Browning Silver Owners Manual - Page 22

the loading port up and pressing the shell stop while inserting the operating handle into the slot. Figure 27 IMPORTANT: On 20 gauge Silver models, it may be necessary to pull out on the operating handle slightly until the shell stop clicks back in place. Failure to follow these instructions will result in the inability to load the magazine. Press the bolt handle back into place. 5 Open and close the action several times to make sure the bolt slide link and recoil spring follower are properly engaged. Notice! NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT HAVING THE BARREL INSTALLED. DAMAGE WILL RESULT TO THE RECEIVER and operating handle. C LEANING THE A C TION 1 When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assembly from the receiver as explained under "Removal of the Trigger Group and Bolt Assemblies" beginning on page 35. Clean with a gun solvent as necessary, using a nylon brush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry. No further disassembly is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe clean all finger marks where moisture could accumulate. 3 The barrel and action should be inspected thoroughly to be certain no cleaning patches have been inadvertently left in them. 40 NOTICE! Do not TAKE YOUR firearm's ACTION APART beyond what is explained in this owner's manual. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; any attempt to disassemble the inner mechanism may mar it for life. 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 firearm in water) require appropriate attention, and in such circumstances we recommend you immediately take your firearm to a qualified gunsmith. b a r r e l p o r t i n g Some Silver target models feature a ported barrel that reduces recoil and muzzle jump. Reducing recoil not only increases comfort when shooting, but increases accuracy because it is easier to pick-up the second clay target faster due to decreased recovery time following the first shot. Carbon can build up in the ports after shooting, to clean them, use a good quality powder solvent and pipe cleaners to scrub away debris from the ports. m a i n t e n a n c e o f o i l f i n i s h s t o ck s Keeping the oil-finished wood surface on your firearm looking its best requires only a small amount of maintenance. When the surface becomes spotted or dull, the affected area(s) can be treated using rubbing alcohol on a soft, lint free cloth and allowed to dry. A small amount of a linseed oil-based finish, such as Watco® Danish Oil Finish, Deft® Danish Oil Finish, or Formby's® Tung Oil Finish should then be applied to the surface of the wood with a soft, lint free cloth according to the manufacturer's instructions. To treat the checkering, a small amount of oil-based finish can be applied and then distributed evenly using a toothbrush or other soft bristled brush. 41