Owner`s manual

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3 Replace the recoil spring guide, notched side toward the barrel, into
the barrel block by first sliding it into the forward part of the slide
and then to the rear and into the barrel block. Ensure the tab fits
into the barrel block.
4 Insert the recoil spring through the front of the slide and over the
recoil spring guide. Replace the recoil spring plug.
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figure 23
Remove the barrel through the front of
the slide.
figure 22
Align the barrel bushing lugs with the slide
opening and remove it from the slide.
figure 24
Disassembly to this point is sufficient for normal maintenance of the pistol.
Magazine
Frame
Slide Stop
Recoil Spring Guide
Recoil Spring
Barrel
Slide
Barrel Bushing
Recoil Spring Plug
11 Rotate the barrel bushing counter clockwise approximately 45°
until the barrel bushing lugs align with the opening in the front of
the slide and remove the barrel bushing (Figure 22, page 27).
12 Slide the barrel through the front of the slide (Figure 23, page 27).
No further disassembly is recommended as the pistol is now stripped
adequately for normal maintenance and cleaning (Figure 24, page 27).
if further disassembly should ever become necessary it should
only be performed by our service facility in arnold, missouri,
or an authoriZed browning service center. no other person
should attempt to perform further disassembly/reassembly
procedures. incorrect reassembly could render the firearm
inoperative or unsafe. failure to follow this instruction can
result in damage to your firearm and possible serious injury
or death to yourself and others.
A S S E M B LY
1 Replace the barrel into the slide.
2 Align the barrel bushing lugs with the spring opening in the slide
and replace it in the slide. Rotate it clockwise so it will clear the
recoil spring.
figure 21
Lift the recoil spring guide rod from the
barrel block.
figure 20
Move the slide forward and off of the frame.