Browning Buck Mark 22 Owners Manual - Page 13

maintenance will also include Figure 11 cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem be sure to clean your firearm thoroughly to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended Service Center or our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith. Clean with a nylon brush. NOTICE! Do not place large quantities of oil into the action. excess oil will run back into the wood of the grips (if so equipped) and soften of the wood, with consequential loosening of the grips. 1 Pull the slide rearward and lock it open with the slide release/stop latch. Visually inspect the action and chamber to be certain they are empty. 2 Dip or spray a small, stiff bristled nylon brush with a quality gun cleaning solvent and scrub the breech and face of the slide to remove build up (Figure 11). MOST SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION and practice APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES WHEN WORKING WITH SOLVENTS to avoid serious injury. 3 Clean the bore using a pistol cleaning rod with a tip and a patch made for 22 caliber pistols. Ordinarily a lightweight high-quality gun oil will suffice for cleaning the bore. Carefully insert the rod and patch into the muzzle and run it back and forth several times. Do not allow the cleaning rod to strike the crown of the muzzle, as damage to this area can affect the accuracy of your pistol. 22 Depending on the amount of use, the bore may need to be cleaned with a good quality nitro solvent. Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed with a patch saturated with nitro solvent. If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with nitro solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely through the barrel before being withdrawn. Alternately, the Browning Barrel Weasel™ makes cleaning the bore of your firearm fast and easy. Be sure to follow all instructions when using any product to clean your firearm. 4 After all fouling has been removed, the chamber and bore should be wiped dry. Next pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended. 5 Use a small nylon brush to remove dirt or other foreign matter from the other parts of the action. 6 Lightly lubricate all moving parts, the frame where the slide contacts it and the spring guide with a high-quality, lightweight gun oil. Use oil sparingly, a very light film is sufficient. A fine, lightweight gun oil is ideally suited for this purpose. notice! Do not use excessive lubricant. Using too much lubricant can cause the buildup of dirt, grit or powder residue, which can interfere with the functioning of your pistol. 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 1000 cartridges. 23