Beretta SO10 Instruction Manual

SO10
Istruzioni per l’uso
Instruction Manual 

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ENGLISH
ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE IT WITH THE SHOTGUN WHEN
IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP OR WHEN IT IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
NOTICE: The Manufacturer and/or its Local Official Distributors assume no responsibility for product
malfunction or for physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or in part from criminal or
negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling, unauthorized modifications, use of defective,
improper, hand-loaded, reloaded or...

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CONTENTS
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Basic safety rules .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 54
Nomenclature .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 60
Safety .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 61
The new SO10 over-and-under .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 62...

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Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person. This is
especially important when loading or unloading
the firearm. When you are shooting at a target,
know what is behind it. Some bullets can travel
over a mile. If you miss your target or if the
bullet penetrates the target, it is your
responsibility to ensure that the shot does not
cause unintended injury or damage.
BASIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING:PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR SHOTGUN....

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Never assume that a firearm is unloaded. The
only certain way to ensure that a firearm has the
chamber(s) empty is to open the chamber and
visually and physically examine the inside to see
if a round is present. 
Removing or unloading the magazine will not
guarantee that a firearm is unloaded or cannot
fire. Shotguns and rifles can be checked by
cycling or removing all rounds and by then
opening and inspecting the chamber so that a
visual inspection of the chamber for any
remaining rounds can be...

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plugs, etc, - may not prevent use or misuse of your firearm by a determined person. Firearm storage in a
steel gun safe may be more appropriate to reduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by an
unauthorized child or person.
4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE.
Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other hard surface
increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or shot,
which can result in the projectile striking an unintended or peripheral...

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6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.
Store and carry your firearm so that dirt or lint does not accumulate in the
working parts. Clean and oil your firearm, following the instructions
provided in this manual, after each use to prevent corrosion, damage to the
barrel or accumulation of impurities which can prevent use of the gun in
an emergency. Always check the bore and chamber(s) prior to loading to
ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions. Firing with an
obstruction in the barrel or...

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8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING.
The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and
injure a shooter who is firing a gun is rare, but the injury that can be
sustained in such circumstances can be severe, including the possible loss
of eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses
when firing any firearm. Earplugs or other high-quality hearing protectors
help reduce the chance of hearing damage from shooting.
9. NEVER CLIMB A...