8/11/03 3:59 PM Page 2 Q U A L I T Y S I N C E 1 8 7 8 00479BFA/Fusion OM Cover GOLD FUSION SHOTGUN O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 1 W E A R E P L E A S E D T H AT Y O U H AV E 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 2 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. 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 3 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. 3 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 4 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. 7 ALWAYS 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 5 11 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 6 firearm on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 17 WEAR 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 7 Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting safety courses. 23 NEVER 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. 24 PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE — AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 8 FIGURE 1 Butt Stock Safety Operating Handle Rib Barrel Muzzle Receiver Trigger Forearm Magazine Cap Carrier Release Button N O M E N C L AT U R E In 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 9 FIGURE 1A Gas Bracket Bolt Barrel Extension Bolt Handle Bolt Slide Link Bolt Slide Sleeve Spring Trigger Group Magazine Tube Sleeve Gas Piston Trigger Pins Magazine Cap Forearm Magazine Follower Magazine Spring Magazine Spring Retainer combustion gases blown out of the gas cylinder and into the receiver, keeping the inside of the receiver clean.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:54 PM Page 10 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.
00479BFA/Fusion OM To place the gun “ON SAFE,” press the safety button to the right. 8/11/03 FIGURE 2 3:54 PM Page 11 FIGURE 2-A To move the safety to the FIRE position, press the safety to the left (Figure 2-A). The safety is reversible and can be reversed from right- to left-handed by a competent gunsmith. When installed, the left-handed safety will have the safety button’s red warning band on the RIGHT side of the trigger guard.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 12 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3-A Slide the sleeve onto the magazine tube with the piston rod end first. Slide the gas piston into the gas bracket. 2 Components of the gas system—the sleeve, sleeve spring and gas piston will remain in place and do not need to be removed, except for cleaning. If the components of the gas system have been removed, reinstall them as explained below. Otherwise, proceed to step 5.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 13 sure the magazine cap is fully tightened down. Open and close the action several times and retighten the magazine cap. This will ensure a proper seal. D I S A S S E M B LY O F T H E B A R R E L F R O M T H E RECEIVER BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. POINT THE BARREL IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 1 Unscrew the magazine cap and remove it.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 14 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 4-A Use a drive punch to push Inward on the trigger guard pins. Push the trigger guard pins through the other side of the receiver. disassembly involves removal of the bolt assembly and the trigger group. Any disassembly beyond this should only be performed by a competent gunsmith. FIGURE 4-B ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR DISASSEMBLY.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 15 3 Use a drive punch or similar object to push inward on the trigger guard pins, using caution not to scratch the receiver (Figure 4). Trigger guard pins may be removed from either side of the receiver. Push the trigger guard pins clear through the other side of the receiver. It may be necessary to pull on the trigger pins to remove them from the receiver (Figure 4-A). 4 Grasp the trigger guard and pull it up and out of the receiver(Figure 4-B).
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 16 FIGURE 5-A FIGURE 5-B Slide the bolt and bolt slide forward and out of the receiver. The bolt and bolt slide can be separated for cleaning. separated for cleaning (Figure 5-B). Perform any cleaning of the bolt and receiver cavity as necessary. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY BEYOND THIS POINT. R E I N S TA L L I N G T H E B O LT A S S E M B LY 1 Reassemble the bolt and bolt slide.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 17 FIGURE 5-C FIGURE 5-D FIGURE 5-E Place the bolt assembly back in the receiver, bolt slide link first. Guide the bolt slide link into its socket in the recoil spring follower. Make sure the bolt handle clicks back into place.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 18 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 6-A Depress the magazine spring retainer tab, and ease out the retainer. Remove the magazine spring and plug. spring retainer tab is locked in place in its slot in the magazine window. FIGURE 6-B 5 Reinstall the magazine cap. If, at some future time, you wish to limit your gun to three shots again, unscrew the magazine cap and remove the magazine spring retainer.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 19 STAMP: 1 Raises comb approximately 1/16", and heel approximately 1/8". 2 Neutral. This spacer is already installed on your Gold Fusion shotgun. 3 Lowers the comb approximately 1/16", and heel approximately 1/8". T O I N S TA L L A S PA C E R : Use a cross-tip or “Phillips” screwdriver to remove the recoil pad at the end of the buttstock. Work the screwdriver tip into the two access holes in the pad, top and bottom.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 Page 20 FIGURE 7-B FIGURE 7-C Loosen stock bolt inside the buttstock. Install the proper spacer before re-attaching the buttstock. Make certain you have the proper spacer installed properly before re-attaching the buttstock and recoil pad (Figure 7-C.) FIGURE 7-D Fit the buttstock back to the receiver, install the plate, washer (making sure the bevels mate — Figure 7-D), and the stockbolt. Snug the stockbolt down with the 3/4" socket wrench, but do not overtighten.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 21 INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR HI-VIZ™ SIGHTS Your Hi-Viz™ sights are the ultimate in barrel management for all kinds of shooting. The Gold Fusion shotgun comes with one base, six fluorescent light pipes and two opaque white sights. A fluorescent pipe is installed (Figure 8.) I N S TA L L I N G T H E H I - V I Z ™ L I G H T P I P E S 1 MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 22 LOADING PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES DURING THE LOADING PROCEDURE, BE SURE YOUR MUZZLE IS POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. There are two methods for getting a loaded shell into the chamber of your Gold Fusion shotgun. LOADING THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT 1 After making sure the safety is “on safe,” pull the operating handle to the rear until the bolt locks in the open position.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 23 fully inside the magazine tube. It will make an audible click when fully inserted. L O A D I N G T H E C H A M B E R M A N U A L LY F R O M THE MAGAZINE — SPEED LOADING 1 Make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is in the “on safe’’ position. 2 With the bolt open, insert a shell into the magazine. The shell will be automatically cycled from the magazine to the chamber. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CLEAR OF THE EJECTION PORT.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 24 EVEN WITH THE BREECH LOCKED OPEN AFTER SHOOTING, DO NOT ASSUME YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS INSPECT THE CHAMBER, CARRIER AND MAGAZINE TUBE TO BE SURE THEY CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES . FIRING YOUR GOLD FUSION SHOTGUN With the chamber loaded, all that is necessary to fire the gun is to push in on the safety so that the red warning band is visible on the left side of the trigger guard and pull the trigger. (See operation of the safety, page 10).
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 25 compliance with SAAMI specifications) including magnum lead and steel shot loads and rifled slug loads. Browning’s universal tube wrench is used to remove and install these tubes. 12 GAUGE INVECTOR-PLUS The 12 gauge Gold Fusion shotgun has a back-bored barrel and is threaded to accept Invector-Plus choke tubes only. They are not interchangeable with 12 gauge Standard Invector choke tubes.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 26 T U B E I N S TA L L AT I O N 1 Place the “safety” in the “on safe” positon. Completey unload your Gold Fusion shotgun by oppening the action and locking it rearward. INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. 2 Before installing a tube, check the internal choke tube threads in the muzzle, as well as the threads on the Invector choke tube to be sure they are clean.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM FIGURE 10 Page 27 FIGURE 10-B A B Cylinder Full Imp. Modified Modified Imp. Cylinder Skeet A — Invector Plus choke tube B — Standard Invector choke tube INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE CODE To identify individual Invector-Plus tubes, refer to the abbreviated indications on the side of the tube, or use the identification mark(s) located on the top rim of each tube (Figure 10).
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 28 Available 20 Gauge Invector-Plus tubes for back bored barrels: RIM NOTCHES PAT T E R N W I T H LEAD SHOT PAT T E R N W I T H STEEL SHOT I Full Full III Modified Imp. Modified IIII Imp. Cylinder Modified 1 IIIII Skeet Modified 1 No notches Cylinder Imp. Cylinder 1 When more than one choke designation is listed for a given steel shot pattern, use the more open choke listed for high velocity, larger shot size steel loads.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 29 GOLD FUSION AUTOLOADER MAGAZINE CAPACITY SHELL SIZE WITH 3-SHOT ADAPTER WITHOUT 3-SHOT ADAPTER *2 3/4" 2 4 *3" 2 3 *The Gold Fusion shotgun handles mixed loads of 2 3/4" and 3" shells. USE OF EXTRA BARRELS All Gold Fusion 20 gauge barrels are interchangeable within gauge. No special fitting is required.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 30 cleaning requires removal of only the barrel from the receiver (cleaning the barrel), and the removal of several gas system components. A complete cleaning requires removal of the bolt and trigger group. PERIODIC OILING FIGURE 11 Ordinary good judgment will indicate that the metal parts of a gun should receive a light film of oil after the gun has been exposed to weather or handling.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 31 3 Using a shotgun cleaning rod with tip and patch large enough for a snug fit in the bore, insert the rod and patch in the breech end of the barrel and run back and forth through the bore several times. Remove and wipe the Invector tube, threads and barrel threads with a brass or nylon brush and lightly oil. 4 Inspect the bore from both ends for leading by looking through the bore toward light.
00479BFA/Fusion OM 8/11/03 3:55 PM Page 32 toothbrush to loosen any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean. Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry. No further disassembly is required for cleaning. 2 Reassemble the trigger group, bolt assembly, gas system and the barrel to the receiver as explained previously. Then wipe all exposed metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe clean all finger marks where moisture will accumulate.
00479BFA/Fusion OM Cover 8/11/03 3:59 PM Page 4 SERVICE OR REPAIR If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. Contact your Browning sporting goods dealer or call our Service Department for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our own Service Department.
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