U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. MODEL MP 220H SIDE-BY-SIDE EXTERNAL HAMMER SHOTGUN WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. 411 Hawk Street Rockledge, Florida 32955 (321) 639-4842 www.ussginc.com E-mail: ussg@eaacorp.
U.S. SPORTING GOODS, INC. MODEL MP 220H SIDE-BY-SIDE COCKING HAMMER SHOTGUN WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NUMBER MP 220H BARREL LENGTH 20" TYPE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN GAUGE 12 FINISH BLUE / NICKEL CASE COLOR GENERAL INFORMATION: Weight (average) - 20" = 6.3 Lbs Overall Length - 35.8" FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual contains important warnings, instructions and safety procedures which must be understood BEFORE using this firearm.
WARNING! **YOU RISK PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM** Before handling any firearm, make sure you know the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Before handling this firearm, read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual. Always keep this manual with the firearm. If you lend, give or sell this firearm, be sure the manual goes with it.
Type Of Ammunition To Be Used It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be used in this firearm. Avoid military surplus or old ammunition as it may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile or wad from the barrel. The use of reloaded, high pressure or hand-loaded ammunition can be dangerous and will void the warranty.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Get competent firearms instruction in safe handling before using this firearm. Please ask your dealer for names of qualified instructors near you. All guns are extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the firearm user is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical safety device should never replace safe handling procedures.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall. Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children. Make sure that they are properly secured so untrained individuals and children will be denied access to your guns and ammunition. Test your gun’s operation and safeties only at a shooting range while the firearm is pointed in a safe direction. Know your target and what is beyond.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while the shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear ear and eye protection and they should avoid distracting those shooting their firearms. Never drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function before using it again. Do NOT alter or modify your gun.
Use the Security Lock Provided with your Shotgun This shotgun comes with a security lock to assist in protecting against unauthorized use. See Picture A. The shotgun must be unloaded when the security lock is in place on the shotgun. WARNING: Using the security lock cannot substitute for securing your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations. Picture A The security lock operates as follows: 1.
USED FIREARMS - Firearms are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. If you received your U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should take it to a good gunsmith who knows U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. firearms, and have him examine it. WRITE U.S. SPORTING GOODS, INC. concerning any items or circumstances that you do not understand and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your firearm at: U.S.
any unburned powder grains from the bore, chambers and mechanism before resuming shooting. If the blockage cannot be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith. W A R N I N G (EYE AND EAR PROTECTION) When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times. Shooters and spectators must wear shooting glasses and hearing protection to prevent eye injury and hearing loss. Vision and hearing impairment can occur with only one moment of non-protection.
WARNING Do not touch the trigger(s) while moving the safety. When operating the safety, make sure you push or pull it to the full extent of its travel in the desired direction, either fully “on” or fully “off.” Half-safe or partially-safe is UNSAFE. WARNING The shotgun is designed to and WILL FIRE when the trigger is pulled and the safety mechanism is in the “off” or “fire” position. Top Lever: The top lever is located just forward of the safety mechanism. See Figure 8.
WARNING Never fire a double-trigger shotgun by using two fingers because you may inadvertently pull both triggers at the same time resulting in a near simultaneous firing of both barrels. Use your index finger to pull one of the triggers to fire the first shot. After that shot is fired, release the trigger and move your index finger to the other trigger to fire the second shot.
Directions For Assembly Of Shotgun: WARNING Before you begin to assemble the shotgun, you MUST (1) look down the barrels from the breech end toward the muzzle end to make sure there is no ammunition in the chambers or obstructions in the barrels, and (2) make sure the safety is in the “safe” position. Your shotgun was shipped with the barrel assembly (barrels and forend) detached from the receiver assembly.
the receiver, you must reattach the forend to the barrels. Pull outward on the mechanical latch in the center of the forend and place the forend on the receiver. With an upward swinging motion, lock the forend onto the barrels. Do not force the forend into its locked position on the barrels. If the latch does not go to its final flat position, it may be necessary to push it into place. Never force the latch into the flat position. See Figure 18.
are flush with the extractor. See Figure 20 and Figure 21. Then close the action by swinging the barrels up until they lock into the receiver and the top lever moves back to the center position. If the top lever does not move to the center, break open the action again and check to see if the shot shells are fully seated in the Figure 21 chambers. If the shells are fully seated, then re-close the action.
COCKING AND UNCOCKING YOUR SHOTGUN TO COCK: 1) While keeping your fingers away from the triggers, grab the shotgun firmly with your right hand around the stock’s pistol grip. Place your right thumb on the top of the right hammer. See Figures 23a and 23b. 2) Pull the hammer rearward until it locks in the cocked position. See Figure 24. Figure 23a Figure 23b Figure 24 3) Next, place your right thumb on the left hammer and pull it rearward until it locks in the cocked position. See Figure 25.
3) Place your thumb on the top of the right hammer. Holding the hammer firmly, pull the front trigger and slowly lower the hammer to its resting position. Repeat this step with the left hammer. See Figures 28a and 28b. Figure 28a Figure 28b FIRING YOUR SHOTGUN WARNING Never load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to fire the shotgun. WARN ING Do not disengage the trigger block safety until the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire.
2) Make sure you are wearing eye and ear protection. 3) Keep your fingers away from the trigger(s). 4) Cock hammers per Cocking Instructions. 5) Push the trigger block safety to the “off” or “fire” position with the red dot showing. See Figure 29b. Figure 29b 6) With the butt stock held firmly again your shoulder and the barrels pointed towards your intended target, place your trigger finger on the trigger. The shotgun will fire when you pull or squeeze the trigger with the requisite force.
4) With the barrels and receiver supported with one hand, push the top lever to the right fully and tip the barrels down until they disengage from the receiver. Check the barrels for damage and blockages after removal. See Figures 33(a, b). Figure 33a Figure 33b MANUFACTURER’S WARNING: This firearm was manufactured to properly perform with the original parts as designed.
E) Any powder fouling on the firing wall, barrel, etc. can be easily cleaned with a brush and powder solvent. F) All external surfaces should be wiped down with a light coat of rust preventative. Avoid using too much oil as powder, dust or other foreign material may get trapped in the oil. This could lead to congealed deposits which may interfere with the safe and reliable operation of the shotgun. G) USE CAUTION while using solvents in gun bore cleaning.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. firearm is warranted to the original retail customer for One Year from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. All parts and labor or replacement at our option are covered. Wood Stock and Wood Forend are not covered by the One Year Warranty. The warranty on the wood stock and forend is 60 days from purchase and only covers manufactured and material defects.
OPTIONAL CHOKE TUBES Warning: Never install or remove choke tubes while the shotgun is loaded. Only install or remove choke tubes with the shotgun unloaded, the action open and the trigger block safety engaged.
F) Keep choke tubes lubricated and installed. Never fire the gun without a choke tube installed. Handle choke tubes carefully since the leading edge is very thin. Notes on Shot Material and Chokes: 1) Shells using Bismuth or Tungsten-Matrix shot are subject to the same barrel and choke tube limitations as lead shot. Shells using TungstenIron shot or Hevi-Shot are subject to the same barrel and choke tube limitations as steel shot.
MP 220H EXPLODED PARTS VIEW MP 220H PARTS LIST 1. Barrel assembly 2. Stock swivel base 3. Extractor pin 4. Woodscrew 5. Extractor 6. Screw 7. Swivel pin 8. Swivel loop 9. Screw 10. Barrel swivel base 11. Front sight 12. Forend 13. Forend bush 14. Spring 15. Catch housing 16. Forend catch 17. Pin 18. Screw 19. Screw 20. Screw 21. Screw 22. Washer 23. Butt plate 24. Hinge 25. Stock 26. Safety spring 27. Receiver 28. Cam 29. Cam pin 30. Sear pin 31. Sear, LH 32. Left hammer base 33. Plug 34. Plug screw 35.
! WARNING Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison. ! ADVERTENCIA A los ninos los atroen las armaside de fuego y los pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses lesiones graves y la muerte.
