Cleaning bayonet?

[FreeRange]

I purchased a Czech (NOT British! ) bayonet yesterday and I would like to clean it. The hilt is sticky and dirty and I don't like it.

I plan on using wood soap (Murphy's Oil Soap) and warm water. I'll use a toothbrush to get at the built up dirt and dry it immediately after getting the gunk off of it.

I am not anticipating any issues. But thought I'd double check.

[BROBS]

try a heat gun and rag.

it's probably cosmoline and not sure Murphy's oil soap will remove it.

just don't burn it.. keep the heatgun moving.

-Brian

[FreeRange]

I had already cleaned before you replied. I think it turned out well. The sticky is gone.

But if I get something else in need of cleaning I will remember that I can use heat. I hadn't thought of that.

I totally forgot about Cosmoline too! That explains the smell as well. Thank you!

[BROBS]

glad it worked out for you!

I've used heat in the past with good results... and the main mess is only sticky rags.
though that's a mess in iteself.

-Brian