Browning Buck Mark 22 Owners Manual - Page 8

and Maintenance Suggestions" on page 22. If your Buck Mark pistol is to be stored, it is acceptable to leave the rust preventative compound on the pistol and keep it in its original packaging. NOTICE! This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. Do not TAKE YOUR firearm'S ACTION APART beyond what is explained in this owner's manual. It is unnecessary, and may permanently damage the inner mechanism or render the firearm unsafe to disassemble it for routine cleaning and oiling. Of course, misfortunes (such as dropping your gun in water) require appropriate attention, and in such circumstances we recommend you immediately take your firearm to a qualified gunsmith. Amm u n i t i o n Buck Mark pistols are chambered for 22 Long Rifle cartridges only. Do not use ammunition other than what is inscribed on the right side of the barrel. Examine every cartridge you put in your Buck Mark pistol. The barrel and action of this pistol have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established American loads. However, we assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) established standards. Notice! Buck Mark pistols must be used with only 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition as designated on the barrel. Do not shoot 22 Short or 22 Long ammunition or blanks. Always read the ammunition label and any enclosures with the ammunition to assure that the ammunition is appropriate or that there is no restriction for its use with your firearm. 12 Magazine Capacity The magazine capacity of the Buck Mark Pistol is 10 cartirdges. loading When loading your pistol Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, the "safety" in the on safe position, and your fingers away from the trigger. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. R e m o v i n g a n d LOADING T H E M AGAZINE 1 Inspect the chamber to be sure it is empty (Figure 4). 2 Pull the slide rearward and push the slide release/stop latch up to lock the slide to the rear. 3 Remove the magazine from the pistol by pressing the magazine release button with your thumb (Figure 5). 4 With the chamber empty, close the slide using the slide release/stop latch. To reduce the chance of inadvertently feeding a cartridge into the chamber from the magazine, always close the slide using Figure 4 Figure 5 With the slide locked to the rear, inspect the chamber to be sure it is empty. To remove the magazine, press the magazine release button located on the left of the frame behind the trigger. 13