Why would only one gun in my safe have rust and none of the other?

[Okie1907]

I picked up my Winchester model 63-22 and it had some rust on the receiver. I havent shot the gun much but it was the only one that had rust. Luckily there was minimal damage. I was just shocked it had rust on it after 2 months of sitting. it is the closest one to the locker wall and there is a window unit AC next to it. I have one of those electric dehumidity things that you plug in. I know the locker shouldnt be next to the AC but it was the only place my landlord would let me bolt it to the wall and floor.

 

[dennishoddy]

Finger prints?
Always wipe mine down with a silicon cloth before putting in the safe.

 

[rockchalk06]

It could have to do with the finish that's on it, finger prints etc.

Silicone cloth once a month should help.

 

[mr ed]

Consider that gun your early warning system. Wipe'm all down NOW!

 

[Okie1907]

Finger prints?
Always wipe mine down with a silicon cloth before putting in the safe.

How much oil should I use when wiping it down? Also what about small internal pecked in the trigger area? A drop of lube? I use gun scrubber then lube everything with rem oil then the exterior I wipe down with blockade.

 

[Sanford]

How much oil should I use when wiping it down? Also what about small internal pecked in the trigger area? A drop of lube? I use gun scrubber then lube everything with rem oil then the exterior I wipe down with blockade.

Remember that Gun Scrubber strips existing lube off so you need to completely re-lube wherever it touched. Not that it would explain one gun rusting and the next one not unless perhaps you hadn't re-lubed one well enough. As others have mentioned, I use a silicon impregnated cloth to wipe down before putting them in the safe. I also keep one on top of the safe for use when I handle them inside the safe (moving one to reach another, etc.)

 

[Okie1907]

Remember that Gun Scrubber strips existing lube off so you need to completely re-lube wherever it touched. Not that it would explain one gun rusting and the next one not unless perhaps you hadn't re-lubed one well enough. As others have mentioned, I use a silicon impregnated cloth to wipe down before putting them in the safe. I also keep one on top of the safe for use when I handle them inside the safe (moving one to reach another, etc.)

I like the guns crubber because it removes everything. I do coat my guns pretty well but I guess I didnt get that one well enough. It just sat there for so long in between use that I guess I need to start wiping them all down once a month. Just to get more routine with it.

 

[dennishoddy]

Remember that Gun Scrubber strips existing lube off so you need to completely re-lube wherever it touched. Not that it would explain one gun rusting and the next one not unless perhaps you hadn't re-lubed one well enough. As others have mentioned, I use a silicon impregnated cloth to wipe down before putting them in the safe. I also keep one on top of the safe for use when I handle them inside the safe (moving one to reach another, etc.)

Exactly what I do.
I keep a can of silicon spray and a cloth on top of the safe. In places that can't be reached with the cloth, give it a squirt with the spray, and wipe off the excess.