Browning Gold 10 Owners Manual - Page 21

20 removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely through the bore before being withdrawn. 6 After leading has been removed, the bore should be wiped dry with a clean patch, and then a lightly oiled patch run through it for preservation. 7 If the gun has been exposed to much dust, dirt, mud or water, the principal working parts should be wiped clean and lubricated with a light film of oil. Browning Oil is recommended. 8 Reassemble barrel and wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth making sure to wipe gun clean of all finger marks where moisture will accumulate. 9 The barrel and action should be inspected to assure that all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the barrel or action. making sure to wipe clean all finger marks where moisture will accumulate. 3 The barrel and action should be inspected to assure that all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the barrel or action. CLEANING THE GAS SYSTEM- 1 Remove the gas bracket seal and piston tube from the magazine tube. Spray the magazine tube with Browning Oil (or a good quality powder solvent) and wipe clean. 2 Spray the piston tube with a good powder solvent and brush it thoroughly to remove any deposits (an old toothbrush is ideal). Spray the inside of the tube and wipe off any buildup. NEVER use a steel brush on any of the gas components 3 Remove the piston rod spring from the piston rod. Wipe the piston rod clean with a 10 The wood stuilices can also be wiped with Browning Oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both). CLEANING THE ACTION AND TRIGGER GROUP - 1 When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assembly from the receiver as explained under "Full Disassembly" on page 9, 10 and 13. Clean with an oil such as Browning Oil or a gun solvent as necessary, using an old toothbrush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity (aerosol Browning Oil is ideal) and wipe it dry. No further disassembly is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, breechblock, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, good powder solvent. Do the same to the gas bracket seal. When replacing the piston rod spring make sure the double coil end goes on first. 4 Complete the cleaning of the gas system by applying a very light film of Browning Oil to all parts for protection and lubrication. DO NOT TAKE YOUR GUN'S ACTION APART BEYOND WHATIS EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; and you may mar it for life by an attempt to remove the inner mechanism. It is unnecessary, and may do damage to the inner mechanism, 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 gun to a competent gunsmith.