bakposten,

Thanks for your personal insights.

I can well guess the saltwater is a great enemy to the rifle. I think we have all had some rust spots appear when forgetting or neglecting to clean a rifle after use in the rain or moist conditions. I once saw a shotgun, used on a moist day, put into a case, in the vehicle in the sun. It came out completely red on one side. Luckily not mine! Salt would just add to it.

I think a seal hunt on the ice in a Scandinavian winter would be something very different.

Post a photo of your saltwater seal hunting rifle if you can, and describe it. Working rifles are good to see as well. Thanks.