for those of us who also do periods
 outside the Rondy era?  What is a period-correct (1840s-70s) lube that
 would work.  You know those chambers get warm in the summer and I've had a
 heck of a time keeping them sealed on hot days.  >>

Think John's on the right track with the lard, bees wax, carnuba wax, & soap,
but I think beef tallow (2/3) & bees wax (1/3) might also work & be easier &
cheaper to obtain ingredients.  If it doesn't work in the revolver, you can
use if for greasing mocs & other leather items.  

It's been my experience with a '58 Remington reproduction & my observation
with a Colt Walker, chainfires origionate not from the nipple end, but from
the loading end.  When using revolvers, our club requires you only cap the
chamber you're going to fire, leaving open nipples on charged chambers.  Not
saying it can't happen, but I've never seen one chain fire if the chamber
mouths are properly lubed.  Non-period greases that work dandy in hot weather
is simple chasis lube or wheel bearing grease.  Could save a finger until you
get the right mix of period ingredients.  Chain fires used to scare the crap
out of me -- especialy when the 6 O'clock chamber fired.

NM