G E N E R A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N
The Browning Silver shotgun is a gas-operated, autoloading shotgun
capable of quickly firing up to five shells (with the magazine plug
removed, using 2¾" loads), one shell at a time, with each successive
pull of the trigger. Upon firing, high-pressure gases from behind the
shot charge pass through two ports in the barrel, through the gas
bracket and into the gas piston, forcing it and the sleeve bar rearward.
As the sleeve bar moves rearward, the sleeve bar push rod forces the
bolt to the rear, operating the action. As the bolt moves rearward, it
cocks the hammer and ejects the fired shell. After full rearward travel,
the bolt returns forward, picks up a new shell from the magazine and
chambers it automatically. The short-stroke and snug, gas sealing fit of
the gas piston limits the amount of combustion gases blown out of
the gas cylinder and into the receiver. After the last shell has been
fired, the bolt assembly locks to the rear instead of returning forward.
This facilitates fast reloading.
N O M E N C L A T U R E
In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of
firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal
and in the normal firing position: i.e., the muzzle is forward or in
front; the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward
or underneath; the rib is upward or on top. For general parts
nomenclature, refer to Figure 1. For specific parts names related to
disassembly, refer to Figure 2.
23 reAd And heed All wArnings in this owner’s mAnuAl, on
Ammunition boxes And with All Accessories thAt you instAll
on your fireArm.
It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information
on the safe handling procedures of your Browning firearm. We
assume no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or
improper firearm accessories or ammunition combinations
are used.
24 prActice periodic mAintenAnce, Avoid unAuthoriZed servicing.
Your firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever,
and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection,
adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by
a Browning Recommended Service Facility or by our Service
Facility in Arnold, Missouri. We assume no responsibility for
injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations
or modifications of Browning firearms.
25 we reserve the right to refuse service on fireArms thAt
hAve been Altered, Added to or substAntiAlly chAnged.
Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications of the firing
mechanism and/or operating parts, may lead to a refusal of service
on such firearms. We will charge you for parts and labor to return
the firearm to original specifications.
do not, under Any circumstAnces, Alter the trigger, sAfety
or other pArts of the firing mechAnism of this or Any
other fireArm. fAilure to obey this wArning mAy result in
injury or deAth to yourself or others.
B E C A R E F U L !
figure 1
Buttstock
Trigger
Receiver
Forearm
Barrel
Muzzle
Rib
“Safety”
Carrier Release Button
Magazine Cap
Bolt Handle
Recoil Pad
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