Mossberg International SA-2 - Manual (Page 9)

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LOADING
Before loading, move the safety button fully to the right so it is protruding
from the right side of the trigger guard indicating the “ON” (SAFE) position.
During loading, never allow fingers or any objects to contact the trigger.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
Open the action by pulling the operating handle completely rearward
until it locks in the open position (See Figure 6).
Inspect the chamber and bore of the barrel for any obstruction, excessive
oil or grease. (The chamber is the rear portion of the barrel where
cartridge will be inserted.) Obstructions of any kind may result in damage
to the firearm and/or serious personal injury to you or those around you.
Do not load the shotgun until ready for use! Unload shotgun when
shooting has been completed! The safety button should always be
protruding fully from the right side of the trigger guard indicating the “ON”
(SAFE) position whether the firearm is loaded or not.
Check to be certain that the ammunition selected is the same type of
cartridge as designated on the right side of the barrel.
This shotgun is designed to fire 20 ga. shells ranging from 2-3/4" target
and field loads to 20 ga. 3" magnum shells.
If you wish to load the firearm with the maximum number of shells or fire single
shots, load the first shell through the ejection port located on the right side of the
receiver (See Figure 6). The shell can be inserted directly into the chamber or
placed on top of the elevator. Close the action by pressing the bolt release
(See Figure 7a). Be sure to keep fingers and other objects out of the ejection port.
The shotgun is now loaded! The safety button (See Figure 1a) should be
fully protruding from the right side of the trigger guard indicating the “ON”
(SAFE) position until you are on target and have actually decided to fire.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times and your finger
and any other objects away from the trigger area.
Figure 6
FOREARM
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