DOUBLE AUTOMATIC

SHOTGUN

FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE, S. A., HERS7AL-lez-LIEGE (BELGIUM)

 INTRODUCTION

The new Browning Double Automatic shotgun is notable for its

simple and harmonious lines which give it a sober elegance which go well
with the well-known technical qualities of all Browning arms.
It is an automatic gun, with short recoil of the barrel, that is to say,
that the breech, fixed to the barrel, separates itself from the bolt after
a short recoil of the barrel. At this moment, the barrel stops and the
bolt continues its recoil to the end of its travel.
In the realm of shotguns, the application of this principle is quite
new, and confers on the gun considerable advantages.
The Browning Double Automatic shotgun can fire perfectly cartridges
of different strengths without it being necessary to make use of a regu-
lating ring.
Its recoil is weak, thanks to the fact that a large part of the energy
of the same is absorbed by the functioning of the mechanism, so that
the shooter hardly notices it.
The gun is perfectly balanced, from the fact that the centre of gravity
is placed more to the front. The gun is pleasant to use and comes quickly
to the shoulder.
The entirely new conception of the mechanism has allowed the action
frame to be shortened thus giving the gun a more elegant and compact
shape. The solidity and strength of the gun are quite equal to those of
its predecessors.
The gun is loaded at the side, which is both simple and rapid. A
glance will show if the gun is loaded with one or two cartridges, the second
cartridge being lodged in the lower part of the mechanism.
Dismantling and reassembling of the barrel are extremely rapid, a
few seconds only being necessary for these operations.
The safety is very accessible, being placed behind the trigger and is
moved with great facility.
A separator automatically prevents firing before the bolt is completely
closed, thus preventing any accidental discharge.

F A B R I Q U E NATIO
 MODELS
The very principle of the mechanism of the gun has permitted a reduction in
the weight of the component parts as well as the use of light metals.

For a gun in constant use, the weight

should not be too light.
The "kick" of a gun which is too light
can mar the accuracy of the second shot.
The STANDARD gun
Moreover, for clay pigeon shooting,
experience has shown that, to obtain con-
sistency in performance, the gun must have a certain weight
The weight of the Standard gun with 27 1 /2" barrel is from' 7 Ib 10 oz to 7 Ib
I j oz.

The LIGHTWEIGHT gun

To satisfy the taste of certain clients, a lightweight model has been produced
which has an action frame in light alloy and its weight reduced to about 7 Ib Its
oalance remains perfect. De luxe models on request

A L E D' A R M E S DEGUE"ffRE~S7^7, ri ERST AT

 DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLING THE GUN
Opening remarks:
Normally, the breech remains open when the gun is not loaded, that is to say, the boll
remains in the rear position. This is the position of the bolt when the|gun is delivered, either
assembled or not.
The bolt also stops in this rear position after the second shot has been fired.
The bolt must also be in this rear position when dismantling or reassembling the gun.
The inventor designed it thus so as to increase the rapidity of loading and to permit the
shooter to ascertain at a glance that the gun is not loaded.
It is possible and permissible to close the boll without there being a cartridge in the cham-
ber, for example when the gun is not going to be used for a certain time, or to protect the
mechanism from dust, sand or mud.
If the bolt has been closed, it will be necessary to open it before attempting to dismantle
or reassemble the gun, or to load it.
One can rest assured that the action spring wil' not be weakened through the bolt being left
constantly open.

TO FIT THE BARREL

With the first finger, pull back the

fore-end lock and, at the same time,
with two thumbs lower the rear part of
the fore-end wood as much as possible
(Fig. 1 ) . Place the breech of the barrel
in the action frame, the square cut-away
should be exactly in line with the sighting
groove on the top of the action frame,
and the barrel supported by the fore-end.
When fully inserted, the barrel hook will
have entered its housing in the fore-end
(Fig. 2).
Replace the fore-end by giving it
a sharp blow with the palm of the hand
and check up that the barrel is correctly
assembled.
With a little practice, the barrel
can be fitted in 5 seconds.

TO TAKE DOWN THE BARREL

Free and lower the fore-end wood

as indicated above.
Draw the barrel forward until it
stops (Fig. 3), raise it slightly forward
and disengage it from the action frame.
To remove the barrel more easily,
it is best to turn it in a clockwise direc-
tion at the same time as raising it.
Time required: about 3 seconds.
Fig. 3

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 HANDLING THE GUN
TO LOAD THE GUN

Whether the shooter be right-

handed or left-handed, it is recom-
mended to load with the left hand.
This corresponds moreover with the
usual method for double barrel guns.
First cartridge:
The breech being open, hold the
gun in the right hand at the grip,
the barrel being pointed towards the
sky or in any other safe direction.
With the left hand, place the front
part of a cartridge in the loading
orifice (Fig. 4), push forwards with
the palm of the hand on the base of
the cartridge, until the whole cart-
ridge enters the gun. The bolt will
now fly forward carrying the cartridge
into the chamber.
The cartridge can also be push-
ed in with the finger, but care must
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 be taken that the finger does not
enter the mechanism of the gun.
Second cartridge:
Load in the same way as the first cartridge. Make sure that the base of the cartridge is corn-
pletely in the action.
For shooters who use the right hand for loading. Take the gun in the left hand at the fore-end
and load with the right hand as indicated above for the left hand.
Precaution:
When loading the first cartridge, care should always be taken not to allow the fingers or the
hand near the ejection opening. They could be caught by the breech bolt in its forward movement.

TO UNLOAD THE GUN

Pull back the bolt knob once or twice according to
the number of cartridges in the gun. Each time a cart-
ridge will be ejected.

Fig. 6

TO PLACE AT "SAFE"
Push the safety catch down-
wards (Fig. 6).

TO CLOSE THE BREECH

It is normal for the unloaded
gun to be left with the breech open.
Fig. 7
 If however it is wished to close the
breech without loading a cartridge, it is
only necessary to push the bolt release
(Fig. 7).
In this case, observe the same precau-
tion as above - do not place the hand or
finger near the ejection opening.
When the barrel is not on the gun and
if one wishes to close the breech, hold back
the mechanism by the bolt knob and allow Fig. 8
it to slide gently forward.
This should not normally be necessary.

ADJUSTING THE BARREL

It might happen that, after a certain number of shots, the barrel has a slight play which needs
to be taken up. This is quite easily done by the. shooter himself, as follows:
1) The gun being open, remove the pin (No. 34) which is placed laterally in the front part of
the fore-end. The fore-end will then be free and can be taken away. The regulating cap (No. H 21),
recognizable by the 6 holes in it, will now be accessible.
2) Turn the regulating plug in an anti-clockwise direction which will cause the sliding attach-
ment of the barrel to move forward until the play is eliminated. The barrel lump (No. 13) will then
slide comfortably against the breech stop. After this adjustment, two of the holes in the regulating
cap must be in alignment with the holes in the fore-end to receive the pin.
If not, turn the regulating cap still in an jnti-clockwise direction, but not for more than one-
sixth of a turn until the holes are in alignment.
The fore-end can now be replaced and retained by the pin.

MAINTENANCE
The F. N. Browning Double Automatic Shotnun only requires the usual procedure for cleaning
and maintenance. Above all remember that a light oiling ensures its perfect functioning.
When unpacking the gun and before using ii for the first time, allow four or five drops of oil to
fall on the recoil spring tube. Under normal conditions this oiling will be sufficient for a whole
season.
Common sense will tell the shooter that after intensive use or prolonged exposure to damp
weather, the metal parts of the gun should receive a light coating of oil.
One should also, from time to time, oil very lightly the breech and the barrel slides so as to
lessen the effects of friction.
It is never necessary to dismantle the mechanism for oiling or cleaning. If however under
exceptional circumstances this dismantling is necessary, it would be best to let a qualified gunsmith
do it.

, AMMUNITION
The total length of the loaded cartridge must not be less than 2 1/4" nor greater than 2 1/2".
The empty cartridge case must not exceed 2 3/4" in length.
The gun accepts equally well most 2 1/2", 2 5/8" and 2 3/4" cartridges with "Star" turn-
over, also 2 1/2" cartridges with rolled turnover (overshot card).

Printed in Belgium 590303

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LIST OF COMPONENT P A R T S 37 Fore-end latch spring

4 1 SB
Part No. Description Breech block (for gun with barrel with-
out rib)
S 1 - H 1 41 AB
Barrel assembled (barrel, barrel exten- Breech block (for gun with barrel with
sion, ejector, and foresight base) rib)
2 Foresight with collar 44 Extractor pivot
STA 49 45 Extractor
Foresight (for barrel with rib) 46 Extractor spring
S 1 1 - H 11 47 Extractor spring guide-pin
Receiver assembled (action frame, recoil 48 Firing rjin
spring tube, recoil spring fixing pin, 49 Firing pin spring
cartridge feeder guide pin) 50 Firing pin stop plate
1 1 E Bolt stop 51 Locking block
1 1 F Centering stud for the stock 52 SB
12 Barrel stop holder Link (for gun with barrel without rib)
13 Barrel stop 52 AB
15 Rear friction ring Link (for gun with barrel with rib)
16 Recoil spring 53 Link pivot
17 Recoil spring bearing washer 61 Cocking handle
18 A Friction brake, bronze, front 62 Locking block stop with stud
18 B Friction brake washers 65 Action spring tube
18 C Friction brake, bronze, rear 66 Inertia block
19 Barrel hook housing 67 Inertia block core
20 Locking washer for front regulating cap 68 Inertia block core friction spring
H 21 Front regulating cap 69 Link hook
23 Fore-end fixing pin stop 70 'Link hook pivot
24 Cartridge feeder 71 Link hook spring
25 Cartridge feeder spring 72 Link hook spring head
26 Cartridge feeder stabiliser 76 Action spring—outer
27 Cartridge feeder stabiliser spring 77 Action spring—inner
S 3 1 Fore-end with metal reinforcing piece 80 Action spring tube cap
31 B Fore-end fixing pin cups 91 Trigger guard assembled (trigger guard,
34 Fore-end fixing pin trigger guard reinforcement and trigger
36 Fore-end latch guard reinforcement pin)

F A B R I Q U E NATIO
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 92 Hammer I M P O R T A N T N O T E
93 Hammer pivot
94 Hammer spring yoke
95 Hammer spring
96 Hammer spring guide "-.';,
102 Trigger pivot We beg our customers, when ordering spare
103 Sear parts, to please always state:
104 Sear pivot
105 Sear spring 1. that the parts are required for the Browning
106 Sear spring guide Double Automatic gun;
107 Trigger complete 2. the number of the gun, and the type
121 Safety spring assembly (Standard or Lightweight);
122 Safety finger piece
123 Safety finger piece retaining pin and, in the case of a barrel:
1 3 1 Carrier assembly
132 Carrier pivot — the length,
133 Cocking handle stop — the model: with "U" rib, ventilated rib, or
134 Cocking handle stop pivot without rib for Standard model, with "U"
135 Cocking handle stop spring guide rib, ventilated rib or engine turned rib for
136 Cocking handle stop spring Lightweight model;
137 Carrier driver
138 Carrier spring — the choking;
141 Trigger guard fastening guide—left and, in the case of a stock:
142 Trigger guard fastening guide—right
the type (indicated by a figure stamped on the
161 Stock
flat part of the action frame close to the
162 Stock assembling screw
centering hole).
STA 46
Stock assembly screw washer
STA 37
Stock assembly screw spring washer
165 Heel plate
STA 28
Heel plate screws

ALE D ' A R M E S DE G U E R R E S. A., H E R S T A L - L E Z -

 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type of gun . with breech bolt and short barrel recoil.
Bore . . . . . . 12 (2 3/4" chamber).
Barrel lengths . . . 25 1/2", 27 1/2" or 29 1/2".
Barrel boring 1/4 choke, 1/2 choke or full choke
Safety . placed behind the trigger.
Stock . pistol grip.
Finish Sfandard Model: stesl receiver, with or without engraving
- barrel without rib.
Lightweight modei: light alloy receiver, engraved, velvet
grey finish - barrel engine turned along the line of
sight.

THE BROWNING DOUBLE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION MARKS

SHOTGUN CAN BE SUPPLIED:

Without extra charge The indication of the calibre and barrel boring
(vith cylinder barrel, 3/4 choke or skeet bored. is clearly marked on the rear top part of the
barrel. The choking is indicated by the follow-
With extra charge ing signs:
with high rib with extra deep "U" channel
or ventilated rib; Full choke *
straight hand stock;
stock for Pigeon shooting or to special Half choke **
dimensions; Quarter choke ** -
special fore-ends;
anti-recoil heel plate; Skeet boring ** -S-
sling swivels. Cylinder *«*
The gun can be modified to fire short cart-
•idges with a minimum length of 2 3/16"
55 mm).

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