Browning A-500 - General Operating Procedures

A. Barrel Extension Guides
B. Barrel Ring Guide
C. Front Action Springs
D. Bolt Release Button
(Carrier Latch Button)
E. Breechblock Assembly
E Carrier
G. Forearm R. Trigger Group
H. Forearm Buffer Rings
I. Magazine Tube
J. Magazine Cap
K. Magazine Spring Retainer
L. Magazine Follower
M. Magazine Spring
N. Operating Handle
O. Recoil Spring
P. Rotary Bolt Head
Q. Three Shot Adapter
S. Trigger Guard Retaining Nut
T. Trigger Guard Retaining Screw
General Operating Procedures
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The Browning A-500 shotgun is a short recoil-
operated, semi-automatic shotgun. It is capable
of shooting five shots (with the magazine plug
removed) in rapid succession, with each pull of
the trigger. The rotary bolt locks into the barrel