GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The Browning BLR is a lever-action rifle that utilizes a robust rack and pinion mechanism and multiple-lug breech bolt with rotating head and recessed bolt face. Cartridges are fed from a detachable box magazine. Unlike most lever-action rifles that are fed from a tubular magazine, the BLR magazine allows the use of modern, ballistically - superior pointed bullets. With the chamber and magazine loaded and the hammer in the cocked position, the rifle will fire a single cartridge with a pull of the trigger. Swinging the finger lever completely downward and returning it up chambers a cartridge from the magazine. The rifle can be fired until the chamber and magazine are empty. The BLR incorporates additional safety features such as a folding hammer and a trigger mechanism, which prevents the trigger from being pulled until the finger lever is fully closed.

NOMENCLATURE

In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal and in normal firing position: i.e., the muzzle is forward or in front;  the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the sights are upward or on top. For general parts nomenclature refer to Figure 1. 

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number of your rifle can be found toward the rear, on the right side of the receiver. Record this number for future reference.

INITIAL CLEANING

Various exposed metal parts of your new rifle have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before using your rifle, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver and the action/chamber areas. Browning oil is ideal for removing this compound, and for giving your new firearm its first lubrication. However, any quality gun oil may be used. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under the “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” section. If your BLR rifle is to be stored, it is acceptable to leave the rust preventative compound on the rifle and keep it in its original packaging. 

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE HAMMER IN THE FOLDED POSITION, THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND YOUR FINGERS OFF THE TRIGGER, EVEN IF YOU ARE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED. 

WARNING: CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. WHEN YOU PLACE A CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE HAMMER IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION AND FOLD IT FORWARD. 

WARNING: ALWAYS CARRY AND STORE YOUR BLR WITH THE CHAMBER EMPTY AND WITH THE HAMMER IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION WITH THE HAMMER FOLDED FORWARD. 

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

HALF - COCK POSITION 

Half-cock is the hammer position (Figure 3) that may catch the hammer should the hammer slip from your thumb while cocking the rifle (providing the trigger is not depressed). The half-cock position should not be taken as assurance the hammer will be caught all the time. Be aware that the half-cock notch is not a “safety” and should not be relied upon to always catch the hammer. No guarantee can be made that the half-cock notch will prevent the hammer from striking the firing pin. You should never trust the half-cock hammer position to function as a “safety.” Additionally, an excessive, abusive pull on the trigger could still cause the hammer to fall and strike the firing pin. 

WARNING: THE FOLDED FORWARD HAMMER POSITION IS MERELY AN AID TO THE SAFE HANDLING OF YOUR RIFLE. IT IS DESIGNED TO PUT YOUR RIFLE IN A SAFER STATUS. HOWEVER, LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, IT CAN SOMETIMES BE JARRED OR UNINTENTIONALLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. ALWAYS HANDLE YOUR RIFLE AS THOUGH IT WERE LOADED AND KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

FOLDED FORWARD HAMMER POSITION

The folding hammer feature (Figure 4) is an additional measure to protect against accidental discharge of your firearm. This folded forward position reduces the possibility of the hammer coming in contact with the firing pin if the hammer is accidentally struck.

If a cartridge has been chambered in anticipation of an imminent shot, the hammer should be carefully lowered to the half-cock position and the folding hammer rotated forward. Remember, when a shot is no longer imminent, unload the chamber of your rifle by operating the lever downward. With the lever still in the downward position, remove the magazine from the rifle, and inspect the chamber to make sure all cartridges have been removed from the rifle. Return the lever to the closed position, re-insert the magazine and return the hammer to the half-cock, folded forward position.

ENGAGING THE FOLDING HAMMER

In the half-cock position, the upper portion of the hammer can be rotated forward with the thumb, to position the hammer against the rear of the bolt, without coming in contact with the rear of the firing pin (Figure 6). This folded forward feature puts the hammer in a safer position, but this position should not be considered a “safety.”

DROPPED OR FIRED POSITION

This is the position of the hammer after a cartridge is fired. However, it is not a recommended carrying position (Figure 7). 

PREFERRED CARRYING POSITION

For maximum safety, you should never chamber a cartridge until shooting is imminent. The half-cock position with the hammer folded forward is the recommended position of the hammer during handling and storage. 

WARNING: DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

WARNING: DO NOT USE AMMUNITION OTHER THAN WHAT IS INSCRIBED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BARREL. EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR RIFLE. FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.

The barrel and action of this firearm have been made with safety margins over the pressures established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) for Service Cartridges. However, we assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMI established standards.

Unlike most lever-action rifles, the Browning BLR utilizes a detachable box magazine that allows the use of pointed, Spitzer-style bullets. The BLR is also available in many different calibers. It is important to use the correct magazine and ammunition for your particular rifle. Magazine capacities are listed below. 

Short Action Calibers: Four (4) in the magazine. Except, 284 Win.,  270 WSM, 7mm WSM and 300 WSM, which hold three (3) in the magazine and 223 Rem., which holds five (5) in the magazine.

Long Action, Standard Calibers: Four (4) in the magazine.

Long Action, Magnum Calibers: Three (3) in the magazine.

WARNING: REMOVING THE MAGAZINE FROM THE RIFLE DOES NOT PREVENT THE RIFLE FROM BEING FIRED. IF A CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CHAMBER, THE HAMMER IS IN THE FULL-COCK POSITION, AND THE TRIGGER IS PULLED, THE RIFLE WILL FIRE EVEN IF NO MAGAZINE IS PRESENT IN  THE RIFLE.

WARNING: WHEN LOADING YOUR RIFLE ALWAYS LOWER THE HAMMER TO THE HALF-COCK POSITION AND FOLD THE HAMMER FORWARD. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: NEVER CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE OR MOVE THE HAMMER FROM THE FOLDED FORWARD POSITION UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

1. With a cartridge in the chamber, you need only to thumb the hammer rearward to its full-cock position to make the rifle ready for firing. Cycling the lever to place a cartridge in the chamber will also leave the hammer in the full-cock (ready-to-fire) position. 
2. Take aim and squeeze the trigger to fire the rifle.
3. After each shot, you may lower the finger lever to open the bolt, extract and eject the empty cartridge case. At the bottom of the stroke, resistance will be felt as the finger lever raises the front  end of the carrier and aligns the next cartridge with the chamber.  When you raise the lever, the bolt will pick up the next cartridge from the magazine and push it into the chamber. Be sure you cycle the lever completely. Because fired cases are ejected to the side, bystanders should not stand to the side of the shooter.
4. You may continue to fire the rifle in this manner until the magazine is empty. When you are finished shooting, immediately place the hammer in the half-cock, fully forward position. 

WARNING: WHEN UNLOADING YOUR RIFLE ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED  IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, BARREL AND MAGAZINE CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE CARTRIDGES ARE CLEARED  FROM THE FIREARM.

WARNING: REMOVING THE MAGAZINE FROM THE RIFLE DOES NOT PREVENT THE RIFLE FROM BEING FIRED. IF A CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CHAMBER, THE HAMMER IS IN THE FULL-COCK POSITION, AND THE TRIGGER IS PULLED, THE RIFLE WILL FIRE EVEN IF NO MAGAZINE IS PRESENT IN THE RIFLE.

1. Carefully remove any cartridge in the chamber by swinging the finger lever downward.
2. With the lever still in the down position, remove the magazine from the rifle. 
3. The chamber should then be inspected to make sure all cartridges have been removed from the rifle.
4. Cartridges in the magazine may be removed by sliding them forward and out of the magazine with the thumb.

WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING SIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE AND CHECK THE ACTION AND CHAMBER FOR CARTRIDGES. ALWAYS LOWER THE HAMMER TO THE HALF-COCK POSITION AND FOLD THE HAMMER FORWARD. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WINDAGE: To move the point of impact to the right, use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw located on the right side of the rear sight by turning it in a counterclockwise direction. Tighten the screw on the left side by turning it in a clockwise direction (Figure 9). This causes the rear sight to move to the right. To move the point of impact to the left loosen the screw located on the left side of the sight by turning in a counterclockwise direction. Tighten the screw on the right side by turning in a clockwise direction.

ELEVATION: Elevation adjustment of the rear sight is controlled by the screw located on top and to the rear of the sight. To raise the point of impact, turn the screw in a clockwise direction until the rear sight has been raised the needed amount (Figure 10, page 20). To lower the point of impact, turn the screw counterclockwise.

WARNING: BEFORE MOUNTING A SCOPE, MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, CHECK THE ACTION, AND CHAMBER FOR CARTRIDGES. ALWAYS LOWER THE HAMMER TO THE HALF-COCK POSITION AND FOLD THE HAMMER FORWARD. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

The receiver of all BLR rifles is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope. Additionally, a special scout-style mount specifically designed for the BLR Takedown models attaches to the barrel. This type of mount permits the rifle to be taken down without altering zero. See your Browning dealer to purchase the scope mount bases and rings designed for the BLR.

NOTICE: ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT BASE(S) FOR THIS RIFLE AND THE APPROPRIATE LENGTH SCREWS OR DAMAGE COULD OCCUR TO THE RIFLE.

1. Place your rifle in a gun vise or on a table or other safe / secure location with the top of the receiver upward. Protect the finish with rags or other padding.
2. If mounting the scope on the receiver you should have two compatible bases and screws of the correct length. If you are mounting the scout-style base to a BLR Takedown model you will have only one base. Make sure the screws are  of the correct length. 
3. Clean all oil, grease and dirt from the receiver or barrel and from the scope base parts.
4. If mounting the scope to the receiver remove the filler screws from the top of the receiver using a small, thin-bladed,  gunsmithing-type screwdriver. If mounting the scope to the barrel remove the rear sight using a small, thin-bladed gunsmithing-type screwdriver to remove the rear sight screws.
5. Position the bases on the receiver or on the barrel. 
6. Insert screws of the appropriate length to ensure proper thread engagement through the base and screw them into the receiver or barrel using the correct tool. Be careful to assure that the screws properly engage to prevent stripping the receiver or barrel threads. Many gunsmiths find it helpful to use a drop of serviceable thread locking compound to assure the screws stay tight.
7. Tighten the screws snugly, but do not overtighten.
8. Mount your scope rings and scope as outlined in the instructions supplied with your scope rings and/or scope. Always make sure you have the proper eye relief. 

WARNING: BEFORE TAKING DOWN OR ASSEMBLING YOUR RIFLE, MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, CHECK THE ACTION AND CHAMBER FOR CARTRIDGES. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Some BLR rifles can be broken down into two halves for compact transport or storage. Functionally, the takedown models are identical to the standard models. Perform the following procedure to take your rifle down.

TAKEDOWN

1. Open the action by swinging the finger lever completely downward.
2. Remove the magazine.
3. Locate the takedown lever on the bottom of the rifle at the rear of the forearm.
4. To prevent losing control of half of the rifle, brace the buttstock against your thigh, and hold the forearm of the rifle securely with one hand. Using the index finger of your free hand, pull the takedown lever downward (Figure 11).
5. With your free hand, grasp the grip area and pull straight to separate the halves of the rifle (Figure 12).

ASSEMBLY

1. Open the action by swinging the finger lever completely downward.
2. Remove the magazine.
3. Lower the takedown lever located on the bottom of the rifle, at the rear of the forearm.
4. Brace the buttstock half against your thigh, and hold the forearm with the other hand. Slide the barrel extension from the barrel half of the rifle straight into the receiver half of the rifle until the barrel extension is completely inside the receiver.
5. Press the takedown lever upward and into the recess in the forearm.

WARNING: ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THE TAKEDOWN LEVER IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION BEFORE FIRING THE RIFLE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: THE ADDITION OF A RECOIL REDUCING MUZZLE BRAKE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES NOISE AND MUZZLE BLAST. YOU, AND EVERYONE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FIREARM, SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR HEARING PROTECTION TO HELP PREVENT HEARING LOSS OR DAMAGE AND SAFETY GLASSES TO HELP PREVENT DEBRIS FROM INJURING THE EYES. 

WARNING: WHEN USING A SUPPRESSOR, ALWAYS WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION. EVEN THOUGH SOUND IS REDUCED WHEN USING A SUPPRESSOR, THE NOISE LEVELS ARE STILL SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. BE AWARE THAT USING A SUPPRESSOR INCREASES THE BACK PRESSURE IN THE BARREL WHEN A CARTRIDGE IS FIRED. THE INCREASE IN BACK PRESSURE MAY CAUSE DEBRIS FROM THE CARTRIDGE TO EXIT THE EJECTION PORT OF THE FIREARM AND CONTACT YOUR EYES, EARS AND FACE, OR THOSE OF ANYONE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FIREARM. THE INCREASE IN BACK PRESSURE MAY ALSO RESULT IN THE DEPOSIT OF ADDITIONAL DEBRIS IN YOUR FIREARM; ACCORDINGLY, AN ACCELERATED CLEANING SCHEDULE FOR YOUR FIREARM MAY BE NECESSARY. 

WARNING: ENSURE THAT ANY MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR THAT YOU INTEND TO USE ON YOUR FIREARM IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH YOUR FIREARM’S CALIBER. NEVER USE A MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR THAT IS DESIGNED FOR RIMFIRE USE ON A CENTERFIRE FIREARM. BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR TO/FROM YOUR FIREARM, READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ANY OWNER’S MANUAL INCLUDED WITH THE DEVICE, AND PRECISELY FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE SUPPRESSOR OR MUZZLE BRAKE MANUFACTURER. DURING INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL, ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, WITH THE MAGAZINE REMOVED AND THE ACTION IN THE OPEN POSITION. 

WARNING: PERIODICALLY CHECK THE MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR TO ASSURE THAT IT IS TIGHT AND FIRMLY SEATED. BEFORE CHECKING, FOLLOW ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED. ENSURE THE MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR IS COOL BEFORE TOUCHING IT.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR THOSE AROUND YOU!

Most Browning rifles equipped with a muzzle brake also include a thread protector that can be installed in place of the muzzle brake. Whether using the thread protector, muzzle brake or suppressor, be aware that your firearm’s point of impact may change as the harmonics of the barrel are affected when changing the weight at the end of the barrel.

WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES, MAKE SURE THE RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE HAMMER IN THE FOLDED FORWARD POSITION. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR RIFLE TO PREVENT SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING  YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.

WARNING: KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR RIFLE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTICE: SOME CLEANING SOLVENTS, LUBRICANTS AND OTHER STRONG CHEMICALS SUCH AS THOSE FOUND IN INSECT REPELLENTS, SUNSCREENS, ETC. MAY DAMAGE THE FINISHES OF YOUR FIREARM. USE CARE TO PREVENT CHEMICALS FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH FINISHES WHEN CLEANING YOUR FIREARM.

CLEANING PROCEDURES

Your BLR will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean.

Clean your BLR after every day of shooting, and more often if it becomes excessively dirty. A minimum cleaning includes wiping  down the action and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended Service Center or the Browning Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri,  or a qualified gunsmith. 

NOTICE: DO NOT PLACE LARGE QUANTITIES OF OIL INTO THE ACTION. EXCESS OIL WILL RUN BACK INTO THE WOOD OF THE  STOCK AND CAUSE SOFTENING OF THE WOOD, WITH CONSEQUENTIAL LOOSENING OF THE STOCK.

1. Be certain the chamber and magazine are completely unloaded, the lever is down, and the ejection port is open. Again, to unload your rifle, eject any live cartridge in the chamber by operating the lever downward. Remove the magazine and unload it by pushing forward on the base of each cartridge until it clears the retaining lips.

2. Place the bolt in the open position to allow the rod and patch to go completely through the bore and partly into the receiver. Use a muzzle rod guide and a cleaning rod with a slotted tip or cleaning jag and a patch large enough for a snug fit in the bore. Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the muzzle end and run back and forth several times. Take care that the cleaning rod or handle does not strike the crown of the muzzle, as damage to this area can adversely affect the accuracy of the rifle. 

3. Inspect the chamber and bore for powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. Residue can usually be removed by repeating step 2, using a patch saturated with nitro-solvent. If, or when, fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush.  Dip the brush in nitro-solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely through the bore before being withdrawn. 

WARNING: MOST SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PRACTICE APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES WHEN WORKING WITH SOLVENTS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY.

Browning offers a complete line of products to make cleaning the bore of your firearm fast and easy. Be sure to follow all instructions when using any product to clean your firearm.

4. To maintain the utmost accuracy of your rifle it is recommended you clean the bore with a copper solvent. Modern bullet jackets  are made mainly of copper and zinc. Residues from copper and  zinc stick to the barrel and require more frequent cleaning.  Swab the bore of your rifle with a good copper solvent using the manufacturer’s recommended procedure. 

5. After fouling has been removed, the bore should be wiped dry. Then, pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore for preservation. A fine, light gun oil like Browning oil is recommended. Make sure there are no obstructions, cleaning patches, or other obstacles left in the bore.

6. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe the gun clean of all finger marks. Finger marks should be removed because they provide a place where moisture can accumulate. Ordinary good judgement will, of course, indicate that the metal of the gun should receive a light film of oil any time the gun has been exposed to adverse weather or handling. 

7. The wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both).

NOTICE: DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE LUBRICANT. USING TOO MUCH LUBRICANT CAN INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF YOUR RIFLE.

WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CLEANING THE MAGAZINE TO PREVENT SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.

CLEANING THE MAGAZINE

Frequently inspect magazines to determine the need for cleaning as lubricant and dirt will gradually collect in the mechanism. Normally, the magazine should be cleaned after firing 500 to 1000 cartridges. 

1. Remove the magazine from the rifle as explained previously. 
2. Clean the magazine by spraying it both inside and out with an aerosol solvent that will not adversely affect or corrode the components.
3. Shake all excess solvent from the magazine and dry with a cloth or blow dry with compressed air, if available.
4. Wipe off any dirt or residue, then apply a very thin coat of oil and wipe clean again.

NOTICE: NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR FIREARM APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. YOUR FIREARM IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED MECHANISM. YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE IT BY ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE INNER MECHANISM ASSEMBLIES. IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOR SERVICE OR CLEANING IS REQUIRED, TAKE YOUR FIREARM TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH, OR CONTACT OUR ARNOLD, MISSOURI SERVICE FACILITY AS EXPLAINED UNDER THE “SERVICE OR REPAIR” SECTION.

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.

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.

If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center.  

To locate a service center visit browning.com, contact our Customer Service Department or your Browning firearms dealer for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our Service Department in Arnold, Missouri. 

Parts listings, Firearm Service Center lists, service procedures, service/repair form and general product information are also found on the internet at browning.com. For technical questions about your firearm or service, contact:

When returning your firearm for servicing, you must do the following:

1. Be sure it is completely unloaded.

2. Remove any optics, optic mounts or other accessories.

3. Package it securely in a cardboard container.

4. Enclose the service/repair form available at browning.com or a letter that clearly describes the trouble experienced, the ammunition used and the repairs desired. Also include your name, e-mail address (if possible) and a daytime phone number where you can be reached.

5. Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most commerce regulations.

CERTAIN STATES REQUIRE, BY LAW, THAT THEIR OWN SPECIFIED WARNING NOTICES BE INCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, OR RETAIL DEALER WITH FIREARMS SOLD IN THAT STATE. BROWNING SELLS ITS PRODUCTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. BECAUSE OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE SOLD IN THESE STATES, WE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

CALIFORNIA

Firearms must be handled responsibly and securely stored to prevent access by children and other unauthorized users. California has strict laws pertaining to firearms, and you may be fined or imprisoned if you fail to comply with them. Visit the Website of the California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/firearms for information on firearm laws applicable to you and how you can comply.

Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Las armas de fuego deben de ser manipuladas responsablemente y almacenadas en sitios seguros para prevenir el acceso a ellas por parte de niños y personas sin autorización. California cuenta con leyes estrictas sobre las armas de fuego, y puede ser multado y encarcelado si no las obedece. Visite la página web de California Attorney General, https://oag.ca.gov/firearms para más información sobre cómo cumplir con las leyes de armas de fuego.

Prevenga el acceso de los niños a las armas de fuego manteniéndolas siempre en un lugar seguro, bajo llave y descargadas cuando no estén en uso. Si usted deja un arma cargada al alcance de un niño, y éste la utiliza indebidamente,usted podría ser multado e incluso enviado a la cárcel.

Si usted o alguien que conoce está pensando en suicidarse, llame a la línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio al 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

CONNECTICUT

“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”

FLORIDA

“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.”

MAINE

“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE TRIGGER LOCKS.”

MARYLAND

“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause death or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded firearm in any location where an individual knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!” 

MASSACHUSETTS

“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000 firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year in the United States. In addition, there are more than a thousand suicides each year by younger children and teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventative steps may result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances may result in your liability for these deaths.”

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM, RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A TAMPER RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.” 

NEW JERSEY

“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE WEAPON STORAGE. ALL WEAPONS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND ANY OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. NEW YORK CITY LAW PROHIBITS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, ANY PERSON FROM ACQUIRING MORE THAN ONE FIREARM, OR MORE THAN ONE RIFLE OR SHOTGUN, WITHIN A 90-DAY PERIOD.”

NORTH CAROLINA

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE TO A MINOR.” 

Any person who resides in the same premises as a minor, owns or possesses a firearm, and stores or leaves the firearm (i) in a condition that the firearm can be discharged and (ii) in a manner that the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor would be able to gain access to the firearm, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if a minor gains access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor’s parents or a person having charge of the minor and the minor:

1. Possesses it in violation of G.S. 14-269.2(b)
2. Exhibits it in a public place in a careless, angry, or threatening manner;
3. Causes personal injury or death with it not in self defense; or
4. Uses it in the commission of a crime.

TEXAS

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”

WISCONSIN

“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.”

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS RETAILER, STATE POLICE, OR LOCAL POLICE FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW OR REGULATION. FIREARMS REGULATIONS CHANGE CONSTANTLY AND YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARE THE BEST SOURCE FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ON SUCH LEGAL MATTERS. 

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US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326

CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Ltée, St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1W6

INTL: Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium

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