Owner's Manual

To release the slide when no magazine is in the rifle and the slide is

locked rearward, press the slide release/stop latch downward. When

pressed, the slide is released and will 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

CLEANING

Various exposed metal parts of your new firearm have been coated at

the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before firing your

rifle, 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

and Maintenance Suggestions” on pages 22-24. If your Buck Mark

Rifle is to be stored, it is acceptable to leave the rust preventative

compound on the rifle and keep it in its original packaging.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR FIREARM APART FURTHER THAN

EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. YOUR FIREARM IS A

SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED MECHANISM. YOU MAY PERMANENTLY

DAMAGE IT BY ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE INNER MECHANISM

ASSEMBLIES. IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOR SERVICE OR CLEANING IS

REQUIRED, TAKE YOUR FIREARM TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH, OR

CONTACT OUR ARNOLD, MISSOURI SERVICE FACILITY AS EXPLAINED

UNDER “SERVICE OR REPAIR” ON PAGE 26.