1 Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully to the rear.
2 Remove the forearm as explained previously.
Slide the barrel and piston over the magazine tube and the barrel extension into the receiver.
Ensure the forearm is secured correctly, with the button flush with the forearm, as shown in the picture on the left.
6 Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the magazine tube and over the gas bracket so it seats securely. Make sure the Speed Lock lever is fully closed. It may be necessary to push rearward on the forearm slightly to ensure the forearm is locked in place. When the forearm is in place and the Speed Lock lever is fully locked, the release button is flush with the surface of the forearm (Figure 9).
ALWAYS ensure the forearm is fully locked and the Speed lock lever release button is flush with the surface of the forearm. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury, death or damage to your firearm.
3 For cleaning, remove the barrel and gas system by sliding them forward and off the magazine tube. See Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions on page 35 for cleaning procedures. For storage, remove the barrel and reinstall the forearm over the magazine tube. You will then have two compact units: the barrel, and the action with stock and forearm.
Notice! AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED, LEAVE THE BOLT IN THE rearward POSITION. DO NOT PRESS THE bolt RELEASE BUTTON. If the bolt is released forward with the barrel removed, the operating handle will strike the receiver, causing damage.

Ammunition

use only shells of the correct gauge and length. The gauge and length of the chamber is inscribed on the side of the barrel. Do not use ammunition other than what is inscribed on the side of the barrel. Examine every shell you put in your shotgun. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. Use shells of the correct length. Do not use 3" or 3" shells in a barrel with a 2" chamber, or 3" shells in a barrel with

DISASSEM B L Y

ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, open the action and VISUALLY INSPECT THE Chamber TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. place the safety in the on safe position. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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a 3" chamber. Doing so can result in a buildup of dangerously high pressures. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. do not put a 16 or 20 gauge shell in a 12 gauge shotgun. do not put a 28 gauge shell in a 20 gauge shotgun. do not put a.410 bore shell in a 28 gauge shotgun. never put metallic cartridges of any kind in a shotgun. specifically, never put centerfire rifle or pistol cartridges in a shotgun chambered for.410 bore. failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun.

three-shot adapter (Plug)
ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. BEFORE removing or installing the three-shot adaptor, completely unload the shotgun. open the action and VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER, feed mechanism and magazine TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. place the safety in the on safe position. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN removing or installing the three-shot adaptor TO PREVENT springs, spring-loaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury.
The most certain way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to load a smaller gauge shell into a larger gauge chamber. The smaller gauge shell will not fall completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by the front of a larger gauge chamber or at the larger gauges choke. Your shotgun will misfire (with the chamber appearing to be empty). It is then possible to load the correct gauge shell behind the smaller gauge shell. If the shotgun is then fired, the result will be a so-called 12-16, 12-20, 20-28 or 28-.410 burst which can cause extensive damage to your shotgun and possible serious injury to you and others. We can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through the use of shells of nonstandard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute) established standards. Maxus 12 gauge, 3" chamber models will shoot all 12 gauge, 2" and 3", 1 oz. and heavier factory lead and steel field loads. Maxus 12 gauge, 3" chamber models will shoot all 1 oz. and heavier factory lead and steel 12 gauge, 2", 3" and 3" field loads.
The Maxus is delivered with the magazine three-shot adapter (plug) installed in the magazine, limiting magazine capacity to two shells in compliance with federal migratory bird regulations. If you do not wish to be limited to three shots, when it is not required by law, you can remove (or reinstall) the three-shot adapter as follows:

If you need to install the magazine three-shot adaptor (plug) to limit your shotgun magazine to three shells, again perform the following operation:
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Loading

When loading your shotgun Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, Always place the sAFETY IN THE ON SAFE position and keep your fingers away from the trigger. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. Do not carry your shotgun with a shell in the chamber to avoid accidental discharge. when firing is no longer imminent, make sure the safety is in the on safe position and unload the chamber. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. always take care when loading the magazine. The edges of the carrier are sharp and may cause injury to fingers or damage to gloves.

Sp e e d L o a d i n g

the magazine, using your thumb to position it fully forward in the magazine tube. Make sure the rim of the shell engages the shell stop and is held fully inside the magazine tube. It will make an audible click when fully inserted.
THE SHOTGUN IS now READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE SAFETY TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION and pulling the trigger.

loading the magazine

1 Pull the operating handle to the rear until the bolt locks in the open position. Visually inspect the chamber, feed mechanism and magazine to make sure they are unloaded and clear of any obstructions. 2 Close the bolt by pressing the bolt release button. 3 Insert a shell of the proper gauge and length through the loading port at the bottom of the receiver up into the magazine, using your thumb to position it fully forward in the magazine tube (Figure 13). Make certain the rim of the shell engages the shell stop and is held fully inside the magazine tube. It will make an audible click when fully inserted. 4 If desired, continue loading the magazine until it is full.
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 t h e M a g a z i n e
1 If shooting is imminent, lock the bolt open and insert a shell into the magazine (Figure 13). The shell will be automatically cycled from the magazine to the chamber.
Keep your fingers clear of the ejection port when loading the shotgun using the Speed Loading procedure. Failure to follow this warning could result in injury.

Figure 13

1 With the bolt closed, depress the carrier with the front of the shell and, using your thumb, push the shell into the magazine until the shell is held in place by the shell stop. 2 If desired, continue to load the magazine, as explained above, to full capacity. 3 If shooting is imminent, a shell can now be moved from the magazine to the chamber by pulling back fully on the operating handle and releasing it forward. A shell will be fed automatically from the magazine to the chamber as the bolt closes. Another shell can then be inserted into the magazine to load to full capacity.

2 If desired, load the magazine to full capacity by inserting a shell of proper gauge and length through the loading port at the bottom of the receiver up into
Insert the shell into the bottom of the receiver and push it fully forward into the magazine.
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Figure 14

F IRING
never load a shell into the chamber or place the safety in the off safe position unless shooting is imminent. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
Loading the chamber through the ejection port
1 Place the safety in the on safe position. 2 Load a shell into the chamber as explained previously. 3 With a shell in the chamber, you need only move the safety to the off safe position to fire the shotgun. 4 When ready to fire, move the safety into the off safe position, take aim and squeeze the trigger. After a shell is fired, the gas system operates the bolt, ejects the fired shell and picks up a loaded shell from the magazine and automatically chambers it. You may continue to fire the shotgun until the magazine is empty by pulling the trigger to fire each shell. After the last shell is fired, the breech of the shotgun remains open, with the bolt locked to the rear. This allows convenient and fast reloading. If you are done shooting, leave the bolt locked to the rear, with the breech in the open position so that you may visually inspect the chamber, bore, carrier and magazine to be sure they contain no shells.
After firing, or when shooting is no longer imminent, immediately PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. EVEN WITH THE bolt LOCKED OPEN AFTER SHOOTING, DO NOT ASSUME the SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, barrel, feed mechanism AND MAGAZINE TO BE certain THE shotgun is completely unloaded. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
1 Pull the operating handle to the rear until the bolt locks in the Insert a shell through the ejection port into the breech. open position. Visually inspect the chamber, feed mechanism and magazine to make sure they are clear of any obstructions. 2 If shooting is imminent, insert a shell of the proper gauge and length through the ejection port into the open breech (Figure 14). 3 Press the bolt release button to deliver the shell into the chamber.
Keep your fingers clear of the ejection port whenever closing the action with the bolt release button. Failure to follow this warning could result in injury. THE SHOTGUN IS now READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE SAFETY TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION and pulling the trigger.
4 With a shell in the chamber, you may load the magazine to full capacity. To load the magazine, insert a shell of proper gauge and length through the loading port at the bottom of the receiver up into the magazine, using your thumb to position it fully forward in the magazine tube. Make sure the rim of the shell engages the shell stop and is held fully inside the magazine tube. It will make an audible click when fully inserted.

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Unloading

when unloading your shotgun Always place the safety in the on safe position. keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers away from the trigger. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, barrel, feed mechanism and mAGaZINE CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE shells ARE CLEARED FROM THE firearm.
Sp e e d U n l o a d i n g
6 Using your index finger, feel the opening of the magazine to make sure there are no shells that have not been fed from the magazine and ejected. Visually inspect the chamber, feed mechanism and magazine to assure there are no shells remaining.
U n l o a d i n g by C yc l i n g t h e Ac t i o n
1 With the safety in the on safe position, grasp the bolt handle and cycle the action until all shells are transferred from the magazine to the chamber and then ejected. Take care to avoid damaging shells. Avoid letting them fall to the ground. 2 When the last shell in the magazine has been cycled through the chamber and out the ejection port, the bolt will lock rearward. The bolt will lock rearward when cycled with an empty magazine. 3 Using your index finger, feel the opening of the magazine to make sure there are no shells that have not been fed from the magazine and ejected. Visually inspect the chamber, feed mechanism and magazine to assure there are no shells remaining.
1 With the safety in the on safe position, turn the shotgun over so the trigger guard is facing up, then push the carrier down with your finger as far as it will go. 2 Shells are retained in the magazine by the shell stop, which catches the rim of the shell base. Locate the shell stop inside the receiver on the right side of the loading port (visually to the left side when looking down into the loading port). 3 Push inward on the shell stop with your index finger (Figure 15) to release a shell from the magazine. As the shell stop is pressed in, the shell will be forced out of the magazine under spring pressure. Catch the shell in your hand as it comes out. Figure Press the stop again to release the next shell. Continue to do this until the magazine is empty. Be careful not to pinch your finger. 5 With the safety still in the on safe position, pull rearward on the bolt handle to eject the shell from the chamber. The bolt will lock rearward when the action is cycled with an empty magazine.
M a g a z i n e C u t - o ff
when unloading your shotgun Always place the safety in the on safe position. keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers away from the trigger. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.

1 Place the safety in the on safe position. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2 Use the choke tube wrench to loosen the tube, turning it counterclockwise (Figure 19, page 30). Finger-twist the tube the rest of the way out of the barrel.
Not for use with steel shot. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective blown pattern. Extra Full Special, extended with ports. 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 loads.
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C h o k e TU B E INSTALLATION

Figure 19

Figure 20

Figure 21

1 Place the safety in the on safe position. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2 Before installing a tube, check the internal choke tube threads in the muzzle, as well as the threads on the choke tube to be sure they are clean. Lightly oil the threads with a high-quality, lightweight gun oil.
Use the choke tube wrench to change choke tubes.
Insert a screwdriver into the holes in the recoil pad.
Install or remove stock spacers to achieve correct length of pull.
3 Using your fingers, screw the appropriate tube into the muzzle of the barrel, tapered end first, notched end outward. When it is finger-tight, use the choke tube wrench to firmly seat the tube.
NOTICE! The choke tube should be periodically checked to assure that it is tight and firmly seated. Before checking, follow all choke tube removal and installation safety guidelines previously outlined.
Before performing adjustment procedures, place the safety in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
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Adjusting Length of PUll

The buttstock can be adjusted for length of pull by adding or removing spacers (available separately) to the rear of the stock. Each spacer extends length of pull " and a maximum of three spacers can be added with the screws provided to extend length of pull ". With longer screws (not provided), more than three spacers can be added to further extend length of pull. Spacers can be ordered through your Browning dealer or by calling our Customer Service Department at (800) 322-4626.
1 Use a #2 cross tip or Phillips screwdriver to remove the recoil pad at the end of the buttstock (Figure 20). Place a small amount of petroleum jelly on the screw access slits on the top and bottom of the rear of the buttstock to prevent damaging the recoil pad. Insert the screwdriver into each of the two access holes. Make certain the tip of the screwdriver engages the head of the screw. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the screw is completely loose from the stock. When both screws are free, remove the recoil pad. 2 Add or subtract spacers to fit your firearm to your specifications (Figure 21). After making an adjustment hold the shotgun to your shoulder to determine if the new length feels comfortable. Remember to always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, with the safety in the on safe position and make certain the shotgun is completely unloaded.
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3 When you are satisfied with the length of pull, start the screws through the pad and spacer(s) into the holes in the stock. 4 Attach the recoil pad to the stock using the screwdriver. Turn the screws clockwise to tighten. Do not overtighten the screws.

Figure 22

Adjusting Cast and D r o p at C o m b
Cast and drop adjustment shims. Shim 2 comes on your shotgun and is not shown.
Cast is the offset of the buttstock from the longitudinal center line of the firearm. Some right-handed shooters like the stock to angle away (cast off) from their face, making their line of sight more directly in line with the barrel. Angling the stock to the left for left-handed shooters is cast on. Shims marked 1R1L, 2R2L, and 3R3L, will all adjust drop at comb the same amount as shims 1, 2 and 3, and will also adjust the cast right or left approximately 1/8". You will notice that the two opposing edges of these spacers are different in thickness. For right-handed shooters, install shims between the receiver and the stock with the R facing the end of the buttstock, so its thicker side is on the left side. This casts the stock slightly to the right, away from the face of a right-handed shooter. If you turn the shim around so the L is facing the end of the buttstock, and it will cast the stock to the left. These shims with their respective stamps are further clarified below: Shim 1R1L raises the comb approximately 1/16", and the heel approximately 1/8" and will adjust the cast on or cast off approximately 1/8". Shim 2R2L adds the same amount of cast to the stock as shim 1R1L with neutral drop like shim 2. Shim 3R3L adds the same amount of cast to the stock as shims 1R1L and 2R2L, and lowers the comb approximately 1/16" and the heel approximately 1/8".

I n s ta l l i n g a S h i m
Six shims are included with your new shotgun (Figure 22). The shims fit between the buttstock and receiver, allowing customized adjustments to the comb and heel. Each shim is labeled/stamped for a specific amount of adjustment. The neutral shim, No. 2, is already installed on your shotgun. Drop at comb is defined as the place on the comb that your cheek rests when taking aim. If drop at comb is correct, your eye naturally falls in line with the sight. Shims marked 1, 2 and 3 do not give any cast on or off. The stock remains straight. They only adjust drop at comb. These shims with their respective stamps are further clarified here: Shim 1 raises the comb approximately 1/16", and the heel approximately 1/8". Shim 2 is neutral. This shim is already installed on the firearm. Shim 3 lowers the comb approximately 1/16", and the heel approximately 1/8".
1 Make sure your shotgun is completely unloaded and the safety is in the on safe position. 2 Use a #2 cross tip or Phillips screwdriver to remove the recoil pad at the end of the buttstock (Figure 20). Place a small amount of petroleum jelly on the screw access slits on the top and bottom of the rear of the buttstock to prevent damaging the recoil pad. Insert the screwdriver into each of the two access holes. Make certain the tip of the screwdriver engages the head of the screw. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the screw is completely loose from the stock. When both screws are free, remove the recoil pad.
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3 Remove the stock insert to access the stock bolt nut (Figure 23). 4 Use a " socket wrench to remove the two stock bolt nuts and stock bolt washer. (Figure 24). 5 Completely remove the buttstock from the receiver, along with the existing shim, and install the shim you have selected (Figure 25). Make certain you have the proper shim installed and in position before reattaching the buttstock and recoil pad. 6 When you are satisfied with the fit, reattach the buttstock to the receiver with the washer and the nuts. 7 Snug the nuts down with the socket wrench, do not overtighten. 8 Reinstall the stock insert. 9 Reinstall the recoil pad with care, so as not to scratch or mar the finish of the stock.

Figure 23

Extra Barrels
Before installing an accessory barrel on your shotgun, read the following guidelines to ensure the barrel/shotgun combination is safe. place the safety in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.

Remove the stock insert.

Figure 24
The versatility of your new shotgun can be extended with an extra barrel. Maxus shotgun barrels are interchangeable within a given gauge and chamber length. No special fitting is required. However, some important restrictions must be observed: Never use a barrel with a 3" chamber on a shotgun designed for barrels with a 3" chamber. Never use a barrel with a 3" chamber on a shotgun designed for barrels with a 3" chamber. Never use any other barrel from any other manufacturer on your shotgun. Some other brands may seem similar, but the barrels are not interchangeable.
Use a socket wrench to remove the stock bolt.
Never use a barrel from any other Browning shotgun.

Figure 25

C LEANING a n d m a i n t e n a n c e SUGGESTIONS
Install the shim between the stock and receiver.
Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with camouflage, Dura-Touch Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces from coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these surfaces with a lightweight gun oil containing no solvents or
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with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep water out of the action). When cleaning your firearms bore and action, protect the external finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also avoid any contact between external finishes and other strong chemicals like those found in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible and not repairable.
BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES, place the safety in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR shotgun TO PREVENT springs, spring-loaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury. Keep all ammunition away from the cleaning area. Never test the mechanical function of your shotgun with live ammunition. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
C LEANING TH e b a r r e l

MOST SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION and practice APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES WHEN WORKING WITH SOLVENTS to avoid serious injury.
6 After all leading and plastic residues have been removed, run a clean, dry patch through the bore. Follow this with a final, lightly oiled patch. 7 Reassemble the shotgun and wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth making sure to wipe away all finger marks where moisture could accumulate. 8 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be certain no patches have inadvertently been left in them. Remove any that remain. 9 Lightly oil your firearm at the points described under Periodic Oiling on page 40. Regular, light oiling is extremely important to the durability and reliable operation of your shotgun. 10 The wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both).
C LEANING THE GAS S Y STEM
be easier to remove the piston sleeve spring to clean the interior of the piston sleeve. Spray the inside of the gas piston. A green Scotch-Brite kitchen scrub pad works best for removal of heavy carbon fouling on the tube and inside the gas piston. Do not remove the spring inside of the piston. Never use a steel brush on any of the gas components. 4 Complete the cleaning of the gas system by applying a very light film of oil to all parts for protection and lubrication. Reassemble the gas system by snapping the piston sleeve into the gas piston.

periodic oiling

The metal parts of a firearm should receive a light film of oil after the firearm has been exposed to weather or handling. Occasionally, a drop of lightweight gun oil may be placed inside the receiver on the rails on which the bolt slides (Figure 3, page 11), and on the surface of the magazine tube, where the gas piston slides. This reduces friction for smooth operation. If the firearm has been exposed to excessive dust, dirt, mud or water, the principal working parts including the gas system, should be wiped clean and lubricated with a light film of quality, lightweight gun oil.
1 Remove the gas system from the magazine tube as explained in Disassembly on page 14. 2 To simplify cleaning the gas system, separate the gas piston from the piston sleeve by pulling them apart (Figure 26). 3 Spray the magazine tube, gas piston and piston sleeve with gun solvent and brush them thoroughly with a nylon brush to remove any deposits. It will

Figure 26

NOTICE! Do not place large quantities of oil into the action. excess oil will run back into the wood of the stock softening the wood, with consequential loosening of the stock.
r e m o va l o f t h e T r i g g e r G r o u p
BEFORE removing the trigger group, place the safety in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
Separate the gas system components to simplify cleaning.
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Figure 27

Figure 28
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR shotgun TO PREVENT springs, spring-loaded parts, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, resulting in injury. Keep all ammunition away from the cleaning area. Never test the mechanical function of your shotgun with live ammunition. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
The Lightning Trigger and bolt can be removed if the action becomes excessively dirty or wet. If this occurs, disassemble the action for a complete cleaning as explained in the following sections. The trigger group and bolt assembly of your Maxus shotgun are designed to be removed in the field, without special tools. Disassembly of the action involves the removal of the bolt assembly and the trigger group. Disassembly beyond this point should only be performed by a qualified gunsmith.
removing the trigger group
Push the trigger group pins through the receiver.
Lift the trigger group from the receiver.
4 Perform any cleaning of the parts and receiver cavity as necessary. We suggest cleaning the trigger group with a quality aerosol gun solvent. Allow it to dry and then very lightly oil the moving parts.
Notice! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE TRIGGER GROUP BEYOND THIS POINT.
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1 Make sure the bolt is in the forward position. 2 Insert the trigger group into the receiver. Align the holes in the trigger group with the holes on each side of the receiver. 3 Reinsert the trigger guard pins and gently tap them into place with a plastic or wooden mallet, again using caution not to scratch the receiver.
1 Place the bolt in the forward position by holding the operating handle and depressing the bolt release button.
Notice! NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE Bolt release BUTTON WITHOUT THE BARREL INSTALLED. If the bolt is released forward with the barrel removed, the operating handle will strike the receiver and cause damage.
2 Use a punch or similar object to push inward on the trigger guard pins, taking care not to scratch the receiver (Figure 27, page 41). Trigger group pins may be removed from either side of the receiver. Push the trigger group pins through the receiver. Pull on them from the opposite side to remove them. 3 Grasp the trigger guard and pull it up and out of the receiver (Figure 28, page 41).

1 When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the trigger group and bolt assemblies from the receiver as explained under Removal of the Trigger Group (page 40) and Removal of the Bolt Assembly (page 42). Clean with a gun solvent as necessary, using a nylon brush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry. No further disassembly is required for cleaning.
If you frequently use your shotgun in inclement weather conditions, oiling the action tube and spring will aid in maintaining the performance and reliability of your firearm. 1 Remove the recoil pad and buttstock as explained previously. 2 Place a few drops of high-quality lightweight gun oil in the opening in the rear of the action tube (Figure 34).
do not attempt to remove the action spring from the action tube. the action tube is easily damaged and The action spring is under spring tension. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or damage your shotgun.
2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe clean all finger marks where moisture could accumulate. 3 The barrel and action should be inspected thoroughly to be certain no cleaning patches have been inadvertently left in them.
L u b r i c a t i n g t h e Ac t i o n t u b e a n d s p r i n g
BEFORE lubricating the action tube and spring, place the safety in the on safe position. open the action and make certain YOUR shotgun IS completely UNLOADED. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
3 Hold the shotgun with the muzzle down. Rotate the shotgun and cycle the action using the bolt handle to operate the action several times to evenly disperse the oil on the spring and inside the action tube.

Figure 34

Place a few drops of oil in the opening in the action tube.
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notice! Do not use excessive lubricant. Using too much lubricant can interfere with the functioning of your shotgun. Do not spray solvent inside the action tube.
Models with special finisheS
As with any firearm, the only way to preserve its pristine condition and collector appeal is to never handle or fire it, which in turn would deprive you of much of the enjoyment that comes with owning a fine Browning firearm. While special finishes such as engraving and gold plating greatly enhance the aesthetic appeal of your shotgun, please be aware that they are no more durable, and in some cases may even be slightly less durable than more common firearm finishes. As you use your shotgun, you can expect special finishes to wear in much the same manner as any other firearm finish. These marks are the honest product of the hours spent enjoying your firearm and each scuff and scratch will probably have a good story to go along with it.

Buy any new MAXUS autoloading Shotgun and Browning will buy your Shells. Retail purchase must be made between February 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011. Browning will reimburse you up to $75 (Excluding Sales Tax) for shotgun shells purchased at the same time from the same retail dealer.

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Canadian residents must provide dated sales receipt, and include firearms transfer authorization number as proof of purchase. The reimbursement check will be issued in Canadian funds. Les rsidents Canadiens doivent fournir une facture date et inclure le numro de transfert de larme feu en guise de preuve dachat. Le remboursement par chque sera mis en devise Canadienne.
Offer valid only on the consumer retail purchase of a new Browning Maxus Autoloading shotgun between February 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011. Shotshells must be purchased from the same retail dealer the shotgun was purchased from, at the same time the shotgun was purchased. Reimbursement amount may not exceed $75 in U.S. funds (excluding sales tax) and is based on your dated sales receipt. Browning employees, Browning sales representatives, authorized Browning dealers and their sales staff, and members of their immediate families are not eligible for this promotion. Limited to one offer per person, and all purchasers must be citizens or legal residents of the United States or Canada.

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