Milsurp maintenance stickey?

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I had a few of my Milsurps out and I checked them over and did some oiling of the metal to help prevent rust.

But this had me thinking, I am sure their are many of us who love and appreciate these pieces of our history, and enjoy collecting, shooting, learning about, and restoring these firearms, but are a little unsure of the best way of keeping these firearms in proper order.

So, What about having a "Annual/routine maintenance" sticky? Where we can post about the best ways to keep the wood looking good, metal rust free, actions smooth, ect.

Good idea?

 

[ghostntheshell]

Oil.
Clean after surplus shooting.
Keep moisture down.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I was thinking a little more detail then that?

I was also thinking that a lot more people on here would be more then keen to share info on how to preserve these pieces.

So I take it as a not so good Idea?

 

[i.h.scout]

what is the proper moisture level, to high rust too low is not good for the wood?