what to do about Parker gun?

[stephen grubb]

OK, thanks Dean for that info.yes the barrel are still 30 inches and clean inside however the condition of the outside Damascus barrels could use help.took gun to local shop and was told to wipe them with vinegar to remove grime I thought that sounded barbaric. same guy tried to demonstrate the cleaning properties of "Ballistol"on the stock of the gun and was verry persistent till I told him that nothing was going to be done till I got the gun documented with you guys.

[Opening Day]

For the barrels try Hoppes 9 wipe them down and let them sit for a day or two then wipe down again and use some OOOO steel wool with the Hoppes and that will take some of the grime off, never heard of the vinegar idea. Ballistol is a good product for both metal and wood but if you want to clean the wood try some Murphy's oil soap on the dry side and that should take most of the grim out and then some wax. Whatever you do go slowly..

[stephen grubb]

Thanks Eric,should the steel wool be copper or brass wool?Also what type of wax would you recommend?