Owner's Manual

The Gold Fusion shotgun is delivered with the magazine adapter
in the magazine which limits the gun to three shots, in accordance
with federal migratory bird laws. If you do not want your gun to be
limited, merely take out the three shot adapter as explained on page 17
under “Three Shot Adapter.”
INITIAL CLEANING
Various exposed metal parts of your new gun have been coated at the
factory with a rust preventative compound. Before assembling your
shotgun, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel,
receiver and the action-chamber areas. Browning Oil is ideal for
removing this compound and for giving your new gun its first
lubrication. However, any quality gun oil may be used. Clean the
barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under “Cleaning
and Maintenance Suggestions” on page 29.
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number of your Gold Fusion shotgun is found on the lower
left side of the receiver—just above the trigger guard.
AMMUNITION
The Gold Fusion Autoloading 12 and 20 gauge shotguns shoot all
factory lead and steel 12 or 20 gauge 2 3/4" and 3" loads.
Browning can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur
through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those
developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute) established standards.
OPERATION OF THE SAFETY
The cross bolt safety prevents the trigger from being pulled when in
the “on safe” position. The safety is located at the rear of the trigger
guard (Figure 2). In the “off safe” position, a red warning band is
visible on the safety button on the left side of the trigger guard.
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