Browning Gold Fusion Shotgun Owners Manual

QUALITY SINCE 1878
GOLD FUSION
SHOTGUNOWNER’S MANUAL
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WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE 
CHOSEN A BROWNING GOLD FUSION
AUTOLOADING SHOTGUN.The new Gold Fusion shotgun incorporates the very finest 
in materials, craftsmanship and technology. Its unique,
self-regulating gas system allows you to shoot all loads 
interchangeably (depending on chambering). With 
reasonable care, your Gold Fusion is designed to provide 
you with many years of pleasure and dependable service.
Please feel free to write us immediately if you have any 
observations regarding its...

2YOU 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. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause
extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death
to yourself or others.THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR CARELESS OR ABUSIVE HANDLING OF ANY
FIREARM. AT ALL TIMES, HANDLE ANY FIREARM WITH INTENSE RESPECT 
FOR ITS POWER AND POTENTIAL DANGER.
PLEASE...

devices, — it starts there. Always treat this shotgun with the respect
due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.NEVER TEST THE MECHANISM OF ANY FIREARM WHILE IT IS LOADED
OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
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WHENEVER YOU HANDLE ANY FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE,
MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
Always open the action
immediately, and visually check the chamber. Make certain that the
chamber does not inadvertently contain any ammunition. Always
keep the chamber empty and the safety in the “on safe”...

how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch 
as described later in this manual. Before the first firing, clean the 
bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust
compounds in the action/chamber areas.
7ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE. 
As a safety 
precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Your
responsibilities do not end when your firearm is unattended. Store 
your firearm and ammunition separately and well beyond the...

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NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE IN ANY SHOTGUN.The gauge of your shotgun is marked on the side of the barrel. Store
all shells of different gauges in completely separate and well-marked
containers. Never store shells of mixed gauges in a common container
or in your pockets.EXAMINE EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR GUN. NEVER PUT A 20
GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE GUN. 
The most common way to bulge
or rupture a shotgun barrel is to drop a 20 gauge shell into a 12 gauge
chamber. The 20 gauge shell,...

firearm on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object.
17WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. 
Unprotected,
repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear
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...

Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage
enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses.
23NEVER 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 and
to others.
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PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE — AVOID UNAUTHORIZED       SERVICING.Your new firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and
as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection,...

NOMENCLATUREIn conventional gun terminology, the position and movement of
shotgun parts are described as they occur with the shotgun horizontal
and in normal firing position; i.e. the muzzle is forward or front; the
butt stock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward or underneath;
the sight is upward or on top. For general parts nomenclature,
refer to Figure 1. The Browning Gold Fusion shotgun is shown 
disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow instructions
contained in this book...

combustion gases blown out of the gas cylinder and into the receiver,
keeping the inside of the receiver clean.FUSION ACCESSORIESYour Browning Gold Fusion Autoloader shotgun should come with
these accessories:
• Carrying case
• Five Invector-Plus choke tubes, to include Full, Improved Mod.,
Modified (installed in barrel), Improved Cylinder and Skeet.
• One Hi-Viz™ Sight Kit which includes a base, six fluorescent light
pipes and two opaque white sights.
• Three spacers to adjust drop-at-comb. The neutral...