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Loading and Unloading Your Combination Rifle/Shotgun
WARNING
Never load or fire combination rifle/shotgun unless the barrels are locked into position on the receiver, and the forend is locked into the
receiver and barrels.
WARNING
Make sure the combination rifle/shotgun is pointed in a safe direction and the trigger block safety is engaged at all times while loading and
unloading. NEVER allow fingers or other objects to contact the trigger(s) while loading or unloading.
WARNING
Do not disengage the trigger block safety until you are ready to fire and have the gun pointed safely downrange.
TO LOAD:
1. Make sure the ammunition that you are using is the correct size and gauge. The barrel are marked with
the gauge and chamber size. Shotgun Barrels marked 3” will use only 2
3
/
4
” or 3” shot shells and must
not be used with 3
1
/
2
” shells. Shotgun Barrels marked with 2
3
/
4
” will use only 2
3
/
4
” and must not be
used with or 3” or 3
1
/
2
” shells.
2. Visually inspect the chambers and barrels for obstructions by breaking open the combination
rifle/shotgun by depressing the locking lever and tipping the barrels down. The chambers and barrels
should be free of oil or grease or obstructions. (See
Picture 22).
3. After inspection, load the correct type of shot shell into the top barrel and the correct type of rifle cartridge
into the bottom barrel. Make sure that the shells and cartridges are flush with the extractor. (See
Pictures
23
and 24). Then close the action by swinging the barrels up until they lock into the receiver and the
locking latch should move to its fully locked position. (See
Picture 25).
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Picture 22
Picture 23 Picture 24
Picture 25
