Hatsan Pump Action Shotgun ESCORT Instruction Manual
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CONTENTS Page SAFETY MEASURES 3 NOMENCLATURE 4 TECHNICAL FEATURES and DATA 5 EXTERNAL CONTROL PARTS 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6 LOADING THE FIREARM 7 FIRING THE FIREARM 7 UNLOADING 9 CARE, CLEANING AND LUBRICATION 10 ILLUSTRATIONS 11
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3 Congratulations and thank you for choosing Hatsan ESCORT pump action sho\ tgun. For latest improvements or changes on your pump action model or for accessories tha\ t can be used with your pump action model please visit website www.hatsan.com.tr WARNING ! READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE HANDLING AND USING THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO \ YOU OR BYSTANDERS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD OR USE THE FIREARM UNTIL YOU READ \ AND UNDERSTAND THE...
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4 NOMENCLATURE A ReceiverA1 Cross safety buttonA2 TriggerA3 Trigger plate retaining pinsA4 Action release controlA5 CarrierA6 Loading gateA7 BoltA8 Ejection portA9 Extractor B BarrelB1 Barrel tangB2 Barrel ringB3 Front sightC Pistol grip (not available in the USA)S Stock (interchangable with pistol grip)D ForearmE Magazine tubeF Trigger assemblyG Magazine capH Action bar A B C D A2A4 A7A8A9 A5 A5 A6A3A1 B1 B2 B3B C E F A7 H A3 D G S
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5 • 20 (50 cm)• 22 (55 cm)• 24 (61 cm) • 26 (66 cm)• 28 (71 cm)• 30 (76 cm) Alternatives in barrel length of Escort; EXTERNAL CONTROL PARTS (Right and Left refer to the gun as seen by a shooter holding it in\ the firing position) Cross Button Safety:Located behind the trigger on the trigger housing. When the red ring around it is visible, it means that the cross button s\ afety is disengaged OFF and firearm is ready to fire. (1A) To engage the cross button safety, push it until the red...
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6 Carrier:Located on the underside of the receiver, in front of the trigger guard.\ Carrier is pushed into the receiver for loading the firearm. Trigger:Located in the trigger guard. When the firearm is loaded, the safety dis\ engaged, and the trigger pulled, firearm will fire. Magazine Cap:Located in front of the forearm and under the barrel. It is screwed (cl\ ock-wise) over the magazine tube to keep the forearm and barrel properly in place. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Your new Escort pump action...
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7 LOADING THE FIREARM WARNING ! • Always keep your fingers away from the trigger if you do not intend to \ fire.• Always check cartridge chamber, magazine tube and receiver to see that \ the firearm is not already loaded. • After you load the firearm, always point the barrel in a safe direction\ before you aim at your safe intended target. • Always use the correct ammo for which your firearm is chambered. Your E\ SCORT pump action shotgun is chambered for 3 (76mm), and is capable of firing 3\...
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8 WARNING ! If the trigger is pulled and a click is heard but a chambered cartridg\ e fails to fire, follow the below instruction. 1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. 2. Engage safety. 3. Wait 30 seconds. 4. Eject the cartridge from the chamber by pressing the action release b\ utton and by pulling the fore-end backward. Examine the cartridge primer. If it has been deep\ ly indented by the firing pin, the cartridge is defective. If it has been indented lightly \ or not at all, rechamber the...
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9 Fixed Cylinder Bore Choke Fixed Cylinder Bore Choke means the choke constriction is pre-machined i\ nto the barrel at the factory. No choke adjustments can be made and no interchangeable chokes \ can be put. 18 (46cm) and 20 (50cm) barrel Escort AimGuard pump action models \ are produced with this choke system as standard. Turkey Choke: Turkey choke tubes are also available which are specially designed for t\ urkey hunting. Escort FieldHunter 24 (61cm) barrel pump actions are designed for tur\ key...
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1 CARE, CLEANING AND LUBRICATION WARNING ! Before cleaning or lubricating the firearm make sure it is unloaded and \ the safety ON. Disassemble, clean and lubricate the firearm when grease, dirt or powder\ fouling accumulates in the barrel and action. To avoid rust and corrosion, clean and lubricate afte\ r each use. Materials and equipment necessary for cleaning and lubrication; • Cleaning rod • Cotton bore patches • Brass bore brush • Powder solvent • Small soft brush • Good quality gun oil•...