Merkel Sidebyside Shotgun Instructions Manual

OWNERÕS
MANUAL
OWNERÕS
MANUAL
READ THEINSTRUCTIONS IN THISMANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE USINGTHISFIREARM!
MERKEL
SIDE BYSIDE
SHOTGUNS
SIDE-BY-SIDERIFLES& 96K DRILLINGS
SUHLERJAGD-UNDSPORTWAFFEN
MERKEL
SIDE BYSIDE
SHOTGUNS 

OwnerÕs Manual
MERKEL SIDE BY SIDE
SHOTGUNS, DOUBLE RIFLES
AND 96K DRILLINGS
This manual and the warnings contained herein mustbe
read and understood before using your firearm.  This manual
familiarizes the user with the function and the handling of the
firearm and warns of the potential dangers of misuse that may
lead to accidents or injuries. This manual should always
accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change
of ownership, or when the firearm is loaned or presented to
another...

WARNING! TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT
WERE LOADED AT ALL TIMES! REMEMBER, NO
SAFETY IS FOOLPROOF! FIREARMS SAFETY IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON WHO
HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION!
Dear Customer:
Your Merkel Side-by-Side Shotgun, Double Rifle or 96K
Drilling is manufactured by Merkel to the highest standards.
It has been produced to meet state-of-the-art requirements
for todays hunter. You can expect unsurpassed perfor-
mance, superb quality, optimum user comfort, and long ser-
vice life. 
As a...

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This manual is for use with Merkel Side-by-Side
Shotguns, Double rifles and 96K Drillings. If you are
unsure of the exact model of your Merkel, please con-
tact GSI, Inc. for identification. Read this manual thor-
oughly and completely familiarize yourself with your
Merkel firearm to get the maximum enjoyment and safety
from your new firearm.
Technical specifications of this firearm may
change without notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Essential precautions for the handling of firearms ÉÉÉÉ5
Before shooting your new Merkel firearm ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ9
Bore obstructions WARNING ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ9
Illustration of major components. ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ11
Special Note ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ12
Side-by-Side Shotguns ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ12
Operation of the Shotgun Safety MechanismÉÉÉÉÉÉ12
Side-by-Side Shotgun Double & Single Triggers ÉÉÉÉ14
Top Lever ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ14
Ejectors ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ15
Loading & Firing Side-by-Side Shotguns...

ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE HANDLING OF FIREARMS
THE WARNINGS AND ADVICE GIVEN IN THIS
MANUAL ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION AS
WELL AS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. DISRE-
GARDING INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Before you attempt to use or shoot your new Merkel Firearm,
learn and understand the following basic rules. Your safety and the
safety of others depends upon your safe and careful handling of your
new Merkel firearm.
Any firearm must be considered a potentially dangerous...

commercially available transport case.
ALWAYSkeep the muzzle of your firearm pointed in a safe
direction.  NEVERpoint any firearm at anything you do not intend to
shoot. Stay alert and be aware of all persons and property within shoot-
ing range.
NEVERgive a loaded firearm to another person.ALWAYSopen
the action and inspect the chamber for ammunition, and unload any
firearm before giving the firearm to another person for inspection.
ALWAYSensure that the safety is in the  ÒSafeÓ  position. ALWAYS
unload...

of even one shot from a firearm, or other firearms close to you, could
leave a ringing in your ears for some time after firing while the cumula-
tive long term effect could be permanent hearing loss.
ALWAYS use only clean, dry, original high quality commercially
manufactured ammunition in good condition loaded in accordance with
factory standards. Do not use ammunition that has been exposed to
prolonged periods of dampness or moisture. Gun and ammunition man-
ufacturers design their products within...

USEcaution to avoid dropping a loaded firearm. Dropping the
firearm may cause an accidental discharge even if the safety is in the
ÒSafeÓ  position. Be extremely careful while hunting or during any other
activity to avoid dropping any firearm. An accidental discharge could
result in serious injury, or death. 
TAKE EVERY PRECAUTIONto prevent unsafe firearms han-
dling practices around yourself and others. If you witness any unsafe
gun handling practices by other shooters, politely suggest safe proce-...

or subjected to treatment for which it was not designed.
KEEPthis instruction manual on hand for future reference.
Please include this manual with the firearm in the event you lend, give
or sell this firearm to any other person. 
BEFORE SHOOTING YOUR NEW FIREARM
Usually, your Merkel franchised dealer will furnish your firearm
in completely assembled condition. You need only clean the barrel bore
of oil and wipe the bore dry before shooting. 
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BORE OBSTRUCTIONS WARNING!
ANY OBSTRUCTION IN THE BORE OF...