Model 41 lubrication

[Nick]

Hi, I'm new to the forum, bullseye shooting, and am a new Model 41 owner.

First off, the info and knowledge you all share here has already helped me immeasurably, both in making a gun purchasing decision (and knowing what to feed it) and what I need to work on to become a competent bullseye shooter. Thank you, I sincerely appreciate it.

What's the recommended procedure for keeping the Model 41's firing pin and extractor happy? The owner's manual says to only lubricate the rear of the slide rails, but the firing pin & extractor assembly gets pretty fouled, sometimes requiring solvent to get them really clean, and it's difficult to get it all out (and solvent probably isn't the best lubricant). What's the right thing to do here?

Thanks!

[blue68f100]

In general 22 ammo is dirty and you do not want any lub that will attract powder residue. This is why the manual only says put the oil at the rear away from the breach area.

[Bullseye]

Blue nailed it. If you're getting a lot of fouling up front in the extractor area you may have to remove it periodically and clean it out good. With a 41, you have to drift out the firing pin stop and then remove the whole bolt block from the slide to take out the extractor claw. The plunger, spring, and plunger recess hole can be fouled with residue causing binding on the claw. These parts are contained in the slide assembly. Remove them to clean thoroughly. http://www.guntalk-online.com/Model41ma ... slidestrip

If you flick the claw with your finger, it should move smoothly. If it doesn't, then fouling may be your problem.

R,
Bullseye

[Nick]

I've been surprised by how downright filthy .22 is. Should I just use a nylon brush and no solvent during normal cleanings?

[Bullseye]

Solvent is all right, it will evaporate quickly and leave behind a light protective film.

R,
Bullseye

[Nick]

Thanks, I'll do that.