3 Inspect the bore from both ends for leading by looking through the bore toward light. Leading will appear as dull longitudinal streaks and is usually more predominate near the muzzle and just forward of the chamber. 4 A normal amount of leading can be expected with todays high velocity loads and improved wads but this is not serious. If or when leading should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush. Make sure a choke tube is installed. Spray the bore or the bore brush with a good powder solvent, and scrub the bore until leading is removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely through the bore before being withdrawn.
Occasionally, a small drop of oil may be placed on each receiver track in which the breech bolt and barrel extension guides run during operation (See Figure 16). This will help to relieve friction and insure smooth operation.
DO NOT POUR LARGE QUANTITIES OF OIL INTO THE ACTION. A LARGE EXCESS OF OIL WILL RUN BACK INTO THE WOOD OF THE STOCK AND CAUSE SOFTENING OF THE WOOD, WITH CONSEQUENTIAL LOOSENING OF THE STOCK.
CAUTION: CHOKE CHOKE ABOVE AND OTHERS.

DO TUBES TUBES

NOT IN DO IN

USE NOT

STANDARD MARKED USE

INVECTOR

BARRELS BARRELS TO CAN TO

INVECTOR-PLUS. INVECTOR.

INVECTOR-PLUS OF AND THE GUN

MARKED YOUR

FAILURE INJURY
FOLLOW ALL DAMAGE YOURSELF

WARNINGS

Use of Extra Barrels Your Auto-5 can be made suitable for multiple shooting conditions merely by changing from one barrel to another of different choke or length. On all Browning Automatic-5 shotguns, barrels of the same gauge and model are completely interchangeable and no special fitting is required. Thus, by merely buying another barrel, you have acquired the utility of another gun at a fraction of the cost of a new gun; a duck gun becomes a fine upland game gun, a pheasant gun becomes a rifled slug deer gun.
notch code, make sure your shotgun is fully unloaded.
Rim Notches Knurled I Pattern With Lead Shot X-Full Turkey Special Full Pattern With Steel Shot ** *

II III IIII IIIII No Notches
Imp. Modified Modified Imp. Cylinder Skeet Cylinder
Full*** Full*** Modified Imp. Cylinder Cylinder
NOTE: 3-inch Magnum 12 gauge and 3-inch Magnum 20 gauge barrels will not fit or work in a Light 12 gauge or a Light 20 gauge action designed for 2 3/4" shells and vice versa because the feeding and ejection mechanisms are different. Sight Adjustment for the Buck Special The Buck Special is equipped with a precision rear sight which is screw adjustable for both horizontal and vertical correction (See Figure 15).

WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT-

Rim Notches I III IIII IIIII No Notches
PatternWith Lead Shot Full Modified Imp. Cylinder Skeet Cylinder
PatternWith Steel Shot * Imp. Modified Modified*** Modified*** Imp. Cylinder
*Not for use with steel shot. Using an ow-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective, blown pattern **Extra Full Special with knurled rim and no rim code. Do not use with steel shot. ***When more than one choke designation is listed for a given steel shot pattern, use the more open choke listed for high velocity, larger shot size steel shot loads ****Has knurled extension beyond muzzle.
To move point of impact to the RIGHT, loosen the small screw on the right side of the sight. Then tighten the small screw on the left side of the sight, To move point of impact to the LEFT loosen the small screw on the left side of the sight and tighten the screw On the right side. This is a process of trial and error. Make small adjustments then check the point of impact.

THE IT IS LINES

CHOKE CHECKED

TUBE TO

SHOULD ASSURE

BE THAT

PERIODICALLY CHECKING,

TIGHT AND OUTLINED

FIRMLY SEATED. THE SAFETY ABOVE.

BEFORE GUIDE-

FOLLOW
Replacement and additional tubes and wrenches are available from your Browning dealer, or by writing to: Browning Consumer Department, One Browning Place, Morgan, Utah 84050. 801-876-2711.
UNLOADED, OPEN! INSTALL LOADED A AND THE BOLT OR TO CHOKING BREECH IS OR ON A DEVICE

Canadian customers please call or write to: Browning Canada Sports Ltd./Ltee, 5617 Chemin St-Francois, St-Lament., Quebec, Canada H4S 1W6. (514) 333-7261.

INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE CODE

ATTEMPT

REMOVE

SHOTGUN FIREARM!
TUBE REMOVALUNLOAD CHAMBER, ZINE TAIN ANY YOUR A-5 FULLY. INSPECT AND THE MAGAFEED MECHANISM
TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT CONSHELLS.
To identify individual Invector tubes, refer to the abbreviated indications on the side of the
2 Open the action, locking it rearward, and place the safety in the on safe position. 3 Use the Invector wrench to loosen the tube, turning it counterclockwise. Finger twist the tube the rest of the way out of the barrel. TUBE INSTALLATION1 UNLOAD YOUR A-5 FULLY.
CHAMBER, ZINE SHELLS. FEED TO MAKE THEY DO INSPECT AND THE MAGA-
tube, or use the identification mark(s) located on the top rim of each tube. (See Figure 14).

INVECTOR TUBE SELECTION

MECHANISM

NOT CONTAIN ANY

2 Open the action and place the safety in the on safe position. 3 Before installing a tube, check the internal choke tube threads in the muzzle, as well as the threads on the Invector choke tube to be sure they are clean. Lightly oil the threads with an oil like Browning Oil. 4 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 choke tube wrench to firmly seat the tube.
To help you choose the correct choke tube for each hunting situation, all Browning Invector choke tubes are inscribed on the side with the patterns they produce with both lead and steel shot. Each Invector tube also has notches in the top rim of the tube. These notches are 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 the chart below to cross-reference from lead to steel, and determine the appropriate tubes for your ammunition and hunting/shooting situation. Several tubes are supplied with your Browning shotgun. The tubes listed are also available as accessories. Remember, Standard Invector and Invector-Plus tubes are not interchangeable. Invector-Plus tubes are for Browning guns with back-bored barrels, such as your new Auto-5. Older Auto-5 shotguns are Standard Invector. Before removing/installing tubes, or reading the rim

SHOTGUN THE

UNLOADED. CARRIER

ALWAYS AND

INSPECT
lnvector Interchangeable Choke System All current Auto-5 shotguns have barrels that are threaded to accept the Browning Invector-Plus Interchangeable Choke System. You may confirm this by glancing on the right side of your barrel where the specifications are inscribed, and where the choke markings are normally located. All older Auto-5 models and the Auto-5 Buck Special are conventionally choked. The word, INVECTOR denotes that the barrel is threaded. The degree of choke tube is indicated twice on each choke tube: Inscribed on the side of the tube, and indicated with a notch code on the top rim of the tube. Invector Choke Tubes are made with tempered steel and are fully compatible with all FACTORY AMMUNITION (loaded in compliance with SAAMI specifications) including magnum lead and steel shot loads and rifled slug loads.
DO AN NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN TUBE WITHOUT INSTALLED. HAVING INVECTOR CHOKE

CHAMBER,

MAGAZINE TO
TUBE TO BE SURE CARTRIDGES. ALWAYS LOADED. GUN THEN,

THEY CONTAIN NO REMEMBER

TREAT ANY GUN AS IF IT WAS AL WA YS HANDLE CAUTION. YOUR SHOT-
Operation of the Magazine Cut-off The magazine cut-off is located at the front end of the left side of the receiver (See Figure 12). This cut-off has the purpose of locking the shells in the magazine so that they will not feed into the chamber. This permits you quickly to change the load in the chamber of the gun without going to the trouble of unloading the whole magazine. In this way a duck load can quickly be taken out and a goose load inserted, if the need arises. To operate the magazine cut-off, merely pull the cut-off lever back (See Figure 13). This will lock the shells in the magazine. Push the cut-off lever forward when you desire to release the shells in the magazine so that they will feed automatically as the gun is fired. With the magazine cut-off in operation, the chamber empty, and the breech bolt locked in the rearward position, a shell may be instantly delivered from the magazine to the chamber by merely pushing the magazine cut-off forward.
Permanent damage may result to the threads,
DO NOT IN USE ANY BY BROWNING SHOTGUN BROWNING. CHOKING TUBES SUPPLIED INVECTOR BARRELS ALSO, IN BY DO CHOKE NOT NOT USE USE SHOTTUBES ANY GUN ONLY

SUPPLIED

OTHER CHOKE

DEVICE MARKED

BARRELS

BROWNING. INVECTOR. ANY

SAFE ON BY

DIRECTION SAFE.

SAFETY BEING

IS STRUCK

HAND AWAY WHEN

THE EJECTION PORT THE CLOSES.

TO A VOID

BREECH BOLT,

THE ACTION

The Browning Auto-5 shotgun is equipped with the speed loading system. Its design will enable you to load faster and easier. It is not necessary to press the bolt release button on the right side of the receiver during the loading process, and the same procedure is used in loading the first shell into the chamber as in loading the remaining shells into the magazine.
CAUTION: CYCLED LOADING CALLY READY WHENEVER INTO OR OR TO TO THE ANY A SHELL HAS BEEN CHAMBER-DURING TIME, AUTOMATIIS THE SHOTGUN POSITION.

MANUALLYTHE THE OFF SAFE

FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING

SAFETY 1

BE SURE THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THE SAFETY IS ON SAFE.
If the breech bolt is not already
Parts List: Auto-5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun 12, 16 and 20 Gauge
PART NO. P011001 P011003 DESCRIPTION Action Spring All Gauges Action Spring Follower All Gauges P011005 PP*P011015 *P011017 *P011022 *P011024 *P011025 Action Spring Plug All Gauges Action Spring Plug Pin All Gauges Action Spring Tube All Gauges Barrel Extension Assembly, Magnum 12 Gauge Barrel Extension Assembly, 12 Barrel Extension Assembly, 16 Barrel Extension Assembly, 20 Barrel Extension Assembly, Magnum 20 Gauge 07 P011027 P011032 P011035 Breech Block 12M-12 Breech Block 16 Breech Block Magnum 20 Gauge 09 P011036 *P011040 P011042 Breech Block 20 Butt Plate All Gauges Butt Plate Screws All Gauges Butt Stock Magnum W/ Recoil Pad 1 5/8x2 1/2 x 14 1412M ButtStock Field 15/8x 2 1/2" x14 114" 12 Butt Stock Field 1 5/8x P150 P011155 P011159 PP011162 PPP*P011127 *P011134 *P011136 *P011142 P26 P011115 P011117 P011120 PP011124 PPART NO. P011111 DESCRIPTION Carrier Spring Trigger Plate Type 16-20-20M Cartridge Stop 12M 12 Cartridge Stop 16-20-20M Cartridge Stop Spring All Gauges Ejector & Ejector Rod Magnum 20 Gauge Ejector Spring Magnum 20 Gauge Ejector Spring Retainer Magnum 20 Gauge Ejector 12 & Prewar 16 Ejector 16-20& 12M Ejector Rivet 12 Ejector Rivet 12M 1620 Extractor Left 12M-12-1620 Extractor Spring Follower Magnum 20 Gauge Extractor Magnum 20 Gauge Extractor Right 12M-12-16-20 Extractor Pin Left& Right All Gauges Extractor Spring Left 12M-12-16-20 Extractor Spring Right 12M-12 Extractor Spring Right 16-20 Extractor Spring Magnum 20 Gauge P011295 P011297 P011298 P54 P011279 P011280 P011285 P011287 P51 P011275 P49 PART NO. *P011252 *P011254 P011256 P011261 P011264 P*P011269 *P011272 DESCRIPTION Link Pin 12M-12 Link Pin 16-20-20M Locking Block 12M-12 Locking Block 16-20-20M Locking Block Latch Magnum 20 Gauge Locking Block Latch Magnum 12 Gauge Locking Block Latch 2-Piece Carrier 12 Locking Block Latch 2-Piece Carrier 16-20 Locking Block Latch Pin All Gauges Locking Block Latch Spring 12M-12 Locking BlockLatch Spring 16-20-2OM Lock Screw All Gauges Magazine Cap-W/O Swivel Eyelet 12M-12 Magazine Cap-W/O Swivel Eyelet 16-20-20M Magazine Cap W/Swivel Eyelet 12-12M 54 P011294 Magazine Cap W/Swivel Eyelet 16-20-20M Magazine Cutoff- Magnum 12 Gauge Magazine Cutoff 12 Magazine Cutoff 16 Magazine Cutoff 20-20M 78 P011404 *P011405 *P011406 PP74 P70 P011397 P70 PART NO. P011378 PP011381 P011382 *P*PPPDESCRIPTION Recoil Spring 12 Recoil Spring 16 Recoil Spring 20 Recoil Spring Magnum 20 Gauge Safety Crossbolt Right All Gauges Safety Crossbolt Left All Gauges Safety Ball All Gauges Sight Base-Rear-Buck Special 12-12M Sight Base-Rear-Buck Special 16 Sight Base-Rear-Buck Special 20-20M Sight Body-Rear-Buck Special All Gauges Sight Aperture-Rear-Buck Special All Gauges Sight Adjusting ScrewWindage-Buck Special All Gauge Sight Adjusting ScrewElevation. Buck Spec. All Gauge Sight Roll Pin-Buck Special All Gauges Satety Sear 12M-12 Safely Sear 16-20-2OM Safely Sear Pin All Gauges Safety Sear Spring All Gauges

P011399 P011400 P011401

*P011046

*P011048 *P011056

PP011057
Bun Stock Composite 12M-12 Butt Stock Swivel Eyelet (Buck Special) Carrier Assembly Magnum 12 Gauge Carrier Assembly 2 Piece 12 Carrier Assembly 2 Piece 16 Carrier Assembly 2 Piece 20-20M Carrier Dog 12M 12 Carrier Dog 16-20-20M Carrier Dog Follower 12M-12 Carrier Dog Follower 16-20-20M
P011164 P011165 P011167 P011168 P*P011170
Extractor Spring Follower Right 16-20 Firing Pin 12M 12 Firing Pin 16-20-2OM Firing Pin Stop Pin 12M 12 Firing Pin Stop Pin 16-20-20M Forearm 5-Shot Magnum 12 Gauge
P011305 PP011315 P011319 P011321 P011325 P011329 P011330 P01 1333
Magazine Cutoff Spring All Gauges Magazine Cutoff Spring Screw All Gauges Magazine Follower12 Magnum & 12 Gauge Magazine Follower 16 Magazine Follower 2020M Magazine Spring 12M-12 Magazine Spring 16-20-20M Magazine Spring Retainer 12M-12 Magazine Spring Retainer 16-20-20M
P011414 PPPP011425 P011431 P011435 *P01 1444
Safety Sear Spring Follower All Gauges Sight Ramp-Front-Buck Special 12M-12-16 Sight Ramp-Front-Buck Special 20M-20 Sight Gold Bead-FrontBuck Special All Gauges Sight Bead Plain & Vent Magnum12M Sight Bead Plain & Vent 12-20-20M-16 Tang Screw for Pistol Grip Stock All Gauges Trigger-Crossbolt SafetyGold Plated 12-16-20-20M Trigger Pin All Gauges Trigger Plate for Crossbolt Safely 12-12M Trigger Plate for Crossboll Safely 16-20-20M Trigger Plate Screw-Front12M 12 Trigger Plate Screw-Front16-20-20M
*P011062 *P011064 *P011066 *P*P011070 *P011071 P011076 P011077
*P011172 *P011183 *P011191 *P011192 PP011176 PP011197 P011198 P011199 P011205 P011207 P011215 P011216 *P*P011228
Forearm 5-Shot 12 Forearm 5-Shot 16 Forearm 5-Shot 20 Forearm Magnum 20 Gauge Forearm Composite 12 Forearm Composite 12M Friction Piece Bronze
P011335 P011338 PP011342 P011343 P011338 PP011345 P011346 P011347
Magazine Tube 5-Shot 12 & 12M Magazine Tube 5-shot 12-M Only Magazine Tube 5-Shot 16 Magazine Tube 5-Shot 20M Magazine Tube 5-Shot20 Magazine Tube 12M Mainspring All Gauges Mainspring Screw All Gauges Operating Handle 12M-12 Operating Handle 16-20-20M
P011445 *P011466 *P011473 P011475 P011477
P011079 P011080 P011081 PP011085
Carrier Dog Pin 12M-12 Carrier Dog Pin 16-20-20M Carrier Dog Spring 12M-12 Carrier Dog Spring 16-2020M Carrier Latch Assembly Magnum 12 Gauge

Magnum 12 Gauge Friction Piece Bronze Friction Piece Bronze Magnum 20 Gauge Friction Piece Bronze 16-20 Friction Ring 12M-12 Friction Ring 16-20.20~ Friction Spring 12 Friction Spring 16-20 Hammer Assembly Magnum 12 Gauge Hammer Assembly Lightweight 61
P011086 P011089 PP011092 PP011094
Carrier Latch Assembly 12 Carrier Latch Assembly 16 Carrier Latch Assembly 20-20M Carrier Latch Button 12 Carrier Latch Button 12M-16 Carrier Latch Button 20-20M
PP*P011486 P011495 P01 1499
Trigger Plate Screw-Rear12M-12 Trigger Plate Screw-Rear16-20-20M Trigger Spring Pin Retained All Gauges Trigger Spring Retaining Pin All Gauges Magazine Plug Adapter 3 Shot All Gauges
*P*P011235 *P*P011245 *P011247 *P011251
Hammer Assembly Lightweight 16-20-20M Hammer Pin AII Gauges Link (Magnum) 20 Gauge Link (Magnum) 12 Gauge Link12 Link 16-20
*P011355 Receiver Magnum 12 Gauge *P011357 Receiver Magnum 20 Gauge *P011362 Receiver Lightweight 12 *P011368 Receiver Sweet 16 *P011372 Receiver Lightweight 20 PRecoil Spring Magnum 12 Gauge

PPP011107

Cartridge Stop-Carrier Latch-Magazine Cutoff Pin Carrier Screw All Gauges Carrier Spring Trigger Plate Type 12M-12
'Indicates part must be fitted by Browning Service Department or qualified gunsmith. Part may be purchased by holders of current valid Federal Firearms License. Do not order by key number.
BROWNING AUTO-5 SHOTGUN LIGHT 12. SWEET 16 AND 20 GAUGE Schematic is provided for parts identification only and should not be used as a guide to assemble guns. IMPORTANT: When ordering parts, list part number, part name, caliber, model and serial number. Do not order by key number. CAUTION: Browning parts are made exclusively for Browning guns and should not be used in other guns even though models may be similar. Inadequately fitted parts may be dangerous.
The safety is reversible and can be reversed from right to left-handed by a competent gunsmith. When installed, the left-handed safety will have the safety buttons red warning band on the Right side of the trigger guard.
DO TO NOT DEPEND INDICATE ON THE RED GUNS COLOR ALONE STATUS. YOUR SAFETY
2 The bronze friction piece is then slipped over the magazine tube with its beveled surface up. THE GUN SHOULD NEVER BE FIRED
WITHOUT BRONZE FRICTION PIECE IN PLACE.
Time, exposure to the elements, as well as the abrasive action of cleaning agents can erase it. Friction Ring Adjustment for Auto-5 Light 12 and 20 Gauge Models

SETTINGS STEEL THE FOR SHOOTING AND HIGH 2 3/4-INCH MAGNUM, SHOT, VELOCITY LOADS ARE 12
If the correct position of the recoil components is not maintained you will get unnecessary recoil which will severely pound the mechanism of your gun.
NOTE: If steel shot loads will not function with the heavy load setting, then set friction ring adjustment for light load settings. Friction ring setting for light loads The single difference from the arrangement given for heavy loads is a change in the position of the friction ring. For light loads this friction ring is taken off and placed at the extreme rear end of the magazine tube, between the rear end of the recoil spring and the receiver with the beveled edge turned toward the receiver. (See Figure 10).
NEVER THE TION UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PIECE FROM ITS GUIDE REMOVE POSIRING. BRONZE FRICTION OF
FOLLOWING NOT FOR MAGNUM MODELS

INSTRUCTIONS

ONLY GAUGE FOR
FOR 2 3/4-lNCH 12, MODELS, OR 3 SPECIAL THOSE
SWEET 16 AND 20 GAUGE THE 3 MAGNUM 20 GAUGE ARE A SEMI-AUTOMATIC PROVIDED MANUAL.

INSTRUCTIONS IN

SEPARATE
A great deal of attention has gone into the design of the recoil absorbing mechanism to minimize the recoil of the magnum loads as much as possible. It is a mechanism specially arranged for those loads. As shown, it consists of a bronze friction piece and one coned friction ring (See Figure 9). 1 with the butt of the stock down and the magazine tube pointing up, one friction ring is placed on top of the spring with the beveled surface UP.

REARWARD

If the gun is fired with either the friction ring or the recoil spring in direct contact with the barrel guide ring, the rear surface of the barrel guide ring will be deformed. Removal of the bronze friction piece permits an excess of recoil. You will be getting unnecessary recoil, thereby pounding the mechanism of your gun severely.

AFTER FROM IN BOLT

THE YOUR

BARREL GUN,

BEEN THE

REMOVED BREECH BOLT THE

LEAVE BUTTON.
THE OPEN POSITION. RELEASE

DO NOT PRESS

If the breechbolt is released forward with the barrel removed, the operating handle will be driven against the front edge of the receiver ejection port, which will cause damage to the receiver.
The semicircular wood ridge at the rear of the forearm should fit into the matching groove in the front of the receiver (See Figure 6). Disassembly Procedures
CHECK CERTAIN AND YOUR THE GUN CAREFULLY FEED NO TO BE CHAMBER, CONTAIN MECHANISM
5 For the convenience in casing and carrying the dismantled gun, return the forearm to its position on the magazine tube and screw on the magazine cap. You will then have two neat units. One is the barrel; the other is the action with forearm and stock. Operation of the Safety The cross bolt safety prevents the trigger from being pulled when in the on safe position. The safety is located conveniently at the rear of the trigger guard and has an enlarged head on the right side designed to be conspicuous ON SAFE, hence, a shooter is not likely to lose a shot through failure to notice that his safety is on. The enlarged head also aids you to move the safety to FIRE position with unusual speed and convenience. In the off safe Or fire position a red warning band is visible on the 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 to the FIRE position, press the safety to the left (See figures 7 & 8).

DROPPING A ACCIDENTAL LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN
WITH A 2 3/4 CHAMBER OR 3" CHAMBER. DO NOT USE 3" SHELLS IN A CHAMBERED OF ON THE FOR 2 3/4" IS SHELLS.

CHAMBER AND

INSCRIBED,

DESIGNATIONS,

THE SIDE OF THE BARREL.
even with the "safety" in the "on safe" position. Be extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping any firearm.
DISCHARGE IF YOUR SHOTGUN FAILS TO FIRE, THE MUZZLE TION. POINTED IN A KEEP SAFE DIREC-
DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY NOT CHAMBER EMPTY! THE CHAMBER MAY BE
Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun, even though you are certain the gun is unloaded. 12
KEEP TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM WHILE UNLOADING, TO YOU ARE READY SHOOT. THE LOADING,
BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACK-
Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the cartridge. If the primer is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further use. 18
BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST

hard objects. 14

ALWAYS CHAMBER CLIMBING A NEGOTIATING UNLOAD BEFORE TREE, YOUR SHOTGUN'S A FENCE, DITCH OR CROSSING JUMPING A

UNSAFE OTHERS.

HANDLING

AROUND

OBSTACLES.
Refer to page 13 of this instruction book for instructions on the unloading of your shotgun. Never place your shotgun on or against a fence, tree, car, or other similar object. 15
WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN
Don't be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices. 19
BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard against such damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your shotgun to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition.

BEFORE CLEANING. EDUCATE SAFETY FAMILY TO AND ALL SUPERVISE MEMBERS TO FIREARMS OF YOUR AND CHILDREN

ESPECIALLY

NONSHOOTERS.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/ shooting safety courses.
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest shotgun barrels. BEFORE CHECKING BE FOR A BARREL NO LIVE THAT THE ARE
Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimensions which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).
BE ALERT MAL TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION FUNCTION.
OBSTRUCTION, ROUND IS IN MAGAZINE SAFETY COMPLETELY IN AND
THE CHAMBER AND FEED ON EMPTY. THE PLACE SAFE THE

MECHANISMS

POSITION
(See page 12 and 13 for instructions on unloading). After assuring yourself that the shotgun is Completely empty, again, open the breechblock, locking it to the rear, and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore
If you detect an off sound or light recoil when a shell is fired, DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER. Open the action and remove all shells from the magazine, chamber and action areas. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure that a wad or other obstruction does not remain in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to
with a cleaning rod and patch as described in Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions on page 17. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the action/ chamber areas. 7
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR SHOTGUN EXPLAINING SHOTGUN. WHEN THE NOT IN USE. REFER TO PAGE 13 OF THIS INSTRUCTION UNLOADING BOOKLET OF YOUR
your gun and possible serious injury to yourself and others. 9

DO NOT PUT A 16 OR A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN.
Store all shells of different gauges in completely separate and well-marked containers. Do not store shells of mixed gauges in a common container or in your pockets.
EXAMINE GUN. EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR
As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Store your gun and ammunition separatelywell beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards to ensure your shotgun does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. 8
USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.
The barrel and action of this shotgun have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established American commercial loads. Nevertheless,
The most certain way to bulge or rupture a 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 gauge shell behind the 20 gauge shell. If the 12 gauge shell 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.
You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle your shotgun and any other firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
PLEASE AND READ AND UNDERSTAND OUTLINED USING THE IN ALL THIS NEW OF FIREARM. OF THE CAUTIONS, BOOKLET 1 PROPER HANDLING BEFORE KEEP PROCEDURES

JARRED LATED

OR INTO

INADVERTENTLY AN UNSAFE

MANIPU-

CONDITION.

Mechanical safeties merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your shotguns muzzle in an unsafe direction, While it is a good idea to test your shotguns mechanical safeties periodically for proper function,
NEVER LOADED TEST IT OR WHILE YOUR IN AN SHOTGUN IS UNSAFE POINTED

DIRECTION.

Safe gun handling does not stop with your guns mechanical safety devices it starts there. Always treat this shotgun with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
3 WHENEVER HAND ACTION YOUR IT TO YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR OPEN THE CHECK SOMEONE, ALWAYS VISUALLY
IMMEDIATELY, SHOTGUNS AND

ALWAYS SHOTGUN

MUZZLE IN A

YOUR DIRECTION,

CHAMBER, MAGAZINE

POINTED

even though you are certain the shotgun is unloaded. Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.

9. USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.
The barrel and action of all Browning firearms have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimensions which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunitions Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI).
BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION.
If you detect an off sound or light recoil when ammunition is fired, DO NOT LOAD MORE AMMUNITION INTO THE CHAMBER. Open the action and remove all ammunition from the chamber. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure that a wad or other obstruction does not remain in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, 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 IN THE AREA THAT YOU DISCHARGE A FIREARM. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE TO AMMUNITION OR CLEANING A FIREARM.
Lead exposure can be obtained from discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury. 11. NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE IN ANY SHOTGUN. The gauge of your shotgun is marked on the side of the barrel. Store all shells of different gauges in completely separate and well-marked containers. Never store shells of mixed gauges in a common container or in your pockets.
EXAMINE 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 of a 12 gauge chamber. Your gun will misfire (with the chamber appearing to be empty). It is then possible to load a 12 gauge shell behind the 20 gauge shell. If the 12 gauge shell 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.
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. Doing so can result in a build-up of dangerously high pressures that may damage your gun and possibly cause serious injury to yourself or others. 13.
DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER -- THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY!

22. SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY -ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses.
23. NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
Your vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.
24. PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
Your firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by Browning's service facility in Arnold, Missouri. Browning cannot assume any responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of Browning firearms. 25. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in these instructions, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most upto-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when 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 Brownings refusal of service on such firearms. Browning will charge the owner for parts and labor to return the firearm to original Browning specifications.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. BE CAREFUL!