Lubricating Lever Guns

[Ol` Joe]

I can`t count the people that claim they use motor oil on their firearms. It may or may not be the best stuff going for the purpose but it sure won`t hurt anything.
Motor oil has lots of adatives/detergents in it to keep carbon floating until the filter traps it. It also is a thicker oil then most gun oils and stays in place a bit better. Personally I think tranny fluid would be a better lube but if I needed to lube or oil down to prevent rust, motor oil would be as good as any.
That said, I try to always use gun oil on guns, motor oil in motors, and fish oil because the Dr said I have to......YMMV

[Mr. 16 gauge]

I quit using gun oils for lubrication years ago. Gun oils attract dust, dirt, powder & lead residue, plant pollens, cat tail fluff, ect, ect, ect. This leads to a gummy mess that can slow down or stop any action.
Years ago someone told me about using powdered graphite for lubrication......tried it (just a little dab will do yah!) and it works great! Doesn't protect from rust, but it does lubricate. A good silicon based lubricant is almost as good, IMHO.
I will use gun oils in the bores to prevent rust, and they also work well on fishing reels.