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98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BAR RIFLE The BAR Mark II Safari incorporates the very finest in materials and craftsmanship. From the receiver and stock, to the working mechanism — you can see and feel traditional Browning Belgian craftsmanship. The BAR Mark II has been designed with innovative features that result in improved performance and operating convenience.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 2 YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIREARMS SAFETY As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle your rifle and any other firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 3 Safe gun handling does not stop with your gun’s mechanical “safety” devices — it starts there. Always treat this rifle with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. 3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY,VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLE’S CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. Make certain that they do not inadvertently contain any ammunition.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 4 with a cleaning rod and patch as described in “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” on pages15 and 16. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the action/chamber areas. 7 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE. REFER TO PAGES 12 AND 13 OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE UNLOADING OF YOUR RIFLE. As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 5 12 ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE’S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Refer to pages 12 and 13 of this instruction book for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never place your loaded rifle on or against a fence, tree, car, or other similar object. 13 WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 6 before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition. 18 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY — ESPECIALLY TO CHLDREN AND NONSHOOTERS. Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses. 19 NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 7 DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. 23 Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury.
8355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:48 AM Page 8 FIGURE 1 Butt Bolt Release Lever Barrel Forearm Safety Stock Magazine Trigger Latch Muzzle Detachable Magazine and Floorplate N O M E N C L AT U R E In conventional gun terminology the position and movement of gun parts are described as they occur with the gun horizontal and in normal firing position; i.e., the muzzle is forward or in front; the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the sights are upward or on top.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 9 FIGURE 2 of the trigger. (See Figure 2) This is an Breech bolt Safety (closed) ideal location for manipulation of the large safety head with the index finger of either hand. With the safety pushed Magazine completely to the Magazine floorplate right, the rifle is ON Latch unit (open) SAFE and rearward movement of the trigger is completely blocked. Operating handle With safety pushed completely to the left the rifle is OFF SAFE and ready to fire.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 To ready the rifle for loading, first ensure that the safety is in the ON SAFE position. 10:49 AM Page 10 FIGURE 3 Next, hold the rifle in a natural position with the barrel safely pointing at the Pull rearward on magazine latch ground. Holding the rifle at the forearm, pull rearward on the magazine latch with the index finger of the opposite hand, allowing the hinged floorplate-magazine unit to swing downward. The magazine is now ready to be loaded. (See Figure 3.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 11 It is both convenient and fast to load the magazine while it is attached to the floorplate in the open position. However, some may prefer to load the magazine after detaching it from the floorplate. Both methods will be described.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 magazine away from the floorplate while at the same time bearing against the projecting rear of the floorplate with the index finger. (See Figure 5.) 10:49 AM Page 12 FIGURE 5 Detach the magazine The rifle may be supfrom the floorplate. ported in its barrel down position during this procedure with the opposite hand at the forearm. Once the magazine is detached it may be loaded with cartridges as described earlier.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 13 To unload the magazine merely push forward on the base of each round until it clears the retaining lips. The last step is to close the floorplate either without the magazine or with an empty magazine in place. TRIGGER The trigger mechanism has been adjusted at the factory to provide a short crisp pull, yet one consistent with safety. The trigger is a single stage design with the weight of pull holding closely to 4 pounds.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 5 Perform any cleaning of the parts and receiver cavity as necessary. 10:49 AM Page 14 FIGURE 6 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE TRIGGER GROUP BEYOND THIS POINT. TRIGGER GROUP R E A S S E M B LY Push trigger guard pins entirely through receiver. FIGURE 7 1 Before reinstalling the trigger group, make sure that the breech bolt is fully forward and engaged in the locked position. 2. Visually check the safety on the trigger guard to make certain it is still in the ON SAFE position.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 15 CLEANING SUGGESTIONS The correct procedure for cleaning your rifle is as follows: 1 BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. Again, to unload your rifle, eject any live round in the chamber by pulling the operating handle to the rear. Unload the magazine by pushing forward on the base of each round until it clears the retaining lips. 2 PULL THE BOLT FULLY REARWARD WITH THE OPERATING HANDLE.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 16 Any dried oil in these areas and on the magazine follower should be removed. Follow this cleaning by applying a very light film of oil on the affected parts. Do not pour large quantities of oil into the action. An excess of oil will run into the wood and cause it to soften or warp. 7 WIPE ALL EXPOSED METAL SURFACES WITH AN OILED CLOTH, MAKING SURE TO WIPE GUN CLEAN OF ALL FINGER MARKS.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 17 thereby extracting and ejecting any live round in the chamber. Remove all rounds from the magazine and remove it from the floorplate. Always visually inspect the chamber to make sure there are no rounds present. (See page 12 for instructions on removing and unloading the magazine.) 2 Remove forearm: Loosen and remove the forearm swivel eyelet with a small wrench by turning in a counterclockwise direction. Care should be taken to prevent scratching the forearm.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 action bar by first releasing the bolt release lever spring from the bolt release lever and removing the spring from the receiver. (See Figure 10.) Remove the bolt release lever pin and pull the bolt release lever forward and out of the receiver. (See Figure 11.) You can then pull the forward end of the action bar away from the inertia piece and lower and pull the action bar out of the receiver.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 19 NOTE: An extremely dirty gas cylinder and gas piston may require forcefully moving the gas piston forward with a hammer and soft drive punch. Extreme care must be used to avoid scoring parts. If the gas piston will not move with moderate force, place a couple of drops of nitro-solvent around the gas piston, wait about 15 minutes, and then try to push the piston out with the drive punch.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 10:49 AM Page 20 The gas piston, gas cylinder, and other parts covered by the forearm should be wiped with a very lightly oiled cloth after cleaning. The gas cylinder interior and the gas piston SHOULD NOT BE OILED beyond this. R E A S S E M B LY 1 Replace the action spring, action spring guide, and inertia block: Grasp the action spring, action spring guide, and inertia block and push the action spring and guide forward until it fits into the gas cylinder. (See Figure 15.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 into the hole in the gas piston. To be sure that the gas piston is properly aligned in the gas cylinder, the gas piston should be able to be pushed partially out of the rear end of the gas cylinder when the inertia block is pulled away from the gas cylinder. 10:49 AM Page 21 FIGURE 18 Replace action bars. FIGURE 19 Replace bolt release spring. 3 Screw on and tighten the gas cylinder screw cap on the front of the gas cylinder.
98355/BAR OM 8/7/03 6 With the bolt locked in the open position, slide the forearm all the way down until it fits onto the receiver. When fitting the forearm onto the receiver, grasp the forward end of the forearm and pull it away from the barrel. (See Figure 20.) Be very careful in reassembly of the forearm, since it can be broken if forced into position incorrectly. 10:49 AM Page 22 FIGURE 20 Fit forearm over gas piston and onto receiver.
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98355/BAR OM Cover 8/7/03 10:50 AM Page 4 SERVICE OR REPAIR If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. Contact your Browning sporting goods dealer or call our Service Department for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our own Service Department. For technical questions about your firearm or service call our Service Department.
You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to yourself and others. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle any firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
6. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other obstructions may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY.
11. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard object. 12. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Refer to "Unloading The Rifle" for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never place your loaded rifle on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 13. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
20. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 21. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
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