OWNER’S MANUAL 12 GA, 20 GA, .
General Warnings Be certain this owner’s manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party. If the manual is lost or misplaced, contact American Tactical for a free replacement copy. After performing any work on your firearm such as cleaning, adjustments, disassembly, or installation of any accessory, the firearm should be checked for proper functioning before firing live ammunition. Firearms are complex mechanisms.
General Warnings • Never shoot at water, rocks or any hard surfaces. Shots may glance off such surfaces and cause injuries. • Do not use alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms. • Do not touch the trigger while the safety button is being engaged or disengaged. Always point the muzzle of your firearm in a safe direction, regardless of whether the firearm is loaded or unloaded. Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
Table of Contents Mechanical Safety ................................................................................................. 2 Assembly ............................................................................................................ 3-6 Loading the Shotgun ............................................................................................. 6 Firing the Shotgun ................................................................................................
Operating Instructions Page 2 Read and understand this entire manual and its safety warnings before handling the shotgun. MECHANICAL SAFETY The safety button and barrel selector switch is located on the top rear portion of the receiver and must be manually moved to the desired position by the shooter. The safety button’s position affects both barrels. The barrel selector switch requires the user to move the safety button to the “ON” (SAFE) position before selecting which barrel should be fired first.
Operating Instructions Page 3 ASSEMBLY Before assembly and/or performing any work on your firearm, visually and physically inspect it to be sure that the firearm is completely unloaded. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. The shotgun is shipped from the factory with the barrel and forearm assemblies disassembled from the receiver/stock assembly.
Operating Instructions Page 4 Next, take the stock/receiver assembly and make certain that the safety button is fully rearward in the “ON” (SAFE) position. To assemble the barrels to the receiver, the top lever must be locked in the extreme right-hand position. Move the lever to the right until it stops and stays in the extreme right-hand position. Safety “ON” Lever Stock/Receiver Assembly The stock/receiver is now ready to accept the barrel assembly.
Operating Instructions Page 5 Swing the barrel up firmly without forcing to its fully closed position. The lever will snap to a centered position. The barreled action is now ready to receive the forearm. To install the forearm to the barreled action, mate the rounded surfaces of the forearm plate to the receiver and swing the forearm up firmly against the underside of the barre.
Operating Instructions Page 6 Inspect the bore and chamber for excess oil, grease or other obstructions. (The chamber is the rear portion of the barrels where the cartridges will be inserted.) You can now close the firearm to check for binding. You may want to repeat opening and closing the firearm several times to become familiar with its function, and to ensure that it is properly assembled.
Operating Instructions Page 7 FIRING The barrel selector is integral to the safety button. The selector allows you to choose the barrel that will fire first. To select the barrel that you will fire first, move the safety button fully to the rear “ON” (SAFE) position and fully to the left to fire the top barrel (selector exposes the “O”) or fully to the right to fire the lower barrel (selector exposes the “U”).
Operating Instructions Page 8 If at any time during firing, the sound of any round is noticeably louder or softer than the previous rounds fired, STOP! Do not load or fire additional rounds until you have moved the safety button fully rearward to the “ON” (SAFE) position. Safely unload your firearm and inspect it for possible damage or an obstruction in the chamber or bore. (The bore is the inside surface of the barrel.
Operating Instructions Page 9 Remove your finger from the trigger. Move the safety button fully forward to the “OFF” (FIRE) position. The hammer should not fall (NO FIRE). Leave the safety button fully forward in the “OFF” (FIRE) position. Pull the trigger fully rearward. The hammer should fall (FIRE). Release the trigger and pull the trigger fully rearward again. The second hammer should fall (FIRE).
Choke Tubes Page 10 BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING ANY CHOKE TUBE: Move the safety button fully rearward to the “ON” (SAFE) position and keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Open the firearm, visually and physically check both chambers to be certain the firearm is unloaded. Do not use bent or deformed choke tubes as these may result in tube or barrel damage upon firing which may cause serious personal injury.
Service Instructions Page 11 You MUST email customer service FIRST at techservice@americantactical.us and provide a detailed description of the problem. Be sure to provide make, model, and serial number of the firearm, as well as the owner’s name, address (no P.O. boxes please), and phone number. A customer service agent will contact you normally within one business day.
Service Instructions Page 12 TO ORDER PARTS FROM THE FACTORY SERVICE CENTER To order parts, you can fax, phone, mail, or e-mail your order to us at one of the below numbers/addresses. Fax Number: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Mailing Address: (830) 773-5893 (800) 290-0065 customerservice@americantactical.us American Tactical Attn: Service 100 Airpark Drive Rochester, New York 14624 Please provide your name, address, city, state, zip, your daytime phone number and e-mail address.
Warranty Statement Page 13 Warranty Policy & Procedure American Tactical Imports provides limited 2 year warranty services, parts, and repairs for our firearms. If you believe your ATI product or ATI brand product needs service or replacement, please email techservice@americantactical.us. In said email, be sure to provide: make, model, serial number, and caliber of the firearm in question; as well as the owner’s name, address, city, state, zip, email address and phone number.
Warranty Statement Page 14 What is not covered under warranty? We will not cover damage of your Cavalry Shotgun caused by: • • • • • • Failure to provide proper care and maintenance Accidents, abuse or misuse Barrel obstruction Hand loaded, reloaded or improper ammunition Unauthorized adjustments, repairs or modifications Normal wear and tear What is excluded from this warranty? American Tactical Imports excludes and will not pay incidental or consequential damages under this warranty.
Inspection, Cleaning, Lubrication Page 15 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION With proper care and handling, your American Tactical™ firearm will provide you with years of dependable service. Your firearm should be inspected and cleaned periodically to insure that it remains in good condition. Clean your firearm as soon as possible after each use. This is especially important if your firearm has been exposed to moisture. Use the instructions and equipment provided with a quality gun cleaning kit.
Inspection, Cleaning, Lubrication Page 16 AFTER FIRING YOUR RIFLE, clean it as soon as possible to make the job easier and to avoid allowing the development of any corrosion. When your firearm has not been fired, you should clean it at least once or twice a year if you live in a temperate climate, or as often as once a week in a tropical climate. If you get your firearm wet, clean it as soon as possible to avoid the onset of corrosion or rust.
Exploded View - Extractors Page 17 12 GA, 20 GA, .
Parts List Page 18 www.AmericanTactical.us - 100 Airpark Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 - 800.290.
Exploded View - Ejectors Page 19 12 GA, 20 GA, .
Parts List Page 20 www.AmericanTactical.us - 100 Airpark Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 - 800.290.
Firearm Safety Depends on You! Page 21 From the time an individual picks up a firearm, that individual shooter becomes a part of a system over which he has complete control. He is the only part of the system that can make a gun safe – or unsafe. Hunting and target shooting are among the safest of all sports.
