Manual
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Scope Mounting
Your rifle has a grooved receiver
designed to handle tip-off-type 22 scope
bases. They are made by several manu-
facturers in various heights, to accom-
modate different objective diameters,
and are available through your local gun
dealer. You may also order directly from
Marlin Gun Service. Call 1-800-544-8892
for more information.
How to Clean Your Rifle
•WARNING: Before cleaning your rifle,
be certain it is completely unloaded,
and the bolt has been removed.
• WARNING: Never attempt to wipe down
or clean a loaded firearm. Follow
instructions under “How to Unload”
before cleaning.
NOTE for stainless steel models:
Although stainless steel is corrosion-
resistant, it can rust. If the rifle gets wet,
dirty, or is subject to excessive handling,
remove all moisture and wipe down metal
parts with oil or a rust-inhibitor.
Minor scratches can be “buffed out” of
stainless steel with a “Scotch-Brite
TM
Very
Fine” pad, available in hardware and
automotive supply stores.
With normal use it is not necessary to
clean the bore of your rifle. However, if
the rifle gets wet, or if foreign material
gets into the action or barrel, cleaning as
described below is recommended.
Being sure your rifle is unloaded and
pointed in a safe direction, open the bolt,
pull the trigger fully to the rear and com-
pletely withdraw the bolt from the rear of
the receiver, as shown in (G).
Clean the bore and barrel by using any
standard 22 caliber (17 caliber for Models
chambered in 17HMR or 17 Mach 2)
commercial cleaning rod and cleaning
patches. Clean the barrel with powder
solvent and wipe lightly with gun oil after
cleaning. Always clean the rifle from the
breech (chamber end) to the muzzle.
Caution: Before using any solvent or other
gun cleaning product, read the label care-
fully to be sure it will not damage either the
finish or any parts of this firearm.
NOTE ON HEAVY USAGE: When your
rifle has fired more than 1,000 rounds or
is a year old, lubrication of the trigger
mechanism and cocking cam will assure
continued smooth operation.
Aligning bolt for reassembly
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