USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.
loaded in accordance with standards established by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute).
DO NOT PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. Store all shells of
EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR GUN!
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
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. 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.
DO NOT USE 3 SHOTGUN SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 2 3/4 CHAMBER. THE SIZE OF THE CHAMBER IS INSCRIBED, ALONG WITH CHOKE DESIGNATIONS, ON THE SIDE OF THE BARREL.
DO NOT SNAP THE HAMMER 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.
KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE UNLOADING, LOADING OR UNTIL YOU ARE READY TOSHOOT. 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.
ALWAYS UNLOAD ANY GUNS CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES.
Refer to page 30 of this instruction booklet for instructions on the unloading of your shotgun. Never lean a loaded gun against a fence, tree, car or other similar object.
WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Unprotected, repeated
exposure to gunfire can cause hearing
damage. Wear hearing protectors to protect your ears from loud noise and shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning your shotgun to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE even with
the safety in the on safe position. Be extremely careful, while hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping a loaded firearm.
IF YOUR GUN 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 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.
BE DEFENSIVE. BE 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.
BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN IS 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.
EDUCATE AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, especially to children and non-
shooters. Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses.
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 or to others.
in the instruction booklet and on ammunition boxes. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures for your Browning gun. Browning cannot assume any responsibility when unsafe or improper arms and ammunition combinations are used.
READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS
Your gun is a mechanical device and 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. IT
CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS To ALTER THE TRIGGER OR OTHER FIRING MECHANISM PARTS OF ANY FIREARM.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.

BE CAREFUL!

In conventional gun terminology, the position and movement of shotgun parts are described as they occur with the shotgun horizontal and in normal firing position; 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. All figures and schematics will refer to all 12 and 20 gauge E80 Shotguns unless otherwise noted.
A. Barrel K. Magazine Tube B. Gas Cylinder & Barrel Guide L. Magazine Spring Follower C. Breech Bolt M. Magazine Plug D. Operating Handle N. Magazine Spring E. Link 0. Trigger Guard Retaining Pin E Link Pin P. Trigger Housing G. Bolt Slide Q. Gas Piston H. Forearm R. Magazine Spring Retainer & Forearm Cap Stud I. Action Bar and Sleeve S. Forearm Cap Assembly J. Butt Stock T. Magazine Spring Retainer Lock Spring

DO NOT DEPEND ON THE RED COLOR ALONE TO INDICATE YOUR GUNS SAFETY STATUS, as time, exposure to the elements, as
well as the abrasive action of cleaning agents can erase it. The safety is located as shown in Figure 10.
There are two basic methods for getting a loaded shell into the chamber of a B-80. First, the shell can be directly loaded through the ejection port. Second, a shell can be loaded manually from the magazine. Loading of the magazine is the same for both procedures.
CAUTION: AT ALL TIMES DURING THE LOADING PROCEDURE, BE SURE YOUR MUZZLE IS POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THE SAFETY IS "ON SAFE."
DO NOT PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. Store shells of different gauges in
completely separate and well-marked containers. See caution number 9 on page 6 of this booklet. Do not store shells of mixed gauges in a common container or in your pockets.
LOADING THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT
Pull the operating handle to the rear until the bolt locks in the open position. If the bolt will not lock in rear, press the carrier release. Visually inspect the chamber, carrier, and magazine making sure they are clear. Push the safety from left to right or to the on safe position. The red band indicating that the B-80 is ready to fire should not show. While pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, insert a cartridge of the proper gauge through the ejection port into the chamber and push the cartridge stop / bolt release button to close the action. Your chamber is now loaded. (See Figure 11.)
Insert the second cartridge through the loading port at bottom of receiver as shown in Figure 12. Note: MAKE SURE THAT
THE CARTRIDGE IS PUSHED PAST THE CARTRIDGE STOP, AND THE CARRIER IS FREE TO MOVE. (See Figure 13.)
Repeat the above procedure until your gun is fully loaded. Your B-80 will hold three 3 inch or three 2 3/4 inch cartridges in its magazine plus one in its chamber. NOTE: A magazine plug restricting the B-80s magazine capacity to two cartridges is installed at the factory. lnstructions for removing the magazine plug will be found on page 42.

LOADING MANUALLY FROM THE MAGAZINE-
Make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. Open the bolt and visually inspect the chamber, carrier, and magazine making sure they are clear. NOTE: If the bolt locks
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, callber, model and serial 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.

Operated

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PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. P013002 Action Bar &Sleeve 12 Ga. P013118 P013004 Action Bar &Sleeve 20 Ga. P013006 Action Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013122 PO13009 Action Spring Follower P& 20 Ga. P013013 Action Spring Plug 12 & 20 Ga. *P013130 P013017 Action Spring Plug Pin P& 20 Ga. P013138 P013020 Action Tube 12 & 20 Ga. *P013025 Bolt Slide 12 Ga. P013142 *P013027 Bolt Slide 20 Ga. P013030 Breech Bolt 12 Ga PO13146 P013035 Breech Bolt 20 Ga. P013148 *P013040 Butt Stock 12 Ga. Field PO13150 *P013043 Butt Stock 12 Ga. Superlight P013154 *P013045 Butt Stock 20 Ga. Field P013158 *P013047 Butt Stock 20 Ga. Superlight *P013050 Carrier 12 Ga. P013162 *P013052 Carrier 20 Ga. P013166 *P013054 Carrier Dog 12 & 20 Ga. P013168 P013058 Carrier Dog Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013170 P013062 Carrier Dog Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013174 PO13066 Carrier Dog Spring Follower 12 & 20 Ga. P013178 P013070 Carrier Latch 12 & 20 Ga. P013180 P013074 Carrier latch Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013182 P013078 Carrier Latch Lock Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013184 PO13079 Carrier Latch Lock Pin 12 Ga. Superlight P013185 P013082 Carrier Latch Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013190 P013085 Carrier Pin 12 Ga. P013192 P013087 Carrier Pin 20 Ga. P013196 P013092 Carrier Release 12 & 20 Ga. P013198 P013094 Carrier Release Pin 12 & 20 Ga. P013200 P013098 Carrier Release Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013202 P013102 Carrier Spring 12 & 20 Ga. P013106 Carrier Spring Guide 12 & 20 Ga. P013208 P013110 Carrier Spring Guide Pivot Front 12 & 20 Ga. P013222 P013114 Carrier Spring Guide P013224 Pivot Rear 12 & 20 Ga. P013226
DESCRIPTION Cartridge Stop Button 12 & 20 Ga. Cartridge Stop Pin 12 & 2O Ga. Cartridge Stop Spring 12 & 20 Ga. Disconnector 12 & 20 Ga. Disconnector Pin 12 & 20 Ga. Disconnector Spring 12 & 20 Ga. Disconnector Spring Guide 12 & 20 Ga. Extractor 12 Ga. Extractor 20 Ga. Extractor Pin 12 & 20 Ga. Extractor Spring 12 & 20 Ga. Extractor Spring Plunger 12 & 20 Ga. Ejector 12 & 20 Ga. Ejector Pin 12 & 20 Ga. Ejector Pin 12 Ga. Superlight Ejector Spring 12 & 20 Ga. Ejector Spring Follower 12 & 20 Ga. Firing Pin 12 Ga. Firing Pin 20 Ga. Firing Pin Retaining Pin 12 Ga. Firing Pin Retaining Pin 20 Ga. Firing Pin Spring 12 & 20 Ga. Forearm Field 12 Ga. Forearm Superlight 12 Ga Forearm Field 20 Ga. Forearm Superlight 20 Ga. Forearm Cap Assembly 12 & 20 Ga. Forearm Cap Assembly with eyelet 12 & 20 Ga. Forearm Guide Screws 12 & 20 Ga. (2 Per Gun) Gas Piston 12 Ga. Gas Piston 20 Ga. Gas Piston Seal 12 & 20 Ga

*Indicates part must be fitted by Browning Service Department or qualified gunsmith. Part may be purchased by holden of current valid Federal Firearms License.
PART NO. P013230 *P013235 *P013237 *P013240 *P013244 P013248 P013250 P013252 P013256 P013258 P013260 P013262 P013265 P013267 P013270 P013272 P013275 P013277 P013280 P013282 P013284 P013288 P013290 P013295 P013298 P013302 P013306 P013312 P013317 P013322 P013324 P013328 P013332 P013334
DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION Operating Handle Retainer Gas Piston Seal Retaining P013336 Spring 12 & 20 Ga. Ring 12 & 20 Ga. Hammer 12 Ga. *P013340 Receiver 12 Ga. Hammer 20 Ga. *P013342 Receiver 12 Ga. Superlight Hammer Bar Right *P013346 Receiver 20 Ga. 12 & 20 Ga. *P013347 Receiver 20 Ga. Superlight Hammer Bar Left 12 & 20 Ga. P013350 Recoil Adapter Standard Hammer Pin 12 Ga. 12 Ga. Only Hammer Pin 20 Ga. P013351 Recoil Adapter Alloy 12 Ga. Safety 12 & 20 Ga. Hammer Pin Circlip 12 & 20 Ga. *P013352 Link 12 Ga. P013353 Recoil Adapter 20 Ga. Link 20 Ga. *PO13354 Safety, Left Hand 12 & 20 Ga. Link Pin 12 Ga. P013358 Safety Spring 12 & 20 Ga. Link Pin 20 Ga. P013362 Safety Spring Follower Locking Block 12 Ga. 12 & 20 Ga. Locking Block 20 Ga. P013368 Sight Bead Front 12 & 20 Ga. Magazine Spring 12 Ga. P013371 Stock Retaining Plate Magazine Spring 20 Ga. 45mm 12 & 20 Ga. Magazine Spring Follower 12 Ga. P013372 Stock Retaining Plate Magazine Spring Follower20 Ga. 50mm 12 & 20 Ga. Magazine Spring Retainer & P013373 Stock Retaining Plate Forearm Cap Stud 12 Ga. 55mm 12 & 20 Ga. Magazine Spring Retainer & P013374 Stock Retaining Plate Forearm Cap Stud 20 Ga. 60mm 12 & 20 Ga. Magazine Spring Retainer P013375 Stock Retaining Plate Lock Spring 12 & 20 Ga. 65mm 12 & 20 Ga. Magazine Three Shot Adaptor P013380 Stock Nut 12 & 20 Ga. *P013386 Trigger 12 & 20 Ga. 12 Ga. Magazine Three Shot Adaptor P013392 Trigger Guard 12 Ga. 20 Ga. P013395 Trigger Guard 20 Ga. Magazine Tube 12 Ga. P013398 Trigger Guard Magazine Tube 20 Ga. Retaining Pin 12 Ga. Mainspring 12 & 20 Ga. P013399 Trigger Guard Retaining Pin Mainspring Guide 12 & 20 Ga. 12 Ga Superlight Mainspring Support 12 & 20 Ga. P013401 Trigger Guard Retaining Pin Mainspring Support Pin 20 Ga. 12 & 20 Ga. P013402 Trigger Guard Retaining Pin Operating Handle 12 Ga. 20 Ga. Superlight Operating Handle 20 Ga. P013404 Trigger Pin 12 & 20 Ga. Operating Handle Retainer P013410 Trigger Spring 12 & 20 Ga. 12 & 20 Ga. P013415 Trigger Spring Plunger 12 Operating Handle Retainer & 20 Ga. Pin 12 Ga. Operating Handle Retainer Pin 20 Ga.
*Indicates part must be filled by Browning Service Department or qualified gunsmith. Furl may be purchased by holders of current valid Federal Firearms License.

open, push the cartridge stop button, making sure your fingers are clear of the ejection port. Push the safety from left to right or to the on safe position. The red band indicating that the B-80 is ready to fire should not show. Insert cartridge of the proper gauge through the loading port at the bottom of the receiver up into the magazine as shown in Figure 12. Make sure the cartridge is pushed past the cartridge stop and that the carrier is free to move. Depress the carrier release and cycle the action by pulling the operating handle fully to the rear and releasing it. Your chamber is now loaded. Repeat step four until magazine is loaded.
CAUTION: AT ALL TIMES DURING THE UNLOADING PROCEDURE, BE SURE YOUR MUZZLE IS POlNTlNG IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THE SAFETY IS ON SAFE.
Pull the operating handle all the way to the rear and eject the chambered cartridge and lower the bolt on the empty chamber. NOTE: It is not necessary or recommended that the remaining cartridges be cycled through the action. That would necessitate depressing the carrier release after each cartridge is ejected. It is easier and safer to invert your B-80, insert your index finger into the loading port and while pushing slightly on the round in the magazine, depress the cartridge stop. (See Figure 14.) Ease each cartridge out until the magazine is empty.
VISUALLY CHECK THE MAGAZINE AND CHAMBER To MAKE SURE THEY ARE EMPTY. Gather ejected cartridges and store
separately from the gun beyond the reach of children. To change loads in your B-80, simply eject the chambered cartridge by pulling the operating handle all the way to the rear. Insert the desired cartridge (such as a goose load) of the same gauge through the ejection port into the chamber. Repeated cycling of the bolts operating handle alone is not assurance that the B-80 is unloaded. There still may be cartridges in the magazine. ALWAYS CONDUCT A THOROUGH

CAUTION:

VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHAMBER, ACTION AND MAGAZINE AFTER UNLOADING.
The correct procedure for cleaning your B-80 is asfollows:
BE CETAIN YOUR SHOTGUNS MAGAZINE AND CHAMBER ARE UNLOADED AND WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Dismount barrel so that it can be cleaned from the breech end. Inspect bore from both ends for leading by looking through bore toward light. NOTE: Dull longitudinal streaks, usually more 32
pronounced in the constriction area of the choke and just forward of the chamber, are caused by leading. A normal amount of leading can be expected with todays high velocity loads and improved wads but this is not serious. If leading should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush. 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. After leading has been removed, the bore should be wiped dry and then a lightly oiled patch run through it for preservation. If the gun has been exposed to dust, dirt, mud or water, the principal working parts should be wiped clean and lubricated with a light film of oil. Browning Oil is recommended. The magazine tube on the B-80 should be wiped clean of all dirt and grit, and then lubricated lightly with an oiled patch. Reassemble the barrel and wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth,

making sure to wipe gun clean of all finger marks. The wood surfaces can also be wiped with Browning Gun Oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both).
Once a year, or after 1000 shots, it is advisable to soak the gas piston in solvent and scrub it with a brass-wire brush to remove accumulated deposits. The gas cylinder and barrel guide should also be thoroughly cleaned and wiped dry. Do not oil. If at any time your B-80 should fail to eject, thoroughly clean the gas system before seeking the services of a competent gunsmith. The trigger and bolt assembly should be removed from the receiver as described on page 35, and thoroughly cleaned with nitro solvent and a toothbrush. Wipe the parts dry and lubricate with a few drops of high grade oil before reassembly.
REMOVING THE TRIGGER HOUSING WHILE POINTING THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION, MAKE SURE THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE EMPTY.
Draw bolt fully to the rear and release it by depressing the cartridge stop and bolt release button. Push safety to the on safe position. With a punch or dowel push the trigger housing retaining pin from either side until it can be grasped and pulled free by hand. (See Figure 15.)
Depress the cartridge stop / bolt release button flush with the receiver and lift the trigger housing forward, up, and out of the receiver. (See Figure 16.)
REPLACING THE TRIGGER HOUSING
With the bolt closed, and the trigger housing hammer cocked, and the safety in the on safe position, insert the mainspring support into position by mating the projection at the rear of the trigger assembly into the recess inside the receiver. (See Figure 17.) Depress cartridge stop / bolt release button and align surfaces until flush, then replace the trigger housing retaining pin. 36
HOW TO REMOVE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY
While pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, make sure the magazine and chamber are empty. Place the safety in the on safe position. Remove forearm and barrel as previously described. 37
Remove the gas piston by pulling it up and off the magazine spring retainer and forearm cap stud. Remove the trigger housing as previously described under Trigger Housing. Remove the operating handle by pulling it straight out and free of the bolt. Grasp the action bar and sleeve and ease assembly forward until bolt clears receiver. Be ready to catch bolt assembly as once it clears receiver it will be free to separate into its three basic components. the breech bolt, bolt slide, and action bar and sleeve. (See Figures 18 and 19.)
HOW TO REASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY

Hold bolt with firing pin up and place bolt slide into position by inserting it into the bolt recess. Components should fit flush, as shown in Figures 20 and 21. Insert the bolt and slide assembly approximately half way into the receiver and maintain their position with hand pressure from the side while the action bar and sleeve is slipped over the magazine tube and engaged in the bolt slide. (See Figures 22 and 23.)
Engage the link into the action spring follower. See Figure 24 and be certain bolt
will go all the way back before continuing assembly. If the bolt will not go back freely, remove the assembly and align all components carefully, then repeat procedure. Replace the operating handle into the recess on the bolt. (See Figure 25.)
Install the trigger housing, being careful to insert the main spring support into the recess. Depress the cartridge stop and bolt release button. Align all components and replace the trigger assembly retaining pin. (See Figure 26.) 41
Depress the carrier release and draw the bolt rearward until it locks in the open position. Replace the gas piston, barrel, forearm and forearm cap assembly.
Your B-80 is shipped with a three shot adapter installed. If you want to remove the adapter to increase the magazines capacity, proceed as follows: 42
BE CERTAIN THE GUN IS NOT LOADED AND SAFETY IS ON SAFE. WE RECOMMEND THAT SAFETY GLASSES BE WORN.
Press the carrier release. Lock the bolt to the rear. Remove the forearm cap assembly, forearm, barrel and gas piston. Place the receiver, loading port up, in a well padded vise. Locate the tip of the magazine spring retainer which projects through its port in the underside of the magazine tube. Using a 1/16 inch diameter punch, depress the magazine spring lock and use a screwdriver to turn the slotted head of the magazine spring retainer and forearm cap stud counter-clockwise 1/4 turn or enough to bypass the lock springs function. (See Figure 27.)
Remove the punch and continue turning the magazine retainer and forearm cap stud until three threads are exposed. At this point lay the screwdriver aside and proceed by hand. (See Figure 28.)
NOTE: The magazine plug is spring loaded and under tension. Be prepared to use both hands in guiding the spring out of, and back into, the magazine tube once the plug has been removed. To reassemble, simply reverse the foregoing procedure taking care to depress the magazine spring retainer lock spring at the point where it prevents the final turns of the magazine retainer and forearm cap stud. (See Figure 29.) Be sure the lock spring is aligned with the hole in the magazine tube when you complete the reassembly.
Your shotgun barrels may have been threaded to accept the Browning Invector Interchangeable Choke System. You may confirm this by glancing on the right side of your barrel where the specifications are inscribed, or on the left side of the B-80 breech area where the choke markings are normally located. The word, Invector, denotes that the barrels are threaded. If so, please follow these instructions.

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!
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 your loaded shotgun 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 earplugs 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 all firearms to prevent the possibility of springs, springtensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
18. DROPPING 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. If the primer is indented, the shell 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 YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.
Because so many 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. 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!

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