Browning Gold 12 Owners Manual - Page 18

FIGURE 5-A FIGURE 5-B Slide the bolt and bolt slide forward and out of the receiver. The bolt and bolt slide can be separated for cleaning. 4 To replace the operating handle, push down on the cartridge stop and insert the bolt handle in its respective slot in the bolt. IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to pull out on the bolt handle slightly until the cartridge stop clicks back in place (Figure 5-E). Failure to follow these instructions will result in the inability to load the magazine. 5 Open and close the action several times to make sure the bolt slide link and recoil spring follower are properly engaged. THREE SHOT ADAPTER/MAGAZINE CAPACITY The Gold shotgun is delivered with the magazine three shot adapter (plug) installed in the magazine, limiting magazine capacity to two shells in compliance with federal migratory bird regulations. If you do not wish to be limited to three shots - when it is not required by law - you can remove (or reinstall) the three shot adapter (plug) as follows: ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING THIS OPERATION. 1 First, make certain the gun is totally unloaded and the "safety" is "on safe." CHECK THE MAGAZINE, FEED MECHANISM AND CHAMBER TO BE SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. 2 Unscrew the magazine cap and remove it. 3 The magazine three-shot adapter lays underneath the magazine spring retainer located in the forward end of the magazine tube. To 16