C L E A N I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E S U G G E S T I O N S
NOTICE! pleAse tAke note of the following informAtion before
cleAning your fireArm.
C L E A N I N G PA RT S W I T H S P E C I A L F I N I S H E S
Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with camouflage,
Dura-Touch
®
Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always
prevent these surfaces from coming in contact with cleaning solvents,
barrel scrubbers and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean
these surfaces with a lightweight gun oil containing no solvents or
with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of
the action). When cleaning your firearm’s bore and action, protect the
external finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also avoid any
contact between external finishes and other strong chemicals like
those found in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc.
Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by
chemicals is irreversible and not repairable.
before performing cleAning procedures, plAce the “sAfety” in
the on sAfe position. open the Action And mAke certAin your
shotgun is completely unloAded. keep the muZZle pointed in A
sAfe direction. fAilure to follow these wArnings could result
in serious injury or deAth.
weAr eye protection when disAssembling And cleAning your
shotgun to prevent springs, spring-loAded pArts, solvents or
other Agents from contActing your eyes, resulting in injury.
keep All Ammunition AwAy from the cleAning AreA. never
test the mechAnicAl function of your shotgun with live
Ammunition. fAilure to follow these wArnings could result
in serious injury or deAth.
C L E A N I N G T H E B A R R E L
Your Silver shotgun will function better and more reliably over a
longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. You
should clean your shotgun after every day of shooting, and more often
if it becomes excessively dirty. The barrel should be cleaned and the
action wiped clean and oiled after every day of shooting. The gas
system should require only occasional cleaning.
Normal maintenance can be accomplished with the barrel still
attached to the receiver (oiling and wiping down). More careful
cleaning requires removal of the barrel from the receiver (cleaning the
barrel), and the removal of the gas piston, sleeve bar and sleeve bar
spring components. A complete cleaning requires removal of the bolt
and trigger group.
If a malfunction occurs, perform a thorough cleaning to see if it solves
the problem before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended
Service Center, the Browning Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a
qualified gunsmith.
1 Place the “safety” in the on safe position. Open the action and
inspect the chamber and magazine to make certain they do not
contain any shells. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2 Remove the forearm and barrel as explained under “Disassembly”
on page 14.
3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with tip and patch large enough for
a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and a lightly oiled patch in the
breech end of the barrel and run back and forth through the bore
several times. Remove and wipe the choke tube, threads and barrel
threads with a nylon brush and lightly oil.
4 Inspect the bore from both ends for leading and plastic residue
that often remain in the bores from the shot cups in modern
shells. Leading and plastic residue will appear as longitudinal
streaks and are usually more predominant near the muzzle and
just forward of the chamber. A normal amount of either is
common and not serious.
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