Congratulations on the purchase of your new firearm.
You are now part of the Savage Sports Corporation
family of quality firearms and archery equipment/
accessories, which includes Savage Arms, Inc.,
Savage Arms (Canada), Stevens, Fox, and BowTech
Archery. With reasonable care, your firearm should
deliver years of reliable service and perform to our
“definition of accuracy”.
THIS MANUAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
The safety warnings and instructions in this booklet are
very important. By understanding the dangers inherent
in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions
described herein, you can use your shotgun in complete
safety. However, failure to heed any of the warnings
may result in serious damage and injury or death to you
or others as well as severe damage to the firearm or
other property.
For your convenience, this INSTRUCTION MANUAL
has been divided into 4 sections:
SECTION 1: Safety First – It’s Your Responsibility
SECTION 2: Basic Functions
SECTION 3: Stevens GOLD WING SIDE BY SIDE
Screw-In Choke System
SECTION 4: Statement Of Limited Warranty
Although considerable time and effort were put into
assuring the accuracy of the information contained
herein, human errors do occur. If an error is found,
please let us know. As a ‘customer driven’ company,
we appreciate and encourage feedback.
SECTION 1
SAFETY FIRST – IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
ABOVE ALL – REMEMBER THAT A FIREARM IS A
MECHANICAL DEVICE WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO
THINK OR ACT ON ITS OWN. IT WILL DO WHAT
YOU MAKE IT DO, WHETHER YOUR ACTION IS
SAFE OR UNSAFE. IT DOES NOT KNOW THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WISE ACTION OR ONE
WHICH WILL PUT SOMEONE’S LIFE OR PROPERTY
IN DANGER. THE ONLY SURE WAY IT CAN BE
SAFE IS IF YOUR ACTIONS ARE SAFE. IT ONLY
TAKES ONE CARELESS SECOND TO RESULT IN A
TRAGEDY THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH
THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
DANGEROUS WEAPONS
Shotguns are classified as “firearms” or “dangerous
weapons” and are sold with the specific understanding
that the seller is in no way responsible for their illegal,
improper or negligent handling or resale under local
laws and regulations. The manufacturer shall not be
responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunction
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of the firearm, or for physical injury or property damage,
resulting in whole or in part from:
1. Criminal or negligent use of the shotgun
2. Improper or careless handling of the shotgun
3. Unauthorized modifications
4. Defective, improperly hand-loaded or
reloaded ammunition
5. Use of ammunition not complying with SAAMI
(Sporting Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers’
Institute, Inc.) regulations
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6. Neglect
7. Other influences beyond the manufacturer’s direct
and immediate control.
This limitation applies regardless of whether liability
is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or
strict liability (including any failure to warn). Under no
circumstance shall Savage Arms, Inc. be liable for
incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of
use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings
or profits.
SAFETY WARNINGS – NOT JUST FOR
BEGINNERS!
• Regardless of your familiarity or experience with
firearms, don’t assume that you have no need to
study this manual.
• The safe handling of firearms requires specialized
training, discipline and caution. Firearms, by their
own nature and intended function, are deadly
instruments. Accidental death or serious injury can
result if they are handled improperly or carelessly.
• Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearm accidents
almost always are caused by a failure to obey the
basic rules of gun safety. Unfortunately, experienced
shooters violate these rules as frequently as
beginners. Thus, the basics of safe firearms handling
cannot be repeated too often. Read, re-read and
memorize the basic principles of firearms safety
until they become second nature, habits that you do
not forget.
• If you have any question about your knowledge or
ability to use this or any other firearm with complete
safety, you should seek supervised instruction.
Personalized instruction is often available from gun
dealers or gun clubs. If none of these sources is
accessible, write the NATIONAL SHOOTING
SPORTS FOUNDATION, 11 MILE HILL ROAD,
NEWINGTON, CT 06470; 203-426-4358.
They will assist you.
• A person with a gun in his possession has a full-time
responsibility. HE MUST KNOW how to keep and
use his/her firearm safely and must always TAKE
ALL THE PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY. He cannot
guess, he cannot forget. This responsibility is fully
and exclusively his, it can not be passed off to
someone else.
• Remember: no gun can be made accident-proof.
A gun is just a machine, with no judgment of its own;
it responds to your actions, whether wise or foolish.
The only true effective safety device is the mind of a
cautious shooter who never forgets that a moment
of carelessness can produce permanent tragedy.
ALL GUNS ARE NOT ALIKE
Many makes and models of firearms may LOOK very
similar. However, they differ widely in design and
operation, and in the location and function of various
controls. Study this manual thoroughly. Learn all the
characteristics and operation of your particular firearm
before attempting to handle it. Do not permit others to
handle it, unless they also have done so. You should
have an instruction manual for every firearm you own.
If you do not, write the manufacturer and obtain one.
Most manufacturers will gladly send you one free.
YOUR KNOWLEDGE CAN PREVENT INJURIES.
This shotgun was designed and manufactured to
offer the maximum safety when used and maintained
properly. However, as with any other firearm, it is not
foolproof and may become very dangerous if the
following basic rules are not RIGIDLY OBSERVED:
READ CAREFULLY
1. Never, never point any gun, loaded or unloaded,
at anything you do not intend to shoot.
2. Always treat every gun as if it were loaded.
3. Before using any gun, read and understand the
Instruction Manual completely.
4. The safety is only a mechanical device, not a
substitute for common sense.
5. Keep your fingers OFF the trigger until you are
actually aiming at the target you intend to shoot.
6. Be certain the gun is unloaded before cleaning,
changing chokes or storing.
7. Always unload the gun before entering a vehicle
or an inhabited building.
8. Never leave a loaded gun unattended.
9. Store guns and ammunition separately, beyond
the reach of children, locked and secured in a
safe place.
10.Never test the safety by pulling the trigger while
the safety is on, unless you are absolutely sure
the gun is unloaded and you are pointing it away
from everyone.
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11.Be sure of your target before you shoot.
12.Do not mix guns and alcohol or drugs.
13.Never pull a gun towards you by the muzzle. Do not
climb a tree or cross a fence with a loaded gun.
14.Load and unload your gun outdoors, with the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction.
15.If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled,
keep it pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds.
Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hangfire” and the cartridge will go off after a short pause.
16.Never shoot at hard, flat surfaces or water. The
slug or shot charge may ricochet.
17.When receiving a gun, always check to see that it
is unloaded.
18.Never put your hands or any other part of your body
over the muzzle of a gun, or allow it to point at any
other person. No harm should result if you obey this
rule, even if an accidental discharge occurs.
19.Check ammunition to be sure it is the right caliber or
gauge for your gun, and that it is not damaged or
malformed. Keep in mind that a 20 gauge shell will
fall through the chamber of a 12 gauge shotgun and
lodge in the barrel. If a 12 gauge shell is then
chambered and fired, the barrel may burst causing
death or serious injury.
20.Always leave the safety on until ready to shoot.
21.Dry firing may damage your gun and is not
recommended.
22.If there is any reason to suspect that something is
obstructing the barrels, immediately unload the
firearm and look through both bores. It is not
sufficient to merely look in the chambers.
23.Treat this gun as a precision instrument.
24.Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous.
We strongly recommend against using it.
25.Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull. Alteration
of the trigger pull usually affects sear engagement
and may cause accidental discharge. Altering your
gun in any way may also void your warranty.
YOUR GUN IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE WHICH
WILL NOT LAST FOREVER AND IS SUBJECT TO
WEAR. WHEN SOMETHING DOES NOT SOUND,
FEEL, OR LOOK RIGHT, SEEK THE ADVICE OF A
PROFESSIONAL GUNSMITH IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER TAKE A CHANCE.
WARNING!
Stevens shotguns are manufactured to perform properly
with the original parts as designed. Your gun is a
complex tool, with many parts that must relate correctly
to other parts. Assembling a gun incorrectly or with
modified parts can be extremely dangerous and may
cause severe damage to the firearm and serious
injury/death to the shooter or to others. Repair work
should only be done by Savage Arms Service
Department or a qualified gunsmith. Unauthorized repair
will void your warranty.
PROTECT YOUR EYES AND EARS
Always wear adequate shooting glasses and ear
protectors when you are shooting.
Always make certain that persons close to you are
wearing similar ear and eye protection. Unprotected
eyes may be injured by powder gas, carbon residues,
lubricants, metallic particles or similar debris which may
emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use.
Moreover, without ear protection, repeated exposure to
shooting may lead to permanent hearing loss.
AMMUNITION
1. Use only high quality, original, factory-manufactured
shotgun shells, complying with SAAMI requirements
or other similar national standards. Do not use
cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, malformed or
damaged. Do not oil cartridges or spray aerosol type
lubricants, preservatives or cleaners directly onto
cartridges or where excess spray may flow into
contact with cartridges. Lubricants and other foreign
materials on cartridges can cause potentially
dangerous ammunition malfunctions. Use only the
gauge or caliber ammunition which the firearm was
chambered for and is marked on the left side of
the barrel.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, hand-loaded
or other non-standard ammunition voids all
warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition can be
extremely dangerous and may cause severe
damage to the firearm and serious injury to the
shooter or to others. Always use ammunition that
complies with the industry performance standards
established by SAAMI.
3. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious
injury to the shooter or to others may result from any
condition causing excessive pressure inside the
chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure
can be caused by obstructions in the barrel,
propellant powder overloads or by the use of
incorrect or defectively assembled cartridges. In
addition, the use of a dirty, corroded or damaged
cartridges can lead to a burst cartridge case and
consequent damage to the firearm and personal
injury from the sudden escape of high-pressure
propellant gas from the firearm’s mechanism.
4. If:
• You have difficulty or feel unusual resistance in
chambering a cartridge, or
• A cartridge misfires or does not go off, or
• The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge
case, or
• Unburned grains of propellant powder are
discovered spilled in the mechanism, or
• A shot sounds weak or abnormal
Immediately stop shooting and check for
possible obstructions in the barrels. In such
cases it is possible that a wad is lodged
partway down the barrel. Firing a
subsequent shot into the obstructed barrel
WILL damage the firearm and cause serious
injury to the shooter or to bystanders.
If there is any reason to suspect that
something is obstructing the barrel (this can
be anything – dirt, mud, snow, sand, water,
a wad etc.) immediately unload the firearm
and look through both bores from the
breech end. It is not sufficient to merely look
in the chambers. An obstruction may be
lodged some distance down the barrel,
where it can not easily be seen.
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