Black powder shooting is very messy. There is a lot of black residue that picks up water quickly and can feel a little slimy after a good round of shooting. It is necessary to clean the guns with soap and water after shooting. All of the black goop is easily removed with soapy water. This gun is made of stainless steel rather than blued steel. It means that it should be less corrosion prone. Every once in a while it is necessary to disassemble the gun and give it a thorough interior cleaning. So here you can see the parts sitting on the bench. This is a very simple pistol. It is easy to take apart and put back together again. So I washed everything in soap and water, dried the pieces and reassembled with a little oil.