User Guide

ton and slowly allowing the breechblock
The A-500G shotgun is delivered with the
Three-Shot Magazine Adapter
by pressing the breechblock release but-
three-shot magazine adapter installed in the
magazine, limiting magazine capacity to two
shells — allowing three shots total in
compliance with federal migratory bird
regulations. If you do not wish to be limited
to three shots — when it is not required by
law — you can remove or reinstall the
three-shot adapter (plug) as follows:
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY
GLASSES DURING THIS OPERATION.
1. Unscrew the forearm cap and remove
the forearm, BARREL, gas piston,
sleeve bar assembly, and return spring
from the gun as explained under “Disas-
sembly of Barrel and Forearm Assembly”
on page 18.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
YOU PERFORM THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURES WITH THE BARREL AT-
TACHED.
2. Reinstall the magazine cap on the maga-
zine tube approximately one turn, en-
gaging at least ONE FULL TURN Of
THREADS solidly.
3. Release the breechblock forward slowly
the button with one hand and offering
resistance on the operating handle with
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the other hand, gently easing it forward
by pressing
to the fully forward position.
to travel forward. Do this
4. Pull back approximately 1/4” of an inch
on the operating handle. With your other
hand: insert two 2 3/4” (or two 3-inch
magnum shells) into the magazine if you