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    Default Question about Storing Firearms

    Hello all,

    I recently got into collecting firearms and own a couple of long guns and pistols. I have maybe 2-3 guns I shoot, the rest I’m just collecting(bought brand new). Will it be harmful to my Firearms’ longevity to store them long term in the card board boxes I bought them in, in the the condition I bought them in(factory lube, immobilized, etc)? Any and all input and experiences are welcome. Thank you in advance.

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    In my opinion, yes it can be harmful. Cardboard attracts and holds moisture. Then rust will follow.

    If you have a good dehumidifier in the room and keep everything oiled well, then you'd likely be fine. But I'd look into at a minimum a metal gun cabinet that won't hold the moisture of paper.

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    with black friday coming up you can probably find a deal on a safe or a locker and then use dehumidifiers in it.

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    Quote Originally Posted by Fallen Knight View Post
    Hello all,

    I recently got into collecting firearms and own a couple of long guns and pistols. I have maybe 2-3 guns I shoot, the rest I*m just collecting(bought brand new). Will it be harmful to my Firearms* longevity to store them long term in the card board boxes I bought them in, in the the condition I bought them in(factory lube, immobilized, etc)? Any and all input and experiences are welcome. Thank you in advance.
    If you're just storing them, I'd oil them up and vacuum seal them with some desiccant in the vacuum seal bag.

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    Here is the solution to your not so big problem.

    https://www.brownells.com/gun-cleani...038-64990.aspx

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    Thank you so much for the replies so far. I am in an apartment and will likely be moving rather frequently next couple years. I will look into buying the vacuum sealed bags and desiccant. As far as the long term storage lube is concerned, should that be placed in the barrel and on all internal components of the gun as well?

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    If you are living in an apartment with any kind of climate control (no basement or attic storage), then the firearms will be fine in the original boxes. Just check on them from time to time to ensure no corrosion.

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    Quote Originally Posted by sawgunner73 View Post
    If you are living in an apartment with any kind of climate control (no basement or attic storage), then the firearms will be fine in the original boxes. Just check on them from time to time to ensure no corrosion.
    This is my situation exactly. I checked then, they’re fine. Thank God, I was worried I’d find rust. I’ll still try to vacuum bag the ones I don’t use at all and may store in my parents basement

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    Default Re: Question about Storing Firearms

    I bought an old new stock H&R Handi-Rifle in the box this summer. Cardboard indeed draws moisture where this gun was stored. Not horrible but there was discoloring in the bluing and some rust forming where the gun contacted the cardboard. Even in the wrapping which was plastic. (worse than cloth).
    If air conditioned summer and heated in winter, as long as they are oiled and not allowed to collect dust, they'll be fine.
    Engineers make things idiot proof! Evolution makes better idiots!

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