Merkel Shotgun Instructions Manual

OR CHAMBER OBSTRUCTIONS, PROPELLANT POWDER
OVERLOADS, OR BY DEFECTIVE, INCORRECT(GAUGE
OR LENGTH), OR IMPROPERLY LOADED AND ASSEM-
BLED SHOTSHELL COMPONENTS. IT IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS TO USE A SHOTSHELL WHOSE PRES-
SURE IS GREATER THAN THAT DEVELOPED BY SHOT-
SHELLS LOADED TO FACTORY STANDARDS. EVEN THE
STRONGEST SHOTGUN CAN BE BLOWN UP AS A
RESULT OF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE.
The following information describes the identification system used to
designate the gauge, chamber length and choke on your Merkel...

Chamber lengths are identified by the numeral 70 or 76. The
numeral 76 designates a chamber length of 76mm which is equal
to the English measurement of 3 inches. A barrel marked with
the numeral 70 designates a chamber length of 70mm which is
equal to the English measurement of 2
3/4inches.
Use of shotgun shotshells with lengths shorter than the shotgun
chamber length is acceptable. However, never use shotshells
with chamber lengths greater than the length of the shotgun
chamber. For example, do not use...

DRY FIRING
ATTENTION!!!!! Dry firing or pulling the triggers without live
ammunition is not recommended without the use of snap caps.
Snap caps absorb the inertia of the firing pins and protect inter-
nal parts from the full impact force of the hammers. Continuous
dry firing can potentially damage the internal parts and render
the gun inoperable.
DISASSEMBLY
Remove loaded ammunition from the chamber before disassembling the
shotgun. To disassemble the shotgun, grasp the shotgun barrel with the
non-firing...

CLEANING
Merkel shotguns require periodic maintenance and will perform more
reliably over a longer period of time if properly cleaned and serviced.
Never clean a loaded shotgun. Remove ammunition from the chambers
before performing any cleaning procedures.
Always wipe the barrels and action with a lightly lubricated cloth to
remove fingerprints, dirt and moisture from the gun after handling. Keep
a light coat of gun oil on polished metal surfaces and moving parts.
Clean inside the barrels periodically to...

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streaks that run parallel to the inside of the bore. Slight residue streaks
are common place and will not affect the performance of your shotgun.
If lead or plastic residue appears to be excessive it can be removed by
brushing the bores with a brass brush attached to the cleaning rod. 
First apply gunpowder solvent to the brush end of the cleaning brush.
Insert the cleaning rod into the chamber end of the bores. Push the
brush completely through the shotgun bore before pulling it backwards
to avoid...

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