User manual REMINGTON 870

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Instruction Book for: Model 870 & 870 Super Magnum Magnum Pump Action Shotguns Pump Action Shotguns Manual page 2 . . . . . . . . the ten commandments of firearm safety IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. page 7 . . . . . . . . important parts of the firearm page 10 . . . . . . how to load and unload page 13 . . . . . . lubrication and maintenance page 15 . . . . . . how to obtain parts and service A Tradition of Performance and Safety. In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or better than any he could buy. The barrel he handcrafted set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that have made Remington® Arms America's leading gunmaker. While performance and style are certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms, one factor ultimately drives their performance. Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly. [. . . ] That's the only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to preserve sport shooting as we know it today. 6 Remington Model 870 Pump Action Shotgun ® TM Congratulations on your choice of a Remington. ® With proper care, it should give you many years of dependable use and enjoyment. For best results, we recommend that you use Remington Ammunition ­ the ammunition used in factory testing your firearm against our exacting function and performance standards. PICTURE A This picture shows the main parts of a REMINGTON MODEL 870TM PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. The picture will aid in understanding the instructions in this book. Breech Bolt Stock Receiver Ejection Port Front Sight Muzzle Fore-End Safety Mechanism Trigger Magazine Cap Barrel PICTURE B This picture shows the parts of the ammunition. SHOTGUN SHELL Head Gauge Marking Primer Important Parts of the Firearm The Safety Mechanism The safety mechanism on the Model 870TM Pump Action Shotgun is a button located behind the trigger, commonly known as a cross-bolt safety. The safety mechanism provides protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly engaged and in good working order. To engage the safety mechanism, push the button so the RED BAND MARKING CANNOT BE SEEN. Always engage the safety mechanism when the firearm is loaded and you do not intend to shoot. When you are ready to fire the firearm, press the safety mechanism so that the RED BAND MARKING IS SHOWING. Your fingers and all other objects should be kept outside of the trigger guard and away from the trigger until you are actually ready to fire by pulling the trigger. The firearm will fire when the trigger is pulled and the RED BAND MARKING IS SHOWING. Even when the safety mechanism is engaged, careless handling can cause the firearm to fire. See Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety on page 2. PICTURE 1 The Security System The firearm you have purchased is equipped with an integrated security system. The security system enables the owner to lock the safety mechanism on the firearm in the "SAFE" position with the use of a special key. 7 THIS SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING AND STORAGE, INCLUDING KEEPING THIS AND EVERY GUN UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A SECURE PLACE WHEN NOT IN USE. READ AND FOLLOW THESE AND OTHER SAFETY RULES IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK. FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. The safety mechanism on the firearm you have purchased is a button located behind the trigger, commonly known as the cross-bolt safety. The safety mechanism provides additional protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly engaged and in good working order. This "J" slot is the key hole for securing your safety mechanism. Also on the safety mechanism is a pointer which will point and line up with either the RED or WHITE DOT on the trigger plate when the safety mechanism is turned. The position of the pointer indicates whether or not the security system is engaged. The existence of the security system does not change the basic operation of the safety mechanism, nor does it change the manner in which the safety mechanism should be used. PICTURE 2 With your new firearm you will receive a capped key. On the key is an indicator line which will line up with the pointer on the safety mechanism. To engage the security system, press the safety mechanism to the "SAFE" position so the RED BAND DOES NOT SHOW. [. . . ] If you need additional on-line assistance, e-mail us at info@remington. com to obtain a listing of Authorized Repair Centers. Contact the Authorized Repair Center of your choice for evaluation of your firearm and/or additional shipping instructions. If your Remington Authorized Repair Center cannot provide the service or repair you require and you need further assistance, please call our toll free number 1-800-243-9700, Mon. -Fri. , 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern time and select the option for repairs. Then, if shipment of your firearm is required, please: · Record the serial number of your firearm before sending it to us. [. . . ]