Dear Guys,
I have a genuine antique 1849 Colt Pocket Model, with nice uniform plum/blue patina. Here is my question. What type of oil or grease am I suppose to put (and keep) on this pistol to keep it from rusting or damage? If I put regular gun oil on it, will this cut through the patina, and start taking it down to the cold white steel? (Don't want to do that.) If I put RIG on it, will that keep it from rusting and not take off any patina?
Keeping it wiped totally dry and stored in a box just doesn't feel right? Don't want the latent humidity in the air to start adding rust.
Thanks for info from anyone with experience in these antiques.
Best Regards,
Big Paulie