Owner's Manual

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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.
CLEANING PROCEDURES
Your Hi Power will function better and more reliably over a longer
period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. Clean your
Hi Power 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 pages 27-30.
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 an appropriate pistol cleaning rod with a tip
and patch of the correct caliber 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
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.
ASSEMBLY
1 Replace the barrel into the slide.
2 Replace the recoil spring and guide into the slide. The head of the
recoil spring guide is positioned rearward. Compress the recoil
spring by pushing on the head of the guide until the head of the
guide can be inserted in the concave recess of the barrel lug. The
retainer tab on the recoil spring guide is offset, ensure it is aligned
in the barrel lug correctly.
3 Replace the slide on the frame and hold it fully rearward. Lock the
slide rearward by moving the “safety” lever upward into the recess
in the slide.
4 Replace the slide stop in the frame.
5 Pull the slide slightly rearward, move the “safety” lever down and
allow the slide to move forward.
6 Insert a completely unloaded magazine and lower the hammer to
the dropped position.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS
BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES, PLACE THE HAMMER IN
THE DROPPED POSITION. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FROM THE FIREARM
AND ENSURE THE CHAMBER IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. ALWAYS KEEP
THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.