Browning Gold Fusion Owners Manual

Browning Gold Fusion Manual

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  • Browning Gold Fusion | Owners Manual - Page 1
    QUALITY SINCE 1878 GOLD FUSION SHOTGUN OWNER'S MANUAL
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    WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN A BROWNING GOLD FUSION AUTOLOADING SHOTGUN. The new Gold Fusion shotgun incorporates the very finest in materials, craftsmanship and technology. Its unique, self-regulating gas system allows you to shoot all loads interchangeably (depending on chambering). With
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    this manual for instructions on operation of this gun's "safety." LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A "SAFETY" CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your shotgun's muzzle
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    this shotgun with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. NEVER TEST THE MECHANISM OF ANY FIREARM WHILE IT IS LOADED OR POINTED loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with the safety in the "on safe" position. 6 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS. Do this for the safety of both your gun
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    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 possible serious injury to yourself and others. 10 MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION
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    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 of a 12 gauge chamber. Your gun will misfire (with the chamber appearing to be empty). It is then possible to load a 12
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    inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning any firearm to prevent the possibility 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. This can occur even
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    CHANGED. Removal of metal 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
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    ; i.e. the muzzle is forward or front; the butt stock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the sight is upward or on top. For general parts nomenclature, refer to Figure 1. The Browning Gold Fusion shotgun is shown disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow
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    receiver clean. FUSION ACCESSORIES Your Browning Gold Fusion Autoloader shotgun should come with these accessories: • Carrying case • Five Invector-Plus choke tubes, to include Full, Improved Mod., Modified (installed in barrel), Improved Cylinder and Skeet. • One Hi-Viz™ Sight Kit which includes
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    on the lower left side of the receiver-just above the trigger guard. AMMUNITION The Gold Fusion Autoloading 12 and 20 gauge shotguns shoot all factory lead and steel 12 or 20 gauge 2 3/4" and 3" loads. Browning can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of
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    THE RED COLOR ALONE TO INDICATE YOUR GUN'S SAFETY STATUS, AS TIME, EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS, AND THE ABRASIVE ACTION OF CLEANING AGENTS CAN ERASE IT. HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE BARREL TO THE RECEIVER The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered in the box, with the barrel removed and the forearm still attached to
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    Figure 3-B). Slide the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube. The barrel extension should slip solidly down into the receiver. Make sure the piston rod moves freely in its slot in the receiver. Line the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube. 6 Replace the forearm by sliding
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    units: the barrel, and the action with stock and forearm. CAUTION: AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM YOUR GUN, LEAVE THE BOLT disassemble the action for a complete cleaning as explained below. Your Gold Fusion shotgun is designed to allow full disassembly of the trigger group and bolt assembly
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    other side of the receiver. disassembly involves removal of the bolt assembly and the trigger group. Any disassembly beyond this should only be caution when releasing the bolt assembly to its forward position. If you allow the bolt assembly to slam closed with the barrel removed, you can damage the
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    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. R E A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY To remove the bolt assembly it is preferred to first remove the trigger group, as explained previously. 1 With the gun
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    slide. 2 Place the bolt assembly back in the receiver, bolt slide link end first (Figure 5-C). Line the rails 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). 4 To replace the operating handle push
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    FIGURE 5-E Place the bolt assembly back in the receiver, bolt slide link first. Guide the bolt slide link into its socket in the recoil spring follower. Make sure the bolt handle clicks back into place. THREE SHOT ADAPTER/MAGAZINE CAPACITY The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered with the magazine
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    If, at some future time, you wish to limit your gun to three shots again, unscrew the magazine cap Replace the magazine spring retainer and magazine cap. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACERS TO ADJUST DROP AT COMB Three spacers have been included with your Gold Fusion autoloading shotgun
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    approximately 1/8". Neutral. This spacer is already installed on your Gold Fusion shotgun. Lowers the comb approximately 1/16", and heel approximately 1/8". TO INSTALL A SPACER: Use a cross-tip or "Phillips" screwdriver to remove the recoil pad at the end of the buttstock. Work the screwdriver tip
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    FIGURE 7-C Loosen stock bolt inside the buttstock. Make certain you have the proper spacer installed properly before re-attaching the buttstock and recoil pad (Figure 7-C.) Fit mar the finish of the stock. Install the proper spacer before re-attaching the buttstock. FIGURE 7-D The bevels must mate
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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR HI-VIZ™ SIGHTS Your Hi-Viz™ sights are the ultimate in barrel management for all kinds of shooting. The Gold Fusion shotgun comes with one base, six fluorescent light pipes and two opaque white sights. A fluorescent pipe is installed (Figure 8.) INSTALLING THE HI-VIZ™ LIGHT
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    PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES DURING THE LOADING PROCEDURE, BE SURE YOUR MUZZLE IS POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. There are two methods for getting a loaded shell into the chamber of your Gold Fusion shotgun. LOADING THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT 1 After
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    OR MANUALLY - THE SHOTGUN IS READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE SAFETY TO THE "OFF SAFE" POSITION. UNLOADING CAUTION: WHENEVER UNLOADING, ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE SAFETY IS IN THE "ON SAFE" POSITION. 1 Unload your Gold Fusion shotgun by
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    the trouble of unloading the whole magazine. In this way, a duck load can quickly be thrown out and a goose load inserted if the need arises. INVECTOR INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE SYSTEM 20 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS The barrel of the 20 gauge Gold Fusion 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 Fusion shotgun has a back-bored barrel and is threaded to accept Invector-Plus choke tubes
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    the "on safe" positon. Completey unload your Gold Fusion shotgun by oppening the action and locking it rearward. INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. 2 Before installing a tube, check the internal choke tube threads in the muzzle, as well as
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    SELECTION To help you choose the correct choke tube for each hunting situation, all Browning Invector-Plus choke tubes are inscribed on the side with a code to allow you to determine the choke designation while the tube is installed. Rim notches refer specifically to lead shot. You will need to use
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    listed for a given steel shot pattern, use the more open choke listed for high velocity, larger shot size steel loads. Available 12 Gauge Invector-Plus tubes for back bored barrels: RIM NOTCHES CHOKE DESIGNATION WITH LEAD CHOKE DESIGNATION WITH STEEL X on side of tube X-Full Special * I Full
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    2 3 *The Gold Fusion shotgun handles mixed loads of 2 3/4" and 3" shells. USE OF EXTRA BARRELS All Gold Fusion 20 gauge barrels are interchangeable within gauge. No special fitting is required. Three types of Gold Fusion 12 gauge barrels exist: those chambered only for 2 3/4" loads (such as the
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    parts including the gas system, should be wiped clean and lubricated with a light film of oil. Two containers of oil have been provided with your Gold Fusion. Use the oil designated for the mechanical mechanism on the working parts and metal finishes. Use the oil indicated for the wood or stock
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    . CLEANING THE ACTION AND TRIGGER GROUP 1 When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assembly from the receiver as explained under "Full Disassembly" on page 12. Clean with the oil provided for the mechanical mechanism or a gun solvent as necessary, using an old 31
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    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 the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth
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    OR REPAIR If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. Contact your Browning sporting goods dealer or call our Service Department for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send
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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 AO0105/ 00479
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QUALITY SINCE 1878
GOLD FUSION
SHOTGUN
OWNER’S MANUAL