Post by butlersrangers on Apr 14th, 2017 at 4:13pm
In the words of the Tin Man: "Oil Can"!
Over the years, without intentionally trying, I have accumulated an odd assortment of metal firearm oil containers, U.S., British, and European.
The Krag "Pocket Oiler" has eluded me thus far, but, my photo shows some common and some rare ones in my stash.
IMHO, The German K-98K cleaning kit and oiler has to take the prize for 'stupidest and most inconvenient'. Thankfully, the resources tied up in that complex 'CAN' probably reduced the number of Tanks, U Boats, and Planes, the Allies had to face in WW2.
Surprisingly, I think the French had one of the best kits. It carried oil, oil & grease applicator, a double screwdriver blade, and a cleaning brush. It packed up compact and you could drive a Tank over it. This 'silent' tool was around for over 50 years, from Chassepot to Lebel and Berthier rifles.
I bet you guys have some interesting examples and opinions on oil containers and rifle tools.
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Over the years, without intentionally trying, I have accumulated an odd assortment of metal firearm oil containers, U.S., British, and European.
The Krag "Pocket Oiler" has eluded me thus far, but, my photo shows some common and some rare ones in my stash.
IMHO, The German K-98K cleaning kit and oiler has to take the prize for 'stupidest and most inconvenient'. Thankfully, the resources tied up in that complex 'CAN' probably reduced the number of Tanks, U Boats, and Planes, the Allies had to face in WW2.
Surprisingly, I think the French had one of the best kits. It carried oil, oil & grease applicator, a double screwdriver blade, and a cleaning brush. It packed up compact and you could drive a Tank over it. This 'silent' tool was around for over 50 years, from Chassepot to Lebel and Berthier rifles.
I bet you guys have some interesting examples and opinions on oil containers and rifle tools.
IMG_6805.JPG ( 91 KB | 0
Downloads )