Browning Buck Mark 22 Owners Manual - Page 7

Figure 2 Figure 3 Engaging the manual thumb "safety." The slide release/stop latch is automatically actuated after the last cartridge is fired. S e r i a l N u mb e r The serial number of your Buck Mark pistol can be found stamped on the left side of the pistol frame, in front of the trigger guard. operation of the "Safety" The Buck Mark pistol incorporates a manual thumb-operated, sear blocking "safety." To put the mechanism on safe, the slide must be fully forward with the hammer cocked. The manual thumb "safety" lever is then pushed upward into the recess provided for it in the slide (Figure 2). Note: this may require firm pressure. Be sure the lever travels to its maximum upward movement and is completely engaged in the recess. Although the sear is now blocked, abusive handling such as a sharp blow could dislodge the hammer or otherwise cause the firing pin to move forward and discharge a cartridge. S l i d e r e l e a s e / S t o p L a t ch The slide release/stop latch is on the left side of the slide, above the magazine release (Figure 3). It automatically engages after the last shot in the magazine has been fired. It can be also be used to lock the slide in the rearward position when the magazine is removed. Pull the slide all the way to the rear and press upward on the slide release/stop latch. 10 To release the slide when no magazine is in the pistol and the slide is locked rearward, the slide release/stop latch must be pressed downward. When it is pressed, the slide is released and will quickly close under spring pressure. Make sure your fingers are safely away from the chamber when the slide is released to avoid pinching them when the slide closes. Initial Cleaning NOTICE! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM. C l e a n i n g P a r t s w i t h Sp e c i a l F i n i s h e s Be especially careful when cleaning guns with camouflage, Dura-Touch® Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces from coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these surfaces with a light gun oil containing no solvents, or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the action). When cleaning your firearm's bore and action, protect the external finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact between external finishes and other strong chemicals like those found in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible and not repairable. Cleaning Various exposed metal parts of your new firearm have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before firing your pistol, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver and the action-chamber areas. A fine, light gun oil is ideal for removing this compound and for giving your new firearm its first lubrication. However, any quality firearm oil may be used. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under "Cleaning 11