I bought a WW2 Radom that I want to just store. And I have been reading a lot of threads in regards long term storage. Just wondering what people thoughts are on Gun socks and using a freezer vacuum sealed bag for long term storage?
Gun socks for my newly bought Radom (long term storage)
- Thread starter micromind
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Socks are mainly for preventing damage from storage. They are not recommended in high humidity enviro.
My plan for long term storage is to use LPS3 rust inhibitor on all metal parts and wax on wood. Then silicon treated gun socks.
Your idea with plastic vacuum bags sounds interesting, i'd add silica packet into each. But it will depend on how durable the plastic is.
My plan for long term storage is to use LPS3 rust inhibitor on all metal parts and wax on wood. Then silicon treated gun socks.
Your idea with plastic vacuum bags sounds interesting, i'd add silica packet into each. But it will depend on how durable the plastic is.
For rifles I prefer to store them outside of socks, I am concerned about the sock holding moisture against the steel causing damage from rust.
Pistols go in cardboard boxes with wax paper under them.
I place collector guns carefully in the safe and run a goldenrod in my safe to keep the temperature inside the safe just a bit warmer than the rest of the room, removing any moisture in there. It seems to work. I also keep a little barometer inside the safe to monitor incase things maybe get too dry (hasn't happened yet). You rarely need to oil them, the oil really sticks in this environment I find. The thick 'Collector CLP' helps also.
Most collectibles do well in cool dry spots out of the sun.
Cheers,
-Steve
Pistols go in cardboard boxes with wax paper under them.
I place collector guns carefully in the safe and run a goldenrod in my safe to keep the temperature inside the safe just a bit warmer than the rest of the room, removing any moisture in there. It seems to work. I also keep a little barometer inside the safe to monitor incase things maybe get too dry (hasn't happened yet). You rarely need to oil them, the oil really sticks in this environment I find. The thick 'Collector CLP' helps also.
Most collectibles do well in cool dry spots out of the sun.
Cheers,
-Steve
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If you are going to use cardboard, remember modern commercial cardboard is acidic and will deteriorate with age because it is expected to have a very short service life. (One reason why military goods are expensive is they must be packaged to a long lifespan on the shelf. If the metal is in direct contact with the box, expect discoloration or deterioration of the finish. There are conservation papers on how to store everything at the Canadian Conservation Institute's website.
Currently pistols come in cardboard boxes with the pistol in a plastic bag.
After use I oil the pistol and return it to the plastic bag, and box, and I have had no problems.
Other surplus pistols are oiled, put in a zip-lock plastic bag and put in a carrying case for storage.
I also have one pistol in a Postal Service padded plastic bag and no problems have surfaced.
After use I oil the pistol and return it to the plastic bag, and box, and I have had no problems.
Other surplus pistols are oiled, put in a zip-lock plastic bag and put in a carrying case for storage.
I also have one pistol in a Postal Service padded plastic bag and no problems have surfaced.
too be honest my other not so important guns like norinco's, im not so careful with have never rusted. im probably just being a bit more protective then I need to be. my gun safe is pretty stable with humidity. First time I have ever used a gun sock. so I oiled, put in gun sock and used a food freezer bag and sucked the air out. will see how that goes.....
I use the boxes from Protect-A-Gun with their wax paper. They are really popular with US collectors and they ship to Canada, not very expensive either.
Regards,
-Steve
