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action and oiling key parts. Most regular mainte-

nance will also include cleaning the barrel. If you

encounter a function problem (tight action when

working the finger lever), be sure to give your gun a

thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem

before seeking the services of our service facility or a

competent gunsmith.

To clean your firearm, follow the general outline

below:

CLEANING PROCEDURES —

BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER AND

MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. ALWAYS

WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES

DURING ALL

KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE

CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE

FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE

AMMUNITION.

ALWAYS PLACE THE SAFETY (MANUAL

HAMMER STOP) IN THE “ON” (SAFE) POSI-

TION BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING

PROCEDURE.

1. Open the action. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and

patch suitable for your caliber bore. Make sure the

patch is large enough for a snug fit in the bore.

Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the muzzle

end and run it back and forth several times. USE A

CROWN PROTECTOR IF POSSIBLE. Be careful

not to strike the crown of the muzzle with the handle

end of the rod. Damage to this area can affect the

accuracy of the rifle.

2. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper,

lead and powder fouling. A normal amount of powder

residue can be expected and is not serious. It can usu-

An adjustment to the left can be made by tapping the

base to the left (See Figure 15).

Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend

sights when adjustments are made.

A NONMARRING BRASS, PLASTIC OR

FIBER HAMMER AND/OR DRIFT IS

ALWAYS PREFERRED FOR THIS OPERA-

TION.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

SUGGESTIONS

The Model 1892 will function better and more reli-

ably over a longer period of time if it is properly

maintained and kept clean.

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING

PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN

THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE

CHAMBER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED

AREAS.

You should clean your Model 1892 after every day of

shooting and more often if it becomes excessively

dirty. A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the

Tap carefully.

Do not mar the

barrel or sight.

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