Owner’s Manual 2013

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6. Push the pin through sufficiently until it can be grasped with your
fingers. Pull it the rest of the way out. If it cannot be removed with
fingers, make sure your pushing tool or punch has a diameter small
enough so that it will push the pin completely through without the tool
damaging the hole.
7. With the pin removed, lift the trigger group out of the receiver by lifting
upward and pulling rearward (Figure 13).
Notice! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE TRIGGER GROUP
BEYOND THIS POINT.
22.2. REMOVAL OF THE FIRING PIN
1. Remove the bolt assembly from the shotgun as explained previously.
2. Grasp the bolt assembly, bottom side up (flat side), and push the rear
of the firing pin forward with your forefinger. While holding the firing
pin in this position, use your other hand to tilt the front end of the slide
arm and move it slightly forward.
3. Lift up on the slide arm and disengage the curved tongue on the slide
arm from the groove in the firing pin. This detaches the slide arm from
the bolt slide.
4. The firing pin is under spring tension and will snap out the rear of the
bolt when your forefinger releases it. Control the pin as you remove the
firing pin and spring.
For cleaning purposes no further disassembly is necessary or recommended.
Do not disassemble your P-12 shotgun further than shown in Figure 12 on
page 38. Doing so may void your warranty. For repairs that require further
disassembly contact the FNH USA Service Center as explained under
“Warranty, Service and Technical Questions” on page 45.
22.1. REMOVAL OF THE
TRIGGER GROUP
Removing the trigger group is another
necessary procedure in performing
thorough maintenance of your
shotgun. It is easy to do, and
removing it allows you to perform
cleaning and maintenance whenever
and wherever required. With both the
trigger group and bolt assembly
removed, it is easy to wipe out any
debris or moisture that sometimes accumulates in the receiver. The trigger
group should be removed before you attempt to remove the bolt assembly.
1. Make sure the firearm is completely unloaded as explained previously in
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2. Cycle the action by sliding the forearm rearward and then forward. This
puts the hammer in the cocked position. Place the “safety” in the on
safe position.
3. If the barrel assembly has been removed, always be sure to replace the
magazine cap on the end of the magazine tube to prevent accidental
disengagement of the magazine spring retainer.
4. Place your firearm with the trigger guard facing up on a suitable
surface that will protect the receiver finish and stock.
5. Remove the trigger guard pin by pushing it out from the left side of the
receiver, the side opposite the ejection port. Any sturdy pushing tool
that is smaller in diameter than the pin and will not mar the finish is
acceptable. Make sure you can maintain a good grip on the pushing
tool and on your shotgun while you push.
FIGURE 13
After removing the pin, tilt the rear of the
trigger group up and lift it out.