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