Browning Gold 20 Owners Manual

Browning Gold 20 Manual

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  • Browning Gold 20 | 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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    any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible TOTALLY ON YOUR SHOTGUN'S MECHANICAL "SAFETY" DEVICE. Always assume that your gun can be fired at of the Safety" later in this manual for instructions on operation of this gun's "safety." LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE
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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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    areas and magazine (when applicable). With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure that a wad or other obstruction does not remain in the barrel. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and
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    12 gauge shell behind the 20 gauge shell. If the gun is then fired, the result will be a so-called "12-20 burst" which can cause extensive damage to your gun and possible serious injury to you and others. 12 USE SHELLS OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. Do not use 3 1⁄2" shotgun shells in any shotgun or barrel
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    WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. 18 DROPPING OR JARRING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN
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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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    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 capable of shooting five shots (with the magazine plug removed using 2 3⁄4" loads) in rapid succession
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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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    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 piston over the magazine tube. The barrel extension should slip
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    magazine tube and screw on the magazine cap. You will then have two compact units: the barrel, and the action with stock and forearm. CAUTION: AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM YOUR GUN below. Your Gold shotgun is designed gun is totally unloaded and the "safety" is "on safe." CHECK THE MAGAZINE
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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
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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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    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
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    retainer tab is locked in place in its slot in the magazine window. 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 press the three-shot adapter to FIGURE 6 FIGURE
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    shell into the chamber of your Gold shotgun. LOADING THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT 1 After making sure the safety is "on safe," pull the operating handle to the rear until the bolt locks in the open position. VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE CLEAR
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    to the chamber. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CLEAR OF THE EJECTION PORT. 3 Load the magazine to full capacity as explained previously. WARNING: WHENEVER A SHELL HAS BEEN CYCLED INTO THE CHAMBER - AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY - THE SHOTGUN IS READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE SAFETY TO THE "OFF SAFE" POSITION
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    THE SAFETY IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. INVECTOR INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE SYSTEM 20 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS® The barrel of the 20 gauge Gold has been back-bored and is threaded to accept the Browning Invector-Plus® Interchangeable Choke System only. The Invector-Plus® system is not interchangeable with the
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    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. They are not interchangeable with 12 gauge Standard Invector® choke
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    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 end outward. When it becomes finger-tight, use the Invector-Plus® choke tube wrench to firmly seat the tube. THE INVECTOR-PLUS® CHOKE TUBE SHOULD BE
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    FIGURE 10-B A B Imp. Modified Modified Imp. Cylinder Skeet INVECTOR TUBE SELECTION A - Invector Plus® choke tube B - Standard Invector® choke tube To help you choose the correct choke tube for each hunting situation, all Browning Invector-Plus® choke tubes are inscribed on the side with the
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    choke listed for high velocity, larger shot size steel loads. GOLD AUTOLOADER MAGAZINE CAPACITY SHELL SIZE WITH 3-SHOT ADAPTER 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
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    will not fit Sporting Clays models. All other 12 gauge barrels are interchangeable. CAUTION: Do not interchange barrels between 2 3⁄4", 3" and 3 1⁄2" receivers. Only use a 3 1⁄2" barrel on a 3 1⁄2" shotgun. Using a 3 1⁄2" barrel on a 2 3⁄4" or 3" Gold receiver could result in injury to yourself or
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    STOCK. CLEANING THE BARREL Place a drop of light gun oil inside the receiver on the rails. 1 BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN'S MAGAZINE barrel so that it can be cleaned from the breech end (See "Disassembly" on page 12). 3 Using a shotgun brass bore brush. Make sure a choke tube is installed. Spray the
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    page 12. Clean with a gun solvent as necessary, using an old toothbrush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry. No further disassembly is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to
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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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    these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/ YOUR SHOTGUN'S MECHANICAL "SAFETY" DEVICE. Always assume that your gun can " in your owner's manual for instructions on operation of your gun's "safety." 3. LIKE and visually check the chamber magazine. Make certain the chamber does
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    12. USE SHELLS OF CORRECT LENGTH. The size of the chamber is inscribed, along with 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 chambered for a 2 3/4" shells.
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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
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GOLD AUTOLOADING
12 & 20 GA SHOTGUN
OWNER’S MANUAL