1919 maintenance, cleaning, storage, etc

[FoxHound 3]

So, I might just have been drunk when I read the manual, but I'm still hazy on proper maintenance procedures for the 1919

 

When I got my 1919, the bolt and the chamber were pretty oily

 

I guess proper procedure is to do the usuals:

field strip firearm

clean barrel using solvent, cotton patches +brush, etc

wipe down bolt and chamber of any residue

 

However, I'm hazy on what parts exactly to spray lube on.

Or if Im even supposed to clean the piston, springs, op rod, etc (basically anything inside the forend)

 

This is actually my first semi auto shotgun so I want to make sure I do this right

[Syndicate 812]

I use frog lube brush on.

put it on the bolt and on the bits of the barrel that sit behind the bolt when closed, a little on the op rod.

and then I use a CLP spray on, a few drops on the various FCG bits.

[FoxHound 3]

I use frog lube brush on.

put it on the bolt and on the bits of the barrel that sit behind the bolt when closed, a little on the op rod.

and then I use a CLP spray on, a few drops on the various FCG bits.

 

Ah ok, I guess I could take care of the FCG a bit

 

Do you wipe down any parts on the op rod? or just spray it?

[bulldog_shotgun 47]

i keep my action area fairly wet with gun oil.

when i clean i make sure too clean the piston and piston bore.

but i don't keep that area wet,just wipe a tiny amount on with a rag.

 

watch for metal in the action area. and be sure to clean all of it out if you see any.

the locking lug has a tendency to wear in, causing some shavings.

[FoxHound 3]

Okay so just lightly wipe down piston and etc. with oily rag and keep chamber and bolt fairly wet.

I'll be adding a tromix stock adapter so itll be a good chance to check for shavings

[Syndicate 812]

oh and don't bash the gun apart with the bolt unsupported like that youtube video shows, you'll fuck up the plastic feed ramp with the quickness.

 

the reason I spray and clean out the FCG is that like an AR FCG it will wear in and start to feel better and better over time, cleaning it out will get rid of any tiny shavings and help the feel ever so slightly.

[FoxHound 3]

oh and don't bash the gun apart with the bolt unsupported like that youtube video shows, you'll fuck up the plastic feed ramp with the quickness.

 

the reason I spray and clean out the FCG is that like an AR FCG it will wear in and start to feel better and better over time, cleaning it out will get rid of any tiny shavings and help the feel ever so slightly.

 

Wait, so taking a rubber mallet to remove the lower and upper isnt a good idea?

Whats the best way to separate the receivers then

[Hajk 8]

Yes use a rubber mallet. But before you separate the upper from the lower pull back on the bolt a little(stick some paper towel wad in the bolt channel so the bolt doesn't slam forward,Ty toothandnail) then it won't slam on the feed lips.

[Syndicate 812]

I use a piece of urethane from a discarded car busing, cut it out to shape, works great

 

I use it with a lot of gun stuff, and at the range when the range fairy wines about not having the flag in the gun