My Zastava M70 .32 gooey mess came in today!

[Dobbinsky]

I'm stoked about this one. Here's a photo of it with the cosmoline I haven't worked on yet. Looks like it might be in darned good condition under the goop.
I'm looking for a volunteer to come over to my place and clean the gun for me. Anyone game?
I've looked at several videos on breaking down the gun, as well as methods for removing cosmoline, but would like to know what cleaning method works best for you.
Thanks!

 

[Captain O]

Field-strip the piece and take off the grips. put all the parts in a stainless-steel container filled with kerosene. Re;ubricate the pistol, and VOILA!

Enjoy.

 

[Dobbinsky]

Field-strip the piece and take off the grips. put all the parts in a stainless-steel container filled with kerosene. Re;ubricate the pistol, and VOILA!

Enjoy.

Grips as well? Also, how long should I let it soak?

 

[Recusant]

I believe we just had a long thread on cleaning cosmoline!

 

[Captain O]

You can wash the grips in Dawn and piping-hot (not boiling) water, but you must a blow dryer on high until it is bone dry to avoid rusting the locking system inside the panels.

 

[Jfal]

I bought a bunch of AK mags covered in cosmoline and I soaked them over night in kerosine....didn't loosen it at all.

 

[mikep]

Just loaded it up and shoot it as is!

 

[Dobbinsky]

Finally got 'er done! Stripped it all down, including ,magazine, heated every part individually with a blow dryer and wiped what I could off with rags and Q-tips. Then I soaked everything in mineral spirits for 30 minutes, then used a toothbrush to each part. Dried everything, applied CLP to all parts, then wiped all eccess CLP off with rags. I found out that if that Hammer/sear housing isn't in correctly, fuggetaboudit! Turned out great. Now to test fire! Oh yeah...I also hit the firing pin with direct spray of non-chlorinated brake cleaner during the process ( it's suppose to get in the tight area and dissolve trapped cosmoline).

 

[Captain O]

It'll be just fine. You've done everything you can to clean and lube it up. The non-chlorinated brake cleaner is a good idea. Invest in some .32 ACP +p Buffalo Bore 75-grain Lead Flat Point for "serious social work". (You won't regret that decision.) This puts the .32 ACP on a more than equal footing with a .380.

You are looking for penetration, and this commercial combination will "accomplish the mission".

Enough said.

 

[Captain O]

Dobbinsky:

I'm sure you have noticed the all-steel construction of the Zastava M70 "Bee" is quite robust. The pistol is capable of handling a steady diet of "European" ammunition and 100 rounds of Buffalo Bore won't destroy it.

I would happily carry this in my M70 without hesitation.