Instruction Manual

4.3 Cleaning the Pistol

Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure the reliable function of the pistol, it

is necessary to establish routine maintenance procedures.

WARNING: CHECK THAT THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED (MAGAZINE

REMOVED FROM PISTOL AND CHAMBER CLEAR).

ALSO ENSURE THAT THE MAGAZINE IS UNLOADED.

After each use of the pistol or after being subjected to extreme weather conditions,

the pistol should be cleaned and lubricated. Also, before using the pistol for the first

time, it should be examined and cleaned. The pistol has been treated with either a

preservative or oil to protect it against corrosion. Before using it, all excess oil should

be wiped from the bore, chamber, and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch.

Field-strip the pistol as previously described. Starting with the barrel and from

chamber end, insert a brush through the bore of the barrel until the bristles

completely exit at muzzle end. Pull the brush back until the bristles completely exit at

chamber end. Use a good powder-removing solvent and brass bristle bore brush to

remove lead and firing residue from the interior of the barrel. Wipe the areas clean

with patches or a swab.

Using a small brush dipped in solvent, remove all deposits from around the breech

face, chamber end of the barrel, extractor and adjacent areas which have been

exposed to powder or primer residue. Remove any residue on the frame with light

brushing and a solvent. After cleaning, apply a light film of high quality gun lubricant

to all external metal surfaces and wipe clean.

WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THE

INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY

DIRECTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF

ANY INTERNAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND

RELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH.

WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS

MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING

GENUINE WALTHER PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPER

FUNCTIONING OF YOUR FIREARM MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

If the pistol will be used or stored in a cold climate, be sure to use appropriate

lubricant that will not congeal at low temperatures.

CAUTION: Always follow the instructions provided with the gun cleaner and

gun lubricant. Some cleaners can cause damage to the pistol. You should

avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasonic cleaning of the

pistol (maximum temperature for ultrasonic cleaning: 122 °F (50 °C)).

Choice of solvent should be restricted to those products specifically developed

for firearms maintenance. Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these

warnings are ignored.

Ammonia based solvents or other strong alkaline solvents, should not be used

on any WALTHER firearm.