® BPS SHOTGUN OWNER’S MANUAL
Important operating instructions for: BROWNING BPS® PUMP SHOTGUNS If you have any questions about your new firearm, this owner’s manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Consumer Information One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (801) 876-2711 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
C O N T E N T S P A G E State Warning............................................................................................2 WARNING: You are Responsible for Firearms Safety............................2 General Description and Operation......................................................10 Nomenclature..........................................................................................10 Serial Number.........................................................................................
S TAT E WA R N I N G According to state law, California requires that firearm manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in that state. Firearms must be handled responsibly and securely stored to prevent access by children and other unauthorized users. California has strict laws pertaining to firearms, and you may be fined or imprisoned if you fail to comply with them. Visit the Web site of the California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.
Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, notices, proper handling procedures and instructions outlined in this owner’s manual before using your new firearm. 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE CERTAIN IT IS UNLOADED. Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.
3 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY AND VISUALLY CHECK THE FIREARM’S CHAMBER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. Make certain the firearm does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Remember, merely removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is unloaded. Always keep the chamber empty and the “safety” in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. 4 ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREESTANDS IS DANGEROUS. Doing so may increase the risk of mishandling a firearm. The following rules should always be observed by you and those you hunt with. Always make certain that the stand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand.
10 BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A SHELL IS FIRED, DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER. If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 30 seconds. Rotate the ejection area of the firearm away from you, carefully open the action and remove the shell from the chamber. If the primer is indented, the defective shell should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm.
assume no liability for incidents which occur through the use of shells of nonstandard dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute (SAAMI).
20 BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many firearm accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition. 21 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NON-SHOOTERS.
25 DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, “SAFETY” OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. We reserve the right to refuse service on firearms that have been altered, added to or substantially changed. Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to a refusal of service on such firearms.
FIGURE 1 Buttstock Recoil Pad “Safety” Receiver Trigger Magazine Slide Release Button (Opposite Side) Rib Forearm Barrel Front Sight Magazine Cap Muzzle G E N E R A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D O P E R AT I O N The Browning BPS is a manually operated, slide action, repeating shotgun. The action mechanism is operated by moving the slide (forearm) in a rearward motion, followed by a forward motion.
FIGURE 2 Receiver Action Bars Forearm Loading/Ejection Port Three-Shot Adaptor (Plug) Barrel Tab Barrel Extension Magazine Cap Barrel Barrel Guide Ring SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your BPS shotgun is found on the right side of the receiver, at the bottom, near the front, just above the ejection/ loading port. INITIAL CLEANING PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM.
those found in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible and not repairable. CLEANING Various exposed metal parts of your new firearm have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before assembling your shotgun, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver and the action/chamber areas.
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 The “safety” shown in the on safe position. The “safety” shown in the off safe position. SLIDE RELEASE BUTTON When the forearm on the BPS is positioned fully forward it locks into position, closing and locking the breech block. It is necessary to release the breech block and allow the forearm to be pulled rearward, in order to follow “Assembly” as outlined on pages 14-15 and normal firing procedures.
A S S E M B LY ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The BPS is delivered, in the box, with the barrel removed and the forearm still attached to the magazine tube.
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Push the forearm forward until the rear of the forearm is even with the front of the receiver. Be sure the barrel tab aligns with and enters the recess in the front, upper surface of the receiver. 3 Before attaching the barrel, be sure to glance through the bore to be sure it is clear of any obstructions. 4 With the forearm positioned as explained in step 2, insert the barrel extension into the receiver. Move the barrel rearward, guiding the barrel guide ring over the magazine tube.
D I S A S S E M B LY FIGURE 8 Beveled Surface Barrel Stabilizing Lock Washer Magazine Cap Barrel ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE Forearm POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY Barrel Stabilizing PROCEDURES, OPEN THE Split Ring ACTION AND VISUALLY Barrel Guide Ring Magazine Tube INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE Place the barrel stabilizing lock washer on top of the barrel stabilizing split ring. FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.
USE ONLY SHELLS OF THE CORRECT GAUGE AND LENGTH. THE GAUGE AND LENGTH OF THE CHAMBER IS INSCRIBED ON THE SIDE OF THE BARREL. DO NOT USE AMMUNITION OTHER THAN WHAT IS INSCRIBED ON THE SIDE OF THE BARREL. EXAMINE EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR SHOTGUN. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOTGUN. USE SHELLS OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. DO NOT USE 3" OR 3½" SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 2¾" OR 2½" CHAMBER, OR 3½" SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 3" CHAMBER.
BPS 3" chamber models will shoot all factory lead and steel 2¾" and 3" field loads. BPS 3½" chamber models will shoot all factory lead and steel 12 gauge 2¾", 3" and 3½" field loads. MAGAZINE CAPACITY With the magazine three-shot adaptor (plug) removed, BPS 3" shotguns will hold four 2¾" or three 3" shells in the magazine. BPS 3½" shotguns will hold four 2¾", or three or 3" or 3½" shells in the magazine. THREE-SHOT ADAPTOR (PLUG) ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
and is only held in the magazine tube by the magazine cap. Simply pull the three-shot adaptor out of the magazine tube with your fingers to remove (Figure 9). (You may also hold the shotgun muzzle down to let it slide out.) FIGURE 9 3 Reinstall the magazine cap. I N S TA L L I N G T H E T H R E E - S H O T ADAPTOR (PLUG) Pull the three shot adaptor out of the magazine tube with your fingers.
LOADING THE MAGAZINE FIGURE 10 1 Press the slide release button and pull the forearm completely rearward. With the bolt in the open position visually inspect the chamber, feed mechanism and magazine to make sure they are unloaded and clear of any obstructions. 2 Close the bolt by pushing the forearm completely forward. Push a shell through the loading/ejection port into the rear of the magazine tube until the rim of the shell slips in front of the shell stop.
FIRING NEVER LOAD A SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER OR PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE OFF SAFE POSITION UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1 Load a shell into the chamber as explained previously and immediately place the “safety” in the on safe position. 2 With a shell in the chamber, you need only move the “safety” to the off safe position to fire the shotgun.
UNLOADING WHEN UNLOADING YOUR SHOTGUN ALWAYS PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. FIGURE 11 The shell stop is located on the right side of the receiver cavity when the gun is inverted. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, BARREL, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE CAREFULLY AFTER UNLOADING TO BE SURE ALL LIVE SHELLS ARE CLEARED FROM THE FIREARM.
the shell from the chamber. With the chamber empty, slide the forearm completely forward. 7 Using your index finger, feel the entry of the magazine to make sure there are no shells that have not been fed from the magazine and ejected. Visually inspect the chamber, feed mechanism and magazine to assure there are no shells remaining. INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A CHOKE TUBE IN A LOADED FIREARM.
FIGURE 12 USE ONLY THE INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE WRENCH SUPPLIED WITH YOUR SHOTGUN TO INSTALL AND REMOVE INVECTOR CHOKE TUBES. USING ANY OTHER WRENCH MAY DAMAGE THE THREADS IN THE BARREL. Pre-1983 BPS models are conventionally choked. Current Left: Invector-DS Center: Invector-Plus BPS shotguns have barrels that are Right: Standard Invector threaded to accept either the Standard Invector™ or Invector-Plus™ choke tube systems.
Replacement and additional tubes and wrenches are available from your Browning dealer, or by contacting our Consumer Department. See “Service or Repair” on page 38 for contact information. CHOKE TUBE SELECTION To help you choose the correct choke tube for each hunting and shooting situation, all Browning Invector choke tubes are inscribed on the side with the patterns they produce with both lead and steel shot. Each Invector tube also has notches in the top rim of the tube (Figure 13, page 26).
FIGURE 13 * ONE NOTCH THREE NOTCHES FIVE NOTCHES TWO NOTCHES FOUR NOTCHES NO NOTCHES RIM NOTCHES PAT T E R N W I T H LEAD SHOT PAT T E R N W I T H STEEL SHOT EXTENDED X-FULL TURKEY ** I FULL * II IMPROVED MODIFIED FULL1 III MODIFIED FULL1 IIII IMPROVED CYLINDER MODIFIED IIIII SKEET IMPROVED CYLINDER NO NOTCHES CYLINDER CYLINDER Not for use with steel shot. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective “blown” pattern.
2 Before installing a tube, check the internal choke tube threads in the muzzle, as well as the threads on the choke tube to be sure they are clean. Lightly oil the threads with a high-quality, lightweight gun oil. FAILURE TO CLEAN AND OIL THE THREADS ON THE CHOKE TUBE COULD RESULT IN THE CHOKE TUBE SEIZING IN THE BARREL. 3 Using your fingers, screw the appropriate tube into the muzzle of the barrel, tapered end first, notched end outward.
• Never use a barrel with a 3" chamber on a shotgun designed for barrels with a 3½" chamber. • Never use any other barrel from any other manufacturer on your shotgun. Some other brands may seem similar, but the barrels are not interchangeable. • Never use a barrel from any other Browning shotgun. MOUNTING A SCOPE BEFORE MOUNTING A SCOPE, SIGHT OR OTHER ACCESSORIES TO YOUR SHOTGUN, PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. OPEN THE ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
3 Clean all oil, grease or dirt from the receiver top and from the scope base parts. 4 Position your shotgun in the upright position with the top of the receiver upward. 5 Remove all three filler screws from the top of the receiver using a very small, thin-bladed gunsmithing-type screwdriver. 6 Pre-position the base on the receiver top to determine the best orientation of the base. Most bases have transverse grooves cut into them that are offset from the middle.
cap bolts are fully tightened before using the shotgun. FIGURE 14 SIGHT ADJUSTMENT BEFORE MAKING SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR SHOTGUN, PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. OPEN THE ACTION precision rear sight is screw adjustable for AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN The both horizontal and vertical correction. IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• To raise the point of impact: Loosen the front screw and then tighten the rear screw. • To lower the point of impact: Loosen the rear screw and then tighten the front screw. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM. C L E A N I N G PA RT S W I T H S P E C I A L F I N I S H E S Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with camouflage, Dura-Touch® Armor Coating and other special finishes.
KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR SHOTGUN WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. CLEANING PROCEDURES Your BPS shotgun will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. You should clean your shotgun after every day of shooting, and more often if it becomes excessively dirty.
4 Inspect the bore from both ends for leading and plastic residue that often remain in the bores from the shot cups in modern shells. Leading and plastic residue will appear as longitudinal streaks and are usually more predominant near the muzzle and just forward of the chamber. A normal amount of either is common and not serious. 5 If leading or plastic residue seems excessive you can remove it by brushing the bore with a brass brush. Soak the brush or spray the bore with a powder solvent first.
FIGURE 15 NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR FIREARM APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. YOUR FIREARM IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED MECHANISM. YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE IT BY ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE Occasionally place a drop of light gun oil inside INNER MECHANISM ASSEMBLIES. IF the receiver track.
from the magazine into the chamber, while allowing you to easily load a shell into the chamber through the loading/ejection port. Ejection is also slowed in this position, allowing trap shooters to easily control fired hulls on ejection. • When the magazine cut-off is in the R position, your BPS operates normally as a repeater. BARREL PORTING Some BPS target models feature a ported barrel that reduces recoil and muzzle jump.
FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Locate the two openings in the recoil pad and loosen the screws that hold the recoil pad in place. The stock spacers fit between the recoil pad and buttstock. 1 Use a #2 cross tip or Phillips screwdriver to remove the recoil pad (Figure 16). Place a small amount of petroleum jelly on the screw access slits on the top and bottom of the rear of the buttstock to prevent damaging the recoil pad. Insert the screwdriver into each of the two access holes.
MAINTENANCE OF OIL-FINISH STOCKS Keeping the oil-finished wood surface on your firearm looking its best requires only a small amount of maintenance. When the surface becomes spotted or dull, the affected area(s) can be treated using rubbing alcohol on a soft, lint free cloth and allowed to dry.
SERVICE OR REPAIR If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. To locate a service center visit browning.com, contact our Customer Service Department or your Browning firearms dealer for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our Service Department in Arnold, Missouri.
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