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3. Thoroughly wipe all the powder residue from the striker. You may want
to submerge the striker in hot soapy water when scrubbing it. Dry the parts
thoroughly. After cleaning your Fire Hawk rifle, it is recommended that you
lightly lubricate the striker and trigger area of the rifle upon reassembly. Do
Not use heavy grease or oil, as during cold weather, excessive lube may con-
geal and slow the striker fall (or keep it from striking the cap on the nipple
altogether) when the trigger is pulled. This may cause the rifle’s striker handle
to appear to be in the “fire” position when in reality the striker has already
moved forward, past the engagement sear. If this condition happens, the gun
may go off when the lubricant is softened by heat from a vehicle or building.
The striker and inside of the receiver must be thoroughly cleaned and
lightly oiled to ensure reliable and safe operation. Corrosion and rust that
result from improper cleaning, or lack of cleaning, could alter the proper
functioning of the striker mechanism. This could lead to a condition
whereby the gun will not operate correctly. AN ACCIDENTAL DIS-
CHARGE MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO
THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
4. Now that the barrel is completely dry, lightly lube the bore with a qual-
ity lubricant or, in keeping with the all-natural method, T/C's Natural Lube
1000 Plus Bore Butter. Reinstall the nipple being careful not to cross-thread
or over-tighten it.
5. Fouling on the stock, receiver and exterior parts should be wiped off
with an oily cloth or T/C’s Wonder Cloth saturated with Natural Lube 1000
Plus Bore Butter.
6. Your Fire Hawk may now be reassembled in the reverse order of the
takedown procedure detailed on page 41 and 42.
7. After your Fire Hawk has been reassembled, check the striker to en-
sure that there is no excess lubricant on the surface which could impede safe
performance.