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4.3 Cleaning the Pistol
Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure the reliable function of the pistol, it is nec-
essary to establish routine maintenance procedures.
CAUTION Check that the pistol is unloaded (magazine removed from pistol and
chamber clear). Also ensure that the magazine is unloaded.
After each use of the pistol or after being subjected to extreme weather conditions, the pis-
tol should be cleaned and lubricated. Also, before using the pistol for the first time, it should
be examined and cleaned. The pistol has been treated with either a preservative or oil to
protect it against corrosion. Before using it, all excess oil should be wiped from the bore,
chamber, and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch.
Field-strip the pistol as previously described. Starting with the barrel and from chamber end,
insert a brush through the bore of the barrel until the bristles completely exit at muzzle end.
Pull the brush back until the bristles completely exit at chamber end. Use a good powder-
removing solvent and brass bristle bore brush to remove lead and firing residue from the
interior of the barrel. Wipe the areas clean with patches or a swab.
Using a small brush dipped in solvent, remove all deposits from around the breech face,
chamber end of the barrel, extractor and adjacent areas which have been exposed to pow-
der or primer residue. Remove any residue on the frame with light brushing and a solvent.
After cleaning, apply a light film of high quality gun lubricant to all external metal surfaces
and wipe clean.
If the pistol will be used or stored in a cold climate, be sure to use appropriate lubricant that
will not congeal at low temperatures.
WARNING Always follow the instructions provided with the gun cleaner and gun
lubricant. Some cleaners can cause damage to the pistol. You should
avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasonic clean-
ing of the pistol (maximum temperature for ultrasonic cleaning: 50 °C).
Choice of solvent should be restricted to those products specifically
developed for firearms maintenance. Damage to a firearm’s finish may
occur if these warnings are ignored.
Ammonia based solvents or other strong alkaline solvents, should not
be used on any WALTHER firearm.
4 FIELD-STRIPPING, CLEANING, LUBRICATION, AND MAINTENANCE