User Guide

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automatically moves to the “on safe” position. An
“S” will appear above the sliding safety lever. Once
the safety has been put off safe to fire a shell, it
remains off safe until it is manually returned to
the “on safe” position or until the breech is again
opened. Despite this automatic safety precaution,
always be certain that your gun is pointed in a safe
direction, and check the safety manually or
visu-
ally to avoid any chance of accidental discharge.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE’
POSITION UNLESS YOU INTEND TO IMMEDIATELY
FIRE THE SHOTGUN.
ASSEMBLY
A. BEFORE USING, clean anti-rust compound from
all metal parts, paying close attention to the barrel
interior and the breech area. The various exposed
metal parts of your new Browning Side-By-Side gun
are coated with a rust preventative compound for
protection. Browning Gun Oil is especially suited to
remove this compound and give your new gun its
first lubrication; however, any quality gun oil may
be used.
B. PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY, always make certain
there is no shell in the chamber. After cleaning