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ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE IT WITH THE FIREARM WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP. 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. WARNING: Always ensure that the safety is fully engaged until ready to fire.
BASIC SAFETY RULES CAUTION: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SHOTGUN. CAUTION: 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.
3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT. It is your responsibility to ensure that children under the age of 18 or other unauthorised persons do not gain access to your firearm. To reduce the risk of accidents involving children, unload your firearm, lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location. Please note that devices intended to prevent accidents - for example, cable locks, chamber plugs, etc.
in the barrel or chamber can rupture the barrel and injure you or others nearby. In the event you hear an unusual noise when shooting, stop firing immediately, engage the manual safety and unload the firearm. 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.).
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGEMENT/REFLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING. Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impair motor reactions or judgement, do not handle a firearm while you are under the influence of the medication. 11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle (chamber empty, magazine empty). Hunters and target shooters should load their firearm only at their destination, and only when they are ready to shoot.
NOMENCLATURE A A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 B B1 B2 B3 C C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 D D1 E E1 F EN 8 Receiver Trigger Safety button Trigger guard Trigger guard retaining pin Breech bolt release button Carrier Carrier stop push button Loading gate Ejection port/cartridge chamber Breech bolt assembly Cocking handle Two lugs locking head Operating rods with sleeve Barrel Barrel breech Indexing lugs Locking shoulders Gas cylinder Piston with elastic seal Exhaust valve assembly Optimachoke® HP choke tub
Contents BASIC SAFETY RULES 4 NOMENCLATURE 8 DESCRIPTION 10 DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 12 OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK 13 LOAD CHECK 14 AMMUNITION 15 HOW TO LOAD AND FIRE 17 HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN 19 DISASSEMBLY 20 BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® HP CHOKE TUBES 22 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 25 SPECIAL MAINTENANCE 27 REASSEMBLY 28 STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION 30 STORAGE 32 EN 9
DESCRIPTION Developed from the versatile Beretta gas operated, self-cleaning system, the new 1301 Comp utilizes an exclusive exhaust valve that allows the shotgun to fire a broad range of ammunition. In combination with the rotating head of the breech bolt, the new B Link system further reduces the already low felt recoil, directing the recoil force directly in line with the shooter's shoulder.
Steelium Technology Steelium is the production technology of the Beretta barrels that transforms the special tri-alloy steel into an exceptional barrel, also due to manufacturing process that is just as unique. Thanks to the deep drilling, cold hammer forging and to the special vacuum distension, the steel acquires the ideal characteristics to offer the best ballistic performance available today.
DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Gauge Chamber 76 mm (3 in.) Operation Semi-automatic, with exhaust valve (B Link) Locking system Receiver Barrel EN 12 Rib Rotating head breech bolt Light alloy Alloy steel, fully chromed bore Ventilated, stepped Safety Button-operated, on trigger guard. Reversible Stock Adjustable drop. Cast-on, Cast-off. MAGAZINE CAPACITY: Limited to 2 cartridges with standard reducer plug mounted (up to 5 cartridges without reducer plug).
OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK Check the barrel to ensure there are no obstructions in the chamber and bore. This is extremely important because serious injury can result to the user or to nearby persons if a cartridge is fired in an obstructed barrel or chamber.
LOAD CHECK At various points in this manual, you will be requested to inspect the ejection port, the loading gate, and the cartridge chamber of your Beretta semi-automatic 1301 Comp to ensure that it is unloaded. This should become second nature to you, as should the following precautions: • Never assume that the gun is unloaded. • Never point or push the gun toward yourself or another person. • Always inspect the ejection port, the loading gate and the cartridge chamber to make sure they are empty.
AMMUNITION WARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for physical injury or property damage resulting from the use of defective, improper, hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition. Serious damage or injury, even death, may be caused from the use of ammunition that is not suitable, loaded with force, or loaded with obstructions in the barrel. The Beretta 1301 Comp does not require adjustments or interventions to shoot from 70 mm (2 3/4 in) /24 g (7/8 oz), to 76 mm (3 in) /57 g (2 oz) cartridges.
This reducer restricts firearm use to no more than three rounds (two in the magazine, and one in the cartridge chamber). This device is fitted by Beretta during manufacture and assembly of the 1301 Comp. WARNING: Wholesalers, dealers or gunsmiths are not authorised to carry out any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of the Manufacturer (unless they are a Repair Point authorised by the Manufacturer and/or by its Local Official Distributors).
HOW TO LOAD AND FIRE WARNING: Before loading the firearm, it is a good idea to practice the following handling procedures without the use of ammunition. Never handle a loaded firearm until you are fully familiar with the loading procedures. Always inspect the ejection port, the loading gate and the cartridge chamber to make sure they are empty. Check that there are no cartridges in the magazine tube. Before loading the firearm, ensure that the safety is engaged.
WARNING: The firearm is now loaded and ready to fire after the manual safety is disengaged. Always keep your finger off the trigger and avoid contact with the trigger by other objects if you don't intend to fire. Never point a firearm at something that is not safe to shoot. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES). WARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for any injury or property damage resulting from improper or careless handling or intentional or accidental firing of the shotgun.
HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN WARNING: The firearm is loaded and ready to fire. Always keep your finger off the trigger and avoid contact with the trigger by other objects if you don't intend to fire. Never point the firearm at someone or at hard, flat surfaces. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES.) • Keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction, check that the safety is engaged (Fig. 3) (red ring not visible).
DISASSEMBLY WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. Check that the hammer is decocked. WARNING: Never point the firearm at someone or at hard, flat surfaces. Always treat the shotgun as if it were loaded. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES.
the spring holder, to force the breech bolt out from the receiver (Fig. 15). TRIGGER PLATE NOTICE: The trigger plate only needs to be disassembled in order to clean the trigger mechanism. • Engage the safety (the hammer is cocked) (Fig. 3). • Press the carrier stop push button, if it has not already been pressed (Fig. 1). • Remove the trigger guard retaining pin by pressing with a pin punch or an awl (Fig. 16 and 17).
® BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE HP TUBES Beretta Optimachoke® HP (High Performance) tubes are built in high resistance steel to ensure a long life and rust protection and are designed to withstand the use of steel shot. They can also shoot High Performance steel ammunitions. NOTICE: The Optima-Bore® HP barrel of the 1301 Comp can only mount Optimachoke® HP tubes.
replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged. CAUTION: The safety can only be inserted with the hammer cocked. The hammer is cocked by pulling back the breech bolt. When the safety button shows the red ring, the SAFETY IS DISENGAGED, so the firearm is ready for use. When the red ring is not visible on the safety button, the SAFETY IS ENGAGED. • Unscrew the choke tube, in an anticlockwise direction, with the wrench provided (Fig. 21).
CAUTION: Periodically check that the choke tube is tightened correctly, ensuring that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver and empty magazine) and breech bolt in the open position. If necessary, firmly tighten the choke tube with the Beretta wrench. Correct tightening of the choke tube will avoid the occurrence of shotgun damage or injury. CAUTION: The choke must be kept correctly tightened in the barrel at all times, even during storage and cleaning.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Clean and lubricate your shotgun any time combustion residue, grease or dirt is deposited in any of the mechanisms. Cleaning and lubrication of the firearm after each use is the best way of ensuring that the components are protected against combustion corrosion or rusting from use in humid or salty environments. At the end of a shooting day, carry out the Routine Maintenance as indicated below.
• Ensure that the piston glides freely on the magazine tube. • To clean the walls of the gas cylinder, spray the walls with Beretta Gun Oil and clean thoroughly with a bronze brush. • After removing any combustion residue, clean the inside of the gas cylinder with a clean cloth. NOTICE: The components specified above must not be lubricated. EXHAUST VALVE ASSEMBLY NOTICE: NEVER DISASSEMBLE the exhaust valve assembly. If necessary, contact a competent gunsmith.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE Depending on the conditions of use of the firearm, and at the end of the hunting season, Beretta recommends you carry out the following extraordinary maintenance operations in order to keep the shotgun in perfect working order. BREECH BOLT ASSEMBLY (Breech bolt, operating rods with sleeve, recoil spring, and piston stop). • Spray the parts and clean with Beretta Gun Oil. • Thoroughly dry with a soft cloth and lightly lubricate.
REASSEMBLY WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. WARNING: Never point the firearm at someone or at hard, flat surfaces. Always treat the shotgun as if it were loaded. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES).
• Pull the breech bolt all the way back so that it remains open (Fig. 2). CAUTION: When the release button is pressed, the breech bolt is pushed forward by the recoil spring, until it is stopped at the ejection port by the cocking handle, with the likelihood of damage to both parts. • Insert the barrel into the receiver, ensuring that the magazine tube cap shaft enters the piston hole as well as that of the gas cylinder and the valve assembly (Fig. 27).
STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. WARNING: Never point the firearm at someone or at hard, flat surfaces. Always treat the shotgun as if it were loaded. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES).
• Remove the Beretta Microcore recoil pad from the stock. • Use the 13-mm tube wrench to completely unscrew the retaining nut of the stock and remove the nut, spring washer and plate . • Separate the stock from the receiver and remove the plate . REASSEMBLY • Centre the front spacer on the stock bolt tube. Make sure that the indicator showing the desired drop and cast (“C-60-DX” in the diagram) is visible on the spacer. • Reposition the stock. Place the rear plate inside the stock.
STORAGE WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidents involving children or unauthorised persons, keep your firearm locked away and store the ammunition in a separate locked location! NOTICE: Store the firearm disassembled (barrel/fore-end and receiver/stock) in the supplied case. Before storage, always check the condition of the shotgun and its case. Ensure that they are perfectly dry. Moisture and water drops can damage the shotgun. NOTICE: Do not store the shotgun in a leather or fabric case.
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