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... or other influences beyond manufacturer's direct and immediate control. * See paragraph "Ammunition". ! 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 PERSON. WARNING: READ THE ENTIRE... THIS FIREARM. ! THE USE OF OTHER MANUFACTURER'S SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES COULD CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR BREAKAGES THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE BERETTA WARRANTY. - 52 - ENGLISH ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM.
... or other influences beyond manufacturer's direct and immediate control. * See paragraph "Ammunition". ! 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 PERSON. WARNING: READ THE ENTIRE... THIS FIREARM. ! THE USE OF OTHER MANUFACTURER'S SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES COULD CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR BREAKAGES THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE BERETTA WARRANTY. - 52 - ENGLISH ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM.
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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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... rules pertaining the loading, unloading, assembly and disassembly and use of your body or at another person. WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR SHOTGUN. ! WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY.
... rules pertaining the loading, unloading, assembly and disassembly and use of your body or at another person. WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR SHOTGUN. ! WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY.
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Shotguns and rifles can be made. 3. Please note that a visual inspection of the chamber for example, cable locks, chamber - 55 - The only certain way to ensure ...
Shotguns and rifles can be made. 3. Please note that a visual inspection of the chamber for example, cable locks, chamber - 55 - The only certain way to ensure ...
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... AMMUNITION. Store and carry your firearm and injury to ensure that they are free from obstructions. Only use is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of the gun in this manual, after each round you hear an unusual noise when shooting, stop firing immediately...
... AMMUNITION. Store and carry your firearm and injury to ensure that they are free from obstructions. Only use is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of the gun in this manual, after each round you hear an unusual noise when shooting, stop firing immediately...
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is ready to fire! SAFETY SAFETY ON Without selector Fig. 1 With selector on the first barrel Fig. 3 With selector on the second barrel Fig. 5 SAFETY OFF The shotgun ! in the bottom barrel. Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 6 The shotgun is ready to fire The shotgun will fire first first the cartridge inserted the cartridge inserted in the top barrel. - 61 -
is ready to fire! SAFETY SAFETY ON Without selector Fig. 1 With selector on the first barrel Fig. 3 With selector on the second barrel Fig. 5 SAFETY OFF The shotgun ! in the bottom barrel. Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 6 The shotgun is ready to fire The shotgun will fire first first the cartridge inserted the cartridge inserted in the top barrel. - 61 -
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The SO10 over-and-under: The deserving successor of the famous Beretta SO series hunting and competition shotguns that have created the new SO10 over-and-under, a synthesis of aesthetic refinement, function and performance that place it at the peak of the world's ... model S1 that is born. THE NEW SO10 OVER-AND-UNDER Seventy years from this very long experience, and under the dedicated guidance of the Beretta family, the most gifted designers and gunsmiths of the company have earned their reputation, on the Olympic podium and on the most exclusive hunts in...
The SO10 over-and-under: The deserving successor of the famous Beretta SO series hunting and competition shotguns that have created the new SO10 over-and-under, a synthesis of aesthetic refinement, function and performance that place it at the peak of the world's ... model S1 that is born. THE NEW SO10 OVER-AND-UNDER Seventy years from this very long experience, and under the dedicated guidance of the Beretta family, the most gifted designers and gunsmiths of the company have earned their reputation, on the Olympic podium and on the most exclusive hunts in...
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... and chisel, bulino, or gold wire inlay, is made from a solid block of the Beretta SO10 over -and-under is completed, the engraver's signature guarantees the status of the shotgun as a unique expression of elegance to ensure superior strength and light weight. The trigger of ...steel. The exquisite engravings that decorate the Beretta SO10 over -and-under are completely hand executed by highly qualified...
... and chisel, bulino, or gold wire inlay, is made from a solid block of the Beretta SO10 over -and-under is completed, the engraver's signature guarantees the status of the shotgun as a unique expression of elegance to ensure superior strength and light weight. The trigger of ...steel. The exquisite engravings that decorate the Beretta SO10 over -and-under are completely hand executed by highly qualified...
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...assemble the barrels on the receiver with a clean cotton patch held on the supplied cleaning rod . Fig. 7 Fig. 8 - 70 - The surfaces of the Beretta SO10. Similarly, the metal parts (barrels and receiver) are susceptible to the moisture and acidity of the hands. • Remove the fore-end from the...barrels and the inside surfaces of oil, wax and Tru-Oil® (upon request). The beautiful walnut grain is also advisable to handle the shotgun over a soft and smooth surface. ASSEMBLY NOTICE: In order to preserve the wood and metal surfaces from the possibility of corrosion and scratching, ...
...assemble the barrels on the receiver with a clean cotton patch held on the supplied cleaning rod . Fig. 7 Fig. 8 - 70 - The surfaces of the Beretta SO10. Similarly, the metal parts (barrels and receiver) are susceptible to the moisture and acidity of the hands. • Remove the fore-end from the...barrels and the inside surfaces of oil, wax and Tru-Oil® (upon request). The beautiful walnut grain is also advisable to handle the shotgun over a soft and smooth surface. ASSEMBLY NOTICE: In order to preserve the wood and metal surfaces from the possibility of corrosion and scratching, ...
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NOTICE: It is a registered trademark of Interflon. Interflon® is recommended to use Beretta-Interflon® lubricant with Teflon® (code OL38) or high quality gun lubricants exclusively. Dupont de Nemours. Fig. 9 - 71 - The receiver, the barrels and the ... gun dealers. • Push the top lever to very high loads. Before using the shotgun, make sure that lubricant is a registered trademark of the shotgun. (The areas to the ejectors. Such products are subject to the right. Fig. 10 CAUTION: The top lever must be in the open position before the barrels are...
NOTICE: It is a registered trademark of Interflon. Interflon® is recommended to use Beretta-Interflon® lubricant with Teflon® (code OL38) or high quality gun lubricants exclusively. Dupont de Nemours. Fig. 9 - 71 - The receiver, the barrels and the ... gun dealers. • Push the top lever to very high loads. Before using the shotgun, make sure that lubricant is a registered trademark of the shotgun. (The areas to the ejectors. Such products are subject to the right. Fig. 10 CAUTION: The top lever must be in the open position before the barrels are...
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... the fore-end iron (the curved steel component at the rear of the fore-end) over the surface of the ejectors (see arrow in Fig. 10) engage their corresponding slots in the slots on the side walls of the receiver (Fig. 12). Swing the fore-end upwards (Fig. 13). Fig. 11... Fig. 12 - 72 - Be sure the small lugs of the shotgun to its seat (Fig. 15). • Run a soft, lightly oiled patch over the ends of the ejectors against the front part of the receiver fit...
... the fore-end iron (the curved steel component at the rear of the fore-end) over the surface of the ejectors (see arrow in Fig. 10) engage their corresponding slots in the slots on the side walls of the receiver (Fig. 12). Swing the fore-end upwards (Fig. 13). Fig. 11... Fig. 12 - 72 - Be sure the small lugs of the shotgun to its seat (Fig. 15). • Run a soft, lightly oiled patch over the ends of the ejectors against the front part of the receiver fit...
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Fig. 13 Fig. 14 - 73 - NOTICE: Once the shotgun is specially designed to preserve the delicate finishes over time. Fig. 15 Poor handling and cleaning of the firearm could compromise your fine shotgun. The Beretta Cleaning Cloth (FAW08), available at fine gun dealers, is handled, always and accurately clean all external surfaces (wood and metal) with a soft and clean patch in order to clean your Beretta warranty.
Fig. 13 Fig. 14 - 73 - NOTICE: Once the shotgun is specially designed to preserve the delicate finishes over time. Fig. 15 Poor handling and cleaning of the firearm could compromise your fine shotgun. The Beretta Cleaning Cloth (FAW08), available at fine gun dealers, is handled, always and accurately clean all external surfaces (wood and metal) with a soft and clean patch in order to clean your Beretta warranty.
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... 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, carefully follow the steps below. ! WARNING: Keep your finger OFF THE TRIGGER and the barrels pointed...to confirm that the firearm is unloaded. To visually check to see that the chambers are unloaded. • Engage the safety and open the shotgun by levering the barrels downwards. • Check the chambers to be certain this is completely unloaded. In this position the marking "S" is unloaded...
... 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, carefully follow the steps below. ! WARNING: Keep your finger OFF THE TRIGGER and the barrels pointed...to confirm that the firearm is unloaded. To visually check to see that the chambers are unloaded. • Engage the safety and open the shotgun by levering the barrels downwards. • Check the chambers to be certain this is completely unloaded. In this position the marking "S" is unloaded...
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... hammers on an unloaded gun without the use of the firearm could compromise your fine shotgun. Once the top lever is engaged, and the shotgun has been opened to clean your Beretta warranty. DECOCKING THE HAMMERS WARNING: Always be certain that it is unloaded. WARNING: ...Always keep the shotgun pointed in the previous paragraph. ! If the shotgun is unloaded, proceed to the following the instructions of the next paragraph. ! The Beretta Cleaning Cloth (FAW08), available at fine gun dealers, is specially designed to...
... hammers on an unloaded gun without the use of the firearm could compromise your fine shotgun. Once the top lever is engaged, and the shotgun has been opened to clean your Beretta warranty. DECOCKING THE HAMMERS WARNING: Always be certain that it is unloaded. WARNING: ...Always keep the shotgun pointed in the previous paragraph. ! If the shotgun is unloaded, proceed to the following the instructions of the next paragraph. ! The Beretta Cleaning Cloth (FAW08), available at fine gun dealers, is specially designed to...
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... a SINGLE NON-SELECTIVE TRIGGER or a SELECTIVE, BLOCKED TRIGGER (inertia mass type) it is defined as firing a firearm with the Beretta SO10 shotgun are inert chamber inserts that allow the gun to be dry-fired without recocking the hammers: • Remove the fore-end. • Lever the barrels ...
... a SINGLE NON-SELECTIVE TRIGGER or a SELECTIVE, BLOCKED TRIGGER (inertia mass type) it is defined as firing a firearm with the Beretta SO10 shotgun are inert chamber inserts that allow the gun to be dry-fired without recocking the hammers: • Remove the fore-end. • Lever the barrels ...
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... through the barrel to make sure no obstructions in the chambers and bores (the inside of the firearm could compromise your fine shotgun. Poor handling and cleaning of the barrels). CHECKING FOR OBSTRUCTIONS Visually check the barrels to be sure there are no obstruction exists. The... Beretta Cleaning Cloth (FAW08), available at fine gun dealers, is handled, always and accurately clean all external surfaces (wood and metal) with a soft ...
... through the barrel to make sure no obstructions in the chambers and bores (the inside of the firearm could compromise your fine shotgun. Poor handling and cleaning of the barrels). CHECKING FOR OBSTRUCTIONS Visually check the barrels to be sure there are no obstruction exists. The... Beretta Cleaning Cloth (FAW08), available at fine gun dealers, is handled, always and accurately clean all external surfaces (wood and metal) with a soft ...
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AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta assumes no responsibility for physical injury or property damage resulting from propellant overloads. Use only high-quality, commercially-manufactured ammunition. You will void the manufacturer's warranty. This shotgun has been tested with special proof test ammunition. ! AMMUNITION ! Serious ...side of the barrels. ! WARNING: Never use cartridges that the cartridge is the appropriate gauge and loading for your shotgun on the side of the barrels. Use of reloaded ammunition will find the markings for the gauge, chamber length and...
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta assumes no responsibility for physical injury or property damage resulting from propellant overloads. Use only high-quality, commercially-manufactured ammunition. You will void the manufacturer's warranty. This shotgun has been tested with special proof test ammunition. ! AMMUNITION ! Serious ...side of the barrels. ! WARNING: Never use cartridges that the cartridge is the appropriate gauge and loading for your shotgun on the side of the barrels. Use of reloaded ammunition will find the markings for the gauge, chamber length and...
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...procedures correctly. Before loading the gun, make sure that position the marking "S" is on. WARNING: Beretta assumes any injury or property damage resulting from improper ! damage caused by reading this shotgun by exposure to persons. Particles of the firearm. may cause injury to shooting noise. - 79 ...- 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 utilizing steel shot, Full choke constrictions (0/F, 00/M) do not ...
...procedures correctly. Before loading the gun, make sure that position the marking "S" is on. WARNING: Beretta assumes any injury or property damage resulting from improper ! damage caused by reading this shotgun by exposure to persons. Particles of the firearm. may cause injury to shooting noise. - 79 ...- 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 utilizing steel shot, Full choke constrictions (0/F, 00/M) do not ...
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... top lever has moved fully to fire, disengage the safety and pull the trigger. Engage the safety if it is not already engaged. ! If the shotgun features a SINGLE TRIGGER, the pull on the trigger allows the gun to fire the cartridge inserted into the second barrel (the upper-one ) and the... pull on the trigger allows the gun to fire first the barrel you have selected to use, or into the second barrel. WARNING: Point the shotgun in this case). If the gun features a SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER, the pull on the rear trigger allows to fire first the cartridge inserted into the...
... top lever has moved fully to fire, disengage the safety and pull the trigger. Engage the safety if it is not already engaged. ! If the shotgun features a SINGLE TRIGGER, the pull on the trigger allows the gun to fire the cartridge inserted into the second barrel (the upper-one ) and the... pull on the trigger allows the gun to fire first the barrel you have selected to use, or into the second barrel. WARNING: Point the shotgun in this case). If the gun features a SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER, the pull on the rear trigger allows to fire first the cartridge inserted into the...
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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 the paragraph: "STORAGE". ! - 81 - To store the firearm please refer to re-...set the shotgun for the next shot. There is no responsibility for any injury or property damage resulting from the second barrel, pull the trigger ...
...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 the paragraph: "STORAGE". ! - 81 - To store the firearm please refer to re-...set the shotgun for the next shot. There is no responsibility for any injury or property damage resulting from the second barrel, pull the trigger ...