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Browning .380 Auto Pistol
Field Stripping

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Disassembly Procedure

   Remove magazine (30) and check to sure it is empty. Check action to be sure pistol is unloaded. Replace magazine and pull trigger to release firing pin. Remove magazine.
   Pull slide (29) to rear until nose of safety (9) enters front notch of slide. Turn barrel (20) 1/3 turn counterclockwise and press safety down to release slide. Draw slide assembly off receiver to front. Remove firing pin (23) from rear of slide.
   With slide upside sown, turn barrel 1/3 turn clockwise until its lugs release from slide. Depress slide ring (22) slightly and rotate it 1/4 turn counterclockwise until its lugs release form slide. Take care as slide ring  is under  great pressure from recoil spring (21). Withdraw slide ring, barrel, and recoil spring from slide.
   To assemble, replace barrel in slide and turn it so its lugs enter corresponding grove in rear of slide. Replace firing pin assembly in rear of slide. Replace slide on receiver and push back until safety nose engages front notch in slide. Turn barrel clockwise, release safety, and allow slide to move forward until nose of safety can be engaged in rear notch in slide. Replace recoil spring around barrel and slide ring on spring and press spring back into slide. Position slide ring so its lugs enter corresponding slits in face of slide. When slide ring is firmly seated, rotate 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place.

browning380APa1.gif (2702 bytes) To remove slide (29) from receiver (1), pull slide back to position shown. Press nose of safety (9) up into front notch of slide as shown as "A". Turn barrel (20) 1/3 turn counterclockwise. Depress safety (9); draw slide off receiver to front.
browning380APa2.gif (2946 bytes) In reassembling pistol, after replacing slide assembly on receiver, lock in rear position with nose of safety (9) in forward notch of slide (29). Turn barrel (20) 1/3 turn clockwise and allow slide to go froward until nose of safety can be engaged in rear notch in slide as shown at "B". Replace recoil sprig (21) on barrel (20). Place slide ring (22) over end of spring and press spring back into slide as shown. When slide ring is firmly seated against face of slide, turn 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in place.