Manual

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• WARNING: The breech bolt assemblies
of Marlin 22 caliber and 17 caliber bolt
action rifles are not interchangeable
between rifles. (Do not disassemble the
breech bolt.) Each breech bolt is individu-
ally fitted to the receiver at our factory to
assure proper headspacing. Should the
bolt assemblies be removed from the
rifles for cleaning or safety reasons, be
certain that they are reinstalled in the
same rifle from which they were
removed.
The last three digits of the serial number
appearing on the left side of the receiver,
are inscribed on the breech bolt with an
electric pencil. These three digits will help
you to identify the proper rifle for reinstal-
lation of the bolt.
Failure to match the factory fitted breech
bolt to the proper rifle could create an
unsafe condition that could cause a mal-
function of the firearm, or worse, personal
injury to the shooter or a bystander.
Use a very thin coat of light oil during
below freezing conditions. Condensation
droplets will form soon after the rifle is
brought into a warm room, or it may
become wet during inclement weather. In
any case, all moisture should be
Open the bolt and remove the clip maga-
zine (if your rifle is a clip-loader). Remove
the takedown screw on the underside of
the forearm, and the forward trigger guard
screw. Remove the barreled action from
the stock.
Apply a small amount of good quality gun
grease to the area shown in I.
Next, open the bolt and apply a small
amount of grease to the cocking cam, as
shown in J.
If the rifle continues to be fired extensive-
ly, repeat this lubrication about every
1,000 rounds or once a year.
NOTE: The safest possible way to store
this, or any other Marlin bolt action rifle,
is with the bolt removed and kept sepa-
rately, under lock and key.
To replace the bolt assembly, align the tab
on the left forward portion of the bolt (see
H), with the corresponding groove in the
rear of receiver. With trigger pulled, insert
bolt into rear of receiver. Never force the
breech bolt into the receiver, as serious
damage may result. If you encounter diffi-
culty, remove the bolt and re-check align-
ment. After cleaning, and before reinsert-
ing the bolt, ensure the barrel is clear.
Apply grease.
I
Apply grease.
J