USER MANUAL Girsan Shotguns • MC312 S1 (12 Gauge Semi-Automatic) • MC312T (12 Gauge Semi-Automatic) • MC3512 (12 Gauge Semi-Automatic)
Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com WARNING Please read this user manual carefully before using the firearm. WARNING Come shoot the quality. Zenith Firearms, an American importer of high quality firearms and accessories, is a proud distributor of GİRSAN firearms. GİRSAN is the producer of Yavuz 16 pistols which are used by Turkey’s foremost civilian and official establishments. Do not use this shotgun until you fully understand all of the safety instructions and handling procedures.
Zenith Firearms | Come Shoot the Quality INDEX 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 12. GENERAL WARNINGS.........................................................................................4 SAFETY GUIDELINES..........................................................................................4 PRODUCT PRESENTATION AND SPECIFICATIONS.........................................8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................
Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com 1. GENERAL WARNINGS • Read this user manual carefully before using the product. • Do not use any firearm before reading the safety rules and maintenance instructions. • Obey the laws in your country referring to firearms purchasing, carrying and use. All firearms are dangerous. Zenith Firearms and GİRSAN are not responsible for any damage that results from the improper use of your firearm. 2.
Zenith Firearms | Come Shoot the Quality THE 3 CARDINAL FIREARMS SAFETY RULES 1. Always handle a firearm as if it is loaded 2. Always keep your finger out of the trigger guard and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot your target Even if you determine that a firearm is unloaded, always, always, always handle it like it IS loaded. When you handle a firearm, the first thing you should do (with the firearm pointed in a safe direction), is open the action to identify whether the firearm is loaded.
Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com ADDITIONAL FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION RULES ALWAYS KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS SAFE BY STORING FIREARMS SECURE AND AWAY FROM UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS You should always store firearms and ammunition out of the sight and reach of children and anyone else who is not an intended user or not physically or mentally capable of handling and using them properly and safely. Store firearms in a safe storage place – ideally, one you can lock.
Zenith Firearms | Come Shoot the Quality WHEN CLEANING A FIREARM, MAKE SURE IT IS NOT LOADED One of the most common statements following an accidental discharge is: “I was cleaning the firearm and it went off!” When you clean a firearm, make sure it is not loaded. You should keep the ammunition in another room until you have finished cleaning the firearm and are ready to reload. NEVER USE FIREARMS WHILE USING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL When you handle firearms, your judgment must NOT be impaired.
Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com 3. PRODUCT PRESENTATION AND SPECIFICATIONS Your shotgun comes with the accessories listed below: • Shotgun • 5 choke tubes • Magazine limiter • User manual • Cleaning and oiling supplies GENERAL SPECS OF THE SHOTGUN There are differences among the GİRSAN shotguns, but this series all use a similar operating system.
Zenith Firearms | Come Shoot the Quality 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECS MC312 S1 MC312T MC3512 semi-automatic inertial with rotary bolt system semi-automatic inertial with rotary bolt system semi-automatic inertial with rotary bolt system 12 gauge 12 gauge 12 gauge 2.75-3 inches 2.75-3 inches 2.75-3 inches and 3.5 inches 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30-inches 18.
Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com 5. OPERATING SYSTEM The MC312 S1/MC312T/MC3512 semi-automatic shotgun operates on kinetic recoil (inertia) energy. Recoil energy cycles the action. This operating system also utilizes a rotary head on the bolt. The MC312 S1/MC312T/MC3512 does not use gas pressure to operate the system, so there is no loss of pressure. This provides more efficient shooting at farther distances than other shotguns, and is a cleaner operating system.
Zenith Firearms | Come Shoot the Quality 6. ASSEMBLY WARNING Make sure that the safety is on while assembling your shotgun. ASSEMBLY OF HAND GUARD TO BARREL • Remove the forearm screw by turning counter clockwise, then remove the hand guard by pulling it gently off the receiver. • For the MC312T, slide the forward edge of the hand guard under the barrel, from rear to front, mating the circular opening to the circular steel attachment support.
Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com REMOVAL OF LIMITER • The limiter reduces the shotgun’s capacity to two cartridges. To remove this, simply remove forearm cap and then remove the limiter. Replace screw cap. 7. LOADING LOADING CARTRIDGES INTO THE MAGAZINE • First, select the appropriate cartridge according to your type of shooting (hunting or target shooting, etc.). Push the cartridge inside the magazine with your thumb until it locks over the rim.
Zenith Firearms | Come Shoot the Quality 9. DISASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING & MAINTENANCE PULLING BACK THE CHARGING HANDLE AND LOCKING OPEN • Ensure the shotgun is unloaded (see Unloading, above). • Press trigger group lever. Pull the charging handle fully back to lock it open. DISASSEMBLY OF BARREL • Ensure the bolt is forward. Remove the forearm screw by turning counter-clockwise and then remove forearm and barrel by pulling gently. Separate the forearm from the barrel by pulling gently at the base.
Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com 10. CLEANING • Ensure the firearm is unloaded (see Unloading, page 12). • Apply a proper cleaning agent or gun oil to brush and brush the chamber and barrel from breach end (preferably). • Use brush or rag with cleaner or oil to wipe down bolt face and receiver. • Using a swab, clean barrel and chamber until swab or patch comes out clean. • Using a rag or patch, wipe down the receiver and exterior. • Lightly oil all parts except firing pin.
Zenith Firearms | Come Shoot the Quality CHANGING CHOKE TUBES • Using the supplied choke wrench, turn the installed choke tube counter-clockwise until removed. • Select desired choke tube and reinstall turning clockwise until snug. Use the choke tube wrench to tighten adequately. • Chokes tubes may become loose after repeated firing and should be checked frequently. STEEL SHOT Steel shot must not be used in full value (*) choke tubes.
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Zenith Firearms | www.zenithfirearms.com Zenith Firearms Warranty At Zenith Firearms, we believe in the quality of our firearms, and we want you to as well. Age and wear cannot be covered under warranty, as the mechanical parts and materials that make up firearms eventually wear out. However, defective parts, materials, and workmanship are not acceptable, and we will stand behind our products.
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