Maverick Model 88

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MODEL 88PUMP ACTION SHOTGUNOWNER'S MANUAL

SAFETY WARNINGSIMPORTANT "SAFETY WARNINGS"--NOTE THE SYMBOLThese safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of oth-ers. Disregarding information in this manual may result in serious injury ordeath.STOP! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD OR USE ANY FIREARM UNTILYOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED INTHIS MANUAL. lmproper use and handling is dangerous and could causesevere injury or death to you personally or those around you. All users ofthe firearm must become thoroughly familiar with the instructions in thismanual.BE CERTAIN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCEAND IS KEPT WITH THIS FREARM IF TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHERPARTY. lf manual is lost or misplaced, write directly to Maverick for a freereplacement copy.As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility ofsafe firearms handling, for your own safety and the safety of those aroundVOU. KEEP ALL FIRERMS AND AMMUITION OUT OF THE REACH OFCuuoneN. sroRE youn FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIoN SEPARATE-LY. NEVER STORE A LOADED FIREARM. NEVER LEAVE A LOADEDFIREARM UNATTENDED. NEVER TBANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM INA VEHICLE. Before handling your firearm, you should learn how it operatesand how to maintain it. This-inbludes knowing its basic parts, how the man-ual safety and other safety features operate, how to safely open and closethe actio and how to safly load and unload ammunition from the gun.REMEMBER: A FIREARM'S MANUAL SAFEW IS A MECHANICALDEVICE WHICH CAN NEVER REPLACE SAFE GUN HANDLING. SAFEGUN HANDLING DEPENDS ON YOU!


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ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE OF YOUR FIREARM !N A SAFE DIREC-TION, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE FIREARM IS LOADED ORUNLOADED. YOU SHOULD BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITHTHE FUNCTION AND OPEBATION OF THIS FIREARM AND THEINSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH IT. ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARMAS IF IT WERE LOADED. GIVE YOUR FIREARM TO SOMEONE WITHTHE ACTION OP-EN (FOREARM FULLY REARWARD) AND SAFETY INTHE "ON" (SAFE) pOStTtON AFTER yOU VERtFy THE FTREARM tSUNLOADED. INSIST ON THE SAME PROCEDURE WHEN RECEIVNG AFIREARM FROM SOMEONE ELSE. NEVER LEAVE FIREARM LOADEDIN ANY LOCATION AS AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE COULD CAUSETNJURY DAMAGE OR DEATH. MOST |MPORTANT--LEARN THE LOCA-TION OF ALL THE SAFETY FEATURES OF YOUR FIREARM AND HOWTHEY OPERATE.You have a responsibility to obtain proper training on how to use and main-tain your firearm. Certified and reputable safety ourses and instructionsare offered by The National Rifle Association (NRA) as well as by state andlocal organizations. YOU ALSO HAVE A RESPONSIBILIW TO-KNOWAND OBEY ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS GOVERNING THEUSE, POSSESSION AND TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS.Use the correct ammunition referenced by the marking on the barrel.Maverick firearms are designed, manufactured and proof tested to rec-ommended Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers lnstitute(SAAMI) standards for factory loaded ammunition. WE SPECIFICALLYDISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIB!LITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY WHAT.SOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A RESULT OF,THE USE OF FAULTY, OR NON-STANDARD, OR "REMANUFAC.TURED" OR HAND-LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNtTtON. AD-DITIONALLY, WE DISCLAIM ANY RESPONS!BILITY FOR DAMAGE ORlNJURY WHICH RESULTS FROM ANY MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGESTHAT ARE NOT A PART OF THE F!REARM AS DELIVERED FROM THEFACTORY.

Learn how to clean your firearm thoroughly and make certain no oil, greaseor other materials are blocking the barrel. Obstructions of any kind cancause personal injury and damage to the firearm.Practice proper firearms maintenance and safety. Make sure all exposedmetal surfaces are coated with a thn film of oil,especially after beingexposed to damp weather. (SEE PROPER SECTION OF THIS MANUALFOR CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS). DO NOT PLUG BARREL or store in afabric-lined case which will absorb lubricants from the firearm. Before usingafter storage, follow complete instructions stated in this manualfor refamil-iarization with the firearm. A thorough inspection should be performedbefore going into the field. Have your gun periodically checked by a quali-fied gunsmith.WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Shooting withoutproper ear protection can cause hearing damage. The use of eye protectionduring any type of shooting is important to protect your vision.


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NEVER CLIMB OR JUMP OVER AN OBSTACLE WITH A LOADED GUN.NEVER PULL A GUN TOWARD YOU BY THE MUZZLE. NEVER SHOOTTOWARDS A FLAT HARD SURFACE OR WATER. ALWAYS BE SUREYOUR BACKSTOP IS ADEQUATE.SAFETY AND SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING IS EVERY SHOOTER'SRESPONSIBILITY. TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS !F THEY ARE LOADED.CHAMBER LIVE ROUNDS ONLY WHEN READY TO FIRE AT A KNOWN,SAFE TARGET.WHEN HANDLING YOUR FIREARM, NEVER ALLOW HAND OR ANYOBJECT TO TOUCH THE TRIGGER.ALWAYS KEEP THEMUTZLE OF THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIREC.TtoN. THE SAFEW SHOULD ALWAYS BE N THE "ON',(SAFE) POSI-TION. IT IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ASAN EXCUSE FOR CARELESS HANDLING OR UNSAFE PRACTICES.SCOPE INSTALLATION--Due to the heavy recoil of a shotgun, be careful tomaintain an adequate distance between the rear of the scope and your faceat alltimes.Make sure you read, understand and follow the National Rifle Association'sgun safety rules that are Iisted at the end of this manual.

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it-oPERATING INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand this entire manual and its safety warnings before fir-ing the shotgun.SAFETYThe safety button on the Model 88 shotgun is located at the front of thetrigger gard (Fig. 2) and should always be in the "ON" ("SAFE")position except when the gun is to be fired.The safety is set in the "ON" ("SAFE") position by pushing the buttonfrom the left side (side opposite the ejection port) so that it moves allthe way to the right. The button must always be pushed f ully to the rightuntil it moves no further to be in the "ON" ("SAFE") position.Moving the safety button fully to the left will put the safety in the "OFF"("FlRE") position.WARNING: The safety button is designed to function only as describedabove and should not be reversed. Do not attempt to remove or reverse thebutton. Doing so will result in an unsafe condition which can causeserious injury or death.The safety button is marked with a red ring for training purposes as areminder ihat moving it to the left with red showing is the "FlRE" position,moving it all the way to the right with red not showing is the "SAFE"position.For safe gun handling, learn the feel of the positive "ON" and "OFF"positions of the safety.DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER WHILE MOVING THE SAFETY BUTTON.WARNING: THE SHOTGUN WILL FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER ISPULLED AND THE RED BAND MARKING !S SHOWING.

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Fig.2ACTION RELEASE CONTROLThe action lock lever is located on the left side of the trigger housing justrearward of the trigger guard.


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The action lock lever allows the action to be unlocked and opened forinspection or unloading tuithsutpulling the trigger. The action may beopened by depressing the lever and pulling t forearm rearwardirg. g).NorE: During firing, the action unlocks automatically after the hammerfalls and the action can be cycled without depressingthe action lock lever.

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ACTION LOCKLEVERDEPRESS TO UNLOCKFig.3BARREL ASSEMBLY

cAUTloN: Never forcibly close the action or pull trigger while barrel isremoved as damage could result to the firearm.To facilitate shipping, some models are packaged with the barrel remeved.To install the barrel in the receiver, proceed as follows:Visually inspect the inside of the barrel to make certain it is free of anyobstructions, excessive oil or grease before installation. lf you are unableto remove all obstructions, bring the gun to a qualified gunsmith or returnit to Maverick. Failure to do so may result in gun damage and/or personalinjury when the shotgun is fired.lf your shotgun includes a heat shield, read the separate installationinstructions which begin on page 18 of this manual. Note the caution thatthe barrel must be fully seated into the receiver before the heat shield ispositioned to be tightened.MOVE THE SAFETY BUTTON, TO THE 'ON" (SAFE) POSITION (FIG. 2).Depress the action lock lever (Fig. 3) and move the forearm rearuard untilthe front of the bolt is in the middle of the ejection port (Fig. 7).Slide the barrel into the receiver and tighten the takedown screw, fingertight only. Do NoT use pliers or a wrench to tighten the take down screw.A |ittle space between the magazine tube and the take down mount is nor-mal (Fig.4).CAUTION: Check to be certain that the barrel is fully seated into thereceiver by looking through the ejection port. The barrel extension mustrest firmly aganst the corresponding cut in the top of the receiver asshown in Figure 4.


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BARREL EXTENSION BARREL

TAKE DOWN MOUNTEJECTOR TANG MAGAZINf,TUBE TAKE DOWNSCREW

Fig.4MAGAZNE CAPACITYTotal ammunition capacity (including one in the chamber) is six (6) 23/4"shells with 6 shot models. Capacity is reduced by one round when usingS" shells in either model.NOTE: Six shot models are shipped with a wooden dowel inserted in themagazine tube which limits magazine capacity to two (2) shells.To remove the dowel, first follow the barrel removal procedure on page 8.Point gun downward and shake it back and forth lightly untilthe dowel pro-trudes from the take down screw hole in the end of the magazine tube. Arubber "O" ring on the dowel prevents it from falling out accidentally. Graspthe dowel and pull it completely out.LOADINGBEFORE LOADING, MOVE THE SAFEW BUTTON (Fig. 2) TO THE "ON"(SAFE) POSTTTON.During loading never allow fingers or any objects to contact the trigger.KEEP THE, MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.Depress the action lock lever (Fig. 3) and open the action by pulling theforearm completely rearward.lnspect the chamber and bore of the barrel for any obstruction, excessive oilor grease. (The chamber is the rear portion of the barrel which contains thecartridge (Fig. a).) Failure to do so may result in gun damage and/or per-sonal injury when the shotgun is fired.DO NOT LOAD UNTIL READY FOR USE! UNLOAD SHOTGUN WHENSHOOTING HAS BEEN COMPLETED! THE SAFETY BUTTON SHOULD

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ALWAYS BE IN THE'ON'' (SAFE) POSITION WHETHER THE FIREARMIS LOADED OR NOT.CHECK TO BE CERTAIN THAT THE AMMUNITION SELECTED IS THESAME TYPE OF CARTRIDGE AS DESIGNATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OFTHE BARREL.

EJECTION PORT

1-ELEYATOR

Fig. S--Loading through the ejection portlf you wish to load the firearm with the maximum number of shells, or firesingle.shots, load the first shell through the ejection port located on the rightside of the receiver (Fig. 5). The shell can b insertd directly into thechamber or placed on top of the elevator. close the action bymoving theforearm conipletely forwrd.THE SHOTGUN !S NOW LOADED! THE SAFETY BUTTON SHOULD BEN THE "ONu (SAFE) pOStTtON UNTTL READY FOR USE. KEEP THEMUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.LOADING MAGAZINELoad the magazine tube by turning the shotoun so that the triooer ouard isfacing up. Push the front nd of te shell in the masazine t6e uitil tfrerim of the shell snaps.past the cartridge stop. Never ttempt to exceed themagazine capacity (Fig. 6 & 9).

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FIRINGWith the shotgun pointed in a safe direction and held in the proper firingposition, ,r th safety to its "off" (fire).position. Pulling the triggerihrough its full travel to the rear, will fire the shotgun.ffi i,:?:lt#:;ffi'[",'1,:1',f ,'ff '3i::ti[:'3ti3l":"lJi"i::'i'::TltTry9 i;;;t l"rioo econds. when the oo secohds or more have elapse.d' opelthe actio btprll.g irre torearm rearward. Remove the misfired shotshelland segreJtironiother ammunition. Do not attempt to refire the misfiredshell.

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If a noticeable difference in sound or recoil is experienced....sToP FIRING!r" t" safety Utton io the "on" (safe) positio. .Do.not load or fire addi-tional shotshelli until after you hav saiety unloaded the shotgun and.inrp".i"O it for possible dainage and/or ofstruction in the chamber or bore'lf y'ou experiene recurring mifres, have the gun examined by a competentgunsmith.CYCLING THE ACTIONTo eject a shotshell case, pullthe forearm completely rearward' The spent"r or unfired snoisfrel 'will eject out of the rceiver through the ejectionport.Be sure that all observers are clear of the path of ejection' Empty cases arethrown out with significant force and could cause injury'To chamber a live shotshellfrom the magazine, push the forearm fully for-ward.Remember when the magazine tube is toaded and the action is cycled,-aiir. rnotrttellwitl be charbered! Always keep the safety in the "on" (safe)position until you are actually ready to fire the shotgun'UNLOADINGDURING UNLOADING, NEVER ALLOW FINGERS OR ANY OBJECT TOCONTACT THE TRtGden. KEEP THE MUzzLE POINTED lN A SAFEDIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.MOVE THE SAFETY BUTTON (FlG. 2) TO THE',ON" (SAFE) POSITION.Depress the action lock lever (Fig. 3) a! pullthe forearm rearward, slowly,until the live shotshell is compietty withdrawn and visible in the ejectionport. Remove shotshell bY hand.Continue pulling the forearm rearward to release the next shotshell ontothe elevator.Turn the shotgun so that the ejection port faces.downward to allow thereleased shothell to drop out through the ejection port.


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Push the forearm completely fonrard.Turn the shotgun over so that the trigger guard is positioned upward and thegun remains pointed in a safe direction.lnsert right thumb into the opening in the bottom of the receiver and depressthe cartridge stop on the right side to release shotshells one at a time (Fig.9). Repeat until all shotshells are removed from the magazine tube.Depress the action lock lever and pullthe forearm completely rearward.Visually inspect chamber, elevator and magazine tube again to insure thatno shotshells remain in the shotgun.Leave the action in the open, reanrard position and the safety button in the"on" (safe) position.BEFORE PERFORMING ANY DISASSEMBLY. ASSEMBLY. OR CLEAN.ING PROCEDURE:MOVE THE SAFETY BUTTON TO THE .ON', (SAFE) pOStTtON (Flc. 2).ope the action, check chamber, elevator and magazine tube to be certainthe firearm is unloaded.Keep the action open and muzzle pointed in a safe direction.Wear eye protection.DISASSEM BLY/BARREL REMOVA LDepresslhe action lock lever (Fg. 3) and open the action by sliding theforearm fully reanrard.Move the forearm slowly forward from the fully rearward position untilthefront of the bolt is in the middle of the ejection port (Fig. 7).Loosen the take down screw by turning counterclockwise until the screwthreads are completely disengaged frornthe end of the magazine tube (Fig. 7).Remove the barrel from the receiver with a gentle back-and-forth rotational

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movement while pulling the barrel out of the receiver assembly.TRIGGER HOUSING REMOVALPosition the shotgun on a clean surface with the trigger guard upward. Witha blunt object (no greater than 3/16' 4.76 mml diameter), push out thesmal! diameter trigger housing retainer pin located on the side of the receiv-er, approximately-1 t2" (12.mfi belo'w the rear of the trigger guard (Fig.8).Remove the trigger housing assembly by lifting the rear portion upward first.The trigger housing assembly is a complex assembly and must not be dis-assembled. Disassembly should only be performed by the factory or aqualified gunsmith.

HOLE FOR TRIGGERHOUSING PINFig.8Do not pull the trigger and allow the hammer to fall when the trigger housingassembly is removed from the receiver. To do so may result in personalinjury or damage to the assembly.

CAUTION: Before performing any further disassembly, take tme to studyhow the internal componenls are arranged inside the receiver.DISASSEMBLY OF INTERNAL RECEIVER COMPONENTSRemove the cartridge interrupter from ejection port side and cartridge stopfrom opposite side. (lt may be necessary to tap the sides of the receiverlightly to release these parts) (Fig. 9).CAUTION: Pay special attention to the position of the bolt, bolt slide andaction slide bar assembly during this portion of the disassembly, as the partsmust be in the same relationship during reassembly.Move the forearm/action slide assembly reanrard so that the bolt assemblyand bolt slide are three quarters of the way rearward. When the bottom of thebolt slide is aligned with the clearance cuts in the sides of the receiver, lift thebolt slide upward and out of the receiver (Fig. 10).

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CARTRIDGE INTERRUPTERCARTRIDGE STOP

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Fig. 10--Bolt slide installation/removal

Remove the bolt assembly by sliding it forward and out of the receiver assem-bly through the barrel opening at the front of the receiver (Fig. 11-1).Pivot the front portion of the elevator upward out of the receiver (Fig. 11-2).Squeeze the two arms, which form the open end of the elevator assemblytoiether sufiiciently to disengage and remove the elevator from the receiver(Fg. 11-3).

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Fig. ll--Elevator removalRemove the forearm/action slide assembly by sliding it fonrard and off themagazine tube.CUTION: Field disassembty is now completed! The shotgun shoutd notbe disassembled further for routine cleaning or maintenance. Further dis-assembly should only be performed at the factory or by a qualified gun-smith.CLEANINGWith proper care, your Maverick shotgun will provide you with years ofdependable service. lt should be inspected and cleaned periodically toinsure that it remains in good condition. Clean your firearm as soon aspossible after use. This is especially important if your firearm has beenexposed to moisture.Use the instructions and equipment provided in a quality gun cleaning kit.All metal parts should be cleaned with gun solvent and lightly lubricated withgun oil.Over lubrication should be avoided. Use only lubricants specificallydesigned for firearms. Avoid the use of abrasives which may damage themetalfinish.Make sure the barrel is free of obstructions and excessive lubricant aftercleaning.

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t-TRIGGER HOUSINGThe trigger housing is a complex assembly and should not bedisassembled.Clean.as a complete assembly with gun solvent and lightly tubricate withgun oil.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY OF INTERNAL RECEIVER COMPONENTSPlace the receiver with the trigger housing opening upward on a cleansurface.slide the forearm assembly onto the magazine tube while guiding theaction slide bar into the corresponding cuts in the front of the reciver(Fis. 12).

RECEIYER

MAGAZINE TUBEFOREARM

ACTION SLIDE BAR

Fig.12Assemble the elevator by squeezing the arms together sufficiently to posi-tion them in the receiver so that the buttons on the elevator frt into the corre-sponding (114" 16.4 mm])diameter holes in the reoeiver (Fig.11).Pivot the elevator so that the fonrard portion of the elevator is even with theoutside edge of the cavity in the receiver.lnsert the rear of the bolt assembl with its bolt lock downwards toward thefront inside top of the receiver, into the barrel opening of the receiver.Depress the ejector (located in the side of the receiver opposite the ejectionport) to allow the bolt assembly to slide fully rearward into the receiver. Theeiector must fit into the corresponding slot in the bolt (Fig. 11).Push the elevator down until it rests against the bolt.t2


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Position the rear of the bolt assembly even with the rear of the clearancecuts in the sides of the receiver (Fig. 13-B).Position action bar so the notch on the bar is even with the cut on theinside receiver wall (Fig. 13-A).The bolt slide should be positioned with the hook end downward and towardthe front of the receiver (Fig. 13-1).Assemble the bolt slide, hook end first, lowering the front (hook end) ofthe bolt slide so that it hooks into the corresponding cut on the bottomof the bolt lock and action bar stot (Fig. 13-1).

RECEIVER

BOLT BOLT LOCK RECEIVERFig. 13-1Hold the bolt slide dorrrn and pull the forearm assembly fonrard. The boltand bolt slide should move freely in their cuts in the rebeiver. lf parts do not

slide easily--Do NoT FoROE-disassemble and reassemble, paying atten-tion to the relationship of the bolt, bolt slide and action slide bar. - -Position the cartridgq gtop and cartridge interrupter in their proper ptaceson the inside walls of the recelver (F9. g).

CLEARANCEACTION SLIDE BAR

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The hooks must face inward toward the center of the cavity away from thereceiver walls.TRGGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY NSTALLATIONNOTE: Hammer must be in the fully-cocked position to allow the triggerhousing to be inserted in the receiver.Hold the cartridge stop and cartridge interrupter in place firmly against thereceiver walls with onb hand and grasp the trigger housing assembly withthe other (Fg. 9).lnsert the lugs, on each side of the front corner of the trigger housing intothe slots on ach side of the receiver (Fig. 14-1), then bring the rear of thehousing assembly down and into position (Fig. 1a-2). DO NOT FORCE!Align the trigger pin hole in the housing assembly with those in the receiver.nsrt trigger housing pin and push in fully untilflush with the side of thereceiver (Fig. 1a).

TRIGGER HOUSING LUGSRECEIVER SLOT

TRIGGER HOUSING PIN HOLE

Fig.14NOTE: lf the trigger housing does not fit into place easily, check that allinternal trigger husing pins are flush with the side of the housing and thatthe cartridg interrupter and cartridge stop are posioned properly.FUNCTON TESTINGAFTER PERFORMING ANY WORK ON YOUR FIREARM SUCH ASoLEANING, DISASSEMBLY OR INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSORY RE-CHECK YOUR GUN FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING BEFORE FIRING ANYLIVE AMMUNITION.Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and pointed in a safe direction atall times.

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@ MovE THE sAFEw ro rHE'oN" (.AFE) posrrroN (FrG. 2).Depress and hold the action lock lever (Fig. 3). Open and close the actionseveral times to check for free movement of the action assembly.Close the action and leave the safe{y in the "on" (safe) position. Pull thetrigger rearward fully. The hammer should not fall (No Fire).? Remove your finger from the trigger. Move the safety to the "off" (fire)I position. The hammer should not fall (No Fire).

II teave the safety in the "off" (fire) position.IPullthe trigger rearward. The hammer should fall (Fire).Open the action by moving the forearm fully rearward. Move the safety tothe "on" (safe) position.IF YOUR FIREARM DOES NOT PERFORM AS DESCRIBED IN ANYOF THE ABOVE STEPS, CONTACT MAVERICK ARMS, INC.IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE FIREARM.SIGHT ADJUSTMENT. RIFLE SIGHT BARRELSBEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS:MOVE SAFETY BUTTON TO THE "ON" (SAFE) POSITION.Open the action, check chamber, elevator and magazine tube to be certainfirearm is unloaded.Keep action open and muzzle pointed in a safe direction.Elevation may be adjusted by loosening the small screw in the center of therear sight. This will allow the sight blade to be moved upward or downwardas required.Windage may be adjusted by moving the rear sight base to the left or rightin the dove tail slot in the barrel. Place a wooden dowel or other object thatwill not damage the finish, against the side of the sight base. Tap the dowelwith a hammer until the desired sight location is achieved.Remember: Move the rear sight in the same direction you would like theshot to move. For example, if the point of impact is low and left at the pointof aim...move the rear sight upward and to the right.

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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ALWAYS:MOVE SAFETY BUTTON TO THE "ON',(SAFE) POS|TTON (FtG. 2).Open the action, check chamber and magazine to be certain the firearm isunloaded.Keep action open and muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONSShould your firearm require service that necessitates return to our factory ora warranty gun repair station, kindly follow these instructions.BE SURE,GUN IS NOT LOADED

Please do not ship in a gun case, or in a special containerthat must bereturned from the factory. Maverick Arms, lnc. cannot ensurereturning gun in same carton.When shipping your gun, broken down into two or more pieces, make surethat your stock is adequately wrapped to protect it from dents andscratches by the barrel, action or other parts that might shift in the cartonduring shipping. Maverick Arms, lnc. will not be responsible for anydamage to guns during shipment to the factory.Please do not send gun accessories, such as sling straps, quick releaseswivels, telescopes, mounts or other equipment to th factory with the gun.Briefly state the reason you are returning the firearm.When ordering replacement parts, please provide:

1. Model number2. Serial number3. Gauge4. Finish (i.e., Blue, Camo, etc.)5. Part name6. Part reference number as indicated on exploded view drawing

lnclude your complete return address (not a P.O. Box number) and phonenumber where you can be reached during normal business hours.IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THE MATERIAL IN THISMANUAL OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACTA QUALIFIED GUN-SMITH OR MAVERICK ARMS, INC. DIRECTLY.FIREARMS ARE COMPLICATED MECHANISMS. ANY MODIFICATION,ALTERATIONS, OR IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN ADANGEROUS MALFUNCTION. DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM ANDINJUHY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. THE GUN OWNERMUST ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORRECT REASSEM-BLY AND FUNCTIONING OF THE FIREARM AFTER ANY D]SASSEMBLYOR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.


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PARTS LISTItern 1,1o. Description

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Recoil pad screwRecoil padStock boltStock bolt washerStockTrigger housing pinStock bolt lock washerReceiverBB'l ass'yBead sightMiddle sightVent. ribT.D. screw ass'yMagazine tubeMagazine tube springMagazine followerAction slide tube ass'yForearmAction Slide tube nutEjector screwEjectorBolt lockBolt lock pinFiring pin Ret. pinExt. Ret. pin - L.H.Extractor - L.H.Ext. springExtractor - R.H.BoltFiring pinFiring pin washer

Item No. DescriptionFiring pin springElevator ass'yBolt slideCartridge stopCart. inter. ass'yMainspringMainspring plungerMainspring guideTrigger pinAction lock pinSafety buttonHammer pinSear pinMainspring guide pinHammerSear springSearDisconnectorAction lock leverTriggerTrigger springTrigger Housing Pin Ret. SPringMainspring retaining pnAction lock hammer springAction lock disconnector springTrigger housing ass'yDisconnector springTrigger housingBolt ass'yQ.D. stud (rear)Q.D. stud (front)

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Be absolutely sure you have rdentified your target wthoutany doubt. Of equal importarice, be aware of the area beyondyour target. Ths means observing your prospective area of firebefore you shoot. Never fire in a direction where there arepeople or any other potential for mishap. lt's simple: Thinkfirst. Shoot second.8. WEAR EYEAND EAR PROTECTION ASAFMOFMA_E.Guns are loud. They can also emt debris and hol gasesthat could cause eye iniury. For these reasons, safety glassesand ear protectors are recommended apparel.9. DOI{T MlX ALCOHOT OR DRUGSW|THSHOOTING.Alcohol, as wll as,any other substance likely to mpairnormal mental or phycal functons of the body, should not beused before or while handling or shooting lirearms.10. BE AUUARE THAT CTRCUMSTANCES MAYAPARTICULAR SUATPN.The basic rules listed above for safe handling and shoot-ing may need to be supplemented with other rules. For exam-ple, different types of ranges such as a pstol or a shotgun skeetrange may have specific rules that must be learned and fol-lowed. Remembe, whether in the home, at the range, br n thefield, YOU ARE RESPONSIBTE FOR GUN SAFEW.D0 YIUR PAHT: IEEP SH00Tlt{G

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@ NATToNAT RrFrE AssocrATrou cuu sAFEty BUtEs1. ALUXAY FOTNT THE MUZZLE !N A SAFEDIRECTION.Whether.you are shooting or simply handling your gun,never point the muzzle at your self or at others. Common senseshould dictate which direction is safest depending on yourlocation and arious other conditions. Generally speaking, t issafest to have the gun pointed upward or toward the ground.

a natural tendency to place your trigger finger onthe trigger when holding a gun. Avoid it! That's what trggerguards are made for - lo enable you to hold the gun comforta-bly with your finger OFF the trigger.3. KEEP THE ACTION OPEN AND GUN UNLOADEDU{NLREADYTO USE.Whenever you pick up any gun, immediately open theaction and chsck to see that the chamber s unloaded. lf thegun has a magazine, make sure it's empty. lf you do not knowhow to open the gun's acton, leave it alone or-get help fromsomeone who is knowledgeable.Belore handling a gun, you should learn how it operates.This includes knowing ts basic parts, how to safely open andclose the action ad how to safely remove any mmunitionfrom the gun or magazine if loaded. Remember, a gun's me-chancal safety device is never foolproof. The safety device cannever replace safe gun handling.5. 8E SURE YOUR GUN AND Ai,IUIUNITION ARECOMPATIBLE.Only cartridges or shells designed for a particular gun canbe lired safely in that gun. Most guns have their cartridge orshell type stamped on the barrel. Ammunition can be identifiedby information printed on the box and stamped on each car-tridge. Do not fire the gun if there is any question about thecompability of the gun and ammuntion.6. CARRY ONLY ONE GAUGE/CAUBER OFAMMUilMOil WHEN SH(x)flNG.Smaller ammunition can be accidentally placed in a gunchamberdesigned for larger ammuniton, creating an obstruc-tion and a very hazardous situation. Remove unfired ammuni-tion from elothing when you're through shooting in order toavoid accidentally mixing different ammunition the next tmeyou go shooting.

MAVERICK ARMS, INC.P.O. Box 586lndustrial BoulevardMaverick County lndustrial ParkEagle Pass, Texas 78853

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