Welcome to the forum. Assuming the gun is a 38 special I usually shoot lightly loaded 158 grain lead bullets either RN or SWC. If the gun is in good condition almost any commercial ammo is fine but I shy away from the lighter high velocity stuff. Rem oil would be fine but any of the traditional cleaners like Hoppes #9 etc. are safe for cleaning chores. If the gun has the military finish be a bit gentle and don't scrub the exterior too hard as the finish is a somewhat fragile. If the gun is 38 SW any of the commercial ammo is fine as it is all loaded very mildly.
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John. SWCA #1586
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