Manual
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
Am-
munition Manufacturers' Institute) estab-
lished standards.
There are two types of
44
Mag. ammunition
commercially available. One loading is de-
signed to be used in handguns and the other
in rifles. Apart from a faster burning propel-
lant and
a
bullet which
is
designed to perform
more efficiently at the lower handgun veloc-
ities, the handgun load may also have a
primer that
is
more sensitive than the rifle
load. This
is
to insure reliable ignition in
handguns which normally have lower energy
firing systems. Rifle loadings have slower
burning propellants and bullets designed for
better performance at rifle velocities.
As
long as the ammunition you obtain
is
manufactured in accordance with
SAAMl
rec-
ommended standards, either load
is
accept-
able for use with your Browning
92.
Because your Browning
92
has a tubular
magazine, particular attention must be paid
it comes to gun safety.
If
you observe
other shooters violating the above safety
precautions, politely suggest safer handling
practices.
16.
EDUCATE AND SUPERVISE.
Stress firearms
safety to all members of your family, espe-
cially to children and non-shooters. Closely
supervise newcomers to the shooting sports.
Encourage enrollment in hunting-shooting
safety courses.
to the configuration of the bullet jacket and
USE ONLY SOFT POINT BULLETS
WITH A BROAD, FLAT NOSE. ANY OTHER
MAY RESULT IN A SPONTANEOUS MAGA-
ZINE EXPLOSION.
This happens when the
forces of recoil push the cartridges in the
magazine together with enough force that a
sharp pointed bullet indents the primer of the
cartridge in front of it. Since the magazine
tube is not strong enough to contain the sub-
sequent explosion, the result
is
usually a
severely. damaged rifle and possible injury
to the shooter.
14.
IF
YOUR
RIFLE
FAILS
TO
FIRE
DUE
TO
A MALFUNCTION OF EITHER RIFLE OR
AMMUNITION
keep the muzzle pointed in a
safe direction and hold this position for a
minimum of
30
seconds. Carefully open the
action and remove the cartridge.
If
the primer
is indented, it should be disposed of in a way
that can not cause harm.
If
the primer
is
not
indented, your rifle should be examined by
a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the
malfunction should be corrected before fur-
ther use.
15
BE DEFENSIVE. BE ON GUARD AGAINST
UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOUR-
SELF AND OTHERS.
Don't be timid when
Browning
92
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In conventional gun terminology the position and
movement of gun parts are described as they occur
with the gun horizontal and in normal firing position;
i.e., the muzzle is forward or front; the butt stock is
rearward or rear; the trigger
is
downward or under-
neath; the sights are upward or on top. For general
nomenclature refer to Figure
1.
Loading Port Magazine
Tube
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