Cosmoline

[Gary D]

I've just been cleaning up my '43 Lee Enfield and found those household steam cleaners are absolutely amazing at blowing the cosmo right off the metal. I used it as well on the wood, again with fantastic results and really left the stocks a lot drier with a quick wipe after spraying than with the soapy water method. (they had been left for long periods in the sun to leach out most of the crud before hand) Once I do the '50 and put a fresh coat of oil in the stocks I'll post pics.

 

[Farlsincharge]

Ran the wood through the dishwasher twice, although once was probably enough. Hit the metal with brakleen. Quick, easy, and fantastic results.

 

[can14]

The british solution is.....wizard ammonia....no water....on metal......hot water on wood....let dry. spray metal with WD40......It is the clean way to do it...