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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 981319" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>The risk of guns becoming damaged in storaqe, long or short term, depends on a lot of things and environmental conditions may be the most troubling of possibilities. My friend stored some very nice rifles in cases under a bed for a season. When he next looked at them they were encrusted with rust and were never the same. Humidity, temperature, type of material they're wrapped in (foam lined cases are not a good idea) and whether they're sealed or open to the air are just a few things to consider. The only general rule I've found to be most successful is to store them in a safe or other type of enclosure with dehumidifier(s) that are regularly serviced (reset) and enough open air space around them for good air circulation. All of that within a stable temperature environment (a basement or garage where temperature variations can be significant is not a good idea). </p><p>A good wipe down of all metal surfaces with a quality penetrating oil never hurts either.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 981319, member: 50867"] The risk of guns becoming damaged in storaqe, long or short term, depends on a lot of things and environmental conditions may be the most troubling of possibilities. My friend stored some very nice rifles in cases under a bed for a season. When he next looked at them they were encrusted with rust and were never the same. Humidity, temperature, type of material they're wrapped in (foam lined cases are not a good idea) and whether they're sealed or open to the air are just a few things to consider. The only general rule I've found to be most successful is to store them in a safe or other type of enclosure with dehumidifier(s) that are regularly serviced (reset) and enough open air space around them for good air circulation. All of that within a stable temperature environment (a basement or garage where temperature variations can be significant is not a good idea). A good wipe down of all metal surfaces with a quality penetrating oil never hurts either. [/QUOTE]
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