Trojan 16 Guage Restoration

[Kensal Rise]

Larry:
If you've got the gun to bits, then ultrasonic is best. If not, good old automatic choke cleaner works well. Spray the heck out of all the crevices you can find, scrub with a toothbrush, etc. and let it dry for an hour or so. Then spray with WD-40 and let the excess run out (down) overnight. Wipe the remaining off, then lube the bolt and other moving parts with a Q-tip and LSA oil. Heavy grease is not the way to go. It will catch and hold all combustion crap and gum up your gun.

Best, Kensal

[Larry Angus]

Last question before I let this restoration discussion rest, go to the bit bucket, or whatever the moderator does with old conversations.

My Trojan 16 has pearl beads. I have noticed that most trojans an some VHs have brass beads. Was pearl beads an upgrade or did my grandpa just get lucky?

Thanks again to all for the great advice.