Manual

How to Unload
Your Firearm
This firearm has an
“automatic ejection”
feature which ejects
both fired and
unfired shells when
the action is opened.
To eject a fired cas-
ing or an unfired
round of ammunition
from the firearm, first
point the muzzle in a
safe direction and
ensure no one is in
the ejection path.
Press the release
lever and open the
firearm fully (See A).
The empty casing
or unfired round
will automatically
be ejected from
the firearm. Using
extreme care, fired
or unfired cartridges
can be caught as
they are ejected
from the chamber. (Always handle live ammunition carefully
to avoid accidental discharge.)
•WARNING: In case of a misfire, keep the firearm pointed in a
safe direction and wait one minute before opening firearm.
Combination Guns with Additional Barrel(s)
To change the barrel, you need a Phillips head screwdriver.
First, make sure the firearm is unloaded and pointed in a safe
direction. Close the action. Remove the forend screw and pull
the forend down and off the barrel. Holding the barrel with one
hand, push down on the release lever and open the action.
Remove the barrel from the frame by pushing rearward and
upward on the barrel. To install a barrel, reverse the procedure
above. Replace the forend and be sure the forend screw is
securely fastened.
•WARNING: Do not attempt to interchange barrels from one
H&R or NEF frame to another. Doing so could result in injury
or death. Interchangeable barrels are available for some
models, but they must be factory-fitted. Call our Service
Department for details (978-630-8220).
Loading and Firing
•WARNING: Use only
ammunition of the correct
gauge as stamped on the
barrel. Never use shot-
shells that are longer than
designated on the barrel,
as this would create a
serious safety hazard.
Shotshells of the correct
gauge that are shorter
than the stamped cham-
ber length designation are
safe to use.
•WARNING: Wear impact-
protective glasses when
shooting, disassembling or
cleaning firearms.
Make sure the hammer is for-
ward (un-cocked). Open the
action (See A). Look through
the bore to be sure that there
are no obstructions.
Place the proper shell in the
chamber and close the action
with enough force to assure it
is securely locked in place,
and cannot be opened without
pressing the release lever.
(You will hear a distinct
“click” when the action
locks closed.) Insure that
the action is closed and
locked before proceeding. While avoiding contact with the trigger,
raise the firearm and place the buttstock securely against your
shoulder. Pull the hammer fully to the rear to the cocked position.
Take careful aim and pull the trigger to fire.
NOTICE: This firearm should never be dry fired, as damage could
occur to the barrel and/or firing pin.
Should you decide not to fire after cocking the hammer, carefully
lower the firearm from your shoulder and keep the muzzle point-
ed in a safe direction. Carefully hold the hammer back securely
with your thumb and pull the trigger (See E). Slowly let the ham-
mer move forward approximately 1/4", then release the trigger
(See F). Continue to guide the hammer down until it is fully for-
ward (See B). Practice this procedure with an empty firearm
until you are thoroughly familiar with it.
B
C
D
Transfer Bar System
E
F
Changing hammer position—cocked to un-cocked