PA 3-1 CHROME SHOTGUN USER’S MANUAL WARNING: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE FIREARM.
ROCK ISLAND ARMORY USER’S MANUAL PA 3-1 CHROME SHOTGUN SAFETY, INSTRUCTION AND PARTS MANUAL As a responsible owner of this firearm, you must read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully. Before using this firearm, make sure you understand thoroughly the contents of this manual. This manual must always be in the firearm’s carrying case whenever the owner/user brings it or when it transfers ownership.
TA B L E O F C O NT E NT S 1 1 2 Statement of Liability State-By-State Warnings Operating Instructions Safety Precautions HEALTH & SAFETY 3 4 5 Tech Specs Basic Parts Exploded Views Loading with Cartridges..........................................6 Placing the Cartridge on the Carrier........................6 Cocking the Gun......................................................6 Disassembling the Shotgun....................................6 Removing the Choke............................................
01 | STATEMENT OF LIABILITY State-By-State Warnings CALIFORNIA STATE WARNING STATEMENT OF LIABILITY This shotgun is classified as a firearm or dangerous weapon. It is expressly understood that we assume no liability for its resale or unsafe handling under local laws and regulations. Armscor assumes no responsibility for physical injury or properly damage resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge, or for the function of the firearm subjected to influence beyond their control.
02 | SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety must be the first and constant consideration of every person who handles firearms and ammunition. The person with a firearm in his possession has an important responsibility. He/she must know how to use his/her firearm safely: 1. Always keep the muzzle pointed at a safe direction. Watch the muzzle at all time: never point a gun, accidentally or intentionally, at any person or anything you do not intend to shoot. Identify the target before shooting; do not shoot at sounds. 2.
03 | TECH SPECS Model Meriva Caliber 12 Gauge Chamber 2.75in / 3in Action Pump action Capacity 4 + 1 Rounds Choke Slug, Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder Barrel Contoured Barrel Length 470mm / 18.5in Overall Length 990mm / 39in Overall Width 40mm / 1.6in Overall Height 195mm / 7.68in Front Sight Bead Rear Sight Serration on receiver Weight, Empty 2.8kg / 6.2lbs Weight, Loaded 2.98kg / 6.
04 | BASIC PARTS PA 3-1 CHROME SHOTGUN BASIC PARTS PART NAME PART NUMBER PART NAME PART NUMBER PART NAME PART NUMBER Stock 1 Sear Socket 21 Front Plug 42 Recoil Pad 2 Sear Spring 22 Magazine Spring 43 Receiver 3 Sear Pin 23 Action Bar 44 Barrel 4 Safety 24 Pin 45 Cap 5 Safety Socket 25 Pin Spring 46 Top Rip 6 Safety Spring 26 2*16,6 Pin 47 Gas Chamber 7 Safety Pin (2*13,6) 27 Bolt Action 48 Fiber Optic Sight 8 7 Socket 28 Lock 49 Magazine Cap 9 D Seg
05 | EXPLODED VIEWS PA 3-1 CHROME SHOTGUN 2 4 5 3 6 8 1 40 30 16 20 17 18 7 23 21 22 15 19 29 13 33 11 14 41 12 28 27 62 61 60 52 25 24 10 26 53 46 47 45 49 43 42 9 51 35 58 39 34 38 31 36 37 32 56 54 48 55 50 44 57 59
06 | OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING WITH CARTRIDGES PLACING THE CARTRIDGE ON THE CARRIER (Figure 1) (Figure 2) Release the loading port and push cartridges into the magazine tube. Repeat until magazine tube is full. (Figure 1) REMOVING THE CHOKE Put the choke removing tool on the choke holes and turn the tool towards counter-clockwise. (Figure 1). Turn the choke without the tool with your fingers counter-clockwise until the choke is removed from the barrel.
| MAINTENANCE PUMP ACTIONS USAGE OF CHOKE TUBES The choke is what controls the openness or tightness of the pattern of your shotgun. The chart below lists the choke available (from open to tight), and the corresponding marks that indicate the choke of your specific shotgun. SKEET IC M IM F CHOKE TUBE 07 BBLS CL Never fire or gun cleaning tools through a barrel that uses choke tubes without having tube installed.
08 | MAINTENANCE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION When storing the firearm and ammunition, store in separate locations, store ammo in a cool, dry location. When storing the gun for a prolonged period of time, It is necessary to oil it heavily with an acid-free lubricant. The external parts must be coated with an anti-rust oil or grease to prevent moisture causing the parts to rust and malfunction. Before usage, the shotgun must be cleaned and wiped dry again as discussed previously.
09 | MAINTENANCE ORDERING PARTS Visit RIA website to browse, learn more about and purchase parts and ammunition for all of your Rock Island Armory products. www.advancedtactical.
10 | MAINTENANCE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Armscor’s warranty covers its firearms and parts. We offer limited lifetime warranty on our products for their intended purpose. As with any product, abuse, gunsmitting by an unqualified person and normal wear and tear are excluded. Additionally, if the firearm was modified and/or repaired by an unqualified gunsmith without permision from Armscor, then the warranty will be void. If warranty work should be required, return the firearm to the address listed below.
11 | MAINTENANCE NOTES
