Where should I apply gun oil during routine maintenance?
By the Atkinson Oil Co. product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.
Short answer. After cleaning, apply a light film of Atkinson Gun Oil to bare metal parts and any moving metal parts your firearm's manual says to oil, then wipe off the excess. The label says it helps protect against rust and corrosion. The firearm maker's manual decides the oiling points.
Key facts
- Product: Atkinson Oil Co. Gun Oil
- What it is: Gun oil
- Made for: Routine care of firearms: thin film on the maker's oil points
- Not for: Grease points; optics and finishes the maker says not to oil
- Who makes it: Atkinson Oil Co. is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK; Made in Britain
Where it usually goes
- Bare external metal surfaces, as a thin protective film.
- Moving metal parts the manual names for oil.
- The bore only if the manual allows it — and dry-patch it before use.
Where it doesn't go
- Anywhere the manual says to keep dry or to grease instead. Moly Gun Grease is for parts that need grease.
- Optics, wooden stocks or finishes the maker says not to oil.
How to apply
- Make the firearm safe as the manual directs.
- Clean and dry the parts.
- Apply a small amount to a cloth or patch.
- Wipe on a thin film; remove the excess. A visible wet coat attracts dirt.
For long storage. Gun Storage Oil is designed to protect firearms in long-term storage. See Batch A2.
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Product link: Gun Oil · Kits: Gun Maintenance Kit · Complete Gun Maintenance & Storage Kit.
Sources
Printed product label; Your equipment maker's manual