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YOU
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Browning Challenger
ARE
RESPONSIBLE
FIREARMS
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SAFEI"Y
Please let us remind you that, as a gun owner, you
accept a set of responsibilities of the most demanding nature. How seriously you carry out these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death.
Mistakes made with guns are final and cannot be
paid for with money or regret.
PLEASE
READ
AND
UNDERSTAND THE PROPER HANDLING AND
INSTRUCTION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN
THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW
FIREARM.
The cardinal rule of safe gun handling is: Always
keep the muzzle of your gun pointed in
a
safe direction, even though you feel certain your gun is unloaded and "on safe." Be extremely alert and aware
of all persons and property within the range of your
ammunition. At all times handle your gun with intense respect for its force and power.
Never, under any circumstances, carry or handle
your gun with a round in the chamber unless shooting is imminent. Never trust any gun's "safety." The
is
word, "safety,"
block mechanism, hammer block mechanism,
used to describe a gun's trigger
fir-
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ing pin block mechanism or sear block mechanism.
These are all mechanical devices used to place your
gun in a
that the gun will not fire even
"on safe" position.
Like any mechanical device they can sometimes
fail; they can sometimes be jarred or inadvertently
manipulated into an unsafe condition. These me-
chanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling and
are no excuse for pointing your
direction.
Your responsibilities do not end when your gun is
unattended. Never keep a loaded gun unattended.
Store guns and ammunition in separate, locked
areas. Whenever possible, store this pistol with the
slide locked back and the magazine removed. (This
does not harm the recoil spring in any way.) Take
all safeguards to insure your gun does not become
available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome
hands.
There
of any firearm. At all times handle your gun with in-
tense respect for its force and power.
safer
status. No guarantee can be made
if
the "safety"
muzzle in an unsafe
is
no excuse for careless or abusive handling
is
in the
Please read and practice the following cautions:
CAUTION
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR
1
.
PISTOL POINTED
even though you are certain the pistol
loaded and "on safe." Never point your pistol
at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be
extremely alert and aware of all persons and
property within range of your ammunition.
NEVER TRUST YOUR PISTOL'S MECHAN-
2
.
ICAL "SAFETY" DEVICES.
ty," describes a gun's trigger block mechan-
ism, sear block mechanism, hammer block
mechanism or firing pin block mechanism.
These are mechanical devices that place your
gun in a SAFER status. No guarantee can
made that the gun will not fire even
"safety"
Like any mechanical device a safety can
sometimes fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition.
Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun
handling and are no excuse for pointing your
pistol's muzzle in an unsafe direction.
is
in the "on safe" position.
IN A SAFE DIRECTION
is
The word, "safe-
if
un-
be
the
Challenger
3
.
4.
5.
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is
While it
mechanical "safeties" periodically for proper
function, NEVER test them with a loaded pistol or point the muzzle in an unsafe direction.
Safe gun handling does not stop with your
gun's mechanical "safety" devices. It
there. Always treat this pistol with the respect
due a loaded, ready-to-fire pistol.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, LOCK
THE SLIDE OPEN AND VISUALLY CHECK
THE CHAMBER OF YOUR PISTOL WHEN
YOU
vertently contain any ammunition.
WHENEVER YOU HAND YOUR PISTOL TO
ANOTHER PERSON
magazine, lock the slide open and be sure
the chamber
also points in a safe direction when handing
the pistol to another person.
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Before the first firing of your pistol clean the
bore using a cleaning rod and patch. Wipe
away any anti-rust compounds present in the
action-chamber areas. Before you load your
pistol, remove the magazine, lock open the
slide, BE SURE THE CHAMBER
a good idea to "test" your pistol's
PICK IT UP
to be sure it does not inad-
always remove the
is
empty. Be sure the muzzle
IS
EMPTY-
starts
Challenger
then glance through the barrel to be sure it
clear of any obstruction.
DO NOT SNAP THE HAMMER ON AN
6.
mn
NOT BE
respect due a loaded gun-even though you
are certain the gun
KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE
7.
TRIGGER
moving the magazine.
BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP.
8.
range of your ammunition and be certain
there
Never shoot at water or hard objects. Handle
your pistol at all times with deep respect and
alert consideration to all within its range.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR PISTOL WITH
9.
ROUND IN THE CHAMBER.
you do not chamber a round until immediately before the pistol is to be fired.
10.
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL WHEN
NOT IN USE.
zine and be sure the chamber
your pistol and ammunition separately-beyond the reach of children. Whenever
CHAMBER-THE
EMPTY!
while unloading the pistol or re-
is
no chance of damage or accident.
Remove and unload the maga-
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CHAMBER
Treat every gun with the
is
unloaded.
We recommend
is
Automatic Pistol
5
is
MAY
Know the
A
empty. Store
possi-
i
i
!
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ble store this pistol with the slide locked back
and the magazine removed. (This will not
harm the recoil spring in any way.) Take all
safeguards to keep your gun away from un-
trained, inexperienced, or unwelcome hands.
1 1
ALWAYS UNLOAD
AND MAGAZINE BEFORE CROSSING
FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A
DITCH
lean a lbaded gun against a fence, tree, car
or other similar object.
BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET.
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persons, livestock, buildings or other objects
are behind or near your target. Be absolutely
sure of your target particularly during low
light periods.
1
3
FOR
ommend that you always wear shooting
glasses and hearing protection when shooting.
14.
IN
HAND SHOULD BE IN A POSITION
WHERE
REARWARD MOVEMENT OF
You should also avoid unorthodox sighting
methods where the pistol might be held close
to
or negotiating other obstacles. Never
EYE
AND
GRIPPING
IT
COULD BE HIT WRING
the
eve.
ANY
EAR
PROTECnON
THE
PISTOL,
GUN'S CHAMBER
Be sure no
we rec-
NEITHER
THE
THE
SLIDE.
A
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IF YOUR PISTOL FAILS TO FIRE DUE TO
A
MALFUNCTION OF EITHER PISTOL OR
AMMUNITION
safe direction and hold this position for a
minimum of
slide and remove the cartridge.
indented, it should be disposed of in a way
that can not cause harm.
indented, your pistol should be examined by
a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the
malfunction should be corrected before
further use.
16.
BE DEFENSIVE. BE ON GUARD AGAINST
UNSAFE GUN HANDLING
others. Don't be timid when it comes to gun
safety.
the above safety precautions, politely suggest
safer handling practices.
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7
EDUCATE AND SUPERVISE.
safety to all members of your family, especially to children and non-shooters. Closely
supervise newcomers to the shooting sports.
Encourage enrollment in hunting-shooting
safety courses.
If
keep the muzzle pointed in a
30
seconds. Carefully open the
If
around you and
you observe other shooters violating
Stress firearms
If
the rim
the rim
is
is
not
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CHALLENGER I1
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AUTOMATIC PISTOL
NOMENCLATURE
In conventional gun terminology the position and
movement of pistol parts are described as they occur
with the pistol horizontal and in normal firing position;
i.e. the muzzle
rearward or rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the sights are upward or on top.
is
forward or front; the pistol grip is
AMMUNITION
Your pistol must be used
Cartridges. The barrel and action of this pistol have
been made with substantial safety margins over the
pressures developed by established commercial
loads. Nevertheless, Browning can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through use of
cartridges of
oping pressures in excess of
standards.
'Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute
nonstandard dimension or those devel-
only
with
22
SAAMI' established
Long Rifle
Challenger
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GENERAL OPERATION
Your new Browning
matic pistol. With the chamber and magazine loaded
and the safety* in the off safe or fire position, the
pistol will fire a single round with each successive
pull of the trigger until the magazine and chamber
are empty. The slide of the pistol
open after the last cartridge has been fired.
is
a recoil operated, semi-auto-
is
designed to stay
DESIGN FEATURES
The Challenger
block "safety*." To put the mechanism on safe the
slide must be fully forward. The thumb safety lever
is
then pressed upward into the recess provided for
it in the slide. (Note: This may require firm pressure.
Be sure the lever travels its maximum upward movement and
though the sear
such as a sharp blow could still dislodge the hammer
or otherwise cause the firing pin to move forward and
discharge a cartridge.
When the slide
can be raised to lock the slide in its open position.
With a magazine in the frame, this latch is automatically actuated to lock the slide open after the last
'See handling precautions at the beginning of this booklet.
II
incorporates a thumb operated sear
is
completely engaged in the recess.) Al-
is
now blocked, abusive handling
is
drawn rearward a Stop Open Latch
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shot
(Fig.
It
chamber can be fired after the magazine has been
removed so always check the chamber to be certain
as to the pistol's firing status.
Figure
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is
fired. This
is
a signal the gun
is
empty
1).
is
important to remember that a cartridge in the
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LOADING
At all times while loading, be certain the muzzle is
pointed in a safe direction. With the slide locked to
the rear and the magazine out of the gun, inspect
the chamber to be sure it is empty. Close the slide
and place the manual thumb "safety*" in the "on
safe" position.
Depress the magazine's follower button
page
10)
with the thumb of one hand, while inserting
the cartridges with the other hand. Insert the loaded
magazine into the pistol, being certain that the magazine is pressed completely in and is being retained
by the magazine latch.
To load the chamber, move the manual thumb
"safety*" lever down into the off safe position and
pull the slide completely back. Release the slide. It
will move forward under spring pressure and feed
the first cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.
THE
PISTOL
After pulling the trigger and thus firing the cartridge,
the pistol automatically ejects the fired cartridge and
feeds a fresh cartridge from the magazine into the
chamber ready for a second shot. Thus the shooter
may fire the pistol until the magazine is empty merely
by pulling the trigger for each shot. After the last
*See handling precautions at
AND
IS
NOW
the
READY
beginning
Automatic Pistol
FIRING
(See
Fig.
FOR
FIRING.
of
this booklet.
5,
'
Challenger
Schematic
and should not be used as a guide to assemble guns.
is
provided for parts identification only
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PART
"
PO50502
PO50447
PO50449
PO50503
PO50452
PO50454
PO50456
PO50455
PO50457
PO50458
PO50459
PO50462
PO50461
PO50514
PO50464
PO50545
PO50465
PO50466
PO50467
PO50468
PO50505
PO50472
PO50473
PO50474
PO50475
PO50476
PO50498
22
Automatic Pistol
DESCRIPTION
Barrel Assembly
(Includes Front
Sight
&
Barrel Sorino
Block)
Barrel Block
Barrel Mounting
Screw
Disconnector Assem-
bly (Includes Pivot
Pin
&
Washer)
Disconnector Spring
Extractor
Extractor Sprlng
Extractor Spring
Plunger
Firlng Pln
Firing Pin Retaining
Pin
Firing Pin Sprlng
Grip Left
Grip Right
Grip Pin
Grip Screw
Grip Medall~on
Hammer
Hammer Pin
Hammer Link
Hammer Link Pin
Magazine Body
Magazine Button
Magazine Follower
Magazine Latch
Magazine Latch Pin
Trigger Pin
Magazine Latch
Spring
Trigger
G
PART
"
PO50520
PO50521
DESCRIPTION
Magazine Ejector
Magazine Ejector
.
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Magazine Spring
Magazine Complete
Mainspring Inner
Mainspring Outer
Mainspring Plunger
Recoil Spring
Recoil Spring
Safety Assembly
(Includes Thumb
Piece)
Safety
Sear
Sear Pin
Sear Spring
Sear Spring Pin
Sight Front
Sight Base Rear
Sight Base Rear
Sprlng
Sight Base Mounting
Screw
Sight Aperture Rear
Sight
Rear
Sight Assembly Rear
(Includes Sight
Base, Aperture.
Spring,
Screw, & Mount-
ing Screw)
Slide
Stop Open Latch
Assembly (Includes
Thumb Piece)
Stop Open Latch
Spring
Gu~de
Cllck Plate
Elevat~on Screw
Elevat~on
shot
Challenger
is
fired, the Stop Open Latch automatically
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holds the slide in its open or rearward position.
During reloading, it is recommended that you re-
move the empty magazine, inspect the chamber to
be sure it's empty, then close the slide and place the
manual thumb "safety*" in the "on safe" position.
By inserting the loaded magazine with the slide
closed, there is
no
danger
of inadvertently tripping
the Stop Open Latch and feeding a live cartridge into
the chamber from the loaded magazine.
Caution:
You will have observed by cocking the pistol
the slide moves rearward about one inch past the rear
of the frame. In shooting, neither hand should be in
a position where it could be hit by the slide in its
rearward movement
NOR SHOULD UNORTHODOX SIGHTING METHODS BE USED WHERE
THE PISTOL IS HELD CLOSE TO THE EYE.
*See handling precautions at the beginning of this booklet.
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UNLOADING
THE
To remove the cartridge remaining in the chamber,
raise the thumb "safety*" lever to its "on safe"
position and withdraw the magazine from the pistol.
Then move the "safety*" to the off safe position
and slowly pull rearward on the slide to extract and
eject the cartridge from the chamber. Inspect the
action and chamber to be sure that a live cartridge
does not remain in the pistol.
With the magazine removed, the Stop Open Latch
1
must be raised manually to hold the slide open.
1
SIGHTS
The Challenger
sight which is screw adjustable for elevation and drift
adjustable for windage.
1
.
*See
PISTOL
I1
is equipped with a precision rear
To raise the point of impact, turn the elevation screw located just behind the rear sight
in a clockwise direction. To lower, turn the
elevation screw in a counter-clockwise direction (Fig.
handling precautions at the beginning of this booklet.
2).
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To move the point of impact right or left, the
rear sight must be moved a very slight amount
in its dovetail slot. This accomplished by
lightly tapping the rear sight in its dovetail in
the same direction you want the bullet impact
A
to move.
small wood dowel or comparable
non-metallic object should be used to bear
against the sight during tapping to avoid mar-
ring the finish (Fig.
Remove the magazine. Draw the slide rear-
1
ward and lock open with stop open latch.
2).
Visually inspect the chamber to be certain it
is empty.
Located under the barrel on the front of the
2.
frame
is
the barrel mounting screw. Loosen
this screw until it becomes disengaged from
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the barrel (Fig.
the screw completely from the frame.
Slide the barrel rearward and upward to sep-
3.
arate it from the frame (Fig.
4.
Release the slide and allow it to move slowly
forward and off the front of the frame, being
careful not to lose control of the recoil spring.
This
is
sufficient disassembly for all practical
cleaning and lubricating required. Further
disassembly is recommended only by competent gunsmiths or the Browning service facility.
3).
It is unnecessary to remove
4).
CLEANING
The slide assembly may be cleaned with any good
gun cleaning solvent or light oil and then dried with
a clean cloth, or preferably blown dry with air pressure,
if
available.
The barrel may be cleaned with a good quality powder solvent such as Browning Liquid Gunsmith.
Ordinarily a light lubricating oil will suffice for this
purpose. Use a small brush to remove dirt or other
foreign matter from other parts of the action. Lubricate the pistol with a good light gun oil. All moving
parts should be occasionally lubricated. Use oil spar-
Challenger
ingly; a very light film is sufficient. Browning Gun Oil
is ideally suited for this purpose.
The magazine should be cleaned after every
1000
amount of lubricant and dirt will gradually collect
in this mechanism. Place the magazine in a good
gun cleaning solvent and agitate to loosen and remove grease and dirt. While the magazine is still
submerged, also pull the magazine follower back and
forth a few times. Shake all excess solvent from the
magazine and dry with a cloth, or preferably blow
dry with air pressure,
Caution: Most solvents are highly inflammable. Appropriate safety measures should be practiced when
working with solvents.
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500
rounds for best operation since a certain
if
available.
to
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Challenger
22
REASSEMBLY
Replace the recoil spring and recoil spring
1
guide in the top of the slide.
Replace the slide on the guide rails of the
2.
frame and push rearward until the recessed
coll.ar on the end of the recoil spring guide
can be placed on the projecting stud in the
rear part of the frame (Fig.
to push the slide as far rearward as it will go
and lock in this rearward position with the
stop open latch.
Place the barrel on the frame so that the bar-
3
rel mounting screw aligns with the barrel
mounting screw recess in the frame. Pull the
barrel rearward against the frame and secure
the barrel to the frame by tightening the barrel mounting screw.
If
Caution:
rience accuracy and functioning problems.
the barrel
5).
is
not tight, you will expe-
Automatic Pistol
Then continue
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number of your pistol
can be found stamped on the front of the pistol grip
portion of the frame.
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Caliber 22 Long Rifle
Capacity of Magazine 10 Cartridges
Over-all length 10% inches
Length of Barrel
Height of Pistol
63/4 inches
5%
inches
No. of Rifling Grooves 6 Grooves
Twist of Rifling Right Hand
Weight of Pistol 38 oz.
Ye''
Sights
wide Front; Windage
and Elevation Adjustment
Rear
9%
inches Sight Radius
SERVICE
If
your pistol should require service or repairs we
OR REPAIR
suggest you first contact a local authorized Browning
Firearms
Service Center. Your Browning Sporting
Goods dealer can tell you the address of the Service
Center nearest you or you may call or write our
Consumer Information Dept. in Morgan, Utah-(801)
876-27 1
1.
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Otherwise you may return your pistol to our own
repair facility for servicing. The address is:
Browning Service Department
Route 4, Box 624B
Tenbrook Road
Arnold, Missouri 6301 0 (3 14) 287-6800
Canadian Customers-Please call or write:
Browning Canada Sports
Ltd/LtCe
5350 Ferrier Street
Montreal, Quebec H4P
Phone:
(5
18) 298-8 130
1L9
When returning your pistol for servicing, please be
sure it is unloaded, package securely in a strong cardboard container, and insure the shipment. Under no
circumstances should ammunition be returned as it
is against postal and commerce regulations. Send
a letter to our service department clearly describing
the trouble experienced and the repairs or alterations
If
desired.
convenient, also enclose a copy of your
letter with the gun.
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cleans, lubricates, and protects metal and
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You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take
these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR CARELESS OR ABUSIVE HANDLING OF ANY
FIREARM. AT ALL TIMES HANDLE YOUR HANDGUN AND ANY OTHER
FIREARM WITH INTENSE RESPECT FOR ITS POWER AND POTENTIAL
DANGER.PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CAUTIONS AND PROPER
HANDLING PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING
YOUR NEW FIREARM.
1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR HANDGUN POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and
aware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.
2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARM’S MECHANICAL
“SAFETY” DEVICE.
The word “safety” describes a gun’s blocking or disengaging mechanism for the trigger,
sear, hammer and/or firing pin. Although mechanical devices place pistol in a SAFER
status, no guarantee can be made that the gun will not fire even if the “safety” is on the
“on safe” position.
LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A “SAFETY” CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; IT
CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE
CONDITION. Mechanical “safeties” merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for
pointing your guns muzzle in an unsafe direction. While it is a good idea to “test” your
guns mechanical “safeties” periodically for proper function, NEVER TEST IT WHILE
YOUR GUN IS LOADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
Safe gun handling does not stop with your guns mechanical “safety” devices – it starts
there. Always treat this pistol with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
3 DO NOT CARRY YOUR HANDGUN WITH A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER.
For good safety practice, it is recommended that a round not be chambered until
immediately before your pistol is to be fired.
4 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE YOUR HANDGUN, OR HAND IT TO
SOMEONE, MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
To fully unload your handgun, you must first remove the magazine, open and lock the
slide rearward, and visually inspect the chamber to be certain it does not contain a
cartridge. It is vital that you remove the magazine from your pistol so a cartridge is not
automatically chambered when you close the action. Always keep the chamber empty
and “safety” in the “on safe” position unless shooting is imminent.
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5 DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR FIREARM LOADED.
Keep it unloaded, whether stored in a holster, gun case or other container.
6 HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS
DANGEREOUS, and may increase the risk of handling a firearm. The following rules
should always be observed by you and those you hunt with: Always make certain that the
stand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded
when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your
firearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down from
the stand. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with the
safety in the safe position.
7 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
When preparing to shoot your pistol, check for a barrel obstruction as follows: first, fully
unload the pistol by removing the magazine, locking the action open and inspecting the
chamber. BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER. Then glance
down the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. It takes only one small
obstruction to dangerously increase pressures. Before the first firing, clean the bore with
a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the chamber and
around the action.
BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION.
If you detect an off sound or light recoil when a cartridge is fired, do not load another
cartridge into the chamber. Fully unload by removing the magazine and removing the
cartridge from the chamber. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure
that an obstruction does not remain in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely
clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can
cause extensive damage to your gun and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
8 BE CERTAIN YOUR PISTOL IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and
extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly,
cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test
the mechanical function of any firearms with live ammunition.
9 ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL WHEN NOT IN USE.
Your responsibilities do not end when your firearm is unattended. Store your pistol and
ammunition separately and well beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards to
ensure your pistol does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome
hands.
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10 USE THE PROPER AMMUNTION.
The barrel and action of this pistol have been made with substantial safety margins over
the pressures developed by established American commercial loads.
HOWEVER, BROWNING ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS WHICH
OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF CARTRIDGES OF NON-STANDARD
DIMENSIONS OR THAT DEVELOP PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF
COMMERICALLY AVALABLE AMMUNITION THAT HAS BEEN LOADED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SPORTING ARMS
AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE (SAAMI).
EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN YOUR FIREARM.
Browning cannot assume any responsibility for the use of unsafe or improper arms and
ammunition combinations. It is your responsibility to read and heed all warnings in your
instruction manual and on ammunition boxes.
11 DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,
CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH
DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY.
HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES, WASH HANDS
THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
12 DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER – THE
CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY!
Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun, even though you are certain the gun is
unloaded.
13 KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE
UNLOADING AND LOADING – UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.
14 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP.
Take additional care during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition.
Never shoot at water or hard objects.
15 DROPPING YOUR HANDGUN WHEN LOADED CAN CAUSE AN
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE EVEN WITH THE “SAFETY” ON.
Be extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity, to avoid dropping a
loaded firearm.
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16 ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL’S CHAMBER BEFORE
CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR
NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES.
Never place your firearm on a car, or on any unstable object.
17 IF YOUR FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED
IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove
the cartridge. If the rim is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that
cannot cause harm. If the rim is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a
qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further
use.
18 WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear hearing
protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard against such damage. Wear shooting
glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Always keep a safe distance between
the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting
shells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling and
cleaning your pistol to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvents
or other agents from contacting your eyes.
19 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING
AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.
Don’t be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters violating any
of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.
20 SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF
YOUR FAMILY.
This is especially important when children and non-shooters are involved. Closely
supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting
safety courses.
21 NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF
DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
Your vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling
unsafe to you or to others.
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22 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. Like all Browning
firearms, your firearm should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center
or by Browning’s service facility in Arnold, Missouri.
BROWNING CANNOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIES
SUFFERED OR CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING, ALTERATIONS OR
MODIFICATIONS OF BROWNING FIREARMS.
Read and heed all warnings in your 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 for your Browning gun.
Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun
accessories or ammunition combinations are used.
Do not, under any circumstance, alter the trigger, safety or 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.
BE CAREFUL!
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