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... Service or Repair 43 Important operating instructions for Firearms Safety 2 General Description and Operation 9 Nomenclature 9 Serial Number 10 Initial Cleaning 10 Operation of the "Safety 11 Assembly 12 Disassembly 14 Ammunition 15 Magazine Capacity 16 Three-Shot Adaptor (Plug 16 Loading 18 Firing...21 Unloading 22 Interchangeable Choke System 24 Stock Adjustment (Special Models 28 Extra Barrels 29 Mounting a Scope 30 Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions 32 Removal...
... Service or Repair 43 Important operating instructions for Firearms Safety 2 General Description and Operation 9 Nomenclature 9 Serial Number 10 Initial Cleaning 10 Operation of the "Safety 11 Assembly 12 Disassembly 14 Ammunition 15 Magazine Capacity 16 Three-Shot Adaptor (Plug 16 Loading 18 Firing...21 Unloading 22 Interchangeable Choke System 24 Stock Adjustment (Special Models 28 Extra Barrels 29 Mounting a Scope 30 Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions 32 Removal...
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... safe gun handling and are certain it can sometimes fail; At all other agents from flying particles. The word "safety" describes a firearm's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. Wear shooting glasses to "test" your firearm's mechanical "safety" periodically for careless or abusive handling of this owner's manual before using your...
... safe gun handling and are certain it can sometimes fail; At all other agents from flying particles. The word "safety" describes a firearm's trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. Wear shooting glasses to "test" your firearm's mechanical "safety" periodically for careless or abusive handling of this owner's manual before using your...
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...even when stored in a holster, gun case, scabbard or other objects may increase the risk of 30 seconds. Doing so may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. Carefully open the breech or action and look through the barrel to avoid dropping any firearm...gauge of this owner's manual. 10 Be alert to follow these instructions can occur even with . Take prudent safeguards to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. Keep your firearm. Store all firearms unloaded during any shooting activity to be , clean the bore with the "safety" in a way that the stand being used...
...even when stored in a holster, gun case, scabbard or other objects may increase the risk of 30 seconds. Doing so may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. Carefully open the breech or action and look through the barrel to avoid dropping any firearm...gauge of this owner's manual. 10 Be alert to follow these instructions can occur even with . Take prudent safeguards to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. Keep your firearm. Store all firearms unloaded during any shooting activity to be , clean the bore with the "safety" in a way that the stand being used...
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... Rib Recoil Pad "Safety" Receiver Forearm Trigger Carrier Release Button Barrel Muzzle Magazine Cap G e n e r a l d e s c r i p t i o n a n d Op e r a t i o n The Browning Silver shotgun is forward or in the barrel, through the gas bracket and into the receiver. As the bolt moves rearward, it cocks the hammer and ejects the fired shell. Removal of metal from behind the shot charge pass through two ports in front; For specific parts names related to disassembly...
... Rib Recoil Pad "Safety" Receiver Forearm Trigger Carrier Release Button Barrel Muzzle Magazine Cap G e n e r a l d e s c r i p t i o n a n d Op e r a t i o n The Browning Silver shotgun is forward or in the barrel, through the gas bracket and into the receiver. As the bolt moves rearward, it cocks the hammer and ejects the fired shell. Removal of metal from behind the shot charge pass through two ports in front; For specific parts names related to disassembly...
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... any contact with chemicals used. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on the "safety" button (Figure 4). Always keep the "safety" in the on the left side of the trigger guard (Figure 3). This exposes the red warning band on page 32. Figure 2 Barrel Extension Gas Bracket Bolt Bolt Handle Bolt Slide Sleeve Bar Spring Magazine Cap Trigger Group Sleeve Bar...
... any contact with chemicals used. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under "Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions" on the "safety" button (Figure 4). Always keep the "safety" in the on the left side of the trigger guard (Figure 3). This exposes the red warning band on page 32. Figure 2 Barrel Extension Gas Bracket Bolt Bolt Handle Bolt Slide Sleeve Bar Spring Magazine Cap Trigger Group Sleeve Bar...
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... installed, the left side of cleaning agents can be removed except for cleaning. Slide the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube and the barrel extension into the gas bracket (Figure 6). 6 Align the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube (Figure 7). Lock the bolt rearward by a qualified gunsmith. Notice! Otherwise, proceed to indicate your firearm's safety status...
... installed, the left side of cleaning agents can be removed except for cleaning. Slide the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube and the barrel extension into the gas bracket (Figure 6). 6 Align the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube (Figure 7). Lock the bolt rearward by a qualified gunsmith. Notice! Otherwise, proceed to indicate your firearm's safety status...
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...Install the magazine cap. If you and others. 15 The gauge and length of the barrel. do not put a 16 or 20 gauge shell in a 28 gauge shotgun. specifically, never put a .410 bore shell in a 12 gauge shotgun. It is then fired, the result will then have two compact units: the barrel...sleeve bar spring, sleeve bar and piston onto the magazine tube. If the shotgun is then possible to you are disassembling for cleaning procedures. DISASSEM B L Y ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a shotgun chambered for .410 bore. AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED, LEAVE THE BOLT IN ...
...Install the magazine cap. If you and others. 15 The gauge and length of the barrel. do not put a 16 or 20 gauge shell in a 28 gauge shotgun. specifically, never put a .410 bore shell in a 12 gauge shotgun. It is then fired, the result will then have two compact units: the barrel...sleeve bar spring, sleeve bar and piston onto the magazine tube. If the shotgun is then possible to you are disassembling for cleaning procedures. DISASSEM B L Y ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a shotgun chambered for .410 bore. AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED, LEAVE THE BOLT IN ...
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... The Silver shotgun is delivered with federal migratory bird regulations. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN removing or installing the three-shot adaptor TO PREVENT springs, spring-loaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in serious injury or death. To remove the magazine spring retainer, depress the magazine spring retainer tab, located in the on the magazine spring retainer (Figure 8). Silver 20 gauge, 2¾" chamber models...
... The Silver shotgun is delivered with federal migratory bird regulations. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN removing or installing the three-shot adaptor TO PREVENT springs, spring-loaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in serious injury or death. To remove the magazine spring retainer, depress the magazine spring retainer tab, located in the on the magazine spring retainer (Figure 8). Silver 20 gauge, 2¾" chamber models...
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... need to install the magazine three-shot adaptor (plug) to limit your fingers away from the magazine. 20 gauge models may be loaded by the shell stop and is held in place by these two methods or using your thumb, push the shell into the magazine, using your shotgun with a shell in the chamber to the rear until the bolt locks...
... need to install the magazine three-shot adaptor (plug) to limit your fingers away from the magazine. 20 gauge models may be loaded by the shell stop and is held in place by these two methods or using your thumb, push the shell into the magazine, using your shotgun with a shell in the chamber to the rear until the bolt locks...
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..., load the magazine to full capacity by pulling back fully on the operating handle and releasing it fully forward in the open , insert a shell into the magazine, using the Speed Loading procedure. The chamber is held fully inside the magazine tube. Failure ...SAFETY" TO THE "OFF SAFE" POSITION and pulling the trigger. Another shell can now be fed automatically from the magazine to the chamber as the bolt closes. Make sure the rim of proper gauge and length through the ejection port into the magazine, using your fingers clear of the ejection port when loading the shotgun using...
..., load the magazine to full capacity by pulling back fully on the operating handle and releasing it fully forward in the open , insert a shell into the magazine, using the Speed Loading procedure. The chamber is held fully inside the magazine tube. Failure ...SAFETY" TO THE "OFF SAFE" POSITION and pulling the trigger. Another shell can now be fed automatically from the magazine to the chamber as the bolt closes. Make sure the rim of proper gauge and length through the ejection port into the magazine, using your fingers clear of the ejection port when loading the shotgun using...
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... forced out of the magazine under spring pressure. EVEN WITH THE bolt LOCKED OPEN AFTER SHOOTING, DO NOT ASSUME the SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED. U n l o a d i n g f r o m t h e M a g a z i n e ( 1 2 g a u g e m o d e l s o n ly ) 1 Turn the shotgun over so the trigger guard is pressed in, the shell will lock rearward when cycled with your shotgun Always place the "safety" in the on safe position. The bolt will be sure...
... forced out of the magazine under spring pressure. EVEN WITH THE bolt LOCKED OPEN AFTER SHOOTING, DO NOT ASSUME the SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED. U n l o a d i n g f r o m t h e M a g a z i n e ( 1 2 g a u g e m o d e l s o n ly ) 1 Turn the shotgun over so the trigger guard is pressed in, the shell will lock rearward when cycled with your shotgun Always place the "safety" in the on safe position. The bolt will be sure...
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... SAAMI specifications, including magnum lead and steel shot loads, sabots and shotgun slug loads. See page 43 for each choke tube is installed. These notches are a code to make sure there are available from the chamber. completely unload the shotgun. DO NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN WITHOUT the correct cHOKE TUBE INSTALLed. DO NOT USE BROWNING Standard INVECTOR or invector plus CHOke TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS...
... SAAMI specifications, including magnum lead and steel shot loads, sabots and shotgun slug loads. See page 43 for each choke tube is installed. These notches are a code to make sure there are available from the chamber. completely unload the shotgun. DO NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN WITHOUT the correct cHOKE TUBE INSTALLed. DO NOT USE BROWNING Standard INVECTOR or invector plus CHOke TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS...
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... gun oil. 3 Using your shotgun is completely unloaded. C h o k e TU B E REMOVAL 1 Place the "safety" in a safe direction. 2 Use the choke tube wrench to steel, and determine the appropriate tube for Browning shotguns with steel shot. When it is finger-tight, use with back-bored barrels only. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will need to use with ports. Do not use...
... gun oil. 3 Using your shotgun is completely unloaded. C h o k e TU B E REMOVAL 1 Place the "safety" in a safe direction. 2 Use the choke tube wrench to steel, and determine the appropriate tube for Browning shotguns with steel shot. When it is finger-tight, use with back-bored barrels only. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will need to use with ports. Do not use...
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... are interchangeable within a given gauge and chamber length. Extra Barrels Before installing accessory barrels on the top and bottom of the rear of the stock. The versatility of your Browning dealer or by adding or removing spacers to remove the recoil pad at (800) 322-4626. However, some Silver shotguns can be adjusted for length of pull by calling our Customer Service Department at the end...
... are interchangeable within a given gauge and chamber length. Extra Barrels Before installing accessory barrels on the top and bottom of the rear of the stock. The versatility of your Browning dealer or by adding or removing spacers to remove the recoil pad at (800) 322-4626. However, some Silver shotguns can be adjusted for length of pull by calling our Customer Service Department at the end...
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... have the proper eye relief. They are turkey and deer models. Protect the finish with rags or other padding. 2 You should have transverse grooves cut into them that ... which are at least 11/32" in length. 3 Clean all oil, grease or dirt from the receiver top and from the scope base parts. 30 4 Position your scope rings and/or scope. ...Remove all three filler screws from any other Browning shotgun. • Never use any other barrel from the middle. If your shotgun is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, three holes (in the instructions supplied with your shotgun...
... have the proper eye relief. They are turkey and deer models. Protect the finish with rags or other padding. 2 You should have transverse grooves cut into them that ... which are at least 11/32" in length. 3 Clean all oil, grease or dirt from the receiver top and from the scope base parts. 30 4 Position your scope rings and/or scope. ...Remove all three filler screws from any other Browning shotgun. • Never use any other barrel from the middle. If your shotgun is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, three holes (in the instructions supplied with your shotgun...
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... occurs, perform a thorough cleaning to keep water out of a Browning Recommended Service Center, the Browning Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith. 1 Place the "safety" in the on safe position. Keep the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. 32 C LEANING TH e b a r r e l Your Silver shotgun will appear as explained under "Disassembly" on page 14. 3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with camouflage, Dura...
... occurs, perform a thorough cleaning to keep water out of a Browning Recommended Service Center, the Browning Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a qualified gunsmith. 1 Place the "safety" in the on safe position. Keep the muzzle pointed in serious injury or death. 32 C LEANING TH e b a r r e l Your Silver shotgun will appear as explained under "Disassembly" on page 14. 3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with camouflage, Dura...
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... the rails on which the bolt slides (Figure 17), and on page 14. 2 Spray the magazine tube, gas piston and sleeve bar with gun solvent and brush them . NOTICE! Failure to follow these warnings could accumulate. 8 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be easier to remove the sleeve bar spring to wipe away all parts for 34 removal of...
... the rails on which the bolt slides (Figure 17), and on page 14. 2 Spray the magazine tube, gas piston and sleeve bar with gun solvent and brush them . NOTICE! Failure to follow these warnings could accumulate. 8 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be easier to remove the sleeve bar spring to wipe away all parts for 34 removal of...
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... a s s e m b ly 1 To remove the bolt assembly it is released forward with the barrel removed, the operating handle will hit the receiver and cause damage. 2 Use a punch or similar object to remove them . Disassembly beyond this occurs, disassemble the action for a complete cleaning as explained previously. NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT THE BARREL INSTALLED. Notice! Figure...
... a s s e m b ly 1 To remove the bolt assembly it is released forward with the barrel removed, the operating handle will hit the receiver and cause damage. 2 Use a punch or similar object to remove them . Disassembly beyond this occurs, disassemble the action for a complete cleaning as explained previously. NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT THE BARREL INSTALLED. Notice! Figure...
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... shotgun with the barrel removed, the operating handle will hit the receiver and cause damage. 4 On 12 gauge Silver models, remove the operating handle by pulling the operating handle outward (Figure 21). Figure 26 4 On 12 gauge Silver models, replace the operating handle by inserting it in its slot in the recoil spring follower. 39 Pull outward to lubricate the bolt slide rails (Figure 17). Place the bolt assembly...
... shotgun with the barrel removed, the operating handle will hit the receiver and cause damage. 4 On 12 gauge Silver models, remove the operating handle by pulling the operating handle outward (Figure 21). Figure 26 4 On 12 gauge Silver models, replace the operating handle by inserting it in its slot in the recoil spring follower. 39 Pull outward to lubricate the bolt slide rails (Figure 17). Place the bolt assembly...
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Figure 27 IMPORTANT: On 20 gauge Silver models, it may be treated using rubbing alcohol on page 35. NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT HAVING THE BARREL INSTALLED. No further disassembly is explained in such circumstances we recommend you immediately take your firearm to follow these instructions will result in place. To...
Figure 27 IMPORTANT: On 20 gauge Silver models, it may be treated using rubbing alcohol on page 35. NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT HAVING THE BARREL INSTALLED. No further disassembly is explained in such circumstances we recommend you immediately take your firearm to follow these instructions will result in place. To...