MODEL 99 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 MANUFACTURER’S DISCLAIMER 2 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 3 USE OF THE MANUAL 3 SAFETY GUIDELINES 5 DESCRIPTION OF FIREARM 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 BREAK-IN PROCEDURE 6 SAFETY MECHANISM 6 LOADING AND FIRING 8 UNLOADING & CLEARING 8 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 18 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 EXPLODED VIEW 24 PARTS LISTS
MODEL 99 MANUFACTURER’S DISCLAIMER BFMI will not be responsible for injury, death, or damage to property resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm or from its function when used for purposes or subjected to treatment for which it was not designed.
barrett.net USE OF THIS MANUAL Read this manual before you use or manipulate your Barrett product. It is important that you understand the principles of safe gun handling in general and the features of this product. This manual is not a substitute for training from a qualified instructor. Important safety topics are discussed in this chapter and throughout this manual. This manual should remain with the product and it should be transferred with the product to subsequent owners.
MODEL 99 MUZZLE CONTROL Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never allow your muzzle to point at anything that you do not intend to shoot. Upon firing the muzzle brake releases high-pressure gas from its side ports that can damage objects or cause injuries. Keep everything away from the vicinity of the muzzle brake. ASSUME EVERY GUN IS LOADED Always treat every gun as if it were loaded. Look and feel for an empty chamber. Do not trust the extractor to provide an empty chamber.
barrett.net adjustments may damage your rifle, make it unsafe to fire and will void warranty claims. STORE YOUR RIFLE SAFELY It is your responsibility to take reasonable precautions to secure your rifle, keep it properly secured and prevent unauthorized use. ALCOHOL, MEDICATIONS AND DRUGS Do not handle or operate your rifle under the influence of alcohol, medications or drugs. DESCRIPTION OF FIREARM - (FIGURE 1) The Model 99 is a single shot, bolt action rifle.
MODEL 99 BREAK–IN PROCEDURE Barrett does not offer a specific procedure for barrel break-in other than checking for obstructions and using your new rifle. Experience has shown that the bore becomes less prone to fouling over time and that accuracy may improve with use. SAFETY MECHANISM - FIGURE 2 The Model 99 has a two-position safety: safe or fire. Rotate the safety lever to the safe position to prohibit the rifle from firing. SAFETY FIGURE 2 LOADING AND FIRING 1.
barrett.net WARNING THE SHOOTER MUST BE POSITIONED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE RIFLE WITH THE RECOIL PAD HELD FIRMLY AGAINST THE SHOULDER. FIRING THE RIFLE IN ANY OTHER POSITION COULD RESULT IN INJURY BY CONTACT WITH THE RIFLE OR RIFLE SCOPE. WARNING DO NOT FIRE THE RIFLE UNLESS ALL THREE ASSEMBLY PINS ARE SECURED IN PLACE. SEVERE INJURY WILL RESULT BY FIRING THE RIFLE WITHOUT THESE PINS IN PLACE. 3. Push the bolt handle fully forward (FIGURE 4, A) and then downward (FIGURE 4, B).
MODEL 99 4. The rifle may now be fired by rotating the safety lever to the fire position and then pulling the trigger. CYCLING THE ACTION After the rifle is fired, repeat the steps in the LOADING AND FIRING section to load another round and prepare the rifle to fire again. UNLOADING AND CLEARING 1. Place the safety lever in the safe position. 2. Lift the bolt handle upward and pull it to the rear to eject a chambered cartridge or spent shell casing. 3.
barrett.net 7 1 5 6 4 2 3 FIGURE 6 DISASSEMBLY INTO MAJOR COMPONENTS 1. Deploy bipod legs to let the rifle rest on the bipod feet and buttplate assembly. 2. Raise the bolt handle but do not retract it from the barrel. (FIGURE 7, A) Remove the two rear assembly pins and the forward assembly pin (FIGURE 7, B).
MODEL 99 3. Remove the trigger housing assembly by pulling the pistol grip downward out of the receiver (FIGURE 8). TRIGGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY PISTOL GRIP FIGURE 8 NOTE: NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY OF THE TRIGGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS RECOMMENDED OR NECESSARY FOR MAINTENANCE. NOTE: THE FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY IS COCKED BY RAISING THE BOLT HANDLE. DISASSEMBLY IS FACILITATED BY REMOVING THE BOLT ASSEMBLY WITH ITS FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY COCKED.
barrett.net 4. Without twisting, pull the buttplate assembly rearward to remove it from the receiver assembly. 5. Grasp the bolt handle and withdraw it from the barrel. Orient the bolt so that the locking lugs will pass through the cartridge feed and ejection port. Remove the bolt from the receiver. 6. Lift the front of the receiver to remove the gun’s weight from the bipod legs. Pull the bipod assembly pin forward and remove bipod.
MODEL 99 1. Insert an assembly pin into the hole in the cocking piece shroud. The assembly pin may require lubrication and rotating as the pin is inserted (FIGURE 10, A). This locks together the cocking piece shroud and the firing pin assembly. WARNING DO NOT REMOVE THE ASSEMBLY PIN FROM THE COCKING PIECE SHROUD WHILE THE FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED FROM THE BOLT. THE FIRING PIN SPRING IS UNDER HEAVY LOAD. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IF THE ASSEMBLY PIN IS REMOVED. 2. Grasp the bolt handle.
barrett.net 3. Separate the firing pin assembly from the bolt assembly (FIGURE 11). BOLT ASSEMBLY FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY FIGURE 11 NOTE: NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY OF THE FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY IS RECOMMENDED OR NECESSARY FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTALLATION OF FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY INTO BOLT ASSEMBLY Installation of the firing pin assembly into the bolt assembly is in the reverse order of its removal.
MODEL 99 NOTE: THE EXTRACTOR, EJECTOR AND THEIR SPRINGS ARE NOT LIKELY TO FAIL. IF THE RIFLE FAILS TO EXTRACT OR EJECT, RULE OUT OTHER CAUSES BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS PROCEDURE. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE EITHER THE EXTRACTOR OR THE EJECTOR FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THEIR REMOVAL IS TO FACILITATE PARTS REPLACEMENT ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT CONFIDENT IN YOUR SKILLS, BARRETT MANUFACTURING WILL PERFORM THIS SERVICE FOR A MODEST FEE. EJECTOR REMOVAL 1. Hold the bolt face firmly against a flat work surface.
barrett.net EXTRACTOR REMOVAL 1. Using a 3/32 or smaller punch, gently lift the end of the extractor spring away from the extractor. Lift the spring just enough for it to clear the extractor (FIGURE 13). PIN PUNCH 3/32 OR SMALLER LIFT SPRING UP TO CLEAR EXTRACTOR FIGURE 13 2. Slide the extractor spring forward over the extractor until it is clear of the bolt recess. Remove the spring (FIGURE 14). Note that the end of the extractor spring is bent slightly toward the extractor.
MODEL 99 3. Lift the extractor out of its recess in the bolt (FIGURE 15). EXTRACTOR FIGURE 15 EXTRACTOR INSTALLATION The installation of the extractor is in reverse order of its removal. EJECTOR INSTALLATION 1. Place the ejector spring in the ejector spring hole (FIGURE 16, A). The spring is bi-directional. 2. Place the ejector in the ejector hole (FIGURE 16, B). Orient the ejector so that the ejector’s pin slot is facing toward the bolt.
barrett.net 3. Hook the rim of a shell casing under the extractor. Use the opposite side of the shell casing to force the ejector flush with the bolt face (FIGURE 17). .50 BMG CASE FIGURE 17 4. Looking through the bolt’s ejector pin hole, confirm that the ejector’s pin slot is oriented so that the ejector pin hole is clear. While depressing the ejector with a cartridge case, insert a punch through one side of the ejector pin hole leaving room for the ejector pin to be started from the opposite side.
MODEL 99 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION WARNING UNLOAD AND CLEAR THE RIFLE BEFORE CLEANING. CAUTION DO NOT INSERT CLEANING RODS THROUGH THE MUZZLE. THE BARREL CROWN COULD BE DAMAGED WHICH WOULD SEVERELY DEGRADE THE ACCURACY OF THE RIFLE. CAUTION TO PROTECT THE RIFLE FROM CORROSION, THE RIFLE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CARRYING CASE SHOULD BE MOISTURE FREE BEFORE THE RIFLE IS PLACED IN THE CARRYING CASE FOR STORAGE. CLEANING PROCEDURE 1. The rifle should be cleaned and lubricated after each shooting session.
barrett.net 7. Clean the remainder of the rifle with cotton-tipped swabs, general-purpose brushes and rags. Make sure all metal surfaces are coated with preservative oil. CORROSIVE AMMUNITION CLEANING PROCEDURE CAUTION BARRETT DOES NOT RECOMMEND SHOOTING CORROSIVE AMMUNITION. SHOOTING CORROSIVE AMMUNITION MAY DAMAGE YOUR FIREARM. DAMAGE DUE TO FIRING CORROSIVE AMMUNITION IS EASY TO DETECT AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AGREEMENT.
MODEL 99 TROUBLESHOOTING MALFUNCTION CAUSE Damaged cartridge FAILURE TO CHAMBER AND Dirty or obstructed LOCK chamber Faulty ammunition (primers dented in center of sufficient depth to fire) Cocking piece shroud not properly installed in bolt FAILURE TO FIRE Cocking piece is dragging Firing pin or firing pin spring broken or damaged Bolt handle not down fully Broken or worn extractor Broken or worn extractor spring Extractor moving FAILURE TO freely EXTRACT Dirty ammunition or chamber Broken case rim 20
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MODEL 99 EXPLODED VIEW 38 32 29 35 33 28 25 27 26 34 36 37 30 24 4 3 31 7 6 1 2 22 5 8
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MODEL 99 PARTS LIST 24 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 Recoil Pad Screw 2 29 Bolt 1 2 Recoil Pad 1 30 CP .093 x .
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