Rifle cleaning gradle

A rifle cleaning cradle for cleaning folding rifles, said cradle comprising:

• a continuous rod formed to comprise two base pieces which are long straight sections adapted to rest upon a flat surface, said base pieces curving upward at either end, to form an arch-shaped piece at one of said ends, said arch-shaped piece receiving the barrel of said rifle within, said arch-shaped piece having means for attaching a bungee cord thereto, and to form a U-shaped braced piece at the end opposite said arch-shaped piece, said U-shaped piece having said barrel of said rifle resting thereon such that said barrel is horizontal and the lower receiver of said rifle hangs down vertically when said rifle is opened;
• straps connecting said base pieces, said straps having mounting holes defined therein through which mounting devices can be disposed to maintain said cradle in position on said flat surface;
• and said bungee cord which is attached to said means for attaching said cord on said arch-shaped piece and which extends around said lower receiver of said rifle to hold said rifle open while it is being cleaned.