This guide provides 17 essential habits for maintaining military surplus rifles to ensure longevity and reliability, even beyond 10,000 rounds. It covers proper cosmoline removal, immediate cleaning after corrosive ammo, judicious lubrication, environmental storage controls (humidity and temperature), wood stock conditioning, and proactive part replacement. Following these disciplined maintenance practices, similar to those used by military armorers, is crucial for preserving these historic firearms.
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