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the “safety”/selector covers the “S.” In the off safe position — if your
shotgun is loaded with shell(s) in the chamber(s) — the chambered
shell(s) can be fired by simply pulling the trigger.
At all times keep the “safety”/selector in the on safe position and the
barrels pointed in a safe direction. It is a good idea never to load your
shotgun until you are at your station on a range and it is your turn to shoot.
For extra safety on a range, and as a courtesy to others, fully unload the
chambers and keep the action open at all times other than when it is your
turn to shoot.
10. BARREL SELECTOR
The “safety”/selector on the top tang of your shotgun also serves as the
barrel selector. The barrel selector allows you to choose which barrel will
fire with the first pull of the trigger. The other barrel will then fire with the
second pull of the trigger. The “safety”/selector must be in the on safe
rearward position to operate the barrel selector.
The “safety”/selector can be moved to the right or left covering and
uncovering the letters “U” and “O.” On the left side of the “safety”/selector
the letter “U” stands for “under.” On the right side the letter “O” stands
for “over.”
• If the letter “U” is exposed, the under (lower) barrel will fire first
(Figure 9, page 18).
• If the letter “O” is exposed, the over (top) barrel will fire first
(Figure 10, page 18).
Often different chokes are installed in each barrel which have different
constrictions. This may make one barrels’ choke preferable for a certain
shot. Also there is slightly less muzzle jump when the lower barrel is fired
first, making it easier to pick up your target for a follow-up shot. The
barrel selector allows you to choose the best choke and barrel firing order
combination to adapt to the layout of a sporting clays station.
hardened grease or other substances that you cannot remove, have the
firearm checked by your dealer or departmental armorer.
9. OPERATION OF THE “SAFETY”
ALWAYS KEEP THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION
UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. VISUALLY CHECK YOUR
“SAFETY” TO BE CERTAIN IT IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION
BEFORE LOADING. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLES POINTED
IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The SC 1 shotgun is designed with a top-tang mounted “safety”/selector. It
is located just rearward of the top lever on the top tang, and is convenient
to operate with your thumb when holding the firearm in shooting position.
To place the firearm on safe, pull the “safety”/selector fully to the rear with
your thumb. When the “safety”/selector is fully rearward an “S” is exposed
at the front of the “safety”/selector. This shows you visually that the
“safety” is in the on safe position (Figure 7, page 16). With the “safety”
in the on safe position the trigger is disconnected and the shotgun cannot
be fired.
To place the firearm off safe, push the “safety”/selector fully forward with
your thumb (Figure 8, page 16). When the “safety”/selector is fully forward
FIGURE 7
The “safety”/selector in the on safe position.
The “S” is visible.
FIGURE 8
The “safety”/selector in the off safe position.
The “S” is not visible.