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Monty Rifle Paste
c. 1950Overview
Circular metal tin, mostly brass in colour with black text printed on the top.
Historical information
This was a popular concoction for removing fouling in a rifle barrel.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-205-2022.95
Width
56 mm
Height or length
56 mm
Depth
16 mm
Inscriptions and markings
It reads, in part, "FOR REMOVING NICKEL and PREVENTING NICKELLING [...] "MOTTY" RIFLE PASTE."
Contextual information
Fouling occurs when a firearm is discharged leaving remnants of powder and nickel in the barrel. This is removed to improve the accuracy of the rifle after approximately 12 shots are fired. Previous catalogue number: 92/59
Year
Last modified
Monday, 15 May, 2023
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