Owner`s manual

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5 Lightly compress the recoil spring plug to hold it in position and
replace the slide on the frame. Move the slide rearward until the
disassembly notch aligns with the slide stop opening.
6 Replace the slide stop in the frame.
7 Press the recoil spring plug into the slide and rotate the barrel
bushing counterclockwise 90° until the recoil spring plug locks
into position.
the recoil spring and recoil spring plug are under tension.
wear eye protection when disassembling your pistol to prevent
the possibility of springs or spring-tensioned parts from
contacting your eyes, resulting in injury.
8 Insert a completely unloaded magazine and lower the hammer to
the dropped position.
C L E A N I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E S U G G E S T I O N S
before performing cleaning procedures, remove the magaZine
from the firearm and ensure the chamber is completely
unloaded. replace the magaZine in the pistol and lower the
hammer to the dropped position. always keep the muZZle
pointed in a safe direction. failure to follow these warnings
could result in serious injury or death.
wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your
pistol to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned
parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes,
resulting in injury.
keep all ammunition away from the cleaning area. never test
the mechanical function of your pistol with live ammunition.
failure to follow these warnings could result in serious
injury or death.
C L E A N I N G P R O C E D U R E S
Your Browning 1911-22 will function better and more reliably over a
longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean.
Clean your Browning 1911-22 after every day of shooting, and more
often if it becomes excessively dirty. A minimum cleaning includes
wiping down the action and oiling key parts. Most regular
maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a
function problem be sure to clean your firearm thoroughly to see if it
solves the problem before seeking the services of a Browning
Recommended Service Center or our Service Facility in Arnold,
Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith.
1 Disassemble the pistol as described on page 24.
2 Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A normal
amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It
can usually be removed with a patch saturated with nitro solvent.
Clean the bore using a pistol cleaning rod with a tip and patch
made for 22 caliber firearms to provide a snug fit in the bore.
Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the breech end and run
it back and forth several times. Care should be exercised to ensure
that the cleaning rod does not strike the crown of the muzzle, as
damage to this area can affect the accuracy of your pistol. If, or
when, fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a
bronze bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with nitro solvent and
scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To
prevent bronze bristles from breaking off, the brush should be
pushed completely through the barrel before being withdrawn.
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