Browning Gold 12 Owners Manual

Browning Gold 12 Manual

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  • Browning Gold 12 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    THE BEST THERE IS GOLD AUTOLOADING 12 & 20 GA SHOTGUN OWNER'S MANUAL
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    YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING GOLD AUTOLOADING SHOTGUN. The Gold shotgun represents a new generation of Browning gas-operated, autoloading shotguns. The Gold 12 and 20 gauge incorporate the best of traditional Browning craftsmanship and advanced technology. Every detail of the Gold shotgun has been
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    describes the trouble experienced and the repairs desired. 4. If convenient, send a copy of the letter to us separately. 5. Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most commerce regulations. If you have any questions about this manual or about any other Browning products
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    ammunition. 2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR SHOTGUN'S MECHANICAL "SAFETY" DEVICE. Always assume that your gun can be fired at any time, even position. See "Operation of the Safety" later in this manual for instructions on operation of this gun's "safety." LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY" CAN
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    devices, - it starts there. Always treat this shotgun with the respect due a loaded, ready-to- even with the safety in the "on safe" position. 6 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Do this for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently
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    and patch as described later in this manual. Before the first firing, clean the bore AMMUNITION. The barrel and action of all Browning firearms have been barrel. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun
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    EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR GUN. NEVER PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. The most common way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to drop a 20 gauge shell into a 12 gauge chamber. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, will not fall completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by the front
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    of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. 18 DROPPING OR JARRING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE further use. 20 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. Don't be timid when it comes to gun safety. If
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    from barrel(s), or modifications of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to Browning's refusal of service on such firearms. Browning will charge the owner for parts and labor to return the firearm to original Browning specifications. 26 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction
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    . For general parts nomenclature, refer to Figure 1. The Browning Gold shotgun is shown disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow instructions contained in this book (Figure 1-A on the next page). GENERAL OPERATION The Browning Gold shotgun is a gas operated, autoloading shotgun. It is
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    ." INITIAL CLEANING Various exposed metal parts of your new gun have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before assembling your shotgun, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver and the action-chamber areas. Browning Oil is ideal for removing
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    Gold Hunter." 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. Browning safety button on the left side of the trigger guard. To place the gun "ON SAFE," press the safety button to the right. To move the safety
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    barrel removed and the forearm still attached to the magazine tube. It is important to follow the exact sequence for assembly in steps 1 and 2, in order to properly assemble your Gold shotgun. Always place the safety in the "on safe" position before assembly procedures and check your gun carefully
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    gas bracket. Slide the gas assembly over the magazine tube and the barrel extension into the receiver. 5 With the gun in the vertical position, line the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube (Figure 3-B). Slide the gas bracket and gas SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. POINT THE BARREL
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    have two compact units: the barrel, and the action with stock and forearm. CAUTION: AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM YOUR GUN, LEAVE THE BOLT IN THE OPEN the action for a complete cleaning as explained below. Your Gold shotgun is designed to allow full disassembly of the trigger group and
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    receiver. them from the receiver (Figure 4-A). 4 Grasp the trigger guard and pull it up and out of the receiver (Figure 4-B). 5 Perform any cleaning of the parts and receiver cavity as necessary. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE TRIGGER GROUP BEYOND THIS POINT. 14
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    to first remove the trigger group, as explained previously. 1 With the gun inverted (trigger guard up position), push down on the cartridge stop on the bolt slide with the slots in the bottom of the receiver. 3 Guide the bolt slide link into its socket in the recoil spring follower (Figure 5-D).
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    in place (Figure 5-E). Failure to follow these instructions will result in the inability to load the magazine SHOT ADAPTER/MAGAZINE CAPACITY The Gold shotgun is delivered with the magazine GLASSES DURING THIS OPERATION. 1 First, make certain the gun is totally unloaded and the "safety" is "on safe
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    bolt assembly back in the receiver, bolt slide link first. Guide the bolt slide link into its socket in the recoil spring 5 Reinstall the magazine cap. If, at some future time you wish to limit your gun to three shots again, unscrew the magazine cap and remove the magazine spring retainer. Lightly
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    getting a loaded shell into the chamber of your Gold shotgun. LOADING THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT 1 load the magazine, insert a shell, of proper gauge, through the loading port at the bottom of the magazine tube (Figure 9-A). Make sure the rim of the shell engages the cartridge stop and
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    CHAMBER - AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY - THE SHOTGUN IS Gold shotgun by grasping the operating handle and cycling the action until all rounds are ejected. WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, ACTION, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE ROUNDS ARE CLEARED FROM THE GUN
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    GOLD SHOTGUN With the chamber loaded, all that is necessary to fire the gun is gas system ejects the fired shell and picks up a new shell from the magazine and chambers it automatically 20 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS® The barrel of the 20 gauge Gold has been back-bored and is threaded to accept the Browning
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    with SAAMI specifications) including magnum lead and steel shot loads and rifled slug loads. Browning's universal tube wrench is used to remove and install these tubes. 12 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS® The 12 gauge Gold shotgun has a back-bored barrel and is threaded to accept Invector-Plus® choke tubes only
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    "on safe" position. Completely unload your Gold shotgun by opening the action and locking it with an oil such as Browning Gun Oil. 3 Using your fingers, screw the appropriate tube into the muzzle end of the barrel, tapered end first, notched mark(s) located on the top rim of each tube (Figure 10). 22
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    help you choose the correct choke tube for each hunting situation, all Browning Invector-Plus® choke tubes are inscribed on the side with the patterns they for your ammunition and hunting/shooting situation. Available 20 Gauge Invector-Plus® tubes: RIM NOTCHES I III IIII IIIII No notches PATTERN
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    WITHOUT 3-SHOT ADAPTER *2 3⁄4" 2 4 *3" 2 3 *The Gold shotgun handles mixed loads of 2 3⁄4" and 3" shells. USE OF EXTRA BARRELS All Gold 12 & 20 gauge barrels are interchangeable within gauge. No special fitting is required. Three types of Gold 12 gauge barrels exist: those chambered only for
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    . The barrel should be cleaned and the action wiped clean and oiled after every day of shooting. The gas system should require only occasional cleaning. If a malfunction occurs, perform a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem, before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended Service
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    OIL WILL RUN BACK INTO THE WOOD OF THE STOCK AND CAUSE SOFTENING OF THE WOOD, WITH CONSEQUENTIAL LOOSENING OF THE STOCK. CLEANING THE BARREL Place a drop of light gun oil inside the receiver on the rails. 1 BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN'S MAGAZINE, FEED MECHANISM AND CHAMBER ARE UNLOADED. PLACE THE
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    sure to wipe gun clean of all finger marks where moisture will accumulate. 8 The barrel and action should be inspected to assure that all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the barrel or action. 9 The wood surfaces can also be lightly wiped with Browning Oil or they
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    USE A STEEL BRUSH ON ANY OF THE GAS COMPONENTS. 3 Complete the cleaning of the gas system by applying a very light film of oil to all parts for protection and lubrication. DO NOT TAKE YOUR GUN'S ACTION APART BEYOND WHAT IS EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; any
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    ammunition. 2. NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR SHOTGUN'S MECHANICAL "SAFETY" DEVICE. Always assume that your gun can be fired at any time, position. See "Operation of the Safety" in your owner's manual for instructions on operation of your gun's "safety." 3. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY
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    gauge and choke designations, on the side of the barrel. Do not use 31/2" shotgun shells in a shotgun or barrel with a 2 3/4" chamber or 3" chamber. Do not use 3" shells in a shotgun , springtensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. 18. DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE
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    unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 26. Browning reserves the right to refuse service on firearms that have been altered, added to or substantially changed. Removal of metal from barrel(s), or modification of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to
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    WWW.BROWNING.COM BROWNING US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 BROWNING CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Ltee,St-Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1W6 BROWNING INTL: Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium KP02025/ 01414
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    EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR GUN. NEVER PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. The most common way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to drop a 20 gauge shell into a 12 gauge chamber. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, will not fall completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by the front
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GOLD AUTOLOADING
12 & 20 GA SHOTGUN
OWNER’S MANUAL