There are also ways to REALLY protect both metal and wood, without changing the appearance of either. For steel, Dyna-Tek Gun Shield is the real deal, whether all the bluing's still there or not.
Thanks MD, my main concern is warping the forearms on my Sharps rifles, I've heard horror stories of folks trying to get those lined back out.
Of course the old buffalo hunters and mountain men used lard and pine pitch to seal and bed the barrel channels, I'll just try to keep mine dry if I can.
I've got the Dyna-Tek Gun Shield saved in my favorites section.
