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ing pin block mechanism or sear block mechanism.These are all mechanical devices used to place yourgun in a safer status. No guarantee can be madethat the gun will not fire even if the "safety" is in the"on safe" position.

Like any mechanical device they can sometimesfail; they can sometimes be jarred or inadvertentlymanipulated into an unsafe condition. These me-chanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling andare no excuse for pointing your muzzle in an unsafedirection.

Your responsibilities do not end when your gun isunattended. Never keep a loaded gun unattended.Store guns and ammunition in separate, lockedareas. Whenever possible, store this pistol with theslide locked back and the magazine removed. (Thisdoes not harm the recoil spring in any way.) Takeall safeguards to insure your gun does not becomeavailable to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcomehands.

There is no excuse for careless or abusive handlingof any firearm. At all times handle your gun with in-tense respect for its force and power.

Challenger I1 22 Automatic Pistol

Please read and practice the following cautions:

CAUTION1 . ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE O F YOUR

PISTOL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTIONeven though you are certain the pistol is un-loaded and "on safe." Never point your pistolat anything you do not intend to shoot. Beextremely alert and aware of all persons andproperty within range of your ammunition.

2 . NEVER TRUST YOUR PISTOL'S MECHAN-ICAL "SAFETY" DEVICES. The word, "safe-ty," describes a gun's trigger block mechan-ism, sear block mechanism, hammer blockmechanism or firing pin block mechanism.These are mechanical devices that place yourgun in a SAFER status. No guarantee can bemade that the gun will not fire even if the

"safety" is in the "on safe" position.

While it is a good idea to "test" your pistol'smechanical "safeties" periodically for properfunction, NEVER test them with a loaded pis-tol or point the muzzle in an unsafe direction.

Safe gun handling does not stop with yourgun's mechanical "safety" devices. It startsthere. Always treat this pistol with the respectdue a loaded, ready-to-fire pistol.

3 ALWAYS REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, LOCKTHE SLIDE OPEN AND VISUALLY CHECKTHE CHAMBER O F YOUR PISTOL WHEN

YOU PICK IT UP to be sure it does not inad-vertently contain any ammunition.

4. WHENEVER YOU HAND YOUR PISTOL TOANOTHER PERSON always remove themagazine, lock the slide open and be surethe chamber is empty. Be sure the muzzlealso points in a safe direction when handingthe pistol to another person.

5. BEWARE O F BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.Before the first firing of your pistol clean thebore using a cleaning rod and patch. Wipeaway any anti-rust compounds present in theaction-chamber areas. Before you load yourpistol, remove the magazine, lock open theslide, BE SURE THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY-

Like any mechanical device a safety cansometimes fail; it can be jarred or inadver-tently manipulated into an unsafe condition.Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gunhandling and are no excuse for pointing yourpistol's muzzle in an unsafe direction.

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5then glance through the barrel to be sure it isclear of any obstruction.

6. D O N O T S N A P THE HAMMER O N ANi

m n HAMBER-THE CHAMBER MAY iNO T BE EMPTY! Treat every gun with the !respect due a loaded gun-even though youare certain the gun is unloaded.

7 . KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THETRIGGER while unloading the pistol or re-moving the magazine.

8. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Know therange of your ammunition and be certainthere is no chance of damage or accident.Never shoot at water or hard objects. Handleyour pistol at all times with deep respect andalert consideration to all within its range.

9. DO NO T CARRY YOUR PISTOL WITH AROUND IN THE CHAMBER. We recommendyou do not chamber a round until immedi-ately before the pistol is to be fired.

10 . ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL WHENNO T IN USE. Remove and unload the maga-zine and be sure the chamber is empty. Storeyour pistol and ammunition separately-be-

yond the reach of children. Whenever possi-


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ble store this pistol with the slide locked backand the magazine removed. (This will notharm the recoil spring in any way.) Take allsafeguards to keep your gun away from un-trained, inexperienced, or unwelcome hands.

1 1 ALWAYS UNLOAD ANY GUN'S CHAMBERAN D MAGAZINE BEFORE CROSSING AFENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING ADITCH or negotiating other obstacles. Neverlean a lbaded gun against a fence, tree, caror other similar object.

12 BE SURE O F YOUR TARGET. Be sure nopersons, livestock, buildings or other objectsare behind or near your target. Be absolutelysure of your target particularly during lowlight periods.

1 3 FO R EYE AN D EAR P R O T E C n O N we rec-ommend that you always wear shooting

glasses and hearing protection when shooting.14. I N G R I P P I N G T H E PISTOL, N E I T H E R

H A N D S H O U L D B E IN A P O S I T I O NWHERE IT COULD BE HIT W R I N G THEREARWARD MOVEMENT O F THE SLIDE.You should also avoid unorthodox sightingmethods where the pistol might be held closeto the eve.


CHALLENGER I1 22AUTOMATIC PISTOL

NOMENCLATUREIn conventional gun terminology the position andmovement of pistol parts are described as they occurwith the pistol horizontal and in normal firing position;i.e. the muzzle is forward or front; the pistol grip isrearward or rear; the trigger is downward or under-neath; the sights are upward or on top.

AMMUNITIONYour pistol must be used only with 22 Long RifleCartridges. The barrel and action of this pistol havebeen made with substantial safety margins over thepressures developed by established commercialloads. Nevertheless, Browning can assume no re-sponsibility for incidents which occur through use ofcartridges of nonstandar d dimension or those devel-oping pressures in excess of SAAMI' establishedstandards.

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15 IF YOUR PISTOL FAILS T O FIRE DUE T OA MALFUNCTION O F EITHER PISTOL O RAMMUNITION keep the muzzle pointed in asafe direction and hold this position for aminimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open theslide and remove the cartridge. If the rim isindented, it should be disposed of in a waythat can not cause harm. If the rim is notindented, your pistol should be examined bya qualified gunsmith and the cause of themalfunction should be corrected beforefurther use.

16. E DEFENSIVE. BE O N GUARD AGAINSTUNSAFE GUN HANDLING around you andothers. Don't be timid when it comes to gunsafety. If you observe other shooters violatingthe above safety precautions, politely suggestsafer handling practices.

1 7 EDUCATE AND SUPERVISE. Stress firearmssafety to all members of your family, espe-cially to children and non-shooters. Closelysupervise newcomers to the shooting sports.Encourage enrollment in hunting-shootingsafety courses.


GENERAL OPERATIONYour new Browning is a recoil operated, semi-auto-matic pistol. With the chamber and magazine loadedand the safety* in the off safe or fire position, thepistol will fire a single round with each successivepull of the trigger until the magazine and chamberare empty. The slide of the pistol is designed to stayopen after the last cartridge has been fired.

DESIGN FEATURESThe Challenger I incorporates a thumb operated searblock "safety*." To put the mechanism on safe theslide must be fully forward. The thumb safety leveris then pressed upward into the recess provided forit in the slide. (Note: This may require firm pressure.Be sure the lever travels its maximum upward move-ment and is completely engaged in the recess.) Al-though the sear is now blocked, abusive handlingsuch as a sharp blow could still dislodge the hammeror otherwise cause the firing pin to move forward anddischarge a cartridge.

When the slide is drawn rearward a Stop Open Latchcan be raised to lock the slide in its open position.With a magazine in the frame, this latch is automa-tically actuated to lock the slide open after the last

'See handling precautions at the beginning of this booklet.


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shot is fired. This is a signal the gun is empty(Fig. 1) .It is important to remember that a cartridge in thechamber can be fired after the magazine has beenremoved s o always check the c hamb er to be certainas to the pistol's firing status.

Figure 1

LOADING AND FIRINGAt all times while loading, be certain the muzzle ispointed in a safe direction. With the slide locked tothe rear and the magazine out of the gun, inspect

the chamber to be sure it is empty. Close the slideand place the manual thumb "safety*" in the "onsafe" position.

Depress the magazine's follower button (See Fig. 5,page 10 ) with the thumb of one hand, while insertingthe cartridges with the other hand. Insert the loadedmagazine into the pistol, being certain that the mag-azine is pressed completely in and is being retainedby the magazine latch.

To load the chamber, move the manual thumb"safety*" lever down into the off safe position andpull the slide completely back. Release the slide. Itwill move forward under spring pressure and feedthe first cartridge from the magazine into the cham-ber. TH E PISTOL IS NO W READY F O R FIRING.After pulling the trigger and thus firing the cartridge,the pistol automatically ejects the fired cartridge andfeeds a fresh cartridge from the magazine into thechamber ready for a second shot. Thus the shootermay fire the pistol until the magazine is empty merelyby pulling the trigger for each shot. After the last

*See handling precautions at the beginning of this booklet.


Schematic is provided for parts identification onlyand should not be used a s a guide to assembl e guns.


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Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol I

PART " DESCRIPTION PART " DESCRIPTIONPO50502 Barrel Assembly PO50520 Magazine Ejector

(Includes Front PO50521 Magazine EjectorSight & Barrel SorinoBlock)

PO50447 Barrel Bloc kPO50449 Barrel Mounting

ScrewPO50503 Disconnector Assem-

bly (Includes PivotPin & Washer)

PO50452 Disconnector SpringPO50454 ExtractorPO50456 Extractor SprlngPO50455 Extractor Spring

PlungerPO50457 Firlng PlnPO50458 Firing Pin Retaining

Pin

PO50459 Firing Pin SprlngPO50462 Grip LeftPO50461 Grip RightPO50514 Grip PinPO50464 Grip ScrewPO50545 Grip Medall~onPO50465 HammerPO50466 Hammer PinPO50467 Hammer LinkPO50468 Hammer Link PinPO50505 Magazine BodyPO50472 Magazine ButtonPO50473 Magazine FollowerPO50474 Magazine LatchPO50475 Magazine Latch Pin G

Trigger PinPO50476 Magazine Latch

SpringPO50498 Trigger

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Magazine SpringMagazine CompleteMainspring Inner

Mainspring Outer

Mainspring PlungerRecoil Spring

Recoil Spring G u~d eSafety Assembly

(Includes ThumbPiece)

Safety Cllck Plate

SearSear PinSear SpringSear Spring PinSight FrontSight Base RearSight Base Rear

SprlngSight Base Mounting

ScrewSight Aperture RearSight Elevat~on crew

RearSight Assembly Rear

(Includes SightBase, Aperture.Spring, Elevat~onScrew, & Mount-ing Screw)

SlideStop Open Latch

Assembly (IncludesThumb Piece)

Stop Open LatchSpring

Caution: You will have observed by cocking the pistolthe slide moves rearward about one inch past the rearof the fr ame. In shooting, neither hand should be ina position where it could be hit by the slide in itsrearward movement NOR SHOULD UNORTHO-D O X S I G H T I N G M E T H O D S B E U S E D W H E R ETHE PISTOL IS HELD CLOSE T O THE EYE.


UNLOADINGTHE PISTOLTo remove the cartridge remaining in the chamber,raise the thum b "safety*" lever to its "on safe"position and withdraw the magazine from the pistol.Then move the "safety*" to the off sa fe positionand slowly pull rearward on the slide to extract andeject the cartridge from the chamber. Inspect theaction and chamber to be sure that a live cartridgedoes not remain in the pistol.

1 With the magazine removed, the Stop Open Latchmust be raised manually to hold the slide open.1 S I G H T S

The Challenger I1 is equipped with a precision rearsight which is screw adjustable for elevation and driftadjustable for windage.

To raise the point of impact, turn the eleva-1 tion screw located just behind the rear sight

in a clockwise direction. To lower, turn theelevation screw in a counter-clockwise direc-tion (Fig. 2).


shot is fired, the Stop Open Latch automaticallyholds the slide in its open or rearward position.

During reloading, it is recommended that you re-move the empty magazine, inspect the chamber tobe sure it's empty, then close the slide and place themanual thum b "safety*" in the "on safe" position.By inserting the load ed ma gazin e with the slideclosed, there is no danger of inadvertently trippingthe S top Open Latch and feeding a live cartridge intothe chamber from the loaded magazine.


To move the point of impact right or left, therear sight must be moved a very slight amountin its dovetail slot. This accomplished bylightly tapping the rear sight in its dovetail inthe s am e direction you want the bullet impactto move. A small wood dowel or comparablenon-metallic object should be used to bearagainst the sight during tapping to avoid mar-ring the finish (Fig. 2).

1 Remove the magazine. Draw the slide rear-ward and lock open with stop open latch.Visually inspect the chamber to be certain itis empty.

2. Located under the barrel on the front of theframe is the barrel mounting screw. Loosenthis screw until it becomes disengaged from


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the barrel (Fig. 3 ) . t is unnecessary to removethe screw completely from the frame.

3. Slide the barrel rearward and upward to sep-arate it from the frame (Fig. 4).

4. Release the slide and allow it to move slowlyforward and off the front of th e frame, beingcareful not to lose control of the recoil spring.

This is sufficient disas sembly for all practicalcleaning and lubricating required. Furtherdisassembly is recommended only by compe-tent gunsmiths or the Browning service facil-ity.

CLEANINGThe slide assembly may be cleaned with any goodgun cleaning solvent or light oil and then dried witha clean cloth, or preferably blown dry with air pres-sure, if available.

The barrel may be cleaned with a good quality pow-der solvent suc h a s Browning Liquid Gunsm ith.Ordinarily a light lubricating oil will suffice for thispurpose. Use a small brush to remove dirt or otherforeign matter from other parts of the action. Lubri-ca te the pistol with a good light gun oil. All movingparts should be occasionally lubricated. Use oil spar-


ingly; a very light film is sufficient. Browning Gun Oilis ideally suited for this purpose. REASSEMBLY

1 Replace the recoil spring and recoil springguide in the top of the slide.

2. Replace the slide on the guide rails of theframe and push rearward until the recessedcoll.ar on the end of the recoil spring guidecan be placed on the projecting stud in therear part of the frame (Fig. 5). Then continueto push the slide as far rearward as it will g oand lock in this rearward position with thestop open latch.

3 Place the barrel on th e frame s o that the bar-rel mounting screw aligns with the barrelmounting screw recess in the frame. Pull thebarrel rearward against the frame and securethe barrel to the fr ame by tightening the bar-rel mounting screw.

Caution: If the barrel is not tight, you will expe-rience accuracy and functioning problems.

The magazine should be cleaned after every 500 to1000 rounds for best operation since a certainamount of lubricant and dirt will gradually collectin this mechanism. Place the magazine in a goodgun cleaning solvent and agitate to loosen and re-move grease and dirt. While the magazine is stillsubmerged, also pull the magazine follower back andforth a few times. Shake all excess solvent from themagazine and dry with a cloth, or preferably blowdry with air pressure, if available.

Caution: Most solvents are highly inflammable. Ap-propriate safety measures should be practiced whenworking with solvents.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number of your pistolca n be found stam ped on the front of the pistol gripportion of the frame.


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Chal le nger 11 22 A u t o m a t i c P i s t o l

Caliber 22 Long RifleCapacity of Magazine 1 0 CartridgesOver-all length 10% inches

Length of Barrel 63/4 inchesHeight of Pistol 5% inchesNo. of Rifling Grooves 6 GroovesTwist of Rifling Right HandWeight of Pistol 3 8 oz.Sights Ye'' wide Front; Windage

and Elevation AdjustmentRear

9% inchesight Radius

SERVICE OR REPAIRIf your pistol should require service or repairs wesuggest you first contact a local authorized BrowningFirearms Service Center. Your Browning SportingGoods dealer ca n tell you the address of the ServiceCenter nearest you or you may call or write ourConsumer Information Dept. in Morgan, Utah-(801)876-27 1 1.

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Otherwise you may return your pistol to our ownrepair facility for servicing. The address is:

Browning Service DepartmentRoute 4, Box 624B Tenbrook RoadArnold, Missouri 6301 0 (3 14) 287-6800

Canadian Customers-Please call or write:

Browning Canada Sports Ltd/LtCe5350 Ferrier StreetMontreal, Quebec H4P 1L9Phone: (5 18) 298-8 130

When returning your pistol for servicing, please besure it is unloaded, package securely in a strong ca rd-board container, and insure the shipment. Under nocircumstances should ammunition be returned as itis against postal and commerce regulations. Senda letter to our service department clearly describingthe trouble experienced and the repairs or alterationsdesired. If convenient, also enclose a copy of yourletter with the gun.

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BROWNING SPORTING ARMS-Worldfamous for handcrafted quality and depend-ability. Browning Sporting Arms include acomplete line of shotguns, high powerrifles, 22 caliber rifles and pistols in highpower and small bore calibers.

GUN CARE PRODUCTS - Gun Oilcleans, lubricates, and protects metal andbluing. It's designed to function in extremetemperatures. Available in pouring spoutor aerosol can. Liquid Gunsmith is a swiftpenetrating, hard scrubbing bore and metalcleaner that lubricates as it cleans. Comesin aerosol cans.

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cases are available for all Browning shot-guns and rifles. They're a must if your gunsare subjected to a lot of abuse. They havea solid plywood frame with a Naugahyde"exterior and a nylori fleece interior.

BROWNING FISHING TACKLE- You'llcatch more fish whether you chooseBrowning Boron. Hi-Density Graphite, or

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You Are Responsible For Firearms SafetyAs a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you takethese 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 USINGYOUR NEW FIREARM.

1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR HANDGUN POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION .

Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert andaware of all persons and property within the range of your ammunition.

2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARMS MECHANICALSAFETY DEVICE.

The word safety describes a guns blocking or disengaging mechanism for the trigger,sear, hammer and/or firing pin. Although mechanical devices place pistol in a SAFERstatus, no guarantee can be made that the gun will not fire even if the safety is on theon safe position.

LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A SAFETY CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFECONDITION. Mechanical safeties merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse forpointing your guns muzzle in an unsafe direction. While it is a good idea to test yourguns mechanical safeties periodically for proper function, NEVER TEST IT WHILEYOUR GUN IS LOADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION. Safe gun handling does not stop with your guns mechanical safety devices it startsthere. 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 untilimmediately before your pistol is to be fired.

4 WHENEVER YOU HANDLE YOUR HANDGUN, OR HAND IT TOSOMEONE, MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.

To fully unload your handgun, you must first remove the magazine, open and lock theslide rearward, and visually inspect the chamber to be certain it does not contain acartridge. It is vital that you remove the magazine from your pistol so a cartridge is notautomatically chambered when you close the action. Always keep the chamber emptyand 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 rulesshould always be observed by you and those you hunt with: Always make certain that thestand being used is safe and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloadedwhen it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that yourfirearm is not dropped from the stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down fromthe stand. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with thesafety in the safe position.

7 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.

When preparing to shoot your pistol, check for a barrel obstruction as follows: first, fullyunload the pistol by removing the magazine, locking the action open and inspecting thechamber. BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER. Then glancedown the barrel to be sure it is clear of any obstruction. It takes only one smallobstruction to dangerously increase pressures. Before the first firing, clean the bore witha cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the chamber andaround 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 anothercartridge into the chamber. Fully unload by removing the magazine and removing thecartridge from the chamber. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make surethat an obstruction does not remain in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completelyclear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions cancause 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 andextreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly,cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never testthe 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 andammunition separately and well beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards toensure your pistol does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcomehands.


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10 USE THE PROPER AMMUNTION.

The barrel and action of this pistol have been made with substantial safety margins overthe 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 OFCOMMERICALLY 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 yourinstruction 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 HANDSTHOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

12 DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER THECHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY!

Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun, even though you are certain the gun isunloaded.

13 KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILEUNLOADING 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 aloaded firearm.


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16 ALWAYS COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR PISTOLS CHAMBER BEFORECROSSING 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 removethe cartridge. If the rim is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way thatcannot cause harm. If the rim is not indented, your firearm should be examined by aqualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction should be corrected before furtheruse.

18 WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.

Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear hearingprotectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard against such damage. Wear shootingglasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Always keep a safe distance betweenthe muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejectingshells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear eye protection when disassembling andcleaning your pistol to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solventsor other agents from contacting your eyes.

19 BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS.

Dont be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters violating anyof these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices.

20 SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OFYOUR FAMILY.

This is especially important when children and non-shooters are involved. Closelysupervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shootingsafety courses.

21 NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OFDRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.

Your vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handlingunsafe 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 Browningfirearms, your firearm should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Centeror by Brownings service facility in Arnold, Missouri.

BROWNING CANNOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIESSUFFERED OR CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING, ALTERATIONS OR

MODIFICATIONS OF BROWNING FIREARMS.

Read and heed all warnings in your owners manual, on ammunition boxes andwith all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure themost 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 gunaccessories 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 injuryor death to yourself or others.

BE CAREFUL!

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