GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The Browning Buck Mark pistol is a single-action autoloading pistol that utilizes a straight blow-back, recoil-operated design for simplicity and reliability. Cartridges are fed from a removable magazine that makes loading the pistol fast and easy. With the chamber and magazine loaded and the “safety” in the off safe or fire position, the pistol will fire a single cartridge with each successive pull of the trigger until the chamber and magazine are empty. The slide of the pistol is designed to stay open after the last cartridge has been fired. The frame is made from CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminum to ensure tight, consistent parts fit and excellent reliability. 

NOTICE: DO NOT DRY FIRE THE BUCK MARK PISTOL. DRY FIRING MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARM COMPONENTS, POSSIBLY RENDERING THE FIREARM INOPERABLE.

NOMENCLATURE

In conventional firearm terminology, the position and movement of parts are described as they occur with the pistol horizontal and in normal firing position; i.e. the muzzle is forward or front; the sights are upward or on top. For general nomenclature refer to Figure 1. General functions and procedures are described and illustrated using a Buck Mark Camper pistol. Procedures unique to individual models are discussed separately.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number of your Buck Mark pistol can be found stamped on the left side of the pistol frame, in front of the trigger guard.

OPERATION OF THE “SAFETY"

The Buck Mark pistol incorporates a manual thumb-operated, sear blocking “safety.” To put the mechanism on safe, the slide must be fully forward with the hammer cocked. The manual thumb “safety” lever is then pushed upward into the recess provided for it in the slide (Figure 2). Note: This may require firm pressure. Be sure the lever travels to its maximum upward movement and is completely engaged in the recess. Although the sear is now blocked, abusive handling such as a sharp blow could dislodge the hammer or otherwise cause the firing pin to move forward and discharge a cartridge.

MAGAZINE “SAFETY

This handgun is equipped with a magazine “safety” that is designed to prevent the trigger from being pulled unless a magazine is inserted into the magazine well. Unless firing is imminent, only use an unloaded magazine to disengage the magazine “safety.”

WARNING: THE MAGAZINE “SAFETY” IS A MECHANICAL “SAFETY” DEVICE. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, IT MAY FAIL. ALWAYS KEEP THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION AND THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

SLIDE RELEASE / STOP LATCH

The slide release/stop latch is on the left side of the slide, above the magazine release (Figure 3). It automatically engages after the last cartridge in the magazine has been fired. It can also be used to lock the slide in the rearward position when the magazine is removed.  Pull the slide all the way to the rear and press upward on the slide release/stop latch. 

To release the slide when no magazine is in the pistol and the slide is locked rearward, the slide release/stop latch must be pressed downward. When it is pressed, the slide is released and will quickly close under spring pressure.

WARNING: MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS ARE SAFELY AWAY FROM THE CHAMBER WHEN THE SLIDE IS RELEASED TO AVOID PINCHING THEM WHEN THE SLIDE CLOSES.

INITIAL CLEANING

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

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 SERVICE FACILITY IN ARNOLD, MISSOURI AS EXPLAINED UNDER “SERVICE OR REPAIR” ON PAGE 28. OF COURSE, MISFORTUNES (SUCH AS DROPPING YOUR GUN IN WATER) REQUIRE APPROPRIATE ATTENTION, AND IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES WE RECOMMEND YOU IMMEDIATELY TAKE YOUR FIREARM TO A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH.

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.

BUCK MARK PISTOLS ARE CHAMBERED FOR 22 LONG RIFLE CARTRIDGES ONLY. DO NOT USE AMMUNITION OTHER THAN WHAT IS INSCRIBED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BARREL. EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR BUCK MARK PISTOL. 

AMMUNITION

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.

NOTICE: BUCK MARK PISTOLS MUST BE  USED WITH ONLY 22 LONG RIFLE RIMFIRE AMMUNITION AS DESIGNATED ON THE BARREL. DO NOT SHOOT 22 SHORT OR 22 LONG AMMUNITION OR BLANKS. 

ALWAYS READ THE AMMUNITION LABEL AND ANY ENCLOSURES WITH THE AMMUNITION TO ASSURE THAT THE AMMUNITION IS APPROPRIATE OR THAT THERE IS NO RESTRICTION FOR ITS USE WITH YOUR FIREARM.

MAGAZINE

The magazine capacity of the Buck Mark Pistol is 10 cartridges.

WARNING: WHEN LOADING YOUR PISTOL ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN  A SAFE DIRECTION, THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION, AND  YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

REMOVING AND LOADING THE MAGAZINE

1. Inspect the chamber to be sure it is empty (Figure 4). 

2. Pull the slide rearward and push the slide release/stop latch up to lock the slide to the rear.

3. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pressing the magazine release button with your thumb (Figure 5, page 15).

4. With the chamber empty, close the slide using the slide release / stop latch. To reduce the chance of inadvertently feeding a cartridge into the chamber from the magazine, always close the slide using the slide release/stop latch and place the “safety” in the on safe position before inserting a loaded magazine.

5. Place the “safety” into the on safe position.

6. Load the magazine by sliding the magazine follower button located on the side of the magazine down with the thumb of one hand while inserting the cartridges with the other hand (Figure 6). 

SINGLE-SHOT LOADING

If you wish to use your Buck Mark pistol as a single-shot pistol, as when teaching a newcomer how to shoot, it is recommended that you use the following procedure. 

1. Pull the slide rearward and push the slide release/stop latch up to lock the slide to the rear. Inspect the chamber to be sure it is empty (Figure 4).
2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pressing the magazine release button (Figure 5).
3. With the chamber empty, close the slide by pushing the slide release/stop latch downward. To reduce the chance of inadvertently feeding a cartridge into the chamber from the magazine, close the slide by pushing the slide release/stop latch down and place the “safety” in the on safe position before inserting a loaded magazine.
4. Place the “safety” up into the on safe position.
5. Load a single cartridge into the magazine.
6. Insert the magazine into the pistol, be certain that the magazine is pressed completely in and is retained by the magazine latch.
7. When ready to fire, slide the “safety” lever down into the off safe position.
8. Pull the slide completely back and release it. It will move forward under spring pressure and feed the cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. 

WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW READY TO FIRE. UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: NEVER CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE OR MOVE THE “SAFETY” FROM THE ON SAFE 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.

DO NOT USE UNORTHODOX SIGHTING METHODS. YOU WILL HAVE OBSERVED WHEN COCKING THE PISTOL THAT THE SLIDE MOVES REARWARD ABOUT ONE INCH PAST THE REAR OF THE FRAME. TO PREVENT THE SLIDE FROM CAUSING INJURY IN ITS REARWARD MOVEMENT WHEN YOU ARE SHOOTING, KEEP THE PISTOL AWAY FROM THE EYES OR FACE, AND NEITHER HAND SHOULD BE IN A POSITION WHERE IT COULD BE HIT BY THE SLIDE. 

1. Load a cartridge into the chamber as explained previously. Immediately place the “safety” in the on safe position. 

2. With a cartridge in the chamber, you need only move the “safety” to the off safe position to make the pistol ready for firing. 

3. When ready to fire, move the “safety” down into the off safe position, take aim and squeeze the trigger.

After a cartridge has been fired, the slide moves rearward, ejects the empty case, then returns forward loading a fresh cartridge from the magazine. You may continue to fire the pistol until the magazine is empty by pulling the trigger to fire each cartridge. Place the "Safety" in the on-safe position.

WARNING: AFTER THE LAST CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN FIRED, OR WHEN SHOOTING  IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

4. If the magazine is empty and you wish to continue shooting, follow the instructions in the “Loading” section. If you are finished shooting, follow the instructions in the “Unloading” section. 

When reloading the pistol, it is recommended that you inspect the chamber to be sure it is empty, then close the slide and place the manual thumb “safety” in the on safe position.

To reduce the chance of inadvertently feeding a cartridge into the chamber from the magazine, always close the slide using the slide release/stop latch and place the “safety” in the on safe position before inserting a loaded magazine.

If your pistol is to be put away and stored, do not insert a  loaded magazine in the pistol. The chamber and magazine should remain empty.

WARNING: WHILE UNLOADING YOUR PISTOL 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.

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

UNLOADING THE PISTOL

1. Depress the magazine release and remove the magazine. Remember, merely removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is unloaded.
2. Slide the manual thumb “safety” down into the off safe position. 
3. Pull back on the slide and eject the cartridge in the chamber. Lock the slide to the rear by sliding the slide release/stop latch up.
4. Inspect the chamber to ensure no cartridge is present.
5. When you are certain your pistol is fully unloaded, release the slide and let it return forward by pushing down on the slide release/stop latch.
6. Place the “safety” in the on safe position.

UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE

1. Depress the magazine release and remove the magazine. Remember, merely removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is unloaded.
2. Unload the pistol as explained previously, making sure the chamber is completely unloaded.
3. Strip the cartridges from the magazine by pushing forward on the rim of the top cartridge and sliding each cartridge out, one at a time, as each moves up in the magazine. 
4. Unload any extra magazines.

NOTICE: DO NOT DRY FIRE THE BUCK MARK PISTOL. DRY FIRING MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARM COMPONENTS, POSSIBLY RENDERING THE  FIREARM INOPERABLE.

WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING SIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, REMOVE  THE MAGAZINE FROM THE FIREARM AND ENSURE THE CHAMBER IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REPLACE THE UNLOADED MAGAZINE IN THE PISTOL AND LOWER THE HAMMER TO THE DROPPED POSITION. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Most Buck Mark pistols are equipped with a Browning Pro-Target™  rear sight. These precision sights are screw adjustable with 16 clicks per revolution on both the elevation and windage screws.

PRO TARGET ™ REAR SIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Windage: To move the point of impact to the right, turn the screw located on the right side of the sight in a clockwise direction (Figure 8). To move the point of impact to the left, turn the screw in a counterclockwise direction.

Elevation: To raise the point of impact, turn the elevation screw, located just forward of the rear sight notch, in a counterclockwise direction. To lower the point of impact, turn the elevation screw in a clockwise direction (Figure 9).

DRIFT - ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT 

Some models are equipped with a rear sight that is drift adjustable for windage. The windage adjustment (horizontal correction) is preset at the factory. However, should 

adjustment be required, the rear sight may be moved in the dovetail slot in the slide. Rear sight adjustment is a process of trial and error. 

1. Place the pistol on a padded bench or secure it in a gun vise.
2. Loosen the set screw that secures the sight in place using a 1/16" hex wrench. Turn the set screw counterclockwise to loosen.
3. Using a hammer and a wood or fiber dowel that will not mar the sight, tap the sight base at the dovetail to the right or left. To move the point of impact to the right, tap the rear sight to the right. To move the point of impact to the left, tap the rear sight to the left.
4. When finished making adjustments, carefully tighten the screw using the 1/16" hex wrench.

FRONT SIGHT ADJUSTMENT — BUCK MARK 5.5 TARGET MODEL

The 5.5 Target has a fully adjustable Browning Pro-Target™ rear sight with an adjustable front post sight. Follow the previous instructions to adjust the rear sight, and follow the instructions below to adjust the front sight. Both front and rear sights are hooded. To adjust the sights it is not necessary to remove the front and rear sight hoods.

Front Sight Adjustment: The front blade can be adjusted for elevation and for width to accommodate more precise sight settings and different shooting stances.

Blade Width: To increase or decrease the width of the blade, loosen the front set screw found on the front of the top sight rib (above the muzzle) with the 1/16" hex wrench (supplied). Insert the slotted front sight adjusting wrench (supplied) into the access hole at the top of the sight hood and rotate the blade up to 90 degrees, to the desired width (Figure 10). Retighten the set screw with the hex wrench.

Blade Elevation: Vertical point of impact can be changed by lowering or raising the front blade. Loosen the set screw as explained above. Again, using the slotted adjusting wrench, turn the blade clockwise to lower the blade and raise the point of impact. Turn the blade counterclockwise to raise the blade and lower the point of impact.

Removing the Sight Hoods: The front hood can be removed by sliding it forward off the sight base. The rear hood is removed by inserting your index finger inside the hood and pulling up and outward on one side of the hood until it comes off. Replace the sight hoods in reverse order.

NOTICE: IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE SIGHT HOODS, TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO AVOID MARRING THE FINISH OF YOUR PISTOL.

NOTICE: USE ONLY A DAMP CLOTH TO CLEAN FIBER OPTIC LIGHT PIPES. USE OF SOLVENTS OR OTHER CHEMICALS COULD DAMAGE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT PIPES.

Some Buck Mark models include an integrated scope base that allows the installation of a scope or electronic sight. For other Buck Mark pistols, we offer an accessory sight base that is easily installed. See your Browning dealer to purchase this sight base, and the sight system that best suits your needs. 

Be sure to follow all mounting instructions included with any accessories you install on your pistol.

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. 

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. 

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 ONLY 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. 

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.

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

Most Browning firearms 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, REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FROM THE FIREARM AND ENSURE THE CHAMBER IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REPLACE THE MAGAZINE IN THE PISTOL AND LOWER THE HAMMER TO THE DROPPED 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 PISTOL TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF SPRINGS, SPRING-TENSIONED PARTS, 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 PISTOL 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 DEET CONTAINING INSECT REPELLENTS, SUNSCREENS, ETC. MAY DAMAGE THE FINISHES OF  YOUR FIREARM. USE CARE TO PREVENT CHEMICALS FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH FINISHES WHEN CLEANING THE BORE AND ACTION  OF YOUR FIREARM.

CLEANING PROCEDURES

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

Clean your pistol 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 clean your firearm thoroughly to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended Service Center or our 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 GRIPS (IF SO EQUIPPED) AND SOFTEN THE WOOD, WITH CONSEQUENTIAL LOOSENING OF THE GRIPS.

4. After all fouling has been removed, the chamber and bore should be wiped dry. Next pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended.

5. Use a small nylon brush to remove dirt or other foreign matter from the other parts of the action.

6. Lightly lubricate all moving parts, the frame where the slide contacts it and the spring guide with a high-quality, lightweight gun oil. Use oil sparingly, a very light film is sufficient. A fine, lightweight gun oil is ideally suited for this purpose.

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

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. Clean the magazine by spraying it both inside and out with an aerosol solvent that will not adversely affect the polymer magazine follower or corrode the metal components. 

2. Cycle the magazine follower to loosen and remove dirt and grease.

3. Depress the follower and, using a cleaning rod with a tip and patch that will fit into the top of the magazine, clean any deposits of built-up material from the front of the magazine.

4. Spray the magazine again with polymer-safe solvent both inside and out, to loosen debris. 

5. Shake all excess solvent from the magazine and dry with a cloth or blow dry with compressed air, if available.

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 BELOW.

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. 

BROWNING.COM

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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