Manual

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sight base. To help you determine how far you have moved the sight, right or left, a soft pencil can be used. The
front edge of the rear sight base comes to a point where it rests on the barrel. At the point of the sight base, lightly
make a small mark with the pencil and carry it straight down to make
a small adjoining mark on the barrel. This will
show you how far to the right or left you have moved the sight base. When your adjustments are completed, the
marks can easily be wiped off with a lightly-oiled, soft cloth.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HENRY LEVER RIFLE
Make certain to clean your rifle after firing. We suggest that you purchase a current, name brand, top quality
rifle cleaning kit. Make sure that the rifle is unloaded, and open the action. Using a cleaning rod with a lightly
oiled patch, run the rod from the muzzle end of the barrel down toward the breech area, cleaning the chamber.
Use a cleaning swab to remove all debris from the chamber as well as the face of the bolt and breach. It is
important to make certain that there is no debris in the chamber or on the face of the bolt and breach.
Alternatively you can purchase Otis Cleaning Kit, Dewey Cleaning Kit, or Hoppes Boresnake and clean from the
chamber end to the muzzle. The balance of the bolt assembly and action are maintenance free.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE YOUR HENRY LEVER ACTION APART TO
KEEP IT CLEAN. SHOULD YOU WISH TO TAKE IT APART, YOU MUST UNSCREW THE RECEIVER COVER TANG
SCREW (PART #50) AND REMOVE THE BUTTSTOCK FIRST. THEN UNSCREW THE FOUR RECEIVER COVER
SCREWS (PART #42) AND LIFT OFF THE RECEIVER COVER WHICH WILL EXPOSE THE INTERNAL PARTS.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT USE AGGRESSIVE SOLVENTS SUCH AS GUN SCRUBBER. USE ONLY MILD SOLVENTS
SUCH AS BREAKFREE, KLEENBORE, OR HOPPES #9 OR A PREMIUM QUALITY GUN OIL.
MAINTENANCE
1. Be sure that your gun is unloaded before attempting to clean.
2. The gun owner is responsible for periodic inspection and proper maintenance by a qualified gunsmith to
ensure that this firearm remains in proper adjustment and that worn parts are replaced.
3. CLEANING WARNING: Remember - Rust is neglect! Make sure all exposed metal surfaces are coated
with a film of oil. After being subjected to damp weather, thoroughly wipe the bore and metal surfaces. Then
apply a new film of oil. If exposed to a soaking rain, snow or salt, spray a more thorough cleaning and oiling
may be necessary, requiring removal of the trigger guard and breech bolt assemblies by a gunsmith.
4. Between seasons, periodically apply a coat of oil to the bore and metal parts and store in a dry place. Do
not plug the barrel or store in a case made of fabric or material which will absorb moisture or the lubricant
from the gun.
5. Make certain to thoroughly clean your firearm when finished with firing. We suggest that you purchase a
name-brand, top quality .22 caliber rifle cleaning kit.
6. Replacement parts are available through the Henry Repeating Arms Company parts department. In the
following pages you will find a parts diagram and price list. Please be sure to include the Model Number
and serial number of your gun when ordering parts.
CLEANING WARNING
DO NOT USE AN AGGRESSIVE SOLVENT ON THE RECEIVER COVER. WE SUGGEST THAT YOU
USE BIRCHWOOD CASEY GUN SHEATH OR A MILD SOLVENT SUCH AS HOPPE’S NO. 9,
KLEENBORE OR BREAKFREE.