Manual

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Cleaning And Maintenance Of Combination Rifle / Shotgun:
A) Follow procedures for unloading Combination Rifle / Shotgun as described
previously
B) Follow procedures for disassembly of Combination Rifle / Shotgun as
described previously
C) Materials needed to clean this Combination Rifle / Shotgun are: a cleaning
rod, cotton bore patches, brass bore brush, powder solvent, a small soft brush
and good quality gun oil.
WARNING: Lead or lead compounds are known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other serious physical
injury. Those who clean firearms should take protective measures to avoid
contact or exposure to such chemicals.
There is no excuse for not being careful.....
D) Using the bore brush with powder solvent scrub the barrel and chamber to
remove any powder and lead residue in the bore. Always and lastly, swab with
cotton patch with gun oil to coat and protect the bore and chambers from rust
and corrosion.
E) Any powder fowling on the firing wall, barrel, etc. can be easily cleaned with
a brush and powder solvent.
F) All external surfaces should be wiped down with a light coat of rust
preventative. Avoid using too much oil as dust and/or debris can get trapped
in the oil creating a gum that in time will cause misfires.
G) CAUTION in using solvents in gun bore cleaning. Prolonged or excess
contact with finish or bluing can damage the gun’s finish. Be sure to wipe away
all excess solvent and then lubricate with oil.
H) A gun should be cleaned after firing. In addition, external parts should be
wiped with an oiled cloth after handling. A light oil is ordinarily all that is
necessary in cleaning if the gun has not been fired or fired very little. If a gun
is used frequently, it must be cleaned after each firing and regularly serviced by
a professional gunsmith. If the gun has been stored, remove all excess oil and/
or grease before firing. Always check to be sure that no cleaning patch or other
obstruction remains in the bore or chambers before firing.
DANGER – AMMUNITION WARNING
Firearms may be damaged and serious injury or death to the shooter or
bystander may result from any condition which contributes to the generation of
excessive pressure or uncontrolled release of gas within the firearm. Such
adverse conditions can be caused by bore or chamber obstruction, propellant
powder overloads or by defective, incorrect or improperly loaded and
assembled cartridge components. Even the strongest firearm can be blown up
as a result of excessive pressure. It is extremely dangerous to use a cartridge
whose pressure is greater than that developed by cartridges loaded to industry
standards.