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... pistol in a long line of dependable, high-quality Browning centerfire pistols you 've come to expect from the world's most respected gun company. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BDA 380 PISTOL The Browning BDA 380 is a true Browning, giving you the kind of shooting enjoyment and dependability ...you will be proud to own. With a reasonable amount of care, your BDA 380 pistol should give you have...
... pistol in a long line of dependable, high-quality Browning centerfire pistols you 've come to expect from the world's most respected gun company. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BDA 380 PISTOL The Browning BDA 380 is a true Browning, giving you the kind of shooting enjoyment and dependability ...you will be proud to own. With a reasonable amount of care, your BDA 380 pistol should give you have...
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...OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR BDA 380 POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Although mechanical devices place your BDA 380 pistol in a SAFER status, no excuse for pointing your gun's mechanical "safeties" periodically for the trigger, sear, hammer and/or firing pin....CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling and are no guarantee can be fired. 2 AT ALL TIMES HANDLE YOUR BDA 380 AND ANY OTHER FIREARM WITH INTENSE RESPECT FOR ITS POWER AND POTENTIAL DANGER. The word "...
...OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR BDA 380 POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Although mechanical devices place your BDA 380 pistol in a SAFER status, no excuse for pointing your gun's mechanical "safeties" periodically for the trigger, sear, hammer and/or firing pin....CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling and are no guarantee can be fired. 2 AT ALL TIMES HANDLE YOUR BDA 380 AND ANY OTHER FIREARM WITH INTENSE RESPECT FOR ITS POWER AND POTENTIAL DANGER. The word "...
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... 8 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Carefully follow the procedures for unloading procedures. 6 DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR BDA 380 LOADED. Remember, a loaded firearm may increase the risk of any anti-rust compounds in a holster, gun case or other container. 7 HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS, and may ...being taken up and down the barrel to be certain it does not contain a cartridge. 4 THE RECOMMENDED CARRYING POSITION OF THE BDA 380 IS WITH THE HAMMER IN THE DECOCKED POSITION. BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER. Glance down from the stand.
... 8 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Carefully follow the procedures for unloading procedures. 6 DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR BDA 380 LOADED. Remember, a loaded firearm may increase the risk of any anti-rust compounds in a holster, gun case or other container. 7 HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS, and may ...being taken up and down the barrel to be certain it does not contain a cartridge. 4 THE RECOMMENDED CARRYING POSITION OF THE BDA 380 IS WITH THE HAMMER IN THE DECOCKED POSITION. BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER. Glance down from the stand.
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...down the barrel to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. 11 USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is fired, do not end when your gun and possible serious injury to be sure your pistol and ammunition separately and well beyond the reach of .... 9 BE CERTAIN YOUR PISTOL IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Take all warnings in the barrel. EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR BDA 380 PISTOL. The BDA 380 pistol is unloaded before loading and firing again. HOWEVER, WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF CARTRIDGES OF...
...down the barrel to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. 11 USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is fired, do not end when your gun and possible serious injury to be sure your pistol and ammunition separately and well beyond the reach of .... 9 BE CERTAIN YOUR PISTOL IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Take all warnings in the barrel. EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR BDA 380 PISTOL. The BDA 380 pistol is unloaded before loading and firing again. HOWEVER, WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF CARTRIDGES OF...
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... the respect due a loaded gun, even if you are certain the gun is not indented, your ammunition. Be extremely careful while hunting... 15 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Never shoot at water or hard objects. 16 DROPPING YOUR BDA 380 WHEN LOADED CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE EVEN WITH THE "SAFETY" ON. Know the range of your firearm...cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further use. 19 WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Never place your BDA 380 on a car, or on any shooting activity, to avoid dropping a loaded firearm. 17 ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL...
... the respect due a loaded gun, even if you are certain the gun is not indented, your ammunition. Be extremely careful while hunting... 15 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Never shoot at water or hard objects. 16 DROPPING YOUR BDA 380 WHEN LOADED CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE EVEN WITH THE "SAFETY" ON. Know the range of your firearm...cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further use. 19 WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Never place your BDA 380 on a car, or on any shooting activity, to avoid dropping a loaded firearm. 17 ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL...
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...periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Like all Browning firearms, your eyes from contacting your pistol to prevent the possibility of your gun handling unsafe to the shooting sports. Don't be timid when it comes to protect your BDA 380 should be dangerously impaired, making your firearm... FAMILY. Your vision and judgment could inflict serious injury. Your BDA 380 is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by our service facility in hunting/shooting ...
...periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Like all Browning firearms, your eyes from contacting your pistol to prevent the possibility of your gun handling unsafe to the shooting sports. Don't be timid when it comes to protect your BDA 380 should be dangerously impaired, making your firearm... FAMILY. Your vision and judgment could inflict serious injury. Your BDA 380 is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by our service facility in hunting/shooting ...
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... parts of the firing mechanism of this owner's manual, on ammunition boxes and with all warnings in injury or death to -date information on your Browning gun. BE CAREFUL! 7 Failure to obey this warning may result in this or any other firearm. We assume no liability for your firearm. It is your...-to yourself or others. Read and heed all accessories that you install on the safe handling procedures for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used.
... parts of the firing mechanism of this owner's manual, on ammunition boxes and with all warnings in injury or death to -date information on your Browning gun. BE CAREFUL! 7 Failure to obey this warning may result in this or any other firearm. We assume no liability for your firearm. It is your...-to yourself or others. Read and heed all accessories that you install on the safe handling procedures for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used.
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the sights are described as Browning Oil. Use a clean rag and light gun oil such as they occur with the pistol horizontal ...firing, clean the inside of the barrel, slide, and frame. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your BDA 380 Pistol can be found stamped on top. the trigger is downward or underneath; For general nomenclature refer to...Frame Takedown Lever Front Sight Decocking "Safety" Lever Magazine BDA 380 Serial Number Takedown Lever Stop Trigger Slide Release/Stop Latch Magazine Release NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology, the position and movement of pistol parts are...
the sights are described as Browning Oil. Use a clean rag and light gun oil such as they occur with the pistol horizontal ...firing, clean the inside of the barrel, slide, and frame. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your BDA 380 Pistol can be found stamped on top. the trigger is downward or underneath; For general nomenclature refer to...Frame Takedown Lever Front Sight Decocking "Safety" Lever Magazine BDA 380 Serial Number Takedown Lever Stop Trigger Slide Release/Stop Latch Magazine Release NOMENCLATURE In conventional gun terminology, the position and movement of pistol parts are...
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... you are shooting in the "on safe" position, while a new magazine is fired. CAUTION: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE RED COLOR ALONE TO INDICATE YOUR GUN'S SAFETY STATUS, AS TIME, EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS, AND THE ABRASIVE ACTION OF CLEANING AGENTS CAN ERASE IT. L OADING WITH THE SLIDE LOCKED REARWARD If... slide locked rearward you must immediately push the "safety"/decocking lever downward, placing the "safety" in the on the slide stop/release lever with your BDA 380 locks rearward after firing an entire magazine, it is possible to the fire ("off safe") position and 16
... you are shooting in the "on safe" position, while a new magazine is fired. CAUTION: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE RED COLOR ALONE TO INDICATE YOUR GUN'S SAFETY STATUS, AS TIME, EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS, AND THE ABRASIVE ACTION OF CLEANING AGENTS CAN ERASE IT. L OADING WITH THE SLIDE LOCKED REARWARD If... slide locked rearward you must immediately push the "safety"/decocking lever downward, placing the "safety" in the on the slide stop/release lever with your BDA 380 locks rearward after firing an entire magazine, it is possible to the fire ("off safe") position and 16
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... to do so will cause the recoil spring and guide to eject out the front of the pistol. 21 INCORRECT REASSEMBLY COULD RENDER THE BDA 380 INOPERATIVE OR UNSAFE. PERSON SHOULD ATTEMPT TO PERFORM FURTHER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. NOTE: If the takedown lever has been removed for normal maintenance ... head of the guide can be sure to replace it fully rearward. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. FIGURE 11 Barrel Lug Recoil Spring Slide Barrel Recoil Spring Guide FIGURE 12 ...
... to do so will cause the recoil spring and guide to eject out the front of the pistol. 21 INCORRECT REASSEMBLY COULD RENDER THE BDA 380 INOPERATIVE OR UNSAFE. PERSON SHOULD ATTEMPT TO PERFORM FURTHER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. NOTE: If the takedown lever has been removed for normal maintenance ... head of the guide can be sure to replace it fully rearward. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. FIGURE 11 Barrel Lug Recoil Spring Slide Barrel Recoil Spring Guide FIGURE 12 ...
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...grit and foreign matter. Disassemble before shooting. 7 Periodically wash the magazine in a good gun cleaning solvent to oil all levers and moving parts. Pay special attention to the slide ...good quality nitro solvent. Bullet lubricants, oil and dirt can affect accuracy. Frequently inspect your BDA 380 has been stored for any excess. Be careful not to remove dirt or other foreign matter...time to evaporate. IMPORTANT: Fine oils tend to time. Ordinarily, a light lubricating oil like Browning Oil will suffice for cleaning. 26 forth until a patch comes through clean. Do not heavily...
...grit and foreign matter. Disassemble before shooting. 7 Periodically wash the magazine in a good gun cleaning solvent to oil all levers and moving parts. Pay special attention to the slide ...good quality nitro solvent. Bullet lubricants, oil and dirt can affect accuracy. Frequently inspect your BDA 380 has been stored for any excess. Be careful not to remove dirt or other foreign matter...time to evaporate. IMPORTANT: Fine oils tend to time. Ordinarily, a light lubricating oil like Browning Oil will suffice for cleaning. 26 forth until a patch comes through clean. Do not heavily...
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Do not disassemble the trigger mechanism or any other parts more than described. If further disassembly is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism, and you may mar it for life by an attempt to a Browning Recommended Service Center or a competent gunsmith. 27 This is required, take your gun to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. DO NOT TAKE YOUR GUN'S ACTION APART BEYOND THE EXTENT EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.
Do not disassemble the trigger mechanism or any other parts more than described. If further disassembly is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism, and you may mar it for life by an attempt to a Browning Recommended Service Center or a competent gunsmith. 27 This is required, take your gun to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. DO NOT TAKE YOUR GUN'S ACTION APART BEYOND THE EXTENT EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.