Owner's Manual

4 Inspect the bore from both ends for leading by looking through the
bore toward light. Leading will appear as dull longitudinal streaks
and is usually more predominant near the muzzle and just forward
of the chamber.
5 A normal amount of leading can be expected with today’s
high-velocity loads and improved wads, but this is not serious. If or
when leading should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass
bore brush. Make sure a choke tube is installed. Spray the bore or the
bore brush with a good powder solvent, and scrub the bore until
leading is 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withdrawn.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. Remove choke tube, apply oil to the threads, and reinstall.
7 If the gun has been exposed to too 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 the barrel and wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an
oiled cloth making sure to wipe the gun 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.
10 The wood surfaces can also be wiped with Browning Oil or they can
be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both).
DO NOT
TAKE YOUR GUN'S ACTION APART.
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 to disassemble it for routine
cleaning and oiling, and may do damage to the inner mechanism.
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.
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