INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR 12 GAUGE OVER & UNDER SHOTGUN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you very much for your confidence in our products, and thank you for purchasing our 12 gauge over & under shotgun, Tiger head Brand. Tiger Head Brand 12 gauge over & under shotgun is elegant in shape, the mechanical functions are reliable and the firing accuracy is very good. It is easy to assemble, disassemble, and maintain. Our shotgun is manufactured by using high quality steels, and the barrel is made from special gun barrel steel.
Type of buttstock Common buttstock w/hard plastic buttplate Length of pull (in) 13¾ Engraving on receiver No Lead Shot Only Yes SAFETY FIRST Firearms can be dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Proper and safe firearms handling is the responsibility of anyone who touches or uses a firearm. Safety has to be the primary consideration of anyone handling a firearm. When purchasing a firearm, you assume responsibility for its safe use, storage, and transportation.
Do not allow the firearm or ammunition to be left unattended. Secure both the firearm and ammunition from access by unauthorized people, including children. When shooting, always be certain that the area beyond the target, including the backstop, is clear and safe. Also make certain that shots fired present no safety hazards for yourself or others. Always use both ear and eye protection when shooting. Always use factory loaded ammunition designed for and intended to be used in the firearm you are shoot ing.
ammunition separately in an area secure from unauthorized access. SAFETY WARNING: Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. PARTS NOMENCLATURE The parts nomenclature of the shotgun is as shown in Fig 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Figure 1: 1 3 2 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AMMUNITION Our over & under shotgun is 12 guage and the chamber length is 70 mm (2 ¾ in). Use only good quality ammunition in this shotgun (lead shot only). ASSEMBLY Prior to assembly, move the top lever to the extreme right hand position and release (this will cock the shotgun). Check the gun again to ensure there is no dirt or burrs in the fitting portions. Coat all metal surface with a good rust preventative lubricant.
the action and push the latch fully forward. The shot gun is now assembled. Lug Extractor Hinge Slot Fig.2 Disassembling Barrel from Receiver Fig.
LOADING & FIRING When loading your shotgun the muzzle should be pointed in a safe direction. Grasp the barrel with your left hand and with the thumb of your right hand move the top lever to the extreme right. Swing the barrel downward with your left hand until it cannot be moved, thus the chamber is opened, the safety button is returned to the safe position. Check the bores of both barrels to make sure they are not obstructed. Load shells into the chambers until the extractor catches the rims of shotshells.
EXTRACTING EMPTY SHOTSHELL Move the top lever to the right. Swing the barrel to the loading position. The empty shells will be extracted out for some length by the extractor, and then you can take it out with your fingers. DISASSEMBLY This shotgun is built to very close tolerances. Use extreme care when disassembling and re-assembling to ensure that this shotgun is not damaged. Before disassembling, ensure your shotgun is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction.
Figure #2 1.Latch 2.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance is required for your shotgun after use or in storage to prolong the service life of the gun. After use, first swab the bores with an oil patch or brush attached to the cleaning rod to remove powder residue and other dirt. Coat the bores lightly with oil and solvent. The cleaning rod and brush are shown in Fig 4. Do not oil the buttstock and forend. The wood may become deteriorated and deformed. Select the oil in accordance with the surrounding temperature.
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