Century International Arms 12 Gauge Over And Shotgun Instructional Manual

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 ele-
gant 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.
During production strict quality control...

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.  Particularly, it is...

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...

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 ade-
quate ventilation at all times.  Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
PARTS NOMENCLATURE
The parts nomenclature of the shotgun is as shown in 
Fig 1.
1.  Over Barrel
2.  Under Barrel
3....

Figure 1:
AMMUNITION
Our over & under shotgun is 12 guage and the chamber
length is 70 mm (2 ¾ in). Use only good quality ammuni-
tion 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.
To assemble, ensure that the latch (8) is in the verticle
position...

the action and push the latch fully forward.  The shot gun
is now assembled.  
7
Extractor Lug
Hinge Slot
Fig.2 Disassembling Barrel from Receiver
Fig.3 Assembly of Shotgun
12 Gauge Over & Under Shotgun 

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 extrac-
tor catches the rims of...

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.  Move the barrel latch
downward to its...

Figure #2
Figure #3
1.Latch
2. Slot
1012 Gauge Over & Under Shotgun