Technical data

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CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
MAGAZINE
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Make sure the magazine is thoroughly clean and the follower slides easily
downward if pressed.
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If necessary lightly oil (using Beretta or a good grade gun oil) the internal and
external walls of the magazine box.
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Run a dry patch through the box. Do not leave lubricant inside the magazine box.
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If the pistol is carried with the magazine loaded, it is important to periodically unload
all magazines for cartridge inspection.
BARREL
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Spray the brush supplied with gun oil. Insert it into the barrel from the chamber end
and slide it backward and forward a few times.
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Dry the barrel by pushing a patch through with the brush supplied. Keep changing
the patch until it emerges clean from the barrel.
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Lightly oil the inside and outside of the barrel, using a lightly oiled patch.
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Lightly oil guides of the barrel base.
SLIDE
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Clean slide with an oily patch paying special attention to breech face, to guide rails
and to extractor housing; if necessary use the brush supplied.
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Lightly oil the slide with gun oil.
RECOIL SPRING AND SPRING GUIDE
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Lightly oil recoil spring and spring guide with gun oil. After long use it may be
necessary first to clean with gun oil and then with the soft brush supplied.
WARNING: Excess oil and grease obstructing the bore even partially are very
dangerous when firing and may cause damage to the pistol and serious injury
to the shooter and bystanders. Never spray or apply oil to the cartridges. Use
lubricants properly: you are responsible for the proper care and maintenance
of your firearm.
CAUTION: Do not apply excess oil: accumulation of oil attracts dirt which can
plug the barrel and interfere with the functioning and reliability of the pistol.
CAUTION: No further disassembly is recommended unless done by a
competent gumsmith.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble following the Field Stripping procedure in reverse order. Pay attention to
the following points:
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The barrel should rest perfectly against the slide (the extractor must lodge in its
NOTICE: Before screwing the counterweight slide locking screws (L1), make
sure that the counterweight slide (L) is in correct position and then tighten the
screws (L1) without applying excessive force.
WARNING: Do not store firearms in places which are or could be accessible
by children or other persons whose unfamiliarity with firearms might lead to
unsafe use. Always store your firearms securely and unloaded, separate from
ammunition. (See point 3 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES).
MALFUNCTION PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Mis-introduction of a Defective cartridge Inspect and replace
cartridge into the cartridge
chamber
Mis-fire Defective cartridge Keep pistol muzzle in a
safe direction and pull the
trigger once more or
replace cartridge
Mis-extraction or Dirty cartridge chamber Clean and lubricate
defective extraction cartridge chamber
Defective or dirty Replace or clean
ammunition cartridges
Dirt under the extractor Clean the extractor housing
MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSES AND
REMEDIES
CAUTION: No one should attempt to make recommended repairs without
proper knowledge or training.
NOTICE: Wholesalers, dealers or gunsmiths (unless they are a Repair Station
authorized by the Manufacturer and/or by its Local Official Distributors) are not
authorized to make any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of the
Manufacturer.
groove in the barrel).
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The recoil spring guide head should lodge in the center of its seat in the barrel
base.
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When rotating disassembly latch, the slide should be in the closed position (aligned
WARNING: It is recommended to wear protective glasses during the field
stripping and assembly procedures.