To mount, proceed in reverse order.
CARE AND PRESERVATION.
The gun requires no special care beyond that of being kept clean, free from rust and undefaced.
Brick-dust or gritty substances must never be used on any part of the gun.
The parts of the mechanism must never be scraped with knives or metal, or be defaced or roughened in any way.
All parts of the gun must be kept lightly oiled as a protection from rust.
After firing, the gun should invariably be thoroughly cleaned. To do this, dismount the mechanism completely and wash every part thoroughly with warm fresh-water soapsuds; mechanism, breech-block, mortise, and barrel should all be treated alike.
After thoroughly scrubbing all parts, dry them carefully and let all stand for a short time to air and dry off the moisture.
After drying, rub all parts over with a well-oiled rag.