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... CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR BREAKAGES THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE BERETTA WARRANTY. - 52 - ENGLISH ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ORIGINAL BERETTA SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. WARNING: ALL FIREARMS HAVE LETHAL POTENTIAL. INCLUDE IT WITH THE SHOTGUN WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP OR WHEN IT IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER...
... CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR BREAKAGES THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE BERETTA WARRANTY. - 52 - ENGLISH ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ORIGINAL BERETTA SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. WARNING: ALL FIREARMS HAVE LETHAL POTENTIAL. INCLUDE IT WITH THE SHOTGUN WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP OR WHEN IT IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER...
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CONTENTS Page Basic safety rules 54 Nomenclature 60 Safety 61 The new SO10 over-and-under 62 Assembly 70 Check the gun is unloaded 74 Decocking the hammers 75 Checking for obstructions 77 Ammunition 78 Loading and firing 79 Unloading the shotgun 82 Disassembly 83 Disassembly of the side locks 86 Beretta Stainless Steel Optimachoke® Tubes 92 Maintenance 96 Storage 99 This instruction manual consists of 99 pages. - 53 -
CONTENTS Page Basic safety rules 54 Nomenclature 60 Safety 61 The new SO10 over-and-under 62 Assembly 70 Check the gun is unloaded 74 Decocking the hammers 75 Checking for obstructions 77 Ammunition 78 Loading and firing 79 Unloading the shotgun 82 Disassembly 83 Disassembly of the side locks 86 Beretta Stainless Steel Optimachoke® Tubes 92 Maintenance 96 Storage 99 This instruction manual consists of 99 pages. - 53 -
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...shot does not cause unintended injury or damage. - 54 - When you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it . WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY... THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR SHOTGUN. ! This is behind it is your body or at any part of this firearm, located throughout this manual. ! If you are other safety rules pertaining the loading, unloading, assembly and disassembly and use of your responsibility to the following Basic Safety Rules,...
...shot does not cause unintended injury or damage. - 54 - When you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it . WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY... THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR SHOTGUN. ! This is behind it is your body or at any part of this firearm, located throughout this manual. ! If you are other safety rules pertaining the loading, unloading, assembly and disassembly and use of your responsibility to the following Basic Safety Rules,...
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...manual safety and unload the firearm. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. Only use to prevent corrosion, damage to industry specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI (U.S.A.). Store and carry your firearm and injury to yourself or others nearby. Clean and oil your firearm, following the instructions provided in the working parts...., like a bullet blocked inside the barrel due to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of excessive cartridge pressures, case-head...
...manual safety and unload the firearm. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. Only use to prevent corrosion, damage to industry specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI (U.S.A.). Store and carry your firearm and injury to yourself or others nearby. Clean and oil your firearm, following the instructions provided in the working parts...., like a bullet blocked inside the barrel due to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of excessive cartridge pressures, case-head...
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NOMENCLATURE A Receiver A1 Left side plate (disassembled) A2 Right side plate (disassembled) A3 Side plate disassembling key (front) A4 Side plate disassembling key (rear) B Barrels C Stock D Fore-end D1 Fore-end catch lever E Trigger/s F Top lever G Safety (with selector on request) H Trigger guard I Top rib L Side rib M Front sight N Muzzle O Butt plate/Recoil pad P Line of sight Q Trigger pull R Drop at heel S Drop at comb T Toe MN B I D F P G L D1 A1 A2 A E H A4 A3 S R Q O C T - 60 -
NOMENCLATURE A Receiver A1 Left side plate (disassembled) A2 Right side plate (disassembled) A3 Side plate disassembling key (front) A4 Side plate disassembling key (rear) B Barrels C Stock D Fore-end D1 Fore-end catch lever E Trigger/s F Top lever G Safety (with selector on request) H Trigger guard I Top rib L Side rib M Front sight N Muzzle O Butt plate/Recoil pad P Line of sight Q Trigger pull R Drop at heel S Drop at comb T Toe MN B I D F P G L D1 A1 A2 A E H A4 A3 S R Q O C T - 60 -
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...completely closed. NEWLY DESIGNED TOP LEVER. The safety on the open top lever blocks the firing mechanism if the receiver is available on the other Beretta SO models, the classic trapezoidal locking shoulders of the barrels work in the lower part of the receiver, further increase the strength... block of steel, has been elongated and positioned closer to the breech face in a central position (between the two tubes), making the opening of the locking system. INNOVATIVE LOCKING SYSTEM. The locking system of the Beretta SO10 over-and-under features a rear longitudinal bolt operating in ...
...completely closed. NEWLY DESIGNED TOP LEVER. The safety on the open top lever blocks the firing mechanism if the receiver is available on the other Beretta SO models, the classic trapezoidal locking shoulders of the barrels work in the lower part of the receiver, further increase the strength... block of steel, has been elongated and positioned closer to the breech face in a central position (between the two tubes), making the opening of the locking system. INNOVATIVE LOCKING SYSTEM. The locking system of the Beretta SO10 over-and-under features a rear longitudinal bolt operating in ...
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... titanium to the shotgun. Encased within the grip, it adds a further touch of the Beretta SO10 over -and-under is completed, the engraver's signature guarantees the status of the shotgun as a unique expression of steel. THE ENGRAVER'S SIGNATURE. The extended trigger guard is welded or precision cast. When this work of art, created with the hammer and chisel, bulino...
... titanium to the shotgun. Encased within the grip, it adds a further touch of the Beretta SO10 over -and-under is completed, the engraver's signature guarantees the status of the shotgun as a unique expression of steel. THE ENGRAVER'S SIGNATURE. The extended trigger guard is welded or precision cast. When this work of art, created with the hammer and chisel, bulino...
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...new Beretta SO10 over-and-under boasts demibloc barrels, manufactured for extra corrosion resistance, extended barrel life and more consistent shot patterns. The perfect concentricity of the tubes obtained with the surface of the barrels is finely hand checkered to reduce glare. The deep and gloss blueing of the barrels... and the bores are softsoldered using an exclusive process of a special nickelchromium-molybdenum alloy. All the metal surfaces are formed of extremely resistant steel made of cold hammer forging. Two bands on the sides of the barrels help fitting between the fore-...
...new Beretta SO10 over-and-under boasts demibloc barrels, manufactured for extra corrosion resistance, extended barrel life and more consistent shot patterns. The perfect concentricity of the tubes obtained with the surface of the barrels is finely hand checkered to reduce glare. The deep and gloss blueing of the barrels... and the bores are softsoldered using an exclusive process of a special nickelchromium-molybdenum alloy. All the metal surfaces are formed of extremely resistant steel made of cold hammer forging. Two bands on the sides of the barrels help fitting between the fore-...
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...and the shell rim has been increased to create custom dimensioned stocks and fore-ends. The walnut wood used to improve the efficiency of the choke tubes optimise barrel balance and reduce the overall weight. The slender and elegant ...wood. Made of shot patterns and to resist steel shot stress and corrosion. NEW EJECTORS WITH GUIDE. HIGH QUALITY WALNUT. NEW STAINLESS STEEL BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® TUBES. The thin walls of the cartridge catching. The Beretta SO10 over-and-under features newly designed ejectors, precisely guided on the demibloc barrels to craft the stock...
...and the shell rim has been increased to create custom dimensioned stocks and fore-ends. The walnut wood used to improve the efficiency of the choke tubes optimise barrel balance and reduce the overall weight. The slender and elegant ...wood. Made of shot patterns and to resist steel shot stress and corrosion. NEW EJECTORS WITH GUIDE. HIGH QUALITY WALNUT. NEW STAINLESS STEEL BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® TUBES. The thin walls of the cartridge catching. The Beretta SO10 over-and-under features newly designed ejectors, precisely guided on the demibloc barrels to craft the stock...
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... assemble the barrels on the supplied cleaning rod . The surfaces of the hands. • Remove the fore-end from the barrels and the inside of oil, wax and Tru-Oil® (upon request). Similarly, the metal parts (barrels and receiver) are susceptible to the moisture and acidity of the stock and foreend can be subject to handle the shotgun...
... assemble the barrels on the supplied cleaning rod . The surfaces of the hands. • Remove the fore-end from the barrels and the inside of oil, wax and Tru-Oil® (upon request). Similarly, the metal parts (barrels and receiver) are susceptible to the moisture and acidity of the stock and foreend can be subject to handle the shotgun...
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... barrels downwards. • Check the chambers to be certain this is unloaded. CHECK THE GUN IS UNLOADED At various points in this manual you , as should soon become second nature to you will be instructed to visually check the cartridge chambers of the Beretta SO10 shotgun to be certain they are empty. - 74 - WARNING: When the safety...
... barrels downwards. • Check the chambers to be certain this is unloaded. CHECK THE GUN IS UNLOADED At various points in this manual you , as should soon become second nature to you will be instructed to visually check the cartridge chambers of the Beretta SO10 shotgun to be certain they are empty. - 74 - WARNING: When the safety...
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...: If the shotgun features a SINGLE NON-SELECTIVE TRIGGER or a SELECTIVE, BLOCKED TRIGGER (inertia mass type) it forward (safety disengaged) to prepare the firearm for decocking the second hammer. • Pull the trigger to decock the second hammer. NOTICE: An excessive opening of the barrels could cause the separation of the barrels from the receiver. • Close the gun and replace the fore...
...: If the shotgun features a SINGLE NON-SELECTIVE TRIGGER or a SELECTIVE, BLOCKED TRIGGER (inertia mass type) it forward (safety disengaged) to prepare the firearm for decocking the second hammer. • Pull the trigger to decock the second hammer. NOTICE: An excessive opening of the barrels could cause the separation of the barrels from the receiver. • Close the gun and replace the fore...
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When firing steel shot cartridges, with lead shot (i.e. When utilizing steel shot, Full choke constrictions (0/F, 00/M) do not increase pattern density and will not prevent weapon discharge. Before loading the gun, make sure that the safety is fully visible (Fig. 1, 3, 5 page ...manual prior to persons. WARNING: Beretta assumes any injury or property damage resulting from improper ! STEEL SHOT The fixed-choke barrels of the new Beretta SO10 over-and-under, as well as the new "SP" (Steel Proof) Beretta stainless steel Optimachoke® tubes, are obtained using the shotgun...
When firing steel shot cartridges, with lead shot (i.e. When utilizing steel shot, Full choke constrictions (0/F, 00/M) do not increase pattern density and will not prevent weapon discharge. Before loading the gun, make sure that the safety is fully visible (Fig. 1, 3, 5 page ...manual prior to persons. WARNING: Beretta assumes any injury or property damage resulting from improper ! STEEL SHOT The fixed-choke barrels of the new Beretta SO10 over-and-under, as well as the new "SP" (Steel Proof) Beretta stainless steel Optimachoke® tubes, are obtained using the shotgun...
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... to shoot. • With the shotgun assembled (see "ASSEMBLY"), push the top lever to the right and open the shotgun by the operation of the top lever during the opening of the barrel you want to fire, disengage the safety and pull the trigger. If the shotgun features a SINGLE TRIGGER, the pull on the trigger allows the gun to its center position. Never...
... to shoot. • With the shotgun assembled (see "ASSEMBLY"), push the top lever to the right and open the shotgun by the operation of the top lever during the opening of the barrel you want to fire, disengage the safety and pull the trigger. If the shotgun features a SINGLE TRIGGER, the pull on the trigger allows the gun to its center position. Never...
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... firearm. • Completely release the trigger after shooting is pulled, activate the safety, wait one (1) minute, then open the shotgun and manually remove the unfired cartridge. ! WARNING: Always unload the shotgun immediately after the first shot to re-set the shotgun for the next shot. NOTICE: The Manufacturer assumes no need to operate the barrel selector (if present) since the gun is automatically ready...
... firearm. • Completely release the trigger after shooting is pulled, activate the safety, wait one (1) minute, then open the shotgun and manually remove the unfired cartridge. ! WARNING: Always unload the shotgun immediately after the first shot to re-set the shotgun for the next shot. NOTICE: The Manufacturer assumes no need to operate the barrel selector (if present) since the gun is automatically ready...
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...by levering the barrels downwards. • The automatic selective ejectors will be only pulled up. Be sure both chambers are empty. • Decock the hammers as indicated in place and by hand. • Prior to unload Beretta SO10 shotguns! To unload the shotgun, manually remove the live ammunition... "DECOCKING THE HAMMERS". ④ ② ① ③ Fig. 17 - 82 - UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN ! The selective ejectors do not eject live cartridge/s and check to ensure that both are empty. • After firing or to otherwise unload the shotgun, engage the safety, push the top...
...by levering the barrels downwards. • The automatic selective ejectors will be only pulled up. Be sure both chambers are empty. • Decock the hammers as indicated in place and by hand. • Prior to unload Beretta SO10 shotguns! To unload the shotgun, manually remove the live ammunition... "DECOCKING THE HAMMERS". ④ ② ① ③ Fig. 17 - 82 - UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN ! The selective ejectors do not eject live cartridge/s and check to ensure that both are empty. • After firing or to otherwise unload the shotgun, engage the safety, push the top...
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... from the barrels by multiple, hand-applied, layers of the stock and fore-end can be certain the shotgun is advisable to remove it with ! The surfaces of oil, wax and Tru-Oil® (upon request). CAUTION: Do not pull the fore-end down temporarily when out hunting, it is unloaded before attempting disassembly. ! DISASSEMBLY WARNING: Always...
... from the barrels by multiple, hand-applied, layers of the stock and fore-end can be certain the shotgun is advisable to remove it with ! The surfaces of oil, wax and Tru-Oil® (upon request). CAUTION: Do not pull the fore-end down temporarily when out hunting, it is unloaded before attempting disassembly. ! DISASSEMBLY WARNING: Always...
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..., use of the barrels and the choke tubes. The use the bristle-brush sprayed with safety engaged. ! If not, unload the firearm by operating as described in the paragraph: "UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN". ! NOTICE: In order to the threads of Beretta-Interflon® lubricating oil, available at fine gun dealers, is recommended to wear cotton cleaning gloves before handling any part...
..., use of the barrels and the choke tubes. The use the bristle-brush sprayed with safety engaged. ! If not, unload the firearm by operating as described in the paragraph: "UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN". ! NOTICE: In order to the threads of Beretta-Interflon® lubricating oil, available at fine gun dealers, is recommended to wear cotton cleaning gloves before handling any part...
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... generated by the threads and create barrel obstruction. Using the Beretta spanner tighten the chokes until they are fully and tightly set into the barrel threads, causing ! If necessary, firmly tighten the chokes, using choke tubes. shot pattern and can ! Do not alter or modify existing fixed choke Beretta barrels for the use of the muzzle when the shotgun is needed to avoid damage to...
... generated by the threads and create barrel obstruction. Using the Beretta spanner tighten the chokes until they are fully and tightly set into the barrel threads, causing ! If necessary, firmly tighten the chokes, using choke tubes. shot pattern and can ! Do not alter or modify existing fixed choke Beretta barrels for the use of the muzzle when the shotgun is needed to avoid damage to...
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..., the metal parts (barrels and receiver) are susceptible to scratching or marring if not properly handled and stored. MAINTENANCE ! NOTICE: At the end of a day of the shotgun voids the manufacturer's warranty. ! Altering the internal parts or the firing mechanism of shooting, clean and lubricate your gun completely cleaned, including internal mechanisms, by Beretta. WARNING: The shotgun should conduct further...
..., the metal parts (barrels and receiver) are susceptible to scratching or marring if not properly handled and stored. MAINTENANCE ! NOTICE: At the end of a day of the shotgun voids the manufacturer's warranty. ! Altering the internal parts or the firing mechanism of shooting, clean and lubricate your gun completely cleaned, including internal mechanisms, by Beretta. WARNING: The shotgun should conduct further...
