Steps for Cleaning a Firearm
Here are the steps for cleaning a firearm.
Step 1: Clean barrel and metal parts with good commercial solvent.
Step 2: Bore should be cleaned through breech end where possible.
Step 3: Clean bore until dry patch comes through as clean as possible.
Step 4: Run oily patch through barrel.
Step 5: All metal parts should get light coat of oil.
Step 6: Store in horizontal position, or with muzzle pointing down.
Step 7: After storage, run a clean patch through bore before firing.
Step 8: Remove all excess grease and oil.