Cleaning of marlin 30-30 lever action rifle?

Answer 1

1. Put the hammer block safety button on SAFE and remove all cartridges from the action, chamber and magazine before you begin cleaning or inspecting your rifle.

2. To clean the bore from the breech end (recommended), open the lever half way, remove the lever screw and then the lever. Then remove the breech bolt from the receiver. (This will cause the ejector to be loose inside the receiver - be careful not to lose it.) Next, remove the ejector from the slot in the left side of the receiver.

•WARNING: If you move the hammer block safety to the FIRE position after the bolt has been removed, do not pull the trigger, letting the hammer snap forward, because the hammer blow will damage the safety mechanism. The bore can now be cleaned, using the proper caliber cleaning rod, cleaning patches and powder solvent. Clean and oil the breech bolt before replacing. The barrel and bore should also be lightlyoiled. Simply back out the screw that holds the lever to the receiver, and everything slides out nicely for cleaning and lubrication-and more important, goes back together almost as easily. In a backwoods environment, this can be the most decisive advantage of all.

3. The action may be cleaned and oiled while the gun is disassembled as described above.

4. To reassemble, simply reverse the above steps. Make sure the ejector is positioned properly prior to alignment and insertion of the breech bolt. Push the breech bolt into the receiver until within approximately 1" of the fully closed position (See O). The lever may now be attached. Use a very thin coat of light oil during below freezing conditions.