Cleaning my 1866

[Montana Slim]

I like the turn in this thread....the dirtiest Henry (or Improved Henry).
I'll see if I can get a pic uploaded soon 

Regards,
Slim

[Mako]

I realize now that I misread Dirty Haggis McGurk's challenge.  Slim picked up on it, it's not the most tarnished, it's the filthiest, or as Slim said the "dirtiest".  I lose.
~Mako

[Driftwood Johnson]

Good advice there. I'll add my cleaning method:

1. Stand rifle, muzzle up
2. Insert fired (empty) cartridge case
3. Close action
4. Clean with 3-4 damp patches (until clean)
5. Remove cartridge case
6. Dry patch
7. Oiled patch
8. Wipe rear breech face & bolt with oiled patch
9. Done

This keeps moisture away from all the innards and magazine housing. I use nothing more than an oiled patch to wipe down inside the carrier recess.

Regards,
Slim

Howdy

This is basically the same as the technique I use to clean my Henry or '73. The only difference is I use the slotted end of my cleaning rod, not a jag. I loop a clean patch through the slotted end, then soak it with my favorite water based cleaning solution. Using the slotted end of the of the cleaning rod there is no danger of getting the rod stuck in the dase in the chamber. At least not with 44-40.