Renaissance wax

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Does anyone have any experience with this product? I'm looking for something to help preserve my original Winchester 1866. Any other suggestions are welcomed.

On another note. As far as I can tell, this rifle is considered an antique.(date of manufacture and .44 rimfire caliber) It has been in my family for over 70 years and in my possession for almost twenty. Is any action required re: an antique letter from RCMP or anything else that I may not be aware of to comply with the law in regards to possession?
 
I use renaissance wax on sterlin jewelery to prevent tarnish, It works well. The british museum proportedly uses it on thier arms and armour. I doubt it would do any harm, On the otherhand, I do not know if it would offer any degree of corrosion resistance and a regular cleaning and re-oiling may serve you better.
 
I got interested in Renaissance Wax when the Curator of the Cody Museum mentioned that they apply it to all their firearms. I then researched it further and found that it is used as the #1 choice by many conservators for protecting metals and finishes. Conservator's Wax is not the same according to those who use both. Renaissance Wax will not only 'not harm' your guns, but it will protect their finishes from oxidation and corrosion. It is especially good for protecting original case colors and blueing. It is a non-organic, petroleum-based microcrystaline wax with no acids. The problem is, where to get it in Canada at a decent price. I have found two sources here in Ontario, but the cheaper one charges $15 shipping for a little 200 ml can, and the other source is more expensive right off the bat. The two sources I have found are:

Sculpture Supply Canada ($27.41 + HST +$15 UPS shipping for a 200 ml can) in Toronto, (totals to $45.97 if you live in Ontario). If they could only ship it parcel post it would save money.

On The Edge ($55 shipped to your door for a 200 ml can) in Ingersol, ON

Does anyone know of a cheaper source?
 
Win 38-55 said:
I got interested in Renaissance Wax when the Curator of the Cody Museum mentioned that they apply it to all their firearms. I then researched it further and found that it is used as the #1 choice by many conservators for protecting metals and finishes. Conservator's Wax is not the same according to those who use both. Renaissance Wax will not only 'not harm' your guns, but it will protect their finishes from oxidation and corrosion. It is especially good for protecting original case colors and blueing. It is a non-organic, petroleum-based microcrystaline wax with no acids. The problem is, where to get it in Canada at a decent price. I have found two sources here in Ontario, but the cheaper one charges $15 shipping for a little 200 ml can, and the other source is more expensive right off the bat. The two sources I have found are:

Sculpture Supply Canada ($27.41 + HST +$15 UPS shipping for a 200 ml can) in Toronto, (totals to $45.97 if you live in Ontario). If they could only ship it parcel post it would save money.

On The Edge ($55 shipped to your door for a 200 ml can) in Ingersol, ON

Does anyone know of a cheaper source?
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Thanks, this is exactly what I was hoping to hear. I do oil the rifle regularly and store it inside a silicone gun sock but still find occasional traces of reddish brown staining on the rag when wiping the barrel. I have found a couple of sources on eBay for the 200ml cans that can be had for less than 40.00C shipped via Royal Air Mail. Unsure of duties cost though.

Just to confirm, as this rifle is considered an antique, that no action is required by me in regards to RCMP.
 
Among Randall knife collectors, ren wax is commonly used to keep carbon steel blades from rusting. it is also applied to leather and stag handles.
 
Your pre-1898, 44 Rimfire would definitely be an antique. No permit, PAL or anything else required. The storage laws for antique rifles require that it be stored unloaded. No trigger lock required for antique rifle.
 
Any paste wax will do. Aerowax, briwax, Etc. I use aerowax. Just make sure it is a paste not liquid. You can also use old fashioned car wax in the tin
 
Just picked up some Ren Wax ($15.00) at the Vegas Gun show and tried it on a couple of guns and was not as impressed as I am with Conservator's Wax. I just liked the finished CW produces over RW.

I think that because it is more available in the US is why you see more hype then the CW which is more available in Canada (Lee Valley sells it). I have used CW on all my guns for years and it will last longer than other brands that I have tried.

I have also started using Snake Oil and like this product but will not replace the Ballistol Sportsman Oil that I have been using for years. This is a great oil and is used by the Smithsonian on their firearms.

Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen and Conditioner is also a very good product and leaves a very good protective layer on both wood and metal. Only drawback to this product is that makes the guns very slippery to handle and need to be polished more often.

Well guys that is my views on these products and have used these on all my guns from Henry Rifles to early British Military and my hunting rifles and have never had it effect Case coloured guns or aged brass on any of the guns.
 
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That is very good info, RK. The comparison between Ren Wax and Cons Wax that I found was on a Pen Turners website where, I assume, they were talking about fancy wooden pens. Knowing how the two compare with guns was something I was not able to find, so I am very glad to hear that Cons Wax seems to be nicer than Ren Wax when it comes to guns. I will order some of that on Monday, along with that Birchwood stuff for the wood.
 
Man, this site is priceless!
Thanks for the info.
Does one wax a previously oiled stock? Or better to just keep oiling.
I use Ballistol on just about everything, wood and metal.
 
Win 38-55 said:
That is very good info, RK. The comparison between Ren Wax and Cons Wax that I found was on a Pen Turners website where, I assume, they were talking about fancy wooden pens. Knowing how the two compare with guns was something I was not able to find, so I am very glad to hear that Cons Wax seems to be nicer than Ren Wax when it comes to guns. I will order some of that on Monday, along with that Birchwood stuff for the wood.
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Win .38-55, don't be scared to use the Birchwood Casey on the metal either. Rub it in good and then polish, you will be impressed what it will do to both wood and metal.
On wood that has some of it's original varnish lost, it will blend it.
 
What about the durability of Cons Wax vs. Birchwood on the metal when using my old guns out hunting? Which tends to last longer between applications.

On a side, but related, note, a Ren Wax piece of steel does not show finger prints, so I was planning to apply it to the stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Would Cons Wax or Birchwood do that as well?
 
Win 38-55 said:
What about the durability of Cons Wax vs. Birchwood on the metal when using my old guns out hunting? Which tends to last longer between applications.

On a side, but related, note, a Ren Wax piece of steel does not show finger prints, so I was planning to apply it to the stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Would Cons Wax or Birchwood do that as well?
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Stick to oil for hunting guns and light wipe with a oil soaked cloth stored in a zip lock at the end of the hunt. Wax is good on collections displayed in gun rooms or vaults but not real durable for outdoors use. (some may argue this point)

I've never tried either on stainless kitchen appliances, me thinks it would be a little expensive to use for this application.
 
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