MtMan-List: BP Revolver lube

[mxhbc@TTACS.TTU.EDU (Henry B. Crawford)]

John, and the list,

What about a black powder revolver lube for those of us who also do periods
outside the Rondy era?  What is a period-correct (1840s-70s) lube that
would work.  You know those chambers get warm in the summer and I've had a
heck of a time keeping them sealed on hot days.  When the revolver is in
it's holster on my belt, the chambers are pointing down and if the grease
is melted and flowing, out it comes.  I've had a few chain-firings that
way.  I'd like to use some substance that would seal the chambers and not
leak out.  It should also lube the bore when fired.  For now I use oiled
wonder wads, but they're expensive.  Who's got another idea?  Is beeswax a
good choice?  Does it lube the bore?

Thanks,
HBC

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