22 action cleaning?

Question

I have a Winchester Model 67-22 short long and long rifle. Made between 1934-1937 (no serial numbers but the fingergrooves on the forestock were only made between these years.)

I am wondering what is the best way to clean the action and chamber. Should I use dry graphite spray?

Should I wipe off the grease in the action?

Answer 1

Older than my model for sure, but if you can use WD-40 (if you don't think it will hurt it, so don't use it if you are even .001% doubtful) and a paint brush to get the gunk out. Wipe out excess grease and WD (if you use it), but not all of it, so the action stays lubricated.

Answer 2

use a spray solvent, brake cleaner works well, and then blow it out with compressed air after it sits awhile. then lightly coat with oil after the cleaner dissapates.

Answer 3

You will probably want to use a rather strong bore solvent, Like Hoppes #9 bore solvent, and a cheap paint brush soaked with it to get all the nasty stuff like powder residue off. Wipe most of the grease off but leave a thin coat on. It protects against rust and keeps it lubed.