User manual REMINGTON 7400

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Instruction Book for: Model 7400 Model 7400 Autoloading Centerfire Rifle Autoloading Centerfire Rifle Manual page 2 . . . . . . . . the ten commandments of firearm safety IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. page 7 . . . . . . . . important parts of the firearm page 10 . . . . . . how to load and unload page 11 . . . . . . lubrication and maintenance page 13 . . . . . . how to obtain parts and service A Tradition of Performance and Safety. In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or better than any he could buy. The barrel he handcrafted set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that have made Remington® Arms America's leading gunmaker. While performance and style are certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms, one factor ultimately drives their performance. Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly. [. . . ] It's a privilege which carries with it a personal responsibility to use your firearm in a way which will ensure your safety and the safety of others. The preservation of this right and privilege depends on the personal commitment of you and your fellow shooters to the safe and responsible use of firearms. Let the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety outlined in the book guide you at all times. Teach and promote these rules whenever you can. Remember, firearm safety depends on you!That's the only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to preserve sport shooting as we know it today. 6 Remington Model 7400TM Autoloading Centerfire Rifle ® Congratulations on your choice of a Remington. ® With proper care, it should give you many years of dependable use and enjoyment. For best results, we recommend that you use Remington Ammunition ­ the ammunition used in factory testing your firearm against our exacting function and performance standards. PICTURE 1 This picture shows the main parts of a REMINGTON MODEL 7400TM AUTOLOADING RIFLE. The picture will aid in understanding the instructions in this book. Ejection Port Stock Operating Handle Rear Sight Front Sight Magazine Assembly Safety Mechanism Magazine Latch Trigger Fore-end Muzzle Barrel PICTURE 2 Cartridge Head Primer This picture shows the parts of the ammunition. Caliber Marking Important Parts of the Firearm The Safety Mechanism The safety mechanism on the Model 7400TM Autoloading Centerfire Rifle is a button located behind the trigger. The safety mechanism provides protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly engaged and in good working order. To engage the safety mechanism, push the button so that the RED BAND MARKING CANNOT BE SEEN. Always engage the safety mechanism when the firearm is loaded and you do not intend to shoot. Never pull the trigger when the safety mechanism is engaged. When you are ready to fire the firearm, press the safety mechanism so that the RED BAND MARKING IS SHOWING. Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety mechanism. Your fingers and all other objects should be kept outside of the trigger guard and away from the trigger until you are actually ready to fire by pulling the trigger. WARNING: The firearm will fire when the trigger is pulled and the RED BAND IS SHOWING. Even when the safety mechanism is engaged, careless handling can cause the firearm to fire. See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety on page 2. PICTURE 4 PICTURE 3 7 The Security System The firearm you have purchased is equipped with an integrated security system. The security system enables the owner to lock the safety mechanism on the firearm in the "SAFE" position with the use of a special key. THIS SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING AND STORAGE, INCLUDING KEEPING THIS AND EVERY GUN UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A SECURE PLACE WHEN NOT IN USE. READ AND FOLLOW THESE AND OTHER SAFETY RULES IN THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK. FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. [. . . ] · Pack your firearm for safety and to prevent further damage in shipping and handling. · Remove all accessories from the firearm to prevent loss or damage. · Enclose a letter with the firearm detailing the model name or number of your firearm and serial number along with a full description of the problem. Be sure to include your full name and address (P. O. [. . . ]