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any of these conditions are discovered, have them
corrected before firing again. (See Servicing and Repair
later on in this section.)
9. Lightly dampen a flannel patch with gun oil and pass it
once through the barrel, leaving a thin film of oil on the
inside surface. Leave this film of oil on the surface if
firearm is to be stored. If it is not be stored, or if it is
being removed from storage for use, pass the dry patch
through the barrel and chamber to remove as much oil
as possible.
10. Check that flannel or brush bristles have not become
lodged in any part of firearm, then lightly lubricate the
following parts:
a. windage drum/rear sight detents
b. ejection port cover latch
c. ejection port cover spring
d. action springs and pins
e. front sight detent
f. charging handle catch
g. charging handle catch spring
h. inside rear or bolt
i. mouth of bolt key
j. bolt carrier exhaust ports
k. forward assist
11. Reassemble the firearm as previously described.
12. Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil, and finger prints
from the outside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger
moisture, if left, could start a corrosion process.)