SMLE Mk III* Cleaning Kit (TF 4-05B)

[@timp3931]

On the FN FAL rifle we were taught to put the oil bottle in "cap towards the muzzle" since the rifles are stored muzzle up (so the bottle has less chance to leak).

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Oh yeah, that makes sense!

[@garandfreak4084]

Very good , thank you! Would love to see that aboutan M1 Garand Cleaning Kit.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

It's on the to do list 👍

[@wailnshred]

I think you're only supposed to use the wire gauze if there is rust inside the barrel.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Yes, the wire gauze is not intended to be used every time. I see this is more of a how to use the items than how to clean, but that would have been good to mention.

[@وحیدقاسمی-ت3ن]

And a crown protection would be also nice mister.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

I haven't seen one of those for the SMLE yet.

[@heccsclips3319]

the way they used the pull through during the war was to lay the butt on the ground and tip the rifle until the barrel was pointing the user no need to protect the crown if you keep it straight

[@davidflanagan1653]

excellent information good to know

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Thanks, glad it helped!

[@wailnshred]

This cleaning kit is an early version of a BoreSnake.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Yep. The boresnake isn't a new idea.

[@coolexploiter1943]

How do I store the gauze with the rifle?

[@HistoryinFirearms]

The gauze would be stored in a soldiers pocket or pack.

[@coolexploiter1943]

@@HistoryinFirearms Okay, Thank you very much! I thought it would've been wrapped with the pull through in some way.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

@@coolexploiter1943 You are welcome!

[@davidseitz2010]

The metal one has been made for years and years. stupid commercial!

[@HistoryinFirearms]

The metal one? 🤔

[@saiga12commander]

excellent, great info.. thank you..

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Thanks and you're welcome!