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Q U A L I T Y

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GOLD FUSION SHOTGUN

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W E A R E P L E A S E D T H AT Y O U H AV E 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 reasonable care, your Gold Fusion is designed to provide you with many years of pleasure and dependable service. Please feel free to write us immediately if you have any observations regarding its performance and operation.
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. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to yourself or others.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR CARELESS OR ABUSIVE HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM. AT ALL TIMES, HANDLE ANY FIREARM WITH INTENSE RESPECT FOR ITS POWER AND POTENTIAL DANGER. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM.
1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR SHOTGUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Do this even though you are certain it 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. 2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR SHOTGUNS MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICE. Always assume that your gun can be fired at any time, even with all safety mechanisms engaged. The work safety describes a guns mechanical devices that are designed to place your gun in a SAFER status. No guarantee can be made that the gun will not fire even if the safety is in the on safe position. See Operation of the Safety later in this manual for instructions on operation of this guns 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 shotguns muzzle in an unsafe direction. While it is a good idea to test your guns mechanical safeties periodically for proper function, NEVER TEST THEM WHILE YOUR FIREARM IS LOADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
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devices, it starts there. Always treat 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 IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. Always open the action immediately, and visually check the chamber. Make certain that the chamber does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Always keep the chamber empty and the safety in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. 4 DO NOT TRANSPORT ANY LOADED FIREARM. Keep all firearms unloaded during transport, whether stored in a holster, gun case, scabbard or other container. 5 HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREESTANDS IS DANGEROUS. Doing so may increase the risk of handling a firearm. The following rules should always be observed by you and those you hunt with: Always make certain that the stand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand. Remember, a 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 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 barrels.

BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. Make sure no live rounds are in the chamber(s). Place the safety in the on safe position.
After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, again, open the breech or action, and look through the barrel(s) to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruction is seen, no matter

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how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described later in this manual. 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 COMPLETELY UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE. As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Your responsibilities do not end when your firearm is unattended. Store your firearm and ammunition separately and well beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards to ensure that any firearm does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. 8 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 which has been loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI). 9 BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. 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 the shell from the chamber(s) as well as the action 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 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 AFTER 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.

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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 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 with a 2-3/4" or 3" chamber. Do not use 3" shells in a shotgun chambered for 2-3/4" shells. Doing so can result in a buildup of dangerously high pressures that may damage your gun and possibly cause serious injury to yourself or others. The size of the chamber is inscribed, along with gauge and choke designations on the side of the barrel. 13 DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY! Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun, even though you are certain the gun is unloaded. 14 KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING AND UNLOADING UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. 15 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects. 16 ALWAYS UNLOAD THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE OF ANY FIREARM BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Never lean or place any loaded

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firearm on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 17 WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. 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 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 with the safety in the on safe position. Be extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping any firearm. 19 IF ANY FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the shell or 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. 20 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. Dont be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices. 21 BE CERTAIN ALL FIREARMS ARE UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. 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. 22 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS.

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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 new 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 Brownings 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 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 modifications 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. 26 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-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.
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!

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FIGURE 1

Safety Operating Handle Rib Barrel
Muzzle Receiver Trigger Forearm Magazine Cap Carrier Release Button

N O M E N C L AT U R E

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 a base, six fluorescent light pipes and two opaque white sights. Three spacers to adjust drop-at-comb. The neutral spacer is installed. One container of Lube Shot oil is provided for the working mechanism. CAUTION: Never use oil intended for wood on the working mechanism; never use oil intended for metal parts and mechanical mechanism on the wood.

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The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered with the magazine adapter in the magazine which limits the gun to three shots, in accordance with federal migratory bird laws. If you do not want your gun to be limited, merely take out the three shot adapter as explained on page 17 under Three Shot Adapter.

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 this compound and for giving your new gun its first lubrication. However, any quality gun oil may be used. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions on page 29.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number of your Gold Fusion shotgun is found on the lower left side of the receiverjust 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 nonstandard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute) established standards.
O P E R AT I O N O F T H E S A F E T Y
The cross bolt safety prevents the trigger from being pulled when in the on safe position. The safety is located at the rear of the trigger guard (Figure 2). In the off safe position, a red warning band is visible on the safety button on the left side of the trigger guard.

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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 (Figure 2-A).

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 2-A
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.
NOTE: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE RED COLOR ALONE TO INDICATE YOUR GUNS 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 the magazine tube. It is important to follow the exact sequence for assembly in steps 1 and 2, in order to properly assemble your Fusion shotgun. Always place the safety in the on safe position before assembly procedures and check your gun carefully to be certain that the chamber, feed mechanism and magazine contain no shells. 1 Take the receiver in hand. First, lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully to the rear. Remove the forearm from the magazine tube by unscrewing the magazine cap and sliding the forearm forward, off the magazine tube. Do not squeeze hard on the open rear end of the forearm. Too much pressure could cause the wood to split.

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FIGURE 3

FIGURE 3-A
Slide the sleeve onto the magazine tube with the piston rod end first.
Slide the gas piston into the gas bracket.
2 Components of the gas systemthe sleeve, sleeve spring and gas piston will remain in place and do not need to be removed, except for cleaning. If the components of the gas system have been removed, reinstall them as explained below. Otherwise, proceed to step 5. 3 Slide the sleeve onto the magazine tube with the piston rod end first. Check the piston rod to make sure it is aligned with the slot on the right side (ejection port side) of the receiver. Make sure the sleeve spring is properly positioned in the sleeve (Figure 3). 4 Slide the gas piston into the gas bracket (Figure 3-A). 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 solidly down into the receiver. Make sure the piston rod moves freely in its slot in the receiver.

FIGURE 3-B

Line the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube.
6 Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the magazine tube and over the gas bracket so it seats securely. Install the magazine cap. Make

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sure the magazine cap is fully tightened down. Open and close the action several times and retighten the magazine cap. This will ensure a proper seal.
D I S A S S E M B LY O F T H E B A R R E L F R O M T H E RECEIVER
BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. POINT THE BARREL IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
1 Unscrew the magazine cap and remove it. 2 Remove the forearm by sliding it forward off the magazine tube. 3 For cleaning, remove the barrel, piston and piston sleeve by sliding them forward off the magazine tube. See Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions on page 25 and 26 for cleaning procedures. If you are disassembling for storage, return the piston and piston sleeve onto the magazine tube as shown previously in Figure 3-B. Reinstall the forearm over the magazine tube and screw on the magazine cap. You will then have two compact units: the barrel, and the action with stock and forearm.

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FIGURE 6

FIGURE 6-A

Depress the magazine spring retainer tab, and ease out the retainer.
Remove the magazine spring and plug.
spring retainer tab is locked in place in its slot in the magazine window.

FIGURE 6-B

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 force Remove the magazine 3-shot adapter. the magazine spring rearward until the base of the three-shot adapter is level with the end of the magazine tube. Replace the magazine spring retainer and magazine cap.
I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R I N S TA L L AT I O N O F S PA C E R S T O A D J U S T D R O P AT C O M B
Three spacers have been included with your Gold Fusion autoloading shotgun which fit between the buttstock and receiver, to allow adjustment at comb and heel. Each is labeled/stamped for what each does. These spacers and respective stamps are defined as follows: (Figure 7).

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STAMP:
Raises comb approximately 1/16", and heel 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".
T O I N S TA L L A S PA C E R :
Use a cross-tip or Phillips screwdriver to remove the recoil pad at the end of the buttstock. Work the screwdriver tip into the two access holes in the pad, top and bottom. Make certain the tip of the screwdriver engages the head of the screw, then undo counterclockwise. Remove both screws, taking care not to scratch or mar the buttstock (figure 7-A). Using a 3/4" socket, loosen the stock bolt inside the buttstock completely, and remove the bolt, stockbolt washer and plate. (Figure 7-B). Note for reassembly, that the washer and plate are beveled, and mate with each other. Completely remove the buttstock from the receiver. Remove the existing, neutral spacer and install the one you have selected in the proper manner as explained here:

FIGURE 7 FIGURE 7-A

Spacers.
Remove both screws from the recoil pad.

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FIGURE 7-B

FIGURE 7-C

Loosen stock bolt inside the buttstock.
Install the proper spacer before re-attaching the buttstock.
Make certain you have the proper spacer installed properly before re-attaching the buttstock and recoil pad (Figure 7-C.) Fit the buttstock back to the receiver, install the plate, washer (making sure the bevels mate Figure 7-D), and the stockbolt. Snug the stockbolt down with the 3/4" socket wrench, but do not overtighten. Attach the buttpad with care, so as not to scratch or mar the finish of the stock.

FIGURE 9 FIGURE 9-A

Insert a cartridge through the ejection port into the breech.
Position the cartridge fully forward in the magazine.

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fully inside the magazine tube. It will make an audible click when fully inserted.
L O A D I N G T H E C H A M B E R M A N U A L LY F R O M THE MAGAZINE SPEED LOADING
1 Make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is in the on safe position. 2 With the bolt open, insert a shell into the magazine. The shell will be automatically cycled from the magazine to the chamber.
KEEP YOUR FINGERS CLEAR OF THE EJECTION PORT.
3 Load the magazine to full capacity as explained previously.
CAUTION: 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.

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 grasping the operating handle and cycling the action until all rounds are ejected.
ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, ACTION, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE ROUNDS ARE CLEARED FROM THE GUN.
BREECH REMAINS OPEN AFTER THE LAST SHOT
The breech of the Gold Fusion shotgun remains open, with the bolt locked to the rear, after the last shot has been fired. This allows convenient and fast reloading. Place the safety in the on safe position. Drop an appropriate shell into the open breech or into the magazine. Close the action by depressing the carrier release button. Load the magazine.

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EVEN WITH THE BREECH LOCKED OPEN AFTER SHOOTING, DO NOT ASSUME YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE TUBE TO BE SURE THEY CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES.
FIRING YOUR GOLD FUSION SHOTGUN
With the chamber loaded, all that is necessary to fire the gun is to push in on the safety so that the red warning band is visible on the left side of the trigger guard and pull the trigger. (See operation of the safety, page 10). The gas system ejects the fired shell and picks up a new shell from the magazine and chambers it automatically. This is repeated each time you pull the trigger until the last shell has been fired.

AFTER SHOOTING, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.

THE MAGAZINE CUTOFF

The magazine cut-off is located at the front end of the left side of the receiver. 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 to quickly 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 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 Invector-Plus Interchangeable Choke System only. The Invector-Plus system is not interchangeable with the Standard Invector chokes. The degree of choke 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. Browning 20 gauge Invector-Plus choke tubes are made with tempered steel and are fully compatible with all FACTORY AMMUNITION (loaded in

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compliance with SAAMI specifications) including magnum lead and steel shot loads and rifled slug loads. Brownings 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 only. They are not interchangeable with 12 gauge Standard Invector choke tubes. Do not use Invector-Plus tubes in barrels threaded for Standard Invector tubes. Do not use Standard Invector tubes in barrels threaded for Invector-Plus tubes. Failure to follow these warnings may damage your gun and cause injury to yourself and others. A special Plus choke tube wrench is provided to remove and tighten Invector-Plus choke tubes.
DO NOT FIRE THE GOLD FUSION SHOTGUN WITHOUT HAVING AN INVECTOR-PLUS CHOKE TUBE INSTALLED. Permanent damage may result to the threads. DO NOT USE BROWNING INVECTOR OR INVECTOR-PLUS CHOKE TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARREL NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. ALSO, DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BRAND OF CHOKING DEVICE IN ANY SHOTGUN BARREL SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. USE ONLY CHOKE TUBES MARKED INVECTOR OR INVECTOR-PLUS CAUTION: WHENEVER HANDLING ANY SHOTGUN FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING OR INSTALLING A CHOKING DEVICE, MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE GUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, AND THE BOLT OR BREECH IS OPEN! NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A SHOTGUN CHOKING DEVICE ON A LOADED FIREARM!

T U B E R E M O VA L

1 Place the safety in the on safe position. Completely unload your Gold fusion by opening the action and locking it rearward. INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. 2 Use the Invector wrench to loosen the tube, turning it counterclockwise. Finger twist the tube the rest of the way out of the barrel.

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T U B E I N S TA L L AT I O N
1 Place the safety in 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 the threads on the Invector choke tube to be sure they are clean. Lightly oil the threads 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 choke tube wrench to firmly seat the tube.
THE INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED TO ASSURE THAT IT IS TIGHT AND FIRMLY SEATED. BEFORE CHECKING, FOLLOW THE SAFETY GUIDELINES OUTLINED ABOVE.
Replacement and additional tubes and wrenches are available from your Browning dealer, or by writing: Browning Consumer Department One Browning Place Morgan, Utah 84050-9326 (801) 876-2711. Canadian customers please call or write: Browning Canada Sports Ltd./Ltee 5617 Chemin St-Francois St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1W6. (514) 333-7261.

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FIGURE 10

FIGURE 10-B A B

Cylinder

Imp. Modified

Modified

Imp. Cylinder

A Invector Plus choke tube B Standard Invector choke tube

INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE CODE

To identify individual Invector-Plus tubes, refer to the abbreviated indications on the side of the tube, or use the identification mark(s) located on the top rim of each tube (Figure 10).

INVECTOR TUBE 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 the patterns they produce with both lead and steel shot. Each Invector-Plus tube also has notches on 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.

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Available 20 Gauge Invector-Plus tubes for back bored barrels:
RIM NOTCHES PAT T E R N W I T H LEAD SHOT PAT T E R N W I T H STEEL SHOT
I III IIII IIIII No notches
Full Modified Imp. Cylinder Skeet Cylinder
Full Imp. Modified Modified Modified
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 loads. Available 12 Gauge Invector-Plus tubes for back bored barrels:
RIM NOTCHES C H O K E D E S I G N AT I O N WITH LEAD C H O K E D E S I G N AT I O N WITH STEEL
X on side of tube I II III IIII IIIII No notches
X-Full Special Full Improved Modified Modified Improved Cylinder Skeet Cylinder

Full Modified

Improved Modified Improved Cylinder Cylinder
*Extra Full Special with knurled rim. Do not use with steel shot. **Do not use with steel shot. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective, blown pattern. Note: 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 loads.

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GOLD FUSION AUTOLOADER MAGAZINE CAPACITY
SHELL SIZE WITH 3-SHOT ADAPTER WITHOUT 3-SHOT ADAPTER

*2 3/4" *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 Sporting Clays model), those chambered for 2 3/4" and 3" loads (Hunter models) and those chambered for all loads up to 3 1/2" (3 1/2" Hunter models). All /2" barrels are designed for use only on 3 1/2" receivers. 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 Fusion receiver could result in injury to yourself or others.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS
You should clean your Gold Fusion shotgun whenever it becomes excessively dirty. The barrel should be cleaned and the action wiped clean and oiled after every day of shooting. The gas system should require only occasional cleaning. If a malfunction occurs, perform a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem, before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended Service Center, the Browning Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri, or a competent gunsmith. Normal maintenance can be accomplished with the barrel still attached to the receiver (oiling and wiping down). More careful

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cleaning requires removal of only the barrel from the receiver (cleaning the barrel), and the removal of several gas system components. A complete cleaning requires removal of the bolt and trigger group.

PERIODIC OILING

Ordinary good judgment will indicate that the metal parts of a gun should receive a light film of oil after the gun has been exposed to weather or handling. Occasionally, a small drop of light gun oil may be placed inside the receiver on the rails on which the bolt slides (See Figure 11), and on the surface of the magazine tube. This will help to relieve friction and ensure smooth operation.

FIGURE 11

Place a drop of light gun oil inside the receiver on the rails.
If the gun has been exposed to a lot of dust, dirt, mud or water, the principal working 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 to lightly wipe down the wood stock and forearm. Do not interchange these two oils.
DO NOT POUR LARGE QUANTITIES OF OIL INTO THE ACTION. EXCESS OIL WILL RUN BACK INTO THE WOOD OF THE STOCK AND CAUSE SOFTENING OF THE WOOD, WITH CONSEQUENTIAL LOOSENING OF THE STOCK.

CLEANING THE BARREL

1 BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUNS MAGAZINE, FEED MECHANISM AND CHAMBER ARE UNLOADED. PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE ON SAFE POSITION AND LOCK THE BOLT TO THE REAR. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING PROCEDURES. 2 Remove the barrel so that it can be cleaned from the breech end (See Disassembly on page 13).

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3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with tip and patch large enough for a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and patch in the breech end of the barrel and run back and forth through the bore several times. Remove and wipe the Invector tube, threads and barrel threads with a brass or nylon brush and lightly oil. 4 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 predominant near the muzzle and just forward of the chamber. 5 A normal amount of leading can be expected with todays highvelocity 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. 6 After leading has been removed, the bore should be wiped dry with a clean patch, and then a lightly oiled patch run through it for preservation. 7 Reassemble barrel and wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth making sure to wipe gun clean of all finger marks where moisture will accumulate. 8 The barrel and action should be inspected to assure that all cleaning patches have been removed and not inadvertently left in the barrel or action. 9 The wood surfaces can also be lightly wiped with the oil provided or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both). Do not use the oil provided for mechanical mechanisms for the wood.

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