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... malfunctions and/or breakages that the safety is full engaged until ready to the loading, unloading, disassembly, assembly and use of original Beretta spare parts and accessories. WARNING: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE...this firearm. ANY TRANSFER OF THIS SHOTGUN SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS MANUAL. WARNING: Always ensure that will not be covered by the Beretta warranty. 35 IF YOU LEND, GIVE OR SELL THE FIREARM TO ANYONE, BE SURE THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ACCOMPANIES IT AS A SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL...
... malfunctions and/or breakages that the safety is full engaged until ready to the loading, unloading, disassembly, assembly and use of original Beretta spare parts and accessories. WARNING: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE...this firearm. ANY TRANSFER OF THIS SHOTGUN SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS MANUAL. WARNING: Always ensure that will not be covered by the Beretta warranty. 35 IF YOU LEND, GIVE OR SELL THE FIREARM TO ANYONE, BE SURE THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ACCOMPANIES IT AS A SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL...
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CONTENTS BASIC SAFETY RULES NOMENCLATURE SAFETY DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS AMMUNITION LOAD CHECK OBSTRUCTION CHECK LOADING AND FIRING UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN DECOCKING THE HAMMERS ROUTINE FIELD STRIPPING BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® HP TUBES SELECTING THE EXTRACTION-EJECTION MODE REMOVING THE STOCK REMOVING THE TRIGGER GROUP REPLACING THE RECOIL PAD ADJUSTABLE STOCK WITH MEMORY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STORAGE WARRANTY AND EXTENSION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD This instruction manual consists of 66 pages. Page 37 41 42 43 46 47 48 48 49 51 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 60 61 63 63 36
CONTENTS BASIC SAFETY RULES NOMENCLATURE SAFETY DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS AMMUNITION LOAD CHECK OBSTRUCTION CHECK LOADING AND FIRING UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN DECOCKING THE HAMMERS ROUTINE FIELD STRIPPING BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® HP TUBES SELECTING THE EXTRACTION-EJECTION MODE REMOVING THE STOCK REMOVING THE TRIGGER GROUP REPLACING THE RECOIL PAD ADJUSTABLE STOCK WITH MEMORY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STORAGE WARRANTY AND EXTENSION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD This instruction manual consists of 66 pages. Page 37 41 42 43 46 47 48 48 49 51 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 60 61 63 63 36
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NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT. Some bullets can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening and inspecting the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any part of your firearm. The only certain way to ensure that a firearm is unloaded or cannot fire. Never assume that a firearm has the chamber(s) empty is your life or the life of not following basic firearm safety rules. 1. Removing or unloading the magazine will not guarantee that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage. 2. This is almost always ...
NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT. Some bullets can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening and inspecting the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any part of your firearm. The only certain way to ensure that a firearm is unloaded or cannot fire. Never assume that a firearm has the chamber(s) empty is your life or the life of not following basic firearm safety rules. 1. Removing or unloading the magazine will not guarantee that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage. 2. This is almost always ...
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may be prevented by a determined person. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES. Please note that devices intended to your firearm by following the safe handling procedures described in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual. To further familiarize yourself with the proper use of 18 or other unauthorized persons do not gain access to prevent accidents - STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT. It is imperative that children under ...
may be prevented by a determined person. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES. Please note that devices intended to your firearm by following the safe handling procedures described in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual. To further familiarize yourself with the proper use of 18 or other unauthorized persons do not gain access to prevent accidents - STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT. It is imperative that children under ...
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6. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of eyesight. The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm. Always check the bore and chamber(s) prior to loading to ensure that dirt or lint does not accumulate in an emergency. Firing with an obstruction in the barrel or chamber can prevent use of the gun in the working parts. In the event you use of reloaded or ...
6. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of eyesight. The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm. Always check the bore and chamber(s) prior to loading to ensure that dirt or lint does not accumulate in an emergency. Firing with an obstruction in the barrel or chamber can prevent use of the gun in the working parts. In the event you use of reloaded or ...
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Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person unless it is unloaded, visually and physically checked to confirm it is unloaded, and the action is open . 10. Hunters and target shooters should load their firearm only at their destination, and only when they are ready to know and abide by Federal, State and Local laws governing the sale, transportation and use of the medication. 11. If you take a firearm from another person. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. consumers: For information about Firearm Safety Courses in your area. ! NEVER CLIMB A TREE, ...
Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person unless it is unloaded, visually and physically checked to confirm it is unloaded, and the action is open . 10. Hunters and target shooters should load their firearm only at their destination, and only when they are ready to know and abide by Federal, State and Local laws governing the sale, transportation and use of the medication. 11. If you take a firearm from another person. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. consumers: For information about Firearm Safety Courses in your area. ! NEVER CLIMB A TREE, ...
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FORE-END CATCH LEVER H - KICK OFF® DEVICE (on request) B - STOCK GRIP COVERPLATE D - STOCK C - MANUAL SAFETY PO N M A B C D EF GH I L M N OP L I - HINGE PIN G - RECEIVER F - MUZZLE M - TOP LEVER P - FORE-END I 41 F H G E D C B TOP RIB O - NOMENCLATURE A - TRIGGER E - BARRELS L - FRONT SIGHT N -
FORE-END CATCH LEVER H - KICK OFF® DEVICE (on request) B - STOCK GRIP COVERPLATE D - STOCK C - MANUAL SAFETY PO N M A B C D EF GH I L M N OP L I - HINGE PIN G - RECEIVER F - MUZZLE M - TOP LEVER P - FORE-END I 41 F H G E D C B TOP RIB O - NOMENCLATURE A - TRIGGER E - BARRELS L - FRONT SIGHT N -
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The safety can be engaged with hammer decocked or cocked. SAFETY ENGAGED (ON) Letter S visible SAFETY DISENGAGED (OFF) Letter S covered THE GUN IS READY TO FIRE! When the safety is fully retracted the letter S is visible and the safety is located on the receiver tang, over the stock grip. SAFETY The manual safety is engaged. According to fire. When the safety is fully pushed forward (towards the barrels) the letter S is covered and the safety is disengaged, thus the shotgun is ready to the models the manual safety features an integral barrel selector. Fig. 1 WITH THE BARREL ...
The safety can be engaged with hammer decocked or cocked. SAFETY ENGAGED (ON) Letter S visible SAFETY DISENGAGED (OFF) Letter S covered THE GUN IS READY TO FIRE! When the safety is fully retracted the letter S is visible and the safety is located on the receiver tang, over the stock grip. SAFETY The manual safety is engaged. According to fire. When the safety is fully pushed forward (towards the barrels) the letter S is covered and the safety is disengaged, thus the shotgun is ready to the models the manual safety features an integral barrel selector. Fig. 1 WITH THE BARREL ...
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... TRIGGER GUARD AND TRIGGER PLATE The strong trigger guard, machined from a solid steel alloy billet, hardened and tempered, the receiver of the Perennia over-and-under provides a low and elegant profile that stand out from solid, lightweight, titanium. The high-strength alloy receiver is formed ...well forward into the trigger plate via two rounded reinforcement ridges. The felt recoil is therefore reduced and the ease of the Beretta Perennia is treated with the style of the receiver and simultaneously guarantee an improved field of the lock-up. TITANIUM TRIGGER Exclusive prerogative...
... TRIGGER GUARD AND TRIGGER PLATE The strong trigger guard, machined from a solid steel alloy billet, hardened and tempered, the receiver of the Perennia over-and-under provides a low and elegant profile that stand out from solid, lightweight, titanium. The high-strength alloy receiver is formed ...well forward into the trigger plate via two rounded reinforcement ridges. The felt recoil is therefore reduced and the ease of the Beretta Perennia is treated with the style of the receiver and simultaneously guarantee an improved field of the lock-up. TITANIUM TRIGGER Exclusive prerogative...
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...official distributor. Do not attempt to alter the internal parts of being in order to have access to all of the new Beretta Perennia are completely chrome lined to guarantee maximum resistance to corrosion and wear, and to increase the velocity of the safety/selector ...elegant and functional hinged coverplate. The bore and chamber are extremely strong yet, at the same time, ensuring excellent durability and strength. Beretta. Any alterations or adjustments that is constant over time, also contributing to extending the life of routine maintenance it is recommended only in...
...official distributor. Do not attempt to alter the internal parts of being in order to have access to all of the new Beretta Perennia are completely chrome lined to guarantee maximum resistance to corrosion and wear, and to increase the velocity of the safety/selector ...elegant and functional hinged coverplate. The bore and chamber are extremely strong yet, at the same time, ensuring excellent durability and strength. Beretta. Any alterations or adjustments that is constant over time, also contributing to extending the life of routine maintenance it is recommended only in...
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...the recoil energy is easily accessed by simply removing the fore-end. SPECIAL 'ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY' EXTRACTION SYSTEM In the new Perennia over-and-under, Beretta introduces a new patented extraction system that maintains a constant barrel-receiver-iron fit. KICK-OFF® RECOIL REDUCTION MECHANISM The... friendly" mode, allows the easy removal of the shells from high strength steel and finished in a nickel-alloy coating, the Beretta Optimachoke® HP chokes guarantee significant corrosion resistance and ability to improve the strength of the locking system and the service life ...
...the recoil energy is easily accessed by simply removing the fore-end. SPECIAL 'ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY' EXTRACTION SYSTEM In the new Perennia over-and-under, Beretta introduces a new patented extraction system that maintains a constant barrel-receiver-iron fit. KICK-OFF® RECOIL REDUCTION MECHANISM The... friendly" mode, allows the easy removal of the shells from high strength steel and finished in a nickel-alloy coating, the Beretta Optimachoke® HP chokes guarantee significant corrosion resistance and ability to improve the strength of the locking system and the service life ...
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...ALWAYS CHECK INSIDE THE BARRELS BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE SHOTGUN TO BE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE CHAMBER AND BORE. The Beretta Perennia over-and-under is unloaded making perfectly sure there are assembled. Failure to do so could interfere with the functioning and the...! of the BASIC SAFETY RULES). Swab the bores with the arrows on a cleaning rod to the right (Fig. 7). ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS WARNING: Beretta assumes no cartridges in the chambers. firearm is packed partially disassembled (barrel/fore-end and stock/receiver). Always oil these parts before using the gun...
...ALWAYS CHECK INSIDE THE BARRELS BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE SHOTGUN TO BE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE CHAMBER AND BORE. The Beretta Perennia over-and-under is unloaded making perfectly sure there are assembled. Failure to do so could interfere with the functioning and the...! of the BASIC SAFETY RULES). Swab the bores with the arrows on a cleaning rod to the right (Fig. 7). ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS WARNING: Beretta assumes no cartridges in the chambers. firearm is packed partially disassembled (barrel/fore-end and stock/receiver). Always oil these parts before using the gun...
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AMMUNITION AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta assumes no responsibility for the shotgun and is clean, dry, and in an upward motion smoothly and evenly. Serious damage and injury, and even death, ... 3" (76 mm) chambers. WARNING: Never use of the barrel. WARNING: Do not store firearms in the chamber. Use only high-quality, commercially-manufactured ammunition. ! Your Beretta Perennia over the ends of the ejectors against bore obstructions and from the use cartridges that the cartridge is inserted in places which are not split...
AMMUNITION AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta assumes no responsibility for the shotgun and is clean, dry, and in an upward motion smoothly and evenly. Serious damage and injury, and even death, ... 3" (76 mm) chambers. WARNING: Never use of the barrel. WARNING: Do not store firearms in the chamber. Use only high-quality, commercially-manufactured ammunition. ! Your Beretta Perennia over the ends of the ejectors against bore obstructions and from the use cartridges that the cartridge is inserted in places which are not split...
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...pivoted downwards) the cartridge chambers have been visually inspected to make sure they are instructed to visually inspect the cartridge chambers of the Beretta Perennia over and under to its centered position. LOAD CHECK At various parts in this manual, you : • Never assume that ...designed for use also with factory steel shot cartridges loaded to standard specifications. manual. STEEL SHOT The Beretta Optima-Bore® HP barrels with fixed chokes of the Beretta Perennia, as well as follows to visually inspect the cartridge chambers: WARNING: Always keep your finger off...
...pivoted downwards) the cartridge chambers have been visually inspected to make sure they are instructed to visually inspect the cartridge chambers of the Beretta Perennia over and under to its centered position. LOAD CHECK At various parts in this manual, you : • Never assume that ...designed for use also with factory steel shot cartridges loaded to standard specifications. manual. STEEL SHOT The Beretta Optima-Bore® HP barrels with fixed chokes of the Beretta Perennia, as well as follows to visually inspect the cartridge chambers: WARNING: Always keep your finger off...
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... motion. • Look right through each barrel from obstruction. ! WARNING: The manual safety is merely a mechanical device and is detected, please contact the Beretta Customer Service or a Beretta authorized gunsmith to the right (Fig. 7) and pivot the barrels in a downward motion. • Hold the barrels up to the light and look down...
... motion. • Look right through each barrel from obstruction. ! WARNING: The manual safety is merely a mechanical device and is detected, please contact the Beretta Customer Service or a Beretta authorized gunsmith to the right (Fig. 7) and pivot the barrels in a downward motion. • Hold the barrels up to the light and look down...
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... assumes no need to operate the barrel selector (if present) since the gun is pulled, engage the safety, wait for the next shot. NOTICE: Your Beretta Perennia over and under features a new ejection-extraction system which allows the shooter to select between automatic ejection and manual extraction of the barrel monobloc (see...
... assumes no need to operate the barrel selector (if present) since the gun is pulled, engage the safety, wait for the next shot. NOTICE: Your Beretta Perennia over and under features a new ejection-extraction system which allows the shooter to select between automatic ejection and manual extraction of the barrel monobloc (see...
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... Dry firing is unloaded. (See paragraph "Unloading the shotgun"). • Insert snapcaps into the chambers. • Pull the trigger to decock the first hammer. 51 Beretta snap caps are empty. DECOCKING THE HAMMERS ! WARNING: Always check that it were loaded. Always treat the shotgun as if it is defined as instructed...
... Dry firing is unloaded. (See paragraph "Unloading the shotgun"). • Insert snapcaps into the chambers. • Pull the trigger to decock the first hammer. 51 Beretta snap caps are empty. DECOCKING THE HAMMERS ! WARNING: Always check that it were loaded. Always treat the shotgun as if it is defined as instructed...
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• Move the selector to the second position. (On some models this is not possible since the selector is blocked by a screw.) NOTICE: If the gun features a NON-SELECTIVE SINGLE TRIGGER or a SELECTIVE, BLOCKED TRIGGER (inertia mass type) it is completely depressed, release the top lever to its centered position. 52 If not, unload it as if it to the right and at hard and flat surfaces. WARNING: Never point the firearm at someone or at the same time press the top lever plunger (located on the barrels and press it were loaded. ! The routine disassembly is required for ...
• Move the selector to the second position. (On some models this is not possible since the selector is blocked by a screw.) NOTICE: If the gun features a NON-SELECTIVE SINGLE TRIGGER or a SELECTIVE, BLOCKED TRIGGER (inertia mass type) it is completely depressed, release the top lever to its centered position. 52 If not, unload it as if it to the right and at hard and flat surfaces. WARNING: Never point the firearm at someone or at the same time press the top lever plunger (located on the barrels and press it were loaded. ! The routine disassembly is required for ...
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.... • Make sure the safety is loaded, unload following the procedure described in the relevant section. ! Fixed Chokes and Beretta's Optimachoke® HP Designations Standard Markings American Designation Rim Notches Coke Tube Compatibility with Steel Shot 0 (*) F (Full) ...SP 0000(****) IC (Improved Cylinder) ((IIII) SP C0000(C****) CL (Cylinder) (IIIII) SP SK(Skeet Beretta)(2) SK (Skeet) (Without)1) SP (1) Not recommended. (2) Special Beretta skeet choke with negative value. WARNING: Check that the shotgun is loaded, unload following the procedure described ...
.... • Make sure the safety is loaded, unload following the procedure described in the relevant section. ! Fixed Chokes and Beretta's Optimachoke® HP Designations Standard Markings American Designation Rim Notches Coke Tube Compatibility with Steel Shot 0 (*) F (Full) ...SP 0000(****) IC (Improved Cylinder) ((IIII) SP C0000(C****) CL (Cylinder) (IIIII) SP SK(Skeet Beretta)(2) SK (Skeet) (Without)1) SP (1) Not recommended. (2) Special Beretta skeet choke with negative value. WARNING: Check that the shotgun is loaded, unload following the procedure described ...
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... the choke tubes can also irreparably damage the barrel thread and may involve penetration of dirt in the relevant section. ! Use the Beretta spanner provided to the barrel is loaded, unload following the procedure described in the barrel thread and cause improper fitting of the choke ... the spanner from the muzzle and do not replace the chokes with the shotgun loaded even with the Beretta spanner supplied. Do not alter nor modify an existing fixed choke Beretta barrels for a choke tube without the ! The absence of interchangeable choke tubes. INSTALLING THE CHOKE TUBES...
... the choke tubes can also irreparably damage the barrel thread and may involve penetration of dirt in the relevant section. ! Use the Beretta spanner provided to the barrel is loaded, unload following the procedure described in the barrel thread and cause improper fitting of the choke ... the spanner from the muzzle and do not replace the chokes with the shotgun loaded even with the Beretta spanner supplied. Do not alter nor modify an existing fixed choke Beretta barrels for a choke tube without the ! The absence of interchangeable choke tubes. INSTALLING THE CHOKE TUBES...