I personally havent used it, but i know my Grandpa always used that stuff, and he was picky so i cant see that it wouldnt work. But dont hold me to that....

Congrats to you, did i read this post right that you have to wait until almost Xmas to pickup thid 1894 :questionmark: :hmmmm:

Come to think of it, its gonna be your rifle and your laying out your hard earned cash, if your NOT happy with the 3 N 1, go clean N lube it the way you would as if it were home, what do they care, its not like your asking them to clean it and they are at work for however many hours doin nothing anyhow.... Do what makes you happy/comfy!!!!

Now if it were me, i would go wax it!!!! :tee:
tan i know it would be good to go....
BG4570

 

Hey 79,

3 in 1 has linseed oil in it. There are way better products. (Use ATF myself, for cleaning, lube and wipe down)

Later, Mark

 

I realize there is better stuff. I use CLP and REMOIL/HOPPES myself but was what they had there. I just wanna make sure it won't harm the gun while in storage.


As for the ATF I keep reading that online. Are we talking just straight up transmission fluid on the gun?

 

3 in 1 oil is an old and dated product, and there are way better products available today.

But with that said, it has taken care of generations of firearms and served as an all around lubricant for many products. I would have no worries for the use you describe.

But if it is gonna worry you till Christmas, i would have no reservations about going back soon and giving it a good cleaning and wipe down with CLP or your favorite product.

 

I'd use Ballistol or Johnson's Paste Wax or such. I don't know much about 3 in 1, though.

 

Hey guys -- Just a heads up here... don't ever use 3 in 1 oil to lube any air actuated tools like nailers etc. It will eat the gaskets and ruin the tool. Best regards. Wind

 

Wind
By the sound of that im thinkin that you had that for a first hand experience... :ahhhhh:

 

Nothing wrong with 3 in 1. A light mineral machine oil not much different than ATF for firearms purposes. It DOES NOT contain linseed oil. And is not to be used on stocks as any mineral oil should not. I have used it for 40 years and have experienced no issues. Dated ?? It has a proven track record, why change ?

 

Probably better "space-age" oils than 3in1 but not sure how I could determine that. 3in1 has been keeping barber tools working for a long time. I use it on my electric razor and beard trimmer heads and they spin faster than my lever and get washed with hot water. Something I don't do with my guns.

If "dated" stuff is questionable we need to shut down this forum about lever guns.

Jeff

 

3 in 1 oil was the standby on guns for many decades, it it was bad for firearms it would not have been used, nuff said.

 

I worked in my dad's general store in a small farming community for years, and we sold 3-in-1 oil to just about everybody. There wasn't anything better available. It oiled motors, tools, guns, fishing reels, everything imaginable. I used 3-in-1 on my gun's for years, inside and out, and never had a problem. I wouldn't hesitate to use it today on any gun I own.

 

Just a point to add, an old friend of mine at a local gunshop used something else to keep fingerprints from rusting their shop guns. I dont think it is linseed or anything, but a mix of something they had used for years and years. I am going to their shop tomorrow for some items, and if your really interested I can find out what it is. I may even pick up a bottle of it myself due to the fact that I am plinking more these days.

 

If it's going to keep you awake nights worrying by all means go back and wipe off the 3in1 and use your preferred oil. I use Rig universal on my guns and especially if I'm going to store them for any length of time. It never breaks down.

 

Given the circumstances, just about anything is better than nothing. When you get it home, just fix it right. Yes, there are better products out there, but they weren't what you were handed. At least you wiped it with a lubricant.

 

Are you sure you're NOT confusing 3 in 1 with WD-40?......................I see nothing wrong with using 3-1 oil, its a proven (dated) well refined lubricant.............But then, I use Marvel Mystery Oil , which I think may be older (MORE Dated) than 3-1.........

Take a good look at the cost/oz of the new Space age lubes, and tell me they are actually THAT MUCH better, if as good.........I think the only way our military got to using CLP and many other new things is through a lot of congressional lobbying............

Gotta go..................NAPA is having a sale on Marvel Mystery Oil today!

Tom

 

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I have been using that "dated" Marvel Mystery Oil for years. I use Rig on guns in longer storage, a few that I have had for 50 years, no rust. 3 in 1 oil is good stuff, the solvents in 3 in 1 can damage rubber products like Wind's nail gun gaskets but there are no such gaskets in a Marlin 336. I would not use it on an oil finished stock, however, it will darken the wood with continued use.

If you are going to worry about it for six months, maybe you should try Cosmoline. :biggrin:

 

I use Ballistol on all my guns!!!

 

I'm not like freaked out or anything I just wanna make sure. I was in a hurry and it got on the wood too. As long as one time wont damage the wood or attract mousture and cause rust we are good. I'll probably have it out sooner than Christmas anyway.

 

I thought 3 in 1 was a gun and reel oil until I was about 30...then I ran out and went to WD-40....:flute:

 

3 in 1 is OK... the soft case isn't a good idea.

 

I have used 3 in 1 one all my guns, ran out and switched to Remoil and not much difference other than age of the container it was in. Shouldn't be a problem I believe

 

I like the smell of 3 in 1 oil and love Marvel Mystery Oil I buy that stuff by the pint guess this boy is old fashioned.

 

What is this wonderful stuff called Marvel Mystery Oil? I haven't heard about it? Where do you get it? Is it better than 3-in-1, which is what I use for garden shears, hedge trimmers, etc.?

 

It's an automotive additive and can be purchased at any auto parts store.

 

An additive for the gas tank, crank case or transmission? What about it's chemistry makes it good as an all-purpose lubricant?

 

I use Amsoil.Gets better mileage and shifts better.Whoops wrong forum.:flute:

 

There have to be hundreds of oils and concoctions used on firearms and each individual that uses one seems to have a strong opinion on its merits and the weaknesses of all others. Like others have mentioned I used 3N1 for many years with no ill effects on the metal parts. On another forum there was a discussion on the best oil for lubrication and to retard corrosion. There were many in favor of ATF and just as many advocating for Mobile 1 motor oil. I now own a quart of Ezzox, a quart of Mobile 1, some 3N1, one or two others and several varities of bore cleaners including a quart each of Hoppe's regular and copper. Would someone please send me a PM on this subject when a consensus is reached? BTW, 35 Rem is far superior to 30-30 any day.

 

Only 206 days left until Christmas!

 

Marvel Mystery does come as a oil/gas additive but also make a air tool oil thats some pretty decent stuff. Over the years I have used it for many applications including gun care and cleaning. Handles moisture really well, as air tools tend to draw moisture thru the line.
Most auto parts stores carry it, cost around $2.00 for a small bottle. Before I started using Marvel M,Oil we used 3in1 Oil.
I bought some Lucas Gun oil a couple weeks ago at my local parts store and cleaned a couple of guns with it. It's a syn based oil and seems to have helped smoothed the actions better than the other oils. Also seems to atract less dirt. $5.00 a bottle but it seems to take less.