Just bought my first Garand--a field grade SA that arrived from the CMP.
Upon inspection, there does not 'appear' to be any of that Cosmoline on it. Is that normal? Is there cosmoline but I just don't see it? What are the best methods for ridding the rifle of cosmoline and for treating the wood (barrel, hand guards).
Either way, do I need to do a detail strip of the rifle, to clean it, oil it, and grease the recommended locations?
Would a field strip be sufficient?
I should add that I am not very mechanically inclined, but can typically follow directions.
Upon inspection, there does not 'appear' to be any of that Cosmoline on it. Is that normal? Is there cosmoline but I just don't see it? What are the best methods for ridding the rifle of cosmoline and for treating the wood (barrel, hand guards).
Either way, do I need to do a detail strip of the rifle, to clean it, oil it, and grease the recommended locations?
Would a field strip be sufficient?
I should add that I am not very mechanically inclined, but can typically follow directions.