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C O N T E N T S P A G E
You are Responsible for Firearms Safety ................................................2
General Description and Operation .......................................................9
Nomenclature ...........................................................................................9
Serial Number ........................................................................................10
Initial Cleaning .......................................................................................10
Operation of the “Safety” ......................................................................11
Assembly .................................................................................................12
Disassembly ............................................................................................14
Ammunition ...........................................................................................15
Magazine Capacity .................................................................................16
Three-Shot Adaptor (Plug) ...................................................................16
Loading ...................................................................................................18
Firing ......................................................................................................21
Unloading ...............................................................................................22
Interchangeable Choke System .............................................................24
Stock Adjustment (Special Models) ......................................................28
Extra Barrels ...........................................................................................29
Mounting a Scope ..................................................................................30
Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions ...............................................32
Removal of the Trigger Group and Bolt Assemblies ............................35
Barrel Porting .........................................................................................41
Maintenance of Oil Finish Stocks .........................................................41
Models with Special Finishes ................................................................42
Service or Repair ....................................................................................43
Important operating instructions for:
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A U T O L O A D I N G S H O T G U N S
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T H A N K Y O U F O R C H O O S I N G A
B R O W N I N G S I LV E R S H O T G U N .
The Silver shotgun represents the most advanced gas-operated
technology available in autoloading shotguns. Silver shotguns combine
the best of traditional Browning craftsmanship with advanced
technology. Every detail of the Silver Hunter shotgun is engineered
to provide you the best in handling and reliable operation.
With a reasonable amount of care, your Silver shotgun is designed
to give you many years of dependable, enjoyable service.