Cleaning a Model 19 - brush won't fit

[gwpercle]

Bore snakes are very easy to use , you can drop the weighted pull string in from the forcing cone end of the barrel and pull it through out the muzzle , no damage .
I use two snakes , one is soaked in CLP / solvent and used to clean bbl and chambers ...
the other is kept oiled and used to oil the bbl and chambers .
Keep the rod and brush , you need to use them to do a good deep cleaning and to push things out of a bbl .
Gary

 

[BE Mike]

There is a good chance that there is lead built up in the barrel and charging holes of the cylinder. Back in the day, more soft lead bullets were fired through these guns for practice, police qualifications, etc. than copper jacketed. It is hard for the naked eye to identify the lead build up, but if you force the brush all the way through the barrel, you'll see the shiny lead bits come out, if lead is present. Soaking the barrel and cylinder holes with a good penetrating oil, like Kroil, Liquid Wrench, etc. for an extended period (days) will eventually work it's way under the lead and make it's removal easier.

 

[bummer]

I use a 40 cal brush for the chamber and 38 for the bore. Remember to use a tooth brush under the extractor to clean the powder residue .