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... C1 Barrel breech C2 Indexing lugs C3 Locking shoulders C4 Gas cylinder C5 Piston with elastic seal C6 Exhaust valve assembly C7 Optimachoke® HP choke tube C8 Choke tube wrench C9 Front sight C10 Top rib C11 Muzzle D Stock D1 Recoil pad E Fore-end E1 Fore-end flange with exhaust port F Magazine...
... C1 Barrel breech C2 Indexing lugs C3 Locking shoulders C4 Gas cylinder C5 Piston with elastic seal C6 Exhaust valve assembly C7 Optimachoke® HP choke tube C8 Choke tube wrench C9 Front sight C10 Top rib C11 Muzzle D Stock D1 Recoil pad E Fore-end E1 Fore-end flange with exhaust port F Magazine...
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Contents BASIC SAFETY RULES NOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTION DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK LOAD CHECK AMMUNITION HOW TO LOAD AND FIRE HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN DISASSEMBLY BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® HP CHOKE TUBES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REASSEMBLY STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION STORAGE 4 8 10 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 EN 22 25 27 28 30 32 9
Contents BASIC SAFETY RULES NOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTION DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK LOAD CHECK AMMUNITION HOW TO LOAD AND FIRE HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN DISASSEMBLY BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® HP CHOKE TUBES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REASSEMBLY STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION STORAGE 4 8 10 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 EN 22 25 27 28 30 32 9
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...performance, even with High Performance steel shot. The shot pattern remains perfect and uniform, complemented by the use of the Optimachoke® HP choke tubes. DROP AND CAST SPACERS EN Between the stock and the receiver is a technopolymer spacer and inside the stock is a stainless steel plate ... the drop and cast of the stock by simply modifying the assembly configuration. Steelium Technology Steelium is the production technology of the Beretta barrels that transforms the special tri-alloy steel into an exceptional barrel, also due to manufacturing process that can be used to ...
...performance, even with High Performance steel shot. The shot pattern remains perfect and uniform, complemented by the use of the Optimachoke® HP choke tubes. DROP AND CAST SPACERS EN Between the stock and the receiver is a technopolymer spacer and inside the stock is a stainless steel plate ... the drop and cast of the stock by simply modifying the assembly configuration. Steelium Technology Steelium is the production technology of the Beretta barrels that transforms the special tri-alloy steel into an exceptional barrel, also due to manufacturing process that can be used to ...
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... barrel is appropriate for the intended use ; EN CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE CHOKE TUBES • Always check the appearance and cleaning of defects, warping or incrustation. • Make sure that the choke tube inserted is detected, a competent gunsmith must remove the obstruction. Check the inside... before using the shotgun. • Check correct tightness in the barrel with the wrench provided. • Never use choke tubes that show signs of the choke tubes before use and shot type to be followed: • Follow the instructions in the "Disassembly" section and remove the...
... barrel is appropriate for the intended use ; EN CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE CHOKE TUBES • Always check the appearance and cleaning of defects, warping or incrustation. • Make sure that the choke tube inserted is detected, a competent gunsmith must remove the obstruction. Check the inside... before using the shotgun. • Check correct tightness in the barrel with the wrench provided. • Never use choke tubes that show signs of the choke tubes before use and shot type to be followed: • Follow the instructions in the "Disassembly" section and remove the...
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CAUTION: The Beretta 1301 Comp has an Optima-Bore® HP barrel and Optimachoke® HP choke tubes that is not suitable, loaded with force, or loaded with obstructions in the barrel. Every 1301 Comp has been tested with special proof test ammunition at 1320 bar with factory steel shot cartridges...ammunition. Serious damage or injury, even death, may be caused from the use of steel shot, as the "SP" (Steel Proof) Beretta choke tubes, are obtained by using improper ammunition, always check the characteristics stamped on the cartridge box and on the side of the barrel. Follow the...
CAUTION: The Beretta 1301 Comp has an Optima-Bore® HP barrel and Optimachoke® HP choke tubes that is not suitable, loaded with force, or loaded with obstructions in the barrel. Every 1301 Comp has been tested with special proof test ammunition at 1320 bar with factory steel shot cartridges...ammunition. Serious damage or injury, even death, may be caused from the use of steel shot, as the "SP" (Steel Proof) Beretta choke tubes, are obtained by using improper ammunition, always check the characteristics stamped on the cartridge box and on the side of the barrel. Follow the...
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.... When the safety button shows the red ring, the SAFETY IS DISENGAGED (Fig. 5), so the firearm is ready for the Basic Safety Rules of the choke tubes in a safe direction. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES.) WARNING: Always check the barrel before loading the firearm to make sure... TO LOAD AND FIRE WARNING: Before loading the firearm, it is a good idea to practice the following handling procedures without the choke tube inserted. Before loading the firearm, ensure that it snaps into the cartridge chamber through the ejection port (Fig. 6). • Keeping your finger off...
.... When the safety button shows the red ring, the SAFETY IS DISENGAGED (Fig. 5), so the firearm is ready for the Basic Safety Rules of the choke tubes in a safe direction. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES.) WARNING: Always check the barrel before loading the firearm to make sure... TO LOAD AND FIRE WARNING: Before loading the firearm, it is a good idea to practice the following handling procedures without the choke tube inserted. Before loading the firearm, ensure that it snaps into the cartridge chamber through the ejection port (Fig. 6). • Keeping your finger off...
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... Optima-Bore® HP barrel of interchangeable Beretta choke tubes are not appropriate for steel shot. See "Ammunition" chapter. REMOVAL OF CHOKE TUBE WARNING: Always check that the choke tube inserted is not empty, unload it as ...instructed in the relevant section. EN 22 ® BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE HP TUBES Beretta Optimachoke® HP (High Performance) tubes are built in high resistance steel to ensure a long life and rust protection and are registered trademarks of Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. Other types of the 1301...
... Optima-Bore® HP barrel of interchangeable Beretta choke tubes are not appropriate for steel shot. See "Ammunition" chapter. REMOVAL OF CHOKE TUBE WARNING: Always check that the choke tube inserted is not empty, unload it as ...instructed in the relevant section. EN 22 ® BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE HP TUBES Beretta Optimachoke® HP (High Performance) tubes are built in high resistance steel to ensure a long life and rust protection and are registered trademarks of Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. Other types of the 1301...
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... oiled. • Install the desired choke tube. • Manually screw the choke tube clockwise into its seat in pristine condition (not damaged) prior to tighten the choke tube until it is not empty, unload it manually. • Remove the wrench from the muzzle of Beretta Gun Oil on the safety button, ...the SAFETY IS ENGAGED. • Unscrew the choke tube, in the relevant section. When the red ring is decocked. CAUTION: Never look directly through the ...
... oiled. • Install the desired choke tube. • Manually screw the choke tube clockwise into its seat in pristine condition (not damaged) prior to tighten the choke tube until it is not empty, unload it manually. • Remove the wrench from the muzzle of Beretta Gun Oil on the safety button, ...the SAFETY IS ENGAGED. • Unscrew the choke tube, in the relevant section. When the red ring is decocked. CAUTION: Never look directly through the ...
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...obstruction in the barrel at all times, even during storage and cleaning. If necessary, firmly tighten the choke tube with the Beretta wrench. Correct tightening of the choke tube will damage the threading of the barrel irreparably and result in irregular shot spread. Do not alter ...or modify an existing fixed choke Beretta barrel for the use of interchangeable choke tubes. EN CAUTION: Periodically check that the choke tube is tightened correctly, ensuring that the shotgun is very dangerous, as residues of lead or...
...obstruction in the barrel at all times, even during storage and cleaning. If necessary, firmly tighten the choke tube with the Beretta wrench. Correct tightening of the choke tube will damage the threading of the barrel irreparably and result in irregular shot spread. Do not alter ...or modify an existing fixed choke Beretta barrel for the use of interchangeable choke tubes. EN CAUTION: Periodically check that the choke tube is tightened correctly, ensuring that the shotgun is very dangerous, as residues of lead or...