What maintenance do I need to do on my Uberti black powder revolver?
Black powder is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water, which accelerates the formation of rust and corrosion. This makes it very important that your revolver be thoroughly cleaned and oiled after every day’s shooting. The bore and exterior surfaces should be cleaned and oiled. Any pivot points (i.e., loading lever, cylinder pin, etc.) should also be oiled at the end of the day. There are several black powder solvents on the market that do a fine job of cleaning fouling, or you can use hot soapy water. Whichever cleaning method you use, care should be taken not to let excessive water or solvent into the action of the revolver.
