Quote Originally Posted by andrewM View Post
Yes, that was me but it was a rather abnormal situation. As I explained earlier, I introduced neatsfoot into a transfer port where there was a synthetic washer; I had hitherto believed it to be a leather washer. The neatsfoot cleaned away the grease and the washer could not then operate. I cleaned the piston, washer and cylinder and then introduced fresh LT2 grease and all was well. Had I introduced 3 in 1 or anything else, the same would have occurred for the same reason.

DCL-dave has produced some interesting photographs but perhaps it depends upon the neatsfoot. My local gunsmith says that one is actually using a 'neatsfoot compound', which is mineral oil and neatsfoot. Probably, neatsfoot alone would solidify in cold weather. I think one has to be careful to ensure it is neatsoot compound, which includes mineral oil. That should not solidify.

Kind rgds
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Good point re. compounds... I'm using Equimins - Pure Neatsfoot Oil, so not a compound...it is 2 years out of date as well