Browning A-Bolt Shotgun Owners Manual - Page 11

Figure 1 Cocking Indicator "Safety" Bolt Handle Bolt Receiver Rear Sight Barrel Front Sight Recoil Pad Buttstock Magazine Release Trigger Fore-end Hinged Magazine Muzzle 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 A-Bolt Shotgun is a bolt-action shotgun that operates by lifting the bolt handle, drawing the bolt rearward and then sliding the bolt forward and rotating the bolt downward until it stops. This process takes a shell from the magazine and loads it into the chamber for firing. The A-Bolt Shotgun's short, 60° bolt lift lets you cycle the action rapidly for quick follow-up shots. Because of the short lift of the bolt, there is ample scope clearance. Other significant features include a convenient detachable box magazine and thumb-operated top-tang "safety." Nomenclature In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal and in the normal firing position: i.e., the muzzle is forward or in front; the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the sight is upward or on top. For general parts nomenclature, refer to Figure 1. Serial Number The serial number of your firearm can be found on the right side of the receiver, in front of the bolt handle. Record this number in the space provided at the front of this owner's manual for future reference. 9