Friends, any idea how swords during the Civil War were cleaned and/or preserved from rust, especially the German imports with steel hilts and scabbards?
Was steel wool available? What sort of oils were commonly used on swords (gun oil)?
Anything known to have been used on the sharkskin grips (not that I'm going to use them for preservation)?
Appreciate the input.
Regards, Bob
Robert Broadwater
NPS Volunteer
Was steel wool available? What sort of oils were commonly used on swords (gun oil)?
Anything known to have been used on the sharkskin grips (not that I'm going to use them for preservation)?
Appreciate the input.
Regards, Bob
Robert Broadwater
NPS Volunteer
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