Browning A-Bolt Shotgun Owners Manual - Page 30

6 Wipe all exposed metal surfaces with a lightly oiled cloth making certain that all finger marks are removed. Finger marks provide a place where moisture can accumulate. The metal of the firearm should receive a light film of oil any time it has been exposed to weather or handling. 7 Wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both). cleaning the magazine Frequently inspect magazines to determine the need for cleaning as lubricant and dirt will gradually collect in the mechanism. Normally, the magazine should be cleaned after firing 500 to 1,000 shells. 1 Remove the magazine from the firearm as explained previously. 2 Slide the magazine bottom plate out to the rear (Figure 15). 3 The magazine spring and follower can be removed for inspection. 4 Wipe off dirt and residue. Lightly oil and wipe clean again. 5 To assemble, insert the spring and follower, then slide the bottom plate into position. Notice! NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR firearm APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS owner's MANUAL. Your firearm is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may permanently damage it by Figure 15 attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassembly for service or cleaning is required, take your firearm to a qualified gunsmith, or contact our Arnold, Missouri Service Facility as explained under "SERVICE and Repair" on page 29. Disassemble the magazine by sliding the magazine plate to the rear. 28