Manual
KEEP this instruction manual on hand for future reference.
Please include this manual with the shotgun in the event you lend, give
or sell this shotgun to any other person.
BEFORE SHOOTING YOUR NEW SHOTGUN
Usually, your Merkel franchised dealer will furnish your shotgun
in completely assembled condition. You need only clean the barrel bore
of oil and wipe the bore dry before shooting.
BORE OBSTRUCTIONS WARNING!
ANY OBSTRUCTION IN THE BORE OF THE SHOT-
GUN MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM
OR INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND OR
OTHER PERSONS NEARBY. BEFORE LOADING
THE FIREARM, MAKE CERTAIN THE BORE IS
CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED.
If you suspect the shotgun may have a bore obstruction resulting from
excess oil, grease, packing material, or cosmoline, or from condensa-
tion or rain, snow or mud in the barrel, or from any other source whatso-
ever, inspect the bore to be sure it is clear and unobstructed.
WHENEVER YOU INSPECT THE BORE, MAKE CER-
TAIN THE SHOTGUN IS NOT LOADED, AND THAT
THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY! THE BORE MAY BE
CHECKED BY VISUALLY INSPECTING THE BARREL
FROM THE RECEIVER END, NOT THE MUZZLE!
REMEMBER, NEVER LOOK DOWN THE MUZZLE
OF THE SHOTGUN!
Also, remember that a lodged wad or shot column is a com-
mon form of bore obstruction. They may become lodged in the
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