How to Gunsmith a Sa.22 Revolver

After a session of target shooting, your SA.22 handgun needs cleaning and gunsmithing. This entails cleaning the inside and outside of detritus and remains from the powder, cleaning the gun metal and prepping the weapon for storage. By following this regimen, the weapons life is extended and the firearm will be kept in excellent condition. When gunsmithing a revolver, you are presented with the challenge of cleaning all parts of the cylinder, a different regimen than non-revolver style handguns. SA.22 style revolvers are patterned on "cowboy" sidearms and have a western flare often sought by collectors.

Things You'll Need

  • Gun barrel cleaning tool with wipes
  • Gun solvent
  • Chamois cloth
  • Gun oil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open the revolver cylinder and remove any ammunition. Leave the cylinder open.

    • 2

      Insert a solvent-soaked wipe into the end slit on the barrel cleaning tool. The barrel cleaning tool resembles a long pipe cleaner. Gently insert the solvent-soaked wipe into the chambers on the cylinder and then finally down the barrel of the revolver. Push and pull the wipe into each chamber and barrel at least two to three times.

    • 3

      Remove the saturated wipe and insert a fresh, dry wipe and push and pull it through each chamber and the barrel several times to remove any residue and excess solvent.

    • 4

      Wipe down the exterior of the handgun with the clean chamois. Look around the trigger area for any grit or pieces of detritus and remove.

    • 5

      Soak a corner of the cloth in gun oil and wipe down all parts of the gun metal. Leave a slight coating of the gun oil on the gun and place the firearm into storage.