Ways to storing guns

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10-19-2012, 16:07
UrbanWolf

Ways to storing guns

I'm going to a very Commie State for a internship, may stay there for one 2 years or 3. I'm thinking of leaving some of my "Assault Weapons" with my family over here at CO. They are not into guns, so they won't take care of them for me once a while. Now I think I have to do some long time storage preparation on those guns.
Most of them are solid steel and wood guns, Norinco M14, M14 EBR clone, AK-47, AK-74...
Should i just go ahead and cover them with Cosmoline or should i used other method. I store them in a WWII M1 Grand chest for easy transportation. Not humidity controlled safe.
(Edit: my grammar sucked in the title, bear with me.)
10-19-2012, 16:10
glock21

Leave them to me and i will care for them as if they were mine lol. Sorry i have no useful info. Good luck
10-19-2012, 16:23
Zundfolge

Put them in some sort of long-term storage bags like these (not endorsing that particular product, but they're the first thing that came up in Google).

That will protect them in storage. you might want to put a padlock on that chest to keep the kiddos out.
10-19-2012, 16:26
hawk1

Maybe ask a local gun shop to hold em for you. Or try a storage place and get a little closet storage area. How many are you looking to store?
10-19-2012, 16:30
UrbanWolf

I have two locks on that chest. I don't really want to pay for someone to store them.

My real question is should i just go all out Cosmoline? they are such pain in the ass to clean, I don't want to use them if i can.
10-19-2012, 16:30
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawk1

Maybe ask a local gun shop to hold em for you. Or try a storage place and get a little closet storage area. How many are you looking to store?

Their ins may not cover long term storage AND upon return to CO he will need to do 4473's on all FFL stored guns.

Buy a safe, find a place at your family's house out of the way to put it. Lock guns in safe until you return.
10-19-2012, 16:35
UrbanWolf

I never bought a safe for myself, i moved a lot so i use a crate.
Like this one but for M1 Garands, i bought it from an antique store.
It's sealed with paint and wax very well, i've never had problem with it so far, i installed two lock on it to keep roommates' guests away.
http://parrotheadjeff.com/blog/wp-co...M9130CRATE.jpg
10-19-2012, 16:45
crashdown

Try using using an on site construction tool box like the one Rigid makes:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ec...&storeId=10051
It's pretty light for as strong as it is, and can be carried by two people easily.
Holds some where around a crap ton, and is pretty secure with the right padlocks.
The locks are set in so pry and cut proof.
Also... it's Colorado. I would have to think a good coat of oil and you should be in pretty good shape for a while. I've had all my guns in a box just like this for almost a year and no problems at all. It's also been in a non climate controlled garage.
10-19-2012, 16:53
palepainter

Quote:

Originally Posted by UrbanWolf

I never bought a safe for myself, i moved a lot so i use a crate.
Like this one but for M1 Garands, i bought it from an antique store.
It's sealed with paint and wax very well, i've never had problem with it so far, i installed two lock on it to keep roommates' guests away.
http://parrotheadjeff.com/blog/wp-co...M9130CRATE.jpg

Dat's nice...
10-19-2012, 17:18
UrbanWolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashdown

Try using using an on site construction tool box like the one Rigid makes:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ec...&storeId=10051
It's pretty light for as strong as it is, and can be carried by two people easily.
Holds some where around a crap ton, and is pretty secure with the right padlocks.
The locks are set in so pry and cut proof.
Also... it's Colorado. I would have to think a good coat of oil and you should be in pretty good shape for a while. I've had all my guns in a box just like this for almost a year and no problems at all. It's also been in a non climate controlled garage.

No need for cosmoline coat?
10-19-2012, 17:34
sbouslog

As long as they are cleaned and oiled they should store fine for a couple of years.
10-19-2012, 18:34
sabot_round

I use Lee's liquid alox on my guns when I deploy. It's easy to clean with denatured alcohol and won't break the bank. I have a few WWI/WWII pieces that I use it on and it works just fine. Just my $0.02!!
10-19-2012, 18:58
20X11

Silicone impregnated gun socks work wonders....I have had guns stored in them for 20 years in a metal box and have no corrosion issues at all. Guns are as perfect as when I put them in...I take them out every 5-6 years or so to check.
10-19-2012, 19:29
spittoon

poly gun bags and some grease
10-19-2012, 20:12
JohnnyEgo

When I had to work/live in Manhattan for two years, I gathered up all my guns, including my small NFA collection, put them in a $200 Rigid Job Box as described above, slapped a lock on it, and put it in my parents garage in Maryland. A light coat of oil, a couple packs of desiccate, and a check-up every holiday I went home. They were fine.

I wouldn't screw with cosmoline unless your plans include burial or being thrown in a storage unit with no visitation for the next couple years. I wouldn't leave them in a leather holster or a foam lined case, as these things retain moisture and encourage rust.
10-19-2012, 21:00
crashdown

Quote:

Originally Posted by UrbanWolf

No need for cosmoline coat?

I didn't even oil them any more than when I normally clean them.
It's dry here. As long as they aren't some rare antiques or subject to abnormally high humidity, you should be fine.
10-19-2012, 22:16
rockymtnrifleman

oil and store away... I like the RIDGID box Idea... Low Profil... nobody would guess that guns were stored there...
10-20-2012, 01:25
NightCat

WD40 down the barrels to prevent rust might not hurt...or some other type of very viscous lube
10-20-2012, 08:12
anomad

Make sure they aren't stored near a swamp cooler.
10-20-2012, 09:13
UrbanWolf

I think i'll use Breakfree CLP on them.