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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.

BROWNING BOOTS

Brown~ng Boots

are knoun for

the~r comfort and long wear.

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, Brown-

ing's line of low profile clubs, distinctive

bags, and tireless Bag Boy Golf Carts will

make your game more enjoyable.

Browning Challenger

Automatic Pistol

Browning Model

Serial Number

Purchase Price

Purchased From

Date of Purchase

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at the back of the booklet.

We are proud that you have chosen

Browning.

In its

manufacture, we have endeavored to incorporate the very

finest in materials and craftsmanship; and with just rea-

sonable 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 ap-

pearance, we hope you will write us immediately.

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return the market survey card found on the

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Thank you.

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Canada

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YOU

ARE

RESPONSIBLE

FOR

FIREARMS

SAFEI"Y

Please let us remind you that, as a gun owner, you

accept a set of responsibilities of the most demand-

ing nature. How seriously you carry out these respon-

sibilities 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

safe direc-

tion, even though you feel certain your gun is un-

loaded 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 in-

tense respect for its force and power.

Never, under any circumstances, carry or handle

your gun with a round in the chamber unless shoot-

ing is imminent. Never trust any gun's "safety." The

word, "safety,"

used to describe a gun's trigger

block mechanism, hammer block mechanism,

fir-

Summary of content (12 pages)

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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. BROWNING BOOTS - Brown~ngBoots are knoun for the~rcomfort and long wear. Thel're bulk from the f nest leathers.
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Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol ing pin block mechanism or sear block mechanism. These are all mechanical devices used to place your gun in a safer status. No guarantee can be made that the gun will not fire even if the "safety" is in the "on safe" position. Like any mechanical device they can sometimes fail; they can sometimes be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition.
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Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol 11 12 13 14. 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 untrained, inexperienced, or unwelcome hands. ALWAYS UNLOAD ANY GUN'S CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH or negotiating other obstacles.
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Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol shot is fired. This is a signal the gun is empty (Fig. 1). It is important to remember that a cartridge in the chamber can be fired after the magazine has been removed s o always check the chamber to be certain as to the pistol's firing status. Figure 1 Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol ' LOADING AND FIRING At all times while loading, be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.
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Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol " PART DESCRIPTION PO50502 Barrel Assembly 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 I (Includes Front Sight & Barrel Block) Barrel Block Barrel Mounting Screw Disconnector Assembly (Includes Pivot Pin & Washer) Disconnector Spring Extractor Extractor Sprlng Extractor S
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Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol Challenger 11 22 Automatic Pistol the barrel (Fig. 3 ) .It is unnecessary to remove the screw completely from the frame. 3. 4. Slide the barrel rearward and upward to separate 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.
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Challenger 11 22 A u t o m a t i c Pistol Caliber Capacity of Magazine Over-all length Length of Barrel Height of Pistol No. of Rifling Grooves Twist of Rifling Weight of Pistol Sights Sight Radius 22 Long Rifle 10 Cartridges 10% inches 63/4 inches 5% inches 6 Grooves Right Hand 3 8 oz. Ye'' wide Front; Windage and Elevation Adjustment Rear 9% inches SERVICE OR REPAIR If your pistol should require service or repairs we suggest you first contact a local authorized Browning Firearms Service Center.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.