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BROWNING SPORTING ARMS-World

famous for handcrafted quality and

dependability. Browning Sporting Arms

include a complete line of shotguns,

high power rifles,

caliber rifles and

pistols in high power and small bore

calibers.

GUN CASES-Protect your new Brown-

ing in a choice of

flexible cases. They

come with vinyl or canvas exteriors, soft

interiors that won't scratch, and full

length zippers for easy uncasing. Fitted

luggage cases are available for all

Browning shotguns and rifles. They're a

must

your guns are subjected to a lot

of abuse. They have a solid plywood

frame with a Naugahydea exterior and

a nylon fleece interior.

SPORTSMAN'S KNIVES

Knives to

dress big game, clean fish, and handle

any camp chore. Fixed blade, folding

hunters, pocket knives and a fillet knife

with a fine cork handle to keep it afloat.

All Browning knives are crafted from

specially heat treated, high-carbon,

stainless steel.

BROWNING FISHING TACKLE-You'll

catch more fish whether you choose

Browning Boron, Hi-Density Graphite, or

Silaflex

Fiberglass. There's a rod to

handle everything from ultra-light fresh-

water to deep sea action. Browning is

also the sole U.S. distributor of the

famous line of Mitchell fishing reels.

Printed

U.S.A.

New Gun Owner's Record

Browning

(Keep

this

mcord for

future

reference)

Browning Model

Serial Number

Caliber

Purchase Price

Purchased From

Date of Purchase

Please fill out and mail the Market Survey Card

at the back of the booklet.

We are proud that you have chosen a Browning. In its

manufacture, we have endeavored to incorporate the very

finest in materials and craftsmanship, and with just rea-

sonable care, this gun should provide you with many

years of pleasure and dependable service. If, by chance

you have any observations to make regarding its perfor-

mance or appearance, we hope you will write us

immediately.

We would also like to know more about you

as a Browning owner and would be grateful

you could take but a moment to complete and

return the market survey card found on the

inside back cover.

Thank you.

BROWNING

Route

*I,

Morgan,

Utah

84050

Distributed in Canada by Browning Canada

Sports

Ltd/LtQ.

5350

Ferrier Street, Montreal,

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YOU

ARE

RESPONSIBLE

FOR

FIREARMS

SAFETY

Please let us remind you that, as a gun owner, you

accept a set of responsibilities of the most demand-

ing nature. How seriously you carry out these respon-

sibilities can

the difference between life and death.

Mistakes made with guns are final and cannot be

paid for with money or regret.

PLEASE READ AND

UNDERSTAND THE PROPER HANDLING AND

INSTRUCTION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN

THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW

FIREARM.

There

no excuse for careless or abusive handling

of any firearm. At all times handle this rifle with

intense respect for its force and power.

Please read and practice the following cautions:

CAUTION

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR

RIFLE POINTED IN

A SAFE

DIRECTION

even though you are certain the rifle is un-

loaded. Never point your rifle at anything you

do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert

and aware of all persons and property within

the range of your ammunition.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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BROWNING SPORTING ARMS-World famous for handcrafted quality and dependability. Browning Sporting Arms include a complete line of shotguns, high power rifles, 22 caliber rifles and pistols in high power and small bore calibers. GUN CASES-Protect your new Browning in a choice of 3 flexible cases. They come with vinyl or canvas exteriors, soft interiors that won't scratch, and full length zippers for easy uncasing. Fitted luggage c a s e s are available for all Browning shotguns and rifles.
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Browning 92 - WHENEVER YOU PICK UP YOUR RIFLE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION AND VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAMBER, RECEIVER AND MAGAZINE to be certain they do not contain any ammunition. THIS RIFLE'S HALF COCK NOTCH IS SIMPLY A HAMMER POSITION THAT KEEPS THE HAMMER OFF THE FIRING PIN WHILE HUNTING OR DURING STORAGE. You should never trust this hammer position to function as a "safety." A strong enough pull on the trigger can still cause the hammer to fall.
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Browning 92 Nevertheless, Browning, can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through use of cartridges of non-standard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMl (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) established standards. There are two types of 44 Mag. ammunition commercially available. One loading is designed to be used in handguns and the other in rifles.
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Browning 92 "safety" section of this manual. The twelfth round can now be inserted into the magazine tube as before. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your rifle can be found on the right side of the receiver. 1 2* 3. CLEAN THE ANTI-RUST COMPOUND from the barrel and the inside of the receiver with a clean rag and light gun oil such as Browning Gun Oil or Browning Liquid Gunsmith. THROUGHOUT THE LOADING PROCESS MAKE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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Browning 92 PO72004 Barrel w ~ t h Recelver PO72012 Breech Bolt PO72016 Butt Plate PO72018 Butt Plate Screw PO72024 Butt Stock PO72030 Butt Stock Lower Tang PO12034 Butt Stock PO72102 Ejector Collar Stop Pin PO72106 Ejector Sprlng PO72109 Ejector Stop Pin PO721 12 Ejector Stop Pin Plug Screw PO721 16 Extractor PO72120 Extractor Pln PO72124 F~lnngPin Inner PO72210 Mainspring Guide Outer PO72214 Malnsprlng Guide Stud PO72218 Muzzle Clamp PO72222 Muele Clamp Screw Tang Screw PO72038 PO72042 PO720
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Browning 92 3. cock notch and then released so that the sear may engage the half cock notch. If the trigger remains depressed, the hammer will continue past the half cock position to the dropped or fired position. A wise practice to follow is to place the point of the thumb in the "V" between the hammer and the firing pin so that it can act as a cushion against accidental hammer fall, and at the same time, ease the hammer into the half cock notch.
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Browning 92 CLEANING 3. The correct procedure for cleaning your rifle is a s follows: BE CERTAIN THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED, THE LEVER IS DOWN AND THE WECTlON PORT IS OPEN. USING A RIFLE ROD WITH TIP AND PATCH LARGE ENOUGH FOR SNUG FIT IN BORE, insert rod and patch in barrel and run back and forth several times. Caution should be taken that the rod or handle does not strike the crown of the muzzle a s damage to this area can affect the accuracy of the rifle.
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You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to yourself and others. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle any firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
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6. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other obstructions may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY.
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11. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard object. 12. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Refer to "Unloading The Rifle" for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never place your loaded rifle on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 13. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
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20. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-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. 21. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.