Manual

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.

WIPE ALL EXPOSED METAL SURFACES WITH AN OILED CLOTH, MAKING

SURE TO WIPE GUN CLEAN OF ALL FINGER MARKS.

Finger marks

should be removed because they provide a place where moisture can

accumulate. Ordinary good judgment will, of course, indicate that the

metal of the gun should receive a light film of oil any time the gun

has been exposed to adverse weather or handling.

THE WOOD SURFACES OF YOUR BAR CAN ALSO BE WIPED LIGHTLY

WITH BROWNING OIL,

or you can apply a quality wood or furniture

polish to the stock and forearm. Using one of these methods (not

both), will enhance the beauty and durability of your BAR.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:

To ensure proper functioning of your BAR

it should be periodically inspected and cleaned. Any time when slug-

gish or incomplete operation of the action is experienced while using

commercial ammunition, the action should be cleaned. The following

procedure should be followed:

DISASSEMBLY

NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR BAR APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN

THIS MANUAL.

This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may permanently

mar it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies.

If further disassembly for service or cleaning is required, take your

gun to a Browning recommended Service Center or a competent gun-

smith, or send it to our Arnold, Missouri Service Facility as explained

under “Service or Repair” on the back cover.

BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED.

With the rifle in the ON SAFE position and pointed in a safe down-

ward direction, release the magazine floorplate to its open position.

Grasp the bolt operating handle and move it smartly to the rear,

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