Congratulations on the purchase of your new firearm. You are now part of the Savage Sports Corporation family of quality firearms and archery equipment/ accessories, which includes Savage Arms, Inc., Savage Arms (Canada), Stevens, Fox, and BowTech Archery. With reasonable care, your firearm should deliver years of reliable service and perform to our “definition of accuracy”. THIS MANUAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. The safety warnings and instructions in this booklet are very important.
• • • If you have any question about your knowledge or ability to use this or any other firearm with complete safety, you should seek supervised instruction. Personalized instruction is often available from gun dealers or gun clubs. If none of these sources is accessible, write the NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, 11 MILE HILL ROAD, NEWINGTON, CT 06470; 203-426-4358. They will assist you. A person with a gun in his possession has a full-time responsibility.
24. Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. We strongly recommend against using it. 25. Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull. Alteration of the trigger pull usually affects sear engagement and may cause accidental discharge. Altering your gun in any way may also void your warranty. YOUR GUN IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE WHICH WILL NOT LAST FOREVER AND IS SUBJECT TO WEAR. WHEN SOMETHING DOES NOT SOUND, FEEL, OR LOOK RIGHT, SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PROFESSIONAL GUNSMITH IMMEDIATELY. NEVER TAKE A CHANCE.
IF SOMETHING IS IN THE BARREL, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT BY USING ANOTHER CARTRIDGE OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH A BLANK OR A SHELL FROM WHICH THE SHOT HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUES CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY.
HOW TO CYCLE (OPEN AND CLOSE) THE ACTION As the name indicates, ‘pump’ shotguns operate by pulling (pumping) the forend back to the receiver to open the bolt (extracting the cartridge in the chamber) and then pushing it forward to close the bolt (chambering the next cartridge). When the forend is in the fully forward position (bolt closed), it is ‘locked’ and can only be released by either pulling the trigger or depressing the SLIDE LOCK (see FIGURE 3 and FIGURE 4).
1. Place the safety button in the FULL SAFE position by pushing it all the way to the right (see FIGURE 1). 2. Pull the forend rearward, opening the bolt and exposing the chamber. If the forend is ‘locked’, depress the SLIDE LOCK and then pull rearward (see FIGURE 4). 3. Place the correct gauge shell onto the follower and press downward until it is aligned with the chamber (see FIGURE 5).
TO FIRE POSITION (SEE FIGURE 2) AND THE TRIGGER PULLED OR THE SHOTGUN JARRED OR DROPPED. 4. Repeat STEPS 1 through 3 until the magazine is empty. ALTHOUGH CYCLING THE ACTION LOADS AND EJECTS SHELLS IN THE MAGAZINE AND CHAMBER, IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ACTUALLY LOOKING AND FEELING WITH YOUR FINGERS THAT THE SHOTGUN IS INDEED EMPTY! IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE SURE OF THAT – NOT THE SHOTGUNS. HOW TO UNLOAD IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
operation of your gun, therefore it is recommended that only a very thin coat of light oil be used in these conditions. Condensation droplets of water may 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 finishing may be wiped down with a lightly oiled cloth. For long term storage, lightly oil the bore, barrel and action with gun oil.
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN NOT TO DAMAGE THE THREADS ON THE BARREL, BREECH FACE, OR EXTRACTOR CUTS. 4. Rotate the barrel counterclockwise 1/4 turn, until the ALIGNMENT PIN fits into position on the LOCKING SEAT (see FIGURE 7). 5. Rotate the LOCKING NUT clockwise until it engages the LOCKING SEAT. HAND TIGHT IS SUFFICIENT. OVER-TIGHTENING MAY CAUSE THE LOCKING NUT TO BIND AFTER SHOOTING, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO LOOSEN AGAIN. 6.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: This WARRANTY and the remedies set forth herein are exclusive and take the place of all other expressed or implied WARRANTIES (including any implied WARRANTY of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose which are disclaimed). No other representations or claims of any nature shall be binding on or obligate Savage Arms, Inc. Savage Arms, Inc. excludes any incidental and consequential damages under this warranty.
