Owner's Manual

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DO NOT SQUEEZE HARD ON THE OPEN REAR END OF A WOOD FOREARM.
TOO MUCH PRESSURE COULD CAUSE THE WOOD TO SPLIT.
3 The components of the gas system: the sleeve bar, sleeve bar spring
and gas piston remain in place and do not need to be removed
except for cleaning. If these components have been removed,
reinstall them as explained below. Otherwise, proceed to step 7.
4 Slide the sleeve bar spring, sleeve bar, (push rod end first), onto
the magazine tube. Align the push rod with the correct slot in the
receiver. The push rod on a Silver 12 gauge model goes in the slot
on the left side of the receiver (Figure 5). The push rod on a Silver
20 gauge goes in the slot on the right side of the receiver. Make
sure the sleeve bar spring is properly positioned in the sleeve bar.
5 Slide the gas piston into the gas bracket (Figure 6).
6 Align the gas bracket and gas piston over the magazine tube
(Figure 7, page 15). Slide the gas bracket and gas piston over the
magazine tube. The barrel extension should slip solidly down
into the receiver. Make sure the push rod moves freely in its slot
in the receiver.
7 Replace the forearm by sliding it onto the magazine tube and over
the gas bracket so it seats securely. Install the magazine cap. Make
FIGURE 6
The gas piston fits into the gas bracket.
FIGURE 5
Align the push rod with the slot in the receiver
(Silver 12 gauge shown).