Period Revolver Cleaning References?

[Curt Schmidt]

Hallo!

I had posted this in the Cavalry Folder, but thought it might "do better" in a larger folder... ;)

Hallo!

Being infantry, I have detailed sources for longarm cleaning, but in going through my limited cavalry resources, I am not finding any period "how to" materials or references for cleaning revolvers?

Can anyone be of help please?

Thanks!

Curt

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My Holy Grail Quest is for "manual" or "Period accounts" rather than what we modern lads might be doing.

Some hot water in a cup. A length of cord or twine, or leather thong, with a strip of cloth tied to one end can be passed through the barrel for cleaning- and repeatedly stuffed into the cylinder chamber with the loading rod or a stick...

But... my search is for a Period instruction!

Thanks!

Curt