[1332]. The bolt. To clean the bolt, remove; clean all parts thoroughly with an oily rag; dry, and before assembling lightly oil the firing pin, the barrel of the sleeve, the striker, the well of the bolt, and all cams.
[1333]. The sights. Both the front and rear sights should be cared for just as you would care for the works of your watch. If the sights are injured, the rifle will not shoot as aimed.
The front sight cover issued by the Ordnance Department protects the front sight.
[1334]. The magazine. The magazine should be kept clean and covered with a thin coat of oil.
[1335]. The stock. The stock should receive a light coat of raw linseed oil once a month, or after any wetting from rain, dew, etc. The oil should be thoroughly rubbed in with the hand.
[1336]. Care of the mechanism. When the rifle has been wet or exposed to unfavorable climatic conditions, the bolt should be withdrawn and all working parts carefully wiped with a dry cloth, and then gone over with an oily rag.
The same thing should be done after firing.
All working parts should habitually be lightly oiled with a thin-bodied oil, such as "3-in-One."
[1337]. The care of all metal parts. All metal parts of the rifle should be kept clean and free from rust.
[1338]. Cams and bearings. All cams and bearings must be kept constantly oiled.