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Browning 1922
Field Stripping

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Browning1922A1.gif (3483 bytes) To strip the Model 1922, first remove the magazine and clear chamber. Push small serrated slide extension catch (3) forward, until it is clear of slide. Rotate extension about 1/4  turn as shown, until it snaps free of the slide.
Browning1922A2.gif (3885 bytes) Pull back slide (4) until safety catch (27) can be engaged in forward notch. Rotating barrel (21) as shown will free it from recesses in frame. Now release safety catch and pull slide and barrel off front of frame.
Browning1922A3.gif (4280 bytes) To remove safety catch (27), push up as far as it will go and it will snap out. To replace safety, push it in as far as it will go, then snap it down to fire position. Be sure sear (18) is pivoted clear before pushing safety all the way in.
Browning1922A4.gif (4260 bytes) If gun is disassembled further, entire sear mechanism can be easily checked by removing the grips and pushing out grip safety hinge pin (29). When replacing mainspring (15), be sure tail is engaged in corresponding notch in magazine catch (14) as shown.
Browning1922A5.gif (3425 bytes) When reassembling gun, insert barrel into slide until barrel lugs line up with cut in slide. Then rotate barrel as far as it can go. It is now in position to allow slide to be assembled to frame.