What Lubes to Reassemble a Springer.

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Hi Folks,

 

I have stripped down my old Anschutz 335 (1972 Model) .177 and now want to reassemble it with its new BSA spring. Do I need specialist "Gun ONLY!!" lubricants or can I use the sort of stuff I have on my workbench at home in my garage - Sewing machine oil, copper grease (anti sieze), automotive HMP grease, WD40 etc. etc. The leather washer on the piston as far as I can tell is in really good shape, it is not stiff or cracked but is still soft and pliable, despite not being used for about 30 years. Is there anything should be put on this sealing washer to moisten/lubricate it to keep it soft?

 

 

Any advice will be gratefully received.

 

After I finish the 335 I will start on my BSA Superstar to fit a new BSA spring to that also. Hopefully the advice for the 335 will equally apply to the Superstar.

 

 

Thanks in advance

 

Cheers

 

Graeme

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

Hi Folks,

 

I have stripped down my old Anschutz 335 (1972 Model) .177 and now want to reassemble it with its new BSA spring. Do I need specialist "Gun ONLY!!" lubricants or can I use the sort of stuff I have on my workbench at home in my garage - Sewing machine oil, copper grease (anti sieze), automotive HMP grease, WD40 etc. etc. The leather washer on the piston as far as I can tell is in really good shape, it is not stiff or cracked but is still soft and pliable, despite not being used for about 30 years. Is there anything should be put on this sealing washer to moisten/lubricate it to keep it soft?

 

 

Any advice will be gratefully received.

 

After I finish the 335 I will start on my BSA Superstar to fit a new BSA spring to that also. Hopefully the advice for the 335 will equally apply to the Superstar.

 

 

Thanks in advance

 

Cheers

 

Graeme

 

 

Hi graeme.

 

Apparently the Abbey products are good.

 

For all your moving parts, use Moly-G-n paste where a dry lubricant is best on piston skirt, cylender walls to avoid friction.

 

LT2 gun grease moly based,heavy duty grease is ideal for springs, trigger sears and breech jaws.

 

Dont over do either one of them, little is best.

 

ATB.

 

 

Bill.

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Basically, avoid mineral oil based lubricants on any parts that will see compressed air. Certainly avoid liquid oils, and WD40 is a definite no no. Any mineral based oils and greases are likely to ignite in contact with compressed air, causing dieselling which can take your rifle well over the legal limit, and will play merry hell with your accuracy too!

[andyfr1968 772]

As above...

 

The only thing I'd add is a pure silicon oil or grease is perfect for lubeing air sealing washers and 'o' rings. It won't ignite under pressure and helps to maintain a good seal.

 

Good luck with your 335, it's a gun I've some very fond memories of.

 

Cheers.