CHALLENGER II 22 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
BROWNING ARCHERY EQUIPMENT
Browning compound bows give you select
hardwood handle riser, limbs of hard rock
maple and fiberglass laminations and
eccentric cams mounted in limb notches
rather than on bulky metal hangers for a
faster, harder-hittinq arrow. In addition to
high performance hunting models, there
are special light draw weight models for
junior and lady archers.
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BROWNING BOOTS
are knoun for
Thel're bulk from the f nest leathers. w~th
features I~keVibramsoles. Goodyear storm
welts. Norwegian reverse welts, full glove
leather linings and soft cushion insoles.
BROWNING GOLF EQUIPMENT-Whe-
ther you shoot double bogey or par, Browning's line of low profile clubs, distinctive
bags, and tireless Bag Boy Golf Carts will
make your game more enjoyable.
Browning Model
Serial Number
Purchase Price
Purchased From
Date of Purchase
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the~r comfort and long wear.
Brown~ng Boots
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at the back of the booklet.
We are proud that you have chosen
manufacture, we have endeavored to incorporate the very
finest in materials and craftsmanship; and with just reasonable care, this gun should provide you with many
years of
pleasuw and dependable service. If, you have any
observations to make regarding its performance or appearance, we hope you will write us immediately.
We would also like to know more about you
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you could take but a moment to complete and
return the market survey card found on the
inside back cover.
Thank you.
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Canada
by:
Ferr~er Street. Montreal. Que.
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YOU
FOR
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
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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
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4.
5.
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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-
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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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Treat every gun with the
is
unloaded.
We recommend
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Know the
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empty. Store
possi-
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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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
Challenger
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.
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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,
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Challenger
Schematic
and should not be used as a guide to assemble guns.
is
provided for parts identification only
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