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100% agreed. If oil is running down, there is FAR too much oil.
A very (as in microscopically) thin film wiped on by an oily cloth is all that is needed.
I do this - and I live in an old and quite damp house (in the damp UK climate) and never have a problem. Just make sure all finger marks are wiped away as they start rust.

Gil, I am picturing what you just described as a blivet in your gun safe. How on earth do you get to a shotgun for burglar work if the need should arise???...Geo

I numbered the cases and have a "key" on the door. I have a heater/dehumidifier in the safe and have not had any problem with corrosion over the 10+ years I have done this. If there was a gun that I needed easy access to I would leave it uncased on the front of the pile.
CHAZ

Burglaries are scheduled on an appointments only basis which gives me plenty of time to get ready. I am booked solid through February.
Gil

If those Georgia boys are like South Carolina boys the rifles and shotguns are in the safe but there are several handguns strategically placed around the house for use in an "emergency". The women folk are also well versed in their proper use.

I could get three times as many in this one if I didn't have so many with 32" to 42" barrels. Forty would go into it easily. Most of the long barreled ones aren't even in there. Slips are a good idea tho'. This is an old antique Mosler. It had wooden shelves and pigeon holes with little drawers all in it when it was given to me. Most expensive part was hiring a rollback to move the thing. 5200#, I was told. I carpeted it, added a Goldenrod, and it has served well for 10-12 years.



SRH

Despite warning about keeping guns in a slip case inside a safe, I never had a problem. A GoldenRod is inexpensive to buy and operate, and keeps everything inside from rusting. There is no need to drown a gun with oil to prevent rust when a very thin film and the GoldenRod will do nicely.

Geo, a burglar gun or two or three is something that should never be locked away. It should be locked and loaded and ready to go. Precautions should be taken to keep them out of reach of children. Most importantly, children should be taught what to do and how to react if they ever come across a gun, or if one of their playmates or siblings even goes near a gun. Even if your guns are securely locked away, they may come across one in the home of a relative or friend, and should be trained to absolutely not touch it and immediately tell an adult. I'm sure you here all know all that, but someone who just visits and reads threads occasionally might take note. Public Service Message from the NRA.

I trained my kids as soon as they could walk and understand simple instructions. From time to time, I tested them by intentionally leaving an unloaded revolver or long gun in the bedroom, and sending them in to get something for me. I used a revolver or double because it is so easy to be 100% certain there is not a round in the chamber or cylinder. They never failed to come running to say "Daddy, there's a gun on the bed dresser, or floor." I then always reinforced that behavior by praising them for being so smart and taking them out for a fun meal or a new toy. As they got older, they knew that guns were not forbidden fruit, and they could shoot one anytime. All they had to do was ask me. I got similar training from my Dad, and it worked. I won't say I was never tempted to shoot a gun when he wasn't home, but I also knew that the consequences if he found out would mean I wouldn't be allowed to shoot, hunt, or even touch one again until I was... I don't even want to think about it!

Me too- all the other ideas presented here involve too much tinkering for me. All my side-by-sides are stored muzzle up, and my favorites, the LC Smiths- no problems with excess oil migrating down into the stock heads- Not an issue with the Model 12's however- Go to any large gun club that offers the various shotgunning clays games- and look at both the gun racks inside the club house, on the porches, and at the skeet, trap and clays shooting areas- how many shooters rack their shotgun(s) butt up to the sky??

Thanks for all the responses . I think I will stick with a very light coat of oil and muzzle up. They sure look better in the safe. Plus a lot easier to sort through.