TO STRIP AND ASSEMBLE GUN.
The gun is stripped in the following order:—
Lock.
Clear extractor by revolving crank handle twice; pull crank handle on to roller; raise rear cover, place finger between extractor and stop, lift lock, at same time allowing crank handle to move slowly forward until lock is released from side plates. Give lock one-sixth of a turn in either direction and lift out.
Feed Block.
Release front cover catch, raise front cover, and lift out.
Fusee Spring Box.
With right hand at rear and left hand at front, press box forward until clear of lugs and remove. Disconnect fusee chain and remove box and spring. Care should be taken to throw no cross strain on chain.
Fusee.
Turn fusee to rear until lugs on stem are free to be withdrawn.