MODELS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES
As with any gun, the only way to preserve its pristine condition and
collector appeal is to never handle or fire it, which in turn would
deprive you of much of the enjoyment that comes with owning a fine
Browning firearm.
While special finishes such as engraving and gold plating greatly
enhance the aesthetic appeal of your shotgun, please be aware that
they are no more durable, and in some cases may even be slightly less
durable than more common gun finishes.
As you use your Browning shotgun, you can expect special finishes
to wear in much the same manner as any other firearm finish. These
marks are the honest product of the hours spent enjoying your
firearm and each scuff and scratch will probably have a good story
to go along with it.
ADJUSTABLE COMB SYSTEM
befOre perfOrming COmb adjustment prOCedures, plaCe the
“safety” in the On safe pOsitiOn. Open the aCtiOn and make
Certain yOur shOtgun is COmpletely unlOaded. keep the
muZZles pOinted in a safe direCtiOn. failure tO fOllOw these
warnings COuld result in seriOus injury Or death.
ADJUSTING CAST ON AND CAST OFF
This adjustment allows you to achieve a perfect fit of the stock against
your face. This adjustment determines how correctly and consistently
your dominant eye aligns with the sight plane along the barrel rib. With
the gun shouldered, cast off means moving the comb to the right of the
centerline of the gun to give a fit advantage for a right-handed shooter.
Cast on refers to moving the comb to the left of the centerline, giving a
fit advantage for a left-handed shooter. A shotgun that is correctly
adjusted for cast will have you looking directly down the center of the
rib with both the front and middle beads in exact alignment.The
Of the shell and OntO the Chambers surfaCes, and pOssibly
Cause COrrOsiOn and rust.
NOTICE! dO nOt take yOur gun’s aCtiOn apart beyOnd what is
explained in this Owner’s manual. this is a speCialiZed, finely
fitted meChanism; any attempt tO disassemble the inner
meChanism may mar it fOr life. it is unneCessary, and may dO
damage tO the inner meChanism, tO disassemble it fOr rOutine
Cleaning and Oiling. Of COurse, misfOrtunes (suCh as drOpping
yOur gun in water) require apprOpriate attentiOn, and in suCh
CirCumstanCes we reCOmmend yOu immediately take yOur gun tO
a qualified gunsmith.
BARREL PORTING
Some Citori target models feature ported barrels that reduce recoil
and muzzle jump. Reducing recoil not only increases comfort when
shooting, but increases accuracy because it is easier to pick-up the
second clay target faster due to decreased recovery time following the
first shot. Carbon can build up in the ports after shooting. To clean
them use a good quality powder solvent and pipe cleaners to scrub
away debris.
MAINTENANCE OF OIL FINISH STOCKS
Keeping the oil-finished wood surfaces on your firearm looking their
best requires only a small amount of maintenance. When the surfaces
become spotted or dull, the affected area(s) can be treated using
rubbing alcohol on a soft, lint free cloth and allowed to dry. A small
amount of a linseed oil-based finish, such as Watco
®
Danish Oil Finish,
Deft
®
Danish Oil Finish, or Formby’s
®
Tung Oil Finish should then be
applied to the surface of the wood with a soft, lint free cloth according
to the manufacturers’ instructions. To treat the checkering, a small
amount of oil-based finish can be applied and then distributed evenly
using a toothbrush or other soft bristled brush.
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