Manual

6 the forearm away from the barrels (see I). With the forearm removed, move the top lever to the right and open the action. The barrels may then be lifted away from the action. 5. Reassemble in reverse order. It is not necessary to press the release button when re-installing the forearm. Place the rear end of the forearm in position, then push the forearm toward the barrels. It should snap easily into place. Do not use excessive force. NOTE: Further disassembly of your shot- gun is not recommended, and should be done by an authorized gunsmith.
During freezing conditions, oil may congeal and cause sluggish operation of your gun. It is recommended that only a very thin coat of light oil be used in these conditions. Condensation droplets of water will form soon after a cold firearm is brought into a warm room. The gun may also become wet during inclement weather. In these cases, all moisture should be removed immediately to avoid the formation of rust. Exterior metal finish may be wiped down with a lightly oiled cloth. For long term storage, lightly oil the bore, barrel and action with gun oil. Your firearm should be completely unloaded and stored in a dry area. Never store your firearm in a carrying case.
Use of Steel Shot •WARNING: Steel shot is substantially
harder than lead shot. It is enclosed in a plastic wad in most reputable shotshells to help protect the barrel from scoring by the hard steel shot. However, when the steel shot charge passes through the choke constriction in the barrel, the bar- rel or screw-in choke may be damaged if a tightly-constricted choke is in place. For that reason, we strongly recommend
that a choke of no greater constriction than Modified be used when firing steel shot in your shotgun. Use of an Improved Modified or Full choke when firing steel shot will void your warranty.
Choke Tube System Your shotgun was provided with three choke tubes (IC, M, F) to meet varying shooting and hunting situations. A unique notching system allows choke tubes to be easily identified in minimal light conditions, as shown in the following chart.
NO. OF SLOTS CHOKE
ON CHOKE TUBE DESIGNATION
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Improved Modified III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Modified IIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Improved Cylinder IIIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cylinder Your shotgun barrels are threaded to accept chokes that are unique to the L.C. Smith model. Call 1-800-544-8892 for information about additional choke tubes.
Forearm release button
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