NOVA / SUPERNOVA LINE
1 Contents USE • MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 1 ACCESSORIES Basic safety rules ....................................................................... 2 Drop and cast adjustment ................................................................. 14 Presentation .............................................................................. 4 Telescoping stock ..............................................................................
2 WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR FIREARM. WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any part of your body or at another person. This is especially important when loading or unloading the firearm.
3 Make sure the chamber and barrel are free from any obstruction, like a bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition. 7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI® (U.S.A.). Be certain that each round you use is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm.
4 Presentation Assembly Instructions Thank you for selecting the Pump Action Shotgun (of packaged shotgun) Designed by the Benelli Armi Center for Studies and Research and developed by experts based on rich technological experience of precision engineering, this new shotgun marks a significant step in the smooth bore pump-action shotgun sector.
5 1) Unscrew magazine cap by turning it “counter clockwise” to the left (fig. 4). In the case of the short magazine tube plus the extension (two piece magazine), also remove the extension. CAUTION: when magazine extension is attached, carefully read the instructions entitled “Magazine tube extension” before continuing. 2) Hold the shotgun vertically, grasping the barrelbreech assembly and insert the barrel extension into the receiver.
6 Loading Procedures Indirect Method The firearm safety must be in the “on” (safe) position and the hammer cocked to allow loading cartridges in the magazine. (The red dot on the action release lever must be visible). 1) With the action closed and the hammer cocked, turn over the firearm over so bottom opening of the receiver is accessible (fig. 9). 2) Place a cartridge in the opening and insert it into the magazine tube (figs.
7 Direct Method 1) Push the action release lever upward and bring the forend fully rearward (fig. 11) to open the action (fig. 14). Place one cartridge through the ejection port into the receiver (fig. 12) and close the action by moving the forend forward (fig. 13). The chamber is now loaded with a cartridge for firing. 2) Turn over the firearm over so bottom opening of the receiver is accessible (fig. 9). 3) Place a cartridge in the opening and insert it into the magazine tube (figs.
8 Unloading the Firearm Perform this operation with the safety “on”- see Firearm warnings - and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. During these phases, always keep fingers away from the trigger. A) Manual Unloading To unload the shotgun, do the following: 1) Move the safety button to the “on” (“safe”) position. Depress the action release locking lever (fig. 17), pull the forearm rearward about 2 inches and fully depress the Mag Stop button on the forend.
9 3) When assembling the firearm, be sure that the magazine cap is tightly screwed to the barrel, so that the barrel is completely attached to the receiver (figs. 7-8). 4) When a firearm does not function properly, make certain it is unloaded and the safety placed in the “on” position. Contact the Benelli USA customer service department for assistance (for USA market only).
10 Disassembly Procedure Barrel 1) To remove the barrel, unscrew the magazine tube cap (fig. 19); by turning it counterclockwise. 2) Depress the action release locking lever and pull the forend partially rearward to release the bolt from the barrel extension. 3) Holding the barrel, pull it forward along the magazine tube until the ring clears the tube. Lift the barrel slightly up and away from the magazine tube and slide it forward (fig. 20).
11 WARNING When the pistol grip or telescopic stock is installed on the shotgun the stock must be loosened before the trigger guard assembly can be removed from the receiver. To do this partially unscrew the pistol grip stock retaining nut or the telescopic grip retaining ring nut; thus making it possible to detach the pistol grip stock or the telescopic stock grip from the receiver to provide the space necessary for removing the trigger guard assembly.
12 Firearm Assembly Follow the assembly instructions carefully to ensure proper placement of all components. Do not use excessive force. If components do not assemble easily, re-read instructions or call Benelli USA for assistance (for USA market only). 1) Slide the firing pin spring over the front of the firing pin and insert the assembly into the rear of the bolt. 2) Depress the end of the firing pin with your thumb and hold it in that position while inserting cross pin which retains it in the bolt.
13 If they are not, the trigger group will not seat properly (fig. 35). 14) Be certain the hammer is fully cocked in the trigger assembly. 15) Insert the front end of the trigger guard in the front of the receiver opening, and then swing the rear portion downward until the assembly locks into position. Do not force (figs. 36-37). 33 36 34 37 35 38 16) Insert the trigger group pins (longer pin in front) through the receiver until the large heads are flush with the sides (fig. 38).
14 3) Push the action release lever. The action should unlock. ACCESSORIES AND ADJUSTMENTS 4) Move the forearm fully rearward and then fully forward. It should move freely and lock again in the closed position. Drop and cast adjustment 5) With the safety in the “on” (“safe”) position, pull the trigger. The hammer should not fall. 6) Move the safety button to the fire position (red ring visible) and pull the trigger. The hammer should fall and the action should unlock.
15 Replacement procedure is very simple (fig. 40): 1 23 4 1) Grasp the bottom of the buttpad “1” and pull upwards (figs. 41-42). 8 5 2) Unscrew the stock retaining nut “2” (using a 13 mm hexagon wrench). 3) Take the nut “2”, the lock washer “3”, the stock locking plate “4”, the stock “5”, the cast shim “6” and the drop shim “7” out of the recoil spring tube. WARNING: the stock spacer “8” will remain inside the stock; it is held in place by the stock’s rear shim.
16 WARNING: once stock has been replaced, make sure it is correctly retained to the receiver. After having fired the first few rounds, repeat check and if necessary, fix the stock again by removing the butt pl,ate again and tightening the nut again by using appropriate wrench.
17 Magazine capacity can be increased to four 2 3/4 inch or 3 inch cartridges by removing the plug as follows (fig. 47): 1) Unscrew and remove the magazine cap by turning it counter clockwise. 2) Remove the barrel to prevent accidental scratching of the finish. 3) Insert and hold a screwdriver blade into the opening in the magazine tube to capture the spring and retainer when they are released.
18 Magazine extension tube Models can be fitted with a magazine extension tube to increase the capacity up to seven cartridges 3” length, depending on the magazine extension installed (capacity also changes depending on the length of cartridges used). Assembly instruction: see page 17. Extension kit (A) The “+1 round” Magazine Extension includes: a magazine cap extension with mounting holes, a magazine extension tube, a plug for the magazine extension and a long magazine spring (fig. 48).
19 To remove the limiter proceed as follows: 1) With the gun unloaded, point the barrel upwards. Using the index finger of your hand, remove the limiter retaining from the magazine tube (fig. 50). To facilitate removal, rest your right thumb on the magazine tube and turn the retaining ring until one of the tabs passes the magazine tube spigot (fig. 51). 2) Hold the limiter and retaining ring and allow them to be forced out of the magazine by the magazine spring.
20 Internal Choke The barrel is equipped with interchangeable internal chokes. Before leaving the firearm unused for an extended period, it is advisable to remove, clean and lubricate the internal choke and barrel. Before performing any type of operation on the shotgun always ensure that the chamber, carrier and magazine are completely empty. (Carefully read the loading and unloading instructions of the firearms). WARNING: before using the shotgun, make sure that the barrel has a choke correctly installed.
21 Adjusting the back-sight For the adjustment of the back-sight as illustrated in figure 60, proceed as follows: 1) Using the wrench provided, slacken the two sight screws. 2) Adjust the sight position as desired (move it to the left if you want the point of impact to move left or move it to the right if you want the point of impact to move right) and fully tighten the two screws.
22 NOVA model Ammunition to use 12 gauge Correct functioning of the shotgun is only guaranteed with cartridges of a maximum length of 58 mm (2” 3/4 - 70 mm chamber), 66 mm (3” - 76 mm chamber) or 78 mm (3” 1/2 - 89 mm chamber). 20 gauge Correct functioning of the shotgun is only guaranteed with cartridges of a maximum length of 58 mm (2” 3/4 - 70 mm chamber) or 66 mm (3” - 76 mm chamber). The shotgun accepts cartridges with rolled turnover or crimped closures, and with lead or steel shot.
23 Spare Parts Lists To order spare parts you must specify the gauge, the model and the serial number of your shotgun. Part numbers here listed refer to respective drawings.
24 Drawing 1 SUPERNOVA - NOVA 12-20 1 4 2 3 26 5 6 7 21 10 25 24 23 8 9 22 12 13 21 14 20 15 18 17 19 16 11 GAUGE
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26 Drawing 2 SUPERNOVA - NOVA 12-20 5 4 13 14 12 15 3 16 6 17 2 1 10 9 8 17 7 11 GAUGE
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28 Drawing 1 3 2 SUPERNOVA - NOVA 12-20 GAUGE 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 17 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 18 21 20 19 16
29 Pos. No. Code Code Code SuperNova Nova 12GA Nova 20GA Description Pos. No.
30 Drawing 4 SUPERNOVA - NOVA 12-20 1 3 2 4 13 14 15 5 9 6 10 7 16 17 8 10 11 12 25 24 23 18 19 22 21 20 GAUGE
31 Pos. No. Code Code Code SuperNova Nova 12GA Nova 20GA Description Pos. No.
32 5 Drawing SUPERNOVA - NOVA 12-20 1 2 3 4 5 GAUGE 9 6 7 8 10 21 22 23 12 20 14 9 11 13 15 16 18 19 17
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