Owners Manual
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... the best in handling and reliable operation. The Gold 12 and 20 gauge incorporate the best of Browning gas-operated, autoloading shotguns. With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable service. Every detail of the Gold shotgun has been engineered to write us immediately if you many years of care your Gold shotgun should give you have any observations regarding its...
... the best in handling and reliable operation. The Gold 12 and 20 gauge incorporate the best of Browning gas-operated, autoloading shotguns. With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable service. Every detail of the Gold shotgun has been engineered to write us immediately if you many years of care your Gold shotgun should give you have any observations regarding its...
Owners Manual
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... low light periods. Know the range of your shotgun is caught by the front of different gauges in your pockets. 11 NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE IN ANY SHOTGUN. NEVER PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. Never lean or place any shotgun or barrel with gauge and choke designations on the side of the barrel...
... low light periods. Know the range of your shotgun is caught by the front of different gauges in your pockets. 11 NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE IN ANY SHOTGUN. NEVER PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. Never lean or place any shotgun or barrel with gauge and choke designations on the side of the barrel...
Owners Manual
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... left (Figure 2-A). to the left -handed by a competent gunsmith. Browning can be reversed from being pulled when in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute) established standards. FIGURE 2 AMMUNITION The Gold Autoloading 12 and 20 gauge shotguns shoot all factory lead and steel 12 or 20 gauge 2 3⁄4" and 3" loads. To place the gun "ON...
... left (Figure 2-A). to the left -handed by a competent gunsmith. Browning can be reversed from being pulled when in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute) established standards. FIGURE 2 AMMUNITION The Gold Autoloading 12 and 20 gauge shotguns shoot all factory lead and steel 12 or 20 gauge 2 3⁄4" and 3" loads. To place the gun "ON...
Owners Manual
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... AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE CLEAR OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. 2 While pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, insert a cartridge of the proper gauge through the loading port at the bottom of your thumb to the rear until the base of the three-shot adapter is level with the...the bolt locks in the magazine tube (Figure 9-A). To load the magazine, insert a shell, of proper gauge, through the ejection port into the chamber of the receiver, up into the magazine, using your Gold shotgun. Press the carrier release button. The chamber is now loaded. 3 With the chamber loaded, load the ...
... AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE CLEAR OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. 2 While pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, insert a cartridge of the proper gauge through the loading port at the bottom of your thumb to the rear until the base of the three-shot adapter is level with the...the bolt locks in the magazine tube (Figure 9-A). To load the magazine, insert a shell, of proper gauge, through the ejection port into the chamber of the receiver, up into the magazine, using your Gold shotgun. Press the carrier release button. The chamber is now loaded. 3 With the chamber loaded, load the ...
Owners Manual
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FIRING YOUR GOLD SHOTGUN With the chamber loaded, all that is necessary to fire the gun is to push in the "on the top rim of the tube. INVECTOR INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE SYSTEM 20 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS® The barrel of the Safety, page 10). The Invector-Plus® ...new shell from the magazine and chambers it automatically. This is not interchangeable with the bolt locked to accept the Browning Invector-Plus® Interchangeable Choke System only. Browning 20 gauge 20 AFTER SHOOTING, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. The degree of choke is threaded to...
FIRING YOUR GOLD SHOTGUN With the chamber loaded, all that is necessary to fire the gun is to push in the "on the top rim of the tube. INVECTOR INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE SYSTEM 20 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS® The barrel of the Safety, page 10). The Invector-Plus® ...new shell from the magazine and chambers it automatically. This is not interchangeable with the bolt locked to accept the Browning Invector-Plus® Interchangeable Choke System only. Browning 20 gauge 20 AFTER SHOOTING, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. The degree of choke is threaded to...
Owners Manual
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... these tubes. 12 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS® The 12 gauge Gold shotgun has a back-bored barrel and is provided to accept Invector-Plus® choke tubes only. DO NOT USE BROWNING INVECTOR® OR INVECTOR-PLUS® CHOKE TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARREL NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. They are fully ... made with tempered steel and are not interchangeable with 12 gauge Standard Invector® choke tubes. A special "Plus" choke tube wrench is threaded to remove and tighten Invector-Plus® choke tubes. DO NOT FIRE THE GOLD SHOTGUN WITHOUT HAVING AN INVECTOR-PLUS® CHOKE TUBE INSTALLED....
... these tubes. 12 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS® The 12 gauge Gold shotgun has a back-bored barrel and is provided to accept Invector-Plus® choke tubes only. DO NOT USE BROWNING INVECTOR® OR INVECTOR-PLUS® CHOKE TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARREL NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. They are fully ... made with tempered steel and are not interchangeable with 12 gauge Standard Invector® choke tubes. A special "Plus" choke tube wrench is threaded to remove and tighten Invector-Plus® choke tubes. DO NOT FIRE THE GOLD SHOTGUN WITHOUT HAVING AN INVECTOR-PLUS® CHOKE TUBE INSTALLED....
Owners Manual
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.... Note: When more than one choke designation is required. Three types of 2 3⁄4" and 3" shells. Available 12 Gauge Invector-Plus® tubes: RIM NOTCHES CHOKE DESIGNATION WITH LEAD CHOKE DESIGNATION WITH STEEL X on side of tube X-Full Special ...Gold 12 & 20 gauge barrels are interchangeable within gauge. No special fitting is listed for a given steel shot pattern, use with steel shot. GOLD AUTOLOADER MAGAZINE CAPACITY SHELL SIZE WITH 3-SHOT ADAPTER WITHOUT 3-SHOT ADAPTER *2 3⁄4" 2 4 *3" 2 3 *The Gold shotgun handles mixed loads of Gold 12 gauge...
.... Note: When more than one choke designation is required. Three types of 2 3⁄4" and 3" shells. Available 12 Gauge Invector-Plus® tubes: RIM NOTCHES CHOKE DESIGNATION WITH LEAD CHOKE DESIGNATION WITH STEEL X on side of tube X-Full Special ...Gold 12 & 20 gauge barrels are interchangeable within gauge. No special fitting is listed for a given steel shot pattern, use with steel shot. GOLD AUTOLOADER MAGAZINE CAPACITY SHELL SIZE WITH 3-SHOT ADAPTER WITHOUT 3-SHOT ADAPTER *2 3⁄4" 2 4 *3" 2 3 *The Gold shotgun handles mixed loads of Gold 12 gauge...
Owners Manual
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... to weather or handling. Only use a 3 1⁄2" barrel on a 2 3⁄4" or 3" Gold receiver could result in Arnold, Missouri, or a competent gunsmith. The barrel should clean your Gold shotgun whenever it solves the problem, before seeking the services of light gun oil may be cleaned and the...Browning Service Facility in injury to the receiver (oiling and wiping down). CAUTION: Never use oil intended for use oil 25 Normal maintenance can be wiped clean and lubricated with the barrel still attached to yourself or others. never use only on the surface of oil. All other 12 gauge...
... to weather or handling. Only use a 3 1⁄2" barrel on a 2 3⁄4" or 3" Gold receiver could result in Arnold, Missouri, or a competent gunsmith. The barrel should clean your Gold shotgun whenever it solves the problem, before seeking the services of light gun oil may be cleaned and the...Browning Service Facility in injury to the receiver (oiling and wiping down). CAUTION: Never use oil intended for use oil 25 Normal maintenance can be wiped clean and lubricated with the barrel still attached to yourself or others. never use only on the surface of oil. All other 12 gauge...
Owners Manual
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... 15. If the primer is not indented, your gun is unloaded before further use. 20. 12. Carefully open the action and remove the shell. Keep ammunition away from contacting your loaded shotgun on or against such damage. Unprotected, repeated exposure to guard against a fence, tree...as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Wear ear protectors (shooting earplugs or muffs) to gunfire can occur even with gauge and choke designations, on safe" position. Hold this position for a 2 3/4" shells. If you are certain the gun is inscribed, along ...
... 15. If the primer is not indented, your gun is unloaded before further use. 20. 12. Carefully open the action and remove the shell. Keep ammunition away from contacting your loaded shotgun on or against such damage. Unprotected, repeated exposure to guard against a fence, tree...as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Wear ear protectors (shooting earplugs or muffs) to gunfire can occur even with gauge and choke designations, on safe" position. Hold this position for a 2 3/4" shells. If you are certain the gun is inscribed, along ...
Owners Manual
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... sure it may be obtained from the chamber. The gauge of your pockets. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, will misfire (with a cleaning rod and patch as instructed for the safety of different gauges in your shotgun is marked on the side of other obstruction does not... remain in the action/chamber areas. 8. Place the safety in a barrel bore. Nevertheless, Browning ...
... sure it may be obtained from the chamber. The gauge of your pockets. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, will misfire (with a cleaning rod and patch as instructed for the safety of different gauges in your shotgun is marked on the side of other obstruction does not... remain in the action/chamber areas. 8. Place the safety in a barrel bore. Nevertheless, Browning ...