Browning Silver Owners Manual

Browning Silver Manual

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  • Browning Silver | Owners Manual - Page 1
    S i lv e r™ Autoloading shotgun owner's manual
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    h o t g u n . The Silver shotgun represents the most advanced gas-operated technology available in autoloading shotguns. Silver shotguns combine the best of traditional Browning craftsmanship with advanced technology. Every detail of the Silver Hunter shotgun is engineered to provide you the best in
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    instructions outlined in this owner's manual before using your new firearm. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR firearm POINTED IN A SAFE and your eye when firing a scoped rifle, shotgun or pistol. Do not use unorthodox shooting methods that parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. 
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    to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others. 11 never insert a shell of the incorrect gauge into any firearm. The gauge of your firearm is marked on the barrel. Store all shells of different gauges in completely separate
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    manual and on ammunition boxes. See page 15 for more information on the correct ammunition for your firearm. 13 USE ONLY SAAMI APPROVED AMMUNITION. The barrel 20 BE CERTAIN your firearm is UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many firearm accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special sports
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    Rib Recoil Pad "Safety" Receiver Forearm Trigger Carrier Release Button Barrel Muzzle Magazine Cap 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 Silver shotgun is a gas-operated, autoloading shotgun capable of quickly firing up to five shells (with the magazine
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    Cap Trigger Group Sleeve Bar Gas Piston S e r i a l N u m b e r The serial number of your Silver shotgun is found on the left side of the receiver, above the trigger guard. Record this number in the space provided at the front of this owner's manual for future reference. Initial Cleaning
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    safe position. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. The Silver shotgun is delivered in the box with the barrel the receiver (Silver 12 gauge shown). Figure 6 The gas piston fits into the gas bracket. Figure 7 Slide the barrel and piston over the magazine tube and
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    safe barrel with a 3" chamber. Doing so can result in a buildup of dangerously high pressures. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. do not put a 16 or 20 gauge shell in a 12 gauge shotgun. do not put a 28 gauge shell in a 20 gauge
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    (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute) established standards. Silver 20 gauge, 2¾" chamber models will shoot all 20 gauge 7/8 oz. factory lead and steel loads. Silver 20 gauge, 3" chamber models will shoot all 20 gauge 7/8 oz. factory lead and steel 2¾" and 3" field loads. Silver 12
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    the gas piston, barrel, safe position and unload 18 the chamber. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. There are two methods used to load a shell into the chamber of the 12 gauge Silver shotgun: loading through the ejection port and from the magazine. 20 gauge
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    of the proper gauge and length through the ejection port into the open breech (Figure 12). 3 Press the your thumb to position it fully forward in 20 the magazine tube (Figure 11). Make sure fully inserted. THE SHOTGUN IS now READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE "SAFETY" TO THE "OFF SAFE" POSITION and
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    u g e m o d e l s o n ly ) 1 Turn the shotgun over so the trigger guard is facing up, then push the carrier down with your finger as far as it will go. 2 Shells are retained in the magazine by the shell stop, which catches the rim of the shell base. On 12 gauge models, locate the shell stop inside
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    plus CHOke TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHOKING DEVICE IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. Failure to follow these warnings may cause injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. All Silver shotgun barrels are threaded to accept the
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    tubes are for Browning shotguns with back-bored barrels only. Before on safe position. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. in an ineffective "blown" pattern. **Extra Full Special, extended with ports. Do not use with steel
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    the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. The versatility of your new shotgun can be extended with an extra barrel. All shotgun barrels are interchangeable within a given gauge and chamber length. No special fitting is required
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    barrels are not interchangeable. • Never use a barrel from any other Browning shotgun. M o u n t i n g a Sc o p e Before mounting a scope, sight or other accessories to your shotgun, place the "safety" in the on safe drop of serviceable blue thread outlined in the instructions supplied with your
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    the barrel), and the removal of the gas piston, sleeve bar and sleeve bar spring components. A complete cleaning requires removal of the bolt and trigger group. If a malfunction occurs, perform a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended
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    where moisture could accumulate. 8 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be certain no patches or water, the principal working parts including the gas system, should be wiped clean on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
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    Silver shotgun are designed to be removed in the field, without special 20). 36 4 Perform any cleaning of the parts parts. 20 r e m o v i n g t h e b o lt a s s e m b ly 1 To remove the bolt assembly it is preferred to first remove the trigger group, as explained previously. 2 Remove the barrel, gas
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    slide link first. Figure 26 4 On 12 gauge Silver models, replace the operating handle by inserting it in its slot in the bolt (Figure 27). On 20 gauge Silver models, replace the operating handle by inserting it in its slot in the bolt by holding the shotgun with Guide the bolt slide link into its
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    20 gauge Silver models, it may be necessary to pull out on the operating handle slightly until the shell stop clicks back in place. Failure to follow these instructions , bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as in this owner's manual. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism;
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    common firearm finishes. As you use your shotgun, you can expect special finishes to wear in much the same service, contact: United States customers contact: Browning Service Department One Browning Place Arnold, MO 63010-9406 Phone: (800) 322-4626 Canadian customers contact: Browning Canada Sports
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    NOTES NOTES 44 45
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    browning.com BROWNING US: Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 BROWNING CANADA: Browning Canada Sports Ltd/Ltée, St-Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1W6 BROWNING INTL: Parc Industriel des Hauts-Sarts, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium A00711/07187
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