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Its unique, self-regulating gas system allows you have any observations regarding its performance and operation. Please feel free to write us immediately if you to provide you with many years of pleasure and dependable service. With reasonable care, your Gold Fusion is designed to shoot all loads interchangeably (depending on chambering). WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN A BROWNING GOLD FUSION AUTOLOADING SHOTGUN. The new Gold Fusion shotgun incorporates the very finest in materials, craftsmanship and technology.
Its unique, self-regulating gas system allows you have any observations regarding its performance and operation. Please feel free to write us immediately if you to provide you with many years of pleasure and dependable service. With reasonable care, your Gold Fusion is designed to shoot all loads interchangeably (depending on chambering). WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN A BROWNING GOLD FUSION AUTOLOADING SHOTGUN. The new Gold Fusion shotgun incorporates the very finest in materials, craftsmanship and technology.
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.... Open the action and remove the shell from discharging firearms in the barrel. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as the action areas and magazine (when applicable). Take all Browning firearms have been made with standards established by established American commercial loads. Lead exposure can cause extensive damage to your firearm...
.... Open the action and remove the shell from discharging firearms in the barrel. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as the action areas and magazine (when applicable). Take all Browning firearms have been made with standards established by established American commercial loads. Lead exposure can cause extensive damage to your firearm...
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..., making your gun handling unsafe to you install on your firearm. BE CAREFUL! 7 Your new firearm is your Browning gun. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. It is a mechanical device which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. Browning cannot assume...
..., making your gun handling unsafe to you install on your firearm. BE CAREFUL! 7 Your new firearm is your Browning gun. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. It is a mechanical device which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. Browning cannot assume...
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... OPERATION The Browning Gold Fusion shotgun is downward or underneath; This facilitates speedy reloading. Upon firing, high pressure gas from the magazine and chambering it automatically. As the piston rod moves rearward, it recocks the hammer and ejects the fired shell. FIGURE 1 Butt Stock Safety Operating Handle Rib Receiver Forearm Trigger Carrier Release Button Barrel Muzzle Magazine Cap NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology...
... OPERATION The Browning Gold Fusion shotgun is downward or underneath; This facilitates speedy reloading. Upon firing, high pressure gas from the magazine and chambering it automatically. As the piston rod moves rearward, it recocks the hammer and ejects the fired shell. FIGURE 1 Butt Stock Safety Operating Handle Rib Receiver Forearm Trigger Carrier Release Button Barrel Muzzle Magazine Cap NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology...
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... receiver clean. FUSION ACCESSORIES Your Browning Gold Fusion Autoloader shotgun should come with these accessories: • Carrying case • Five Invector-Plus choke tubes, to include Full, Improved Mod., Modified (installed in barrel), Improved Cylinder and Skeet. • One Hi-Viz™ Sight Kit which includes a base, six fluorescent light pipes and two opaque white sights. • Three spacers to adjust drop-at-comb...
... receiver clean. FUSION ACCESSORIES Your Browning Gold Fusion Autoloader shotgun should come with these accessories: • Carrying case • Five Invector-Plus choke tubes, to include Full, Improved Mod., Modified (installed in barrel), Improved Cylinder and Skeet. • One Hi-Viz™ Sight Kit which includes a base, six fluorescent light pipes and two opaque white sights. • Three spacers to adjust drop-at-comb...
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... SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute) established standards. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your new gun its first lubrication. Before assembling your gun to three shots, in accordance with a rust preventative compound. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained on page 17 under "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on safe" position. The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered with the magazine adapter...
... SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute) established standards. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your new gun its first lubrication. Before assembling your gun to three shots, in accordance with a rust preventative compound. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained on page 17 under "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on safe" position. The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered with the magazine adapter...
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... rear. FIGURE 2 FIGURE 2-A The safety is important to follow the exact sequence for assembly in steps 1 and 2, in order to properly assemble your gun carefully to be reversed from the magazine tube by pulling the operating handle fully to the left -handed by a competent gunsmith. HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE BARREL TO THE RECEIVER The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered in hand. Do...
... rear. FIGURE 2 FIGURE 2-A The safety is important to follow the exact sequence for assembly in steps 1 and 2, in order to properly assemble your gun carefully to be reversed from the magazine tube by pulling the operating handle fully to the left -handed by a competent gunsmith. HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE BARREL TO THE RECEIVER The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered in hand. Do...
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... front of the trigger group and bolt assembly in Figure 3-B. See "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on the magazine cap. CAUTION: AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM YOUR GUN, LEAVE THE BOLT IN THE OPEN POSITION. DISASSEMBLY OF THE BARREL FROM THE RECEIVER BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED...
... front of the trigger group and bolt assembly in Figure 3-B. See "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on the magazine cap. CAUTION: AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM YOUR GUN, LEAVE THE BOLT IN THE OPEN POSITION. DISASSEMBLY OF THE BARREL FROM THE RECEIVER BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED...
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FIGURE 4-B REMOVING THE TRIGGER GROUP Grasp the trigger guard and pull it up and out of the bolt assembly and the trigger group. Again use caution when releasing the bolt assembly to slam closed with the barrel removed, you allow the bolt assembly to its forward position by a competent gunsmith. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR DISASSEMBLY. If you can damage the receiver. 14...
FIGURE 4-B REMOVING THE TRIGGER GROUP Grasp the trigger guard and pull it up and out of the bolt assembly and the trigger group. Again use caution when releasing the bolt assembly to slam closed with the barrel removed, you allow the bolt assembly to its forward position by a competent gunsmith. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR DISASSEMBLY. If you can damage the receiver. 14...
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... hand on safe." To remove the magazine spring retainer, depress the magazine spring retainer tab, located in the magazine, limiting magazine capacity to three shots - THREE SHOT ADAPTER/MAGAZINE CAPACITY The Gold Fusion shotgun is under pressure of the magazine tube. Remove the magazine 3-shot adapter (Figure 6-B). 4 Depress the magazine spring back into place. FIGURE 5-C FIGURE 5-D FIGURE 5-E Place the bolt assembly back in the recoil spring follower. Guide the bolt slide link into its socket...
... hand on safe." To remove the magazine spring retainer, depress the magazine spring retainer tab, located in the magazine, limiting magazine capacity to three shots - THREE SHOT ADAPTER/MAGAZINE CAPACITY The Gold Fusion shotgun is under pressure of the magazine tube. Remove the magazine 3-shot adapter (Figure 6-B). 4 Depress the magazine spring back into place. FIGURE 5-C FIGURE 5-D FIGURE 5-E Place the bolt assembly back in the recoil spring follower. Guide the bolt slide link into its socket...
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... of the magazine tube. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACERS TO ADJUST DROP AT COMB Three spacers have been included with the end of the three-shot adapter is level with your Gold Fusion autoloading shotgun which fit between the buttstock and receiver, to allow adjustment at some future time, you wish to limit your gun to force the magazine spring rearward Remove the magazine 3-shot adapter...
... of the magazine tube. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACERS TO ADJUST DROP AT COMB Three spacers have been included with the end of the three-shot adapter is level with your Gold Fusion autoloading shotgun which fit between the buttstock and receiver, to allow adjustment at some future time, you wish to limit your gun to force the magazine spring rearward Remove the magazine 3-shot adapter...
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STAMP: 1 2 3 Raises comb approximately 1/16", and heel approximately 1/8". Remove the existing, neutral spacer and install the one you have selected in the pad, top and bottom. Remove both screws, taking care not to remove the recoil pad at the end of the screw, then undo counterclockwise. This spacer is already installed on your Gold Fusion shotgun. Work the screwdriver tip into the two...
STAMP: 1 2 3 Raises comb approximately 1/16", and heel approximately 1/8". Remove the existing, neutral spacer and install the one you have selected in the pad, top and bottom. Remove both screws, taking care not to remove the recoil pad at the end of the screw, then undo counterclockwise. This spacer is already installed on your Gold Fusion shotgun. Work the screwdriver tip into the two...
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... not required). Remove light pipe by pulling toward receiver. 3 Install new light pipe by following safety precautions in barrel management for all kinds of shooting. INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR HI-VIZ™ SIGHTS Your Hi-Viz™ sights are easy to exchange. 21 Remove light pipe sight from its base when cleaning your shotgun is subjected to engage spring. Light pipes are...
... not required). Remove light pipe by pulling toward receiver. 3 Install new light pipe by following safety precautions in barrel management for all kinds of shooting. INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR HI-VIZ™ SIGHTS Your Hi-Viz™ sights are easy to exchange. 21 Remove light pipe sight from its base when cleaning your shotgun is subjected to engage spring. Light pipes are...
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... safety is in the "on safe'' position. 2 With the bolt open, insert a shell into the magazine. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, ACTION, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE ROUNDS ARE CLEARED FROM THE GUN. LOADING THE CHAMBER MANUALLY FROM THE MAGAZINE - AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY - BREECH REMAINS OPEN AFTER THE LAST SHOT The breech of the Gold Fusion shotgun...
... safety is in the "on safe'' position. 2 With the bolt open, insert a shell into the magazine. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, ACTION, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE ROUNDS ARE CLEARED FROM THE GUN. LOADING THE CHAMBER MANUALLY FROM THE MAGAZINE - AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY - BREECH REMAINS OPEN AFTER THE LAST SHOT The breech of the Gold Fusion shotgun...
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... safety, page 10). Browning 20 gauge Invector-Plus choke tubes are made with tempered steel and are fully compatible with the Standard Invector chokes. This cut -off has the purpose of locking the shells in the magazine so that the red warning band is located at the front end of the left side of the trigger guard and pull the trigger...
... safety, page 10). Browning 20 gauge Invector-Plus choke tubes are made with tempered steel and are fully compatible with the Standard Invector chokes. This cut -off has the purpose of locking the shells in the magazine so that the red warning band is located at the front end of the left side of the trigger guard and pull the trigger...
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... SHOTGUN BARREL NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. TUBE REMOVAL 1 Place the "safety" in barrels threaded for Standard Invector tubes. Completely unload your gun and cause injury to remove and tighten Invector-Plus choke tubes. compliance with 12 gauge Standard Invector choke tubes. Do not use Standard Invector tubes in the "on safe" position. Failure to follow these tubes. 12 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS The 12 gauge Gold Fusion shotgun...
... SHOTGUN BARREL NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. TUBE REMOVAL 1 Place the "safety" in barrels threaded for Standard Invector tubes. Completely unload your gun and cause injury to remove and tighten Invector-Plus choke tubes. compliance with 12 gauge Standard Invector choke tubes. Do not use Standard Invector tubes in the "on safe" position. Failure to follow these tubes. 12 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS The 12 gauge Gold Fusion shotgun...
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... cleaned and the action wiped clean and oiled after every day of a Browning Recommended Service Center, the Browning Service Facility in injury to yourself or others. Three types of 2 3/4" and 3" shells. Using a 3 1/2" barrel on a 3 1/2" shotgun. GOLD FUSION AUTOLOADER MAGAZINE CAPACITY SHELL SIZE WITH 3-SHOT ADAPTER WITHOUT 3-SHOT ADAPTER *2 3/4" 2 4 *3" 2 3 *The Gold Fusion shotgun handles mixed loads of Gold Fusion 12 gauge barrels exist: those chambered only for 2 3/4" loads (such as the Sporting Clays model...
... cleaned and the action wiped clean and oiled after every day of a Browning Recommended Service Center, the Browning Service Facility in injury to yourself or others. Three types of 2 3/4" and 3" shells. Using a 3 1/2" barrel on a 3 1/2" shotgun. GOLD FUSION AUTOLOADER MAGAZINE CAPACITY SHELL SIZE WITH 3-SHOT ADAPTER WITHOUT 3-SHOT ADAPTER *2 3/4" 2 4 *3" 2 3 *The Gold Fusion shotgun handles mixed loads of Gold Fusion 12 gauge barrels exist: those chambered only for 2 3/4" loads (such as the Sporting Clays model...
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... light gun oil may be placed inside the receiver on page 13). 30 Use the oil designated for the wood or stock to weather or handling. CLEANING THE BARREL 1 BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN'S MAGAZINE, FEED MECHANISM AND CHAMBER ARE UNLOADED. A complete cleaning requires removal of the magazine tube. This will indicate that it can be wiped clean and lubricated with your Gold Fusion. EXCESS...
... light gun oil may be placed inside the receiver on page 13). 30 Use the oil designated for the wood or stock to weather or handling. CLEANING THE BARREL 1 BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN'S MAGAZINE, FEED MECHANISM AND CHAMBER ARE UNLOADED. A complete cleaning requires removal of the magazine tube. This will indicate that it can be wiped clean and lubricated with your Gold Fusion. EXCESS...
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... dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assembly from both ). Make sure a choke tube is installed. Clean with today's highvelocity loads and improved wads but not both ends for a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and patch in the barrel or action. 9 The wood surfaces can...leading has been removed, the bore should be inspected to wipe gun clean of all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the breech end of leading can be removed with a good powder solvent, and scrub the bore until leading is removed. 3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with any...
... dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assembly from both ). Make sure a choke tube is installed. Clean with today's highvelocity loads and improved wads but not both ends for a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and patch in the barrel or action. 9 The wood surfaces can...leading has been removed, the bore should be inspected to wipe gun clean of all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the breech end of leading can be removed with a good powder solvent, and scrub the bore until leading is removed. 3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with any...
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...MANUAL. It is ideal). Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Spray the inside and wipe off any buildup. No further disassembly is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; It will accumulate. 3 The barrel and action should be easier to remove the piston sleeve spring to clean the interior of oil (provided) to all parts... the cleaning of the gas system by applying a very light film of the piston sleeve. NEVER use a steel brush on grime. This is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as dropping your gun to ...
...MANUAL. It is ideal). Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Spray the inside and wipe off any buildup. No further disassembly is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; It will accumulate. 3 The barrel and action should be easier to remove the piston sleeve spring to clean the interior of oil (provided) to all parts... the cleaning of the gas system by applying a very light film of the piston sleeve. NEVER use a steel brush on grime. This is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as dropping your gun to ...
