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millwright · 02-22-2011, 05:46 PM

One has to wonder what type of "lube" was used in that Girandoni, PS !! My WAG would be sperm oil due to its superior lubricity, stability and preservative qualities for leather. Qualities causing its continued use in critical applications well into the 20th century ! >MW

02-22-2011, 05:46 PM	#7
millwright Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,445	Re: The Lewis & Clark Girandoni Air Rifle... Amazing!! One has to wonder what type of "lube" was used in that Girandoni, PS !! My WAG would be sperm oil due to its superior lubricity, stability and preservative qualities for leather. Qualities causing its continued use in critical applications well into the 20th century ! >MW Last edited by millwright; 02-22-2011 at 05:47 PM..