THE WAY TO CLEAN A GUN. 89 



not later than the evening of the day that it has been 

 used, but do not immediately place it away in the gun 

 case, as the inside of the barrels sweat after free rubbing. 

 The barrels should be placed in a warm place for a few 

 hours before being laid away. 



To prevent the outside of the barrels from getting 

 rusty, rough and spotted, carry in your vest-pocket an 

 • oiled flannel cloth which must be used over the barrels 

 after any moisture has been deposited upon them. 



Vaseline or petroleum jelly when rubbed over the bar- 

 rels keeps them bright and free from rust. 



Finally, a gun requires looking after every week ! 



