Manual

N. CONVENTIONAL IN-LINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY FOR
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. (FIGURE 12)
NOTE: Before beginning this procedure make
sure gun is unloaded. (See Step 2 of Section
K).
1. Remove ramrod from gun.
2. Loosen and remove the hex screw from
the underside of the stock.
3. Remove the barrel/receiver assembly
from the stock.
4. Unscrew and remove the cap at the rear of the receiver. Percussion bolt
should be in the uncocked position prior to unscrewing cap.
5. Remove the bolt spring(s).
6. Unscrew the handle from the percussion bolt by twisting counter clock-
wise. NOTE: Some models have a handle that is retained by a spring
and does not require unscrewing before removal.
7. While depressing the trigger, remove the bolt by sliding out through the
rear of the receiver.
8. Remove the nipple and breech plug for cleaning by engaging the nipple
with the specially supplied nipple wrench and turning in a counter-clock-
wise motion.
9. The breech plug is removed with the tool supplied. The slotted end
removes the nipple. The screw driver end removes the breech plug.
The steel rod slides through the tool acting as a handle. IMPORTANT-
LUBRICATE BREECH PLUG AND NIPPLE THREADS WITH CVA
BREECH PLUG/NIPPLE GREASE (OR AN ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND)
BEFORE REINSTALLING.
10. Clean barrel according to instructions found in General Cleaning and Main-
tenance Section (Section P). After each session it is critical to take apart
trigger and bolt assembly and clean thououghly, especially when using
moder 209 primers.
11. Do not attempt to disassemble the trigger assembly. Clean as a one-piece
unit.
12. Avoid prolonged exposure to water or solvents when cleaning wood stock
guns. Damage to the finish could result. Treat with good quality stock wax
or polish to preserve finish and protect from weather damage.
13. Reassemble the rifle by reversing the order of disassembly. NOTE: On
Stag Horn Series/Manual Safety Models make sure that spring tip is
inserted into small hole in back of bolt.
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Figure 12