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How to clean 1948make CZ 27 pistol. does the spring also need lubrication. what and how to use

After shooting, I clean the barrel using a copper solvent type of solution and a bronze brush. This is followed by a powder solvent and then a patch lightly oiled after patches come out clean. I then clean interior parts with a powder solvent (like Hoppes #9) to get rid of powder residue. I also wipe down some of the interior surfaces and most of the exterior surfaces lightly with CLP before I put it away.

Generally the rule of thumb would be light grease on sliding parts and oil on rotating parts.
I usually grease the rails on any semi auto pistol. I do grease the recoil spring and recoil spring guide lightly. If nothing else, it will prevent corrosion.

Keep in mind that if the grease is too thick, it could impede the movement of the slide. Many people use silicon grease in pistols. Fingerprints left on bluing can damage it. Light oils can evaporate after a period of time leaving metal parts bereft of protection. Copper solvents can have ammonia in them that could damage plastic and wood parts if spilled on them. Using too much oil can make a mess as it runs out of the gun. A little goes a long way.

should i keep my vintage 1948 make cz 27 pistol for my safety or should i buy a new pistol for this purpose. (i hope i can only buy an IOF pistol only in India which is new).Althouh my CZ 27 is in good state. Please advise

indiarahu wrote:should i keep my vintage 1948 make cz 27 pistol for my safety or should i buy a new pistol for this purpose. (i hope i can only buy an IOF pistol only in India which is new).Althouh my CZ 27 is in good state. Please advise

Guns do not have expiration dates. If properly taken care off, a pistol manufactured in 1948 is as safe today as it was in 1948. So, if you are familiar with the gun, and can shoot it, by all means keep it.