Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE OF OIL-FINISH STOCKS

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.

MODELS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES

As with any firearm, the only way to preserve its pristine condition

and collector appeal is to never handle or fire it, which in turn would

deprive you of much of the enjoyment that comes with owning a fine

Browning firearm.

While special finishes such as engraving and gold plating greatly

enhance the aesthetic appeal of your rifle, please be aware that they

are no more durable, and in some cases may even be slightly less

durable than more common firearm finishes.

As you use your rifle, you can expect special finishes to wear in much

the same manner as any other firearm finish. These marks are the

honest product of the hours spent enjoying your firearm and each

scuff and scratch will probably have a good story to go along with it.