The Swiss experience is very instructive. I've read a book by the Swiss Major H. Von Dach. You might want to pick it up. Lot's of handy tips in there.
I had a very hard time cleaning my first Ishapore up. All that Cosmo is tough to get out of all those nooks and crannies.
For the next two I found it came in pretty handy.
Best,
L
When I cleaned the cosomoline off my Enfield I cheated and just dropped all the metal parts into a shallow pan made from a plastic bag wrapped around a cardboard box and filled with gasoline.
As long as no one plays with matches it works like a champ.
Best regards,