Corrosion from firing caps

gordonwd

I'm going to be selling a .36 Navy revolver replica here soon. It hasn't been fired in probably 40 years, has been stored in a presentation case, and is in excellent condition except that I can see some rusty-looking corrosion on the bases of the percussion cap nipples.

What would you recommend for removing this? I have a nipple wrench for it, but would hate to try getting them out at this stage.

CapnMidnight

Kriol, soak the clynder in Kroil for a day or two, it will loosen the nipples right up.
W.D.

Litl Rooster

use a good quality nipple wrench also. One that won't slip. If the Kroil doesn't work try heating with a hair dryer.