Hoppe’s by the gallon anyone?

[STS]

An old friend passed last summer and his son asked for some help sorting through his things. We found this gem. And yes, it’s the old stuff that smells good. I didn’t open it but it seems like there is 2/3 of a gallon left.

 

[D the D]

Wow. I just purchases a new 5oz bottle labeled "Original" Hoppes No 9. It is clear and has way too much Amyl Acetate/banana oil to scent it up. It doesn't have the same smell at all. It's reminiscent, and I guess to a younger crowd it passes the description of Hoppes smell. But it ain't old Original Hoppes No. 9.

 

[ShtrRdy]

Oh, wow, you could re-bottle it in 1 ounce vials and sell it to us old timers.

 

[Mudcat]

yes please

 

[Will Henry]

The best solvent ever. I'm about out. WH

 

[46and2]

Wow. I just purchases a new 5oz bottle labeled "Original" Hoppes No 9. It is clear and has way too much Amyl Acetate/banana oil to scent it up. It doesn't have the same smell at all. It's reminiscent, and I guess to a younger crowd it passes the description of Hoppes smell. But it ain't old Original Hoppes No. 9.

These are great.

 

[Lead Slanger]

I'm about out too. I didn't know they changed the formula.

 

[Rocketvapor]

Sexy smell.
Wife and I come back from the range and after cleaning the guns- - - - -
Hoppes Eau De Cologne.
Maybe I could sell it in one Dram Bottles

 

[Larry Koch]

After shave cologne.

 

[Hino895]

I bought a quart of hoppes #9 about 40 years ago still have a few ounces left.

 

[ShtrRdy]

D you should be thankful it doesn't smell like the original. That got it characteristic odor from Nitrobenzene, a toxic chemical. A quick search came up with this gem:

Nitrobenzene is highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.

Back in the day the advice was to always use it outdoors or in a well-aired area, and to wash your hands afterwards. No one EVER advised smelling the fumes - or worse - using it as a cologne or perfume.

Advice for the Original Poster? There are far better and less toxic bore cleaners on the market. Turn that can of #9 into your local hazardous waste facility for proper disposal.

Just saying,

SJ

It's not so much the danger but rather the smell tends to bring back good memories. Yes, there are better firearm cleaning products today.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Always be careful and protected if necessary when handling chemicals.
I'll add, always read the entire label.

 

[K22]

I am "coming out", I am a "closet" Hoppe's 9 user and lover!

PS: After my internet adventure trying all kinds of solvent and spending all kinds of money and getting all kinds of bad performance (clean barrel flyers and need to re-condition the bore to re-establish POI), I am back to where I began in the 60's. Maybe dad and Grandpa knew something I didn't.

 

[divingin]

As an aside, I used to use that in the 80's. I seem to recall that they had changed their original formula then to get rid of (or at least limit) the nitrobenzene. That, however, may or may not be accurate. I do remember my Dad telling me that in his early Army days, the drill sergeants would sniff the bore and go to town on anyone caught with a Hoppe's-smelling barrel.

 

[Aero]

You know you are a serious shooter when you buy Hoppes by the gallon

 

[D the D]

I love the nitrobenzene. I also had flying models back in the day.

 

[Doug Casner]

If your buying for the smell anymore , you might as well buy Sweets. At least youll have a clean bore. Doug

 

[Dgd6mm]

I mix the old stuff with Boretech C4 and run it down my barrels at the range while they're still warm, when I remember to bring the stuff.
I also use C4 straight.

 

[jelenko]

From using a borescope, there doesn't seem to be much difference in the appearance of the throat area after using Hoppes, C4, etc with a bronze brush.

 

[Dgd6mm]

My borescope tells me different.