U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. MODEL MP 453 AUTO LOADING 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. MP 453 AUTO LOADING SHOTGUN WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NUMBER MP 453 BARREL LENGTHS 20", 24", 26", 28", 30” TYPE AUTO LOADING SHOTGUN GAUGE/SIZES 12 / 2.75”, 3”, and 3.5” FINISH BLUE OR CAMO GENERAL INFORMATION: Weight (average) - 28" = 8.
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 Auto Loading Shotgun This shotgun comes with a security lock to assist in protecting against unauthorized use. See Figure 1. The shotgun must be completely unloaded when the security lock is in place. WARNING: Using the security lock cannot substitute for securing your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations. 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 got 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 which you don’t understand and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your firearm at: U.S.
be removed with a cleaning rod, clean 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.
WARNING Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety. When operating the safety, make sure you push 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. Carrier Latch/Bolt Release Button: The carrier latch/bolt release button is located on the right side of the shotgun and protrudes out of the forward right hand side of the receiver. See Figure 8.
been cocked, the bolt will not lock back in the rearward position unless this button has been pushed rearward. The Forend Cap: The forend cap is located on the end of the magazine tube at the front of the forend and under the barrel. See Figure 13. The forend cap screws onto the magazine tube using a righthand thread. WARNING Figure 13 The forend cap is under spring pressure. Use caution when screwing and unscrewing the forend cap from the end of the magazine tube.
Your shotgun was shipped with the barrel detached from the stock and receiver of the shotgun. To assemble the, follow these instructions: 1) When you open the box of your new MP 453 shotgun, the barrel is separated from the stock and receiver of the shotgun. To attach the Figure 16b Figure 16a barrel, first remove the stock and receiver from the plastic bag. Then unscrew the forend cap. See Figures 16a, 16b. WARNING The magazine cap is under spring pressure.
barrel, and the receiver. The forend MUST be flush with the receiver. See Figure 20. 6) Screw on the forend cap so that the forend is held firmly in place and flush against the receiver. See Figure 21.
LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR SHOTGUN WARNING Never load or fire the shotgun unless the barrel is properly attached to the receiver, and the forend is properly locked into the receiver. WARNING Make sure the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction and the trigger block safety is engaged at all times while loading and unloading. NEVER allow your finger or other objects to contact the trigger while loading or unloading.
TO UNLOAD: 1) Make sure the trigger block safety is engaged and your fingers are away from the trigger. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Draw back the bolt until a cartridge is ejected or the bolt has traveled to the rear fully. See Figure 25. If there was no cartridge in the chamber, nothing will be ejected. Slide the bolt back forward until it is fully closed. Repeat the drawing back of the bolt while depressing the carrier stop button until no more rounds are ejected from the shotgun.
FIRING YOUR SHOTGUN WARNING Never load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to fire the shotgun. WARNING Do not disengage the trigger block safety until the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire. WARNING If a cartridge does not fire and the trigger has been pulled and the trigger block safety is disengaged...
squeeze the trigger with the requisite force. See Figure 30. Auto loading shotguns automatically eject the fired cartridge from the chamber and feed the next live round from the magazine tube into the chamber each time the shotgun fires. No mechanical force is required for the shotgun to complete the ejection and chambering operations.
Gas Cylinder Nut: The gas cylinder nut is located under the barrel on the front end of the gas cylinder. See Figure 31. The gas cylinder nut retains the valve spring with the valve, which provide the action of the shotgun with light loads as well as with heavy loads. NOTE: For the first 100 rounds, use 1 1/4 oz. loads Figure 31 or greater for break-in. Your shotgun was set at the factory to use 12 Ga./3.5" steel shot to 12 Ga./2 3/4" (1 1/4 oz.). After break-in, if you wish to use lead shot 12 Ga./3.
3) With the bolt in the forward position, unscrew the forend cap and remove the forend. Push the Carrier Stop Button rearward and move the bolt to the rear slightly and hold it out of battery. Then grasp the barrel and remove the barrel by pulling the barrel and barrel extension out of the receiver. See Figure 34. Figure 34 4) Use the back end of an empty cartridge or a flathead screwdriver or your fingers to remove the Bolt Cocking Handle.
Cleaning And Maintenance Of Shotgun: A) Follow procedures for unloading the shotgun as described previously. B) Follow procedures for disassembly of the shotgun as described previously. C) Materials needed to clean this shotgun are: a cleaning rod, cotton bore patches, brass bore brush, powder solvent, a small soft brush and good quality gun oil. WARNING: Lead or lead compounds are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other serious physical injury.
function properly. Make sure these holes are cleaned after each use. Also clean the barrel gas porting ring. Gas Piston Assembly: The gas piston assembly is on the magazine tube. See Figure 39. The gas piston assembly must be cleaned and lightly oiled after each use.
Transportation to and from our repair facilities, government fees, damage caused by failure to perform normal maintenance, sales outside the United States, damage due to use of high velocity, high pressure, reloaded or other nonstandard ammunition, or any unauthorized repair, modification, misuse, abuse, or alteration of the product are not covered by this Limited Warranty.
MP 453 Exploded View PARTS LIST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
OPTIONAL CHOKE TUBES WARNING Never install or remove choke tubes while the firearm is loaded. Only install or remove choke tubes with the firearm 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.
! 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.
