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DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE LUBRICANT. USING TOO MUCH LUBRICANT CAN
INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF YOUR PISTOL.
CLEANING THE MAGAZINE
Frequently inspect magazines to determine the need for cleaning as
lubricant and dirt will gradually collect in the mechanism. Normally,
the magazine should be cleaned after firing 500 to 1000 cartridges.
1 Clean the magazine by spraying it both inside and out with an
aerosol solvent that will not adversely affect the polymer magazine
follower or corrode the metal components.
2 Cycle the magazine follower to loosen and remove dirt and grease.
3 Depress the follower and, using a cleaning rod with a tip and patch
that will fit into the top of the magazine, clean any deposits of
built-up material from the front of the magazine.
4 Spray the magazine again with polymer-safe solvent both inside
and out, to loosen debris.
5 Shake all excess solvent from the magazine and dry with a cloth or
blow dry with compressed air, if available.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR FIREARM APART FURTHER THAN
EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. YOUR FIREARM IS A
SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED MECHANISM. YOU MAY PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE IT BY ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE INNER MECHANISM
ASSEMBLIES. IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOR SERVICE OR CLEANING IS
REQUIRED, TAKE YOUR FIREARM TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH, OR
CONTACT OUR ARNOLD, MISSOURI SERVICE FACILITY AS EXPLAINED
UNDER “SERVICE OR REPAIR” ON PAGE 38.
MODELS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES
As with any firearm, the only way to preserve its pristine condition and
collector appeal is to never handle or fire it, which in turn would
deprive you of much of the enjoyment that comes with owning a fine
Browning firearm.
While special finishes such as engraving and gold plating greatly
enhance the aesthetic appeal of your firearm, please be aware that
they are no more durable, and in some cases may even be slightly
less durable than more common gun finishes.
As you use your Browning firearm, you can expect special finishes
to wear in much the same manner as any other firearm finish. These
marks are the honest product of the hours spent enjoying your
firearm and each scuff and scratch will probably have a good story
to go along with it.
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