thank you very much
being made before WW 2 I suspect corrosive primer in any way and will care for it.
the "fat" feels more like modern grease for mechanics than some kind of wax and feels like being made last year.I was wipe this of without problems because it had attract some dust that made it into the box.

"Perhaps that's being overly cautious but I tend to be that way with older rifles. They're beautiful, mature ladies and should be treated with gentleness, care and respect and the results can be wonderful. "

I am with you