How to Disassemble, Clean, and Assemble a Benelli Super Black Eagle II 12 Gauge Shotgun

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ensure the firearm is unloaded.

   The top of barrel is where projectile exits the gun.
   
   At this point you have the gun completely disassembled.
   
   If you have any doubt about disassembly, review the steps from beginning to get the gun disassembled to this point. ,,,,,, You now have effectively cleaned the Super Black Eagle II and are ready to reassemble it.
   
   If the barrel cloth was excessively dirty after cleaning, repeat the process until the barrel cloth is pulled through and comes out clean. ,,,, You will know if it is lined up correctly because there will be no gap between the upper receiver and the butt stock and you will hearing a click when the metal of the bolt assembly has seated itself properly, if this doesn’t happen simply slide the upper receiver back off the lower receiver, line them back up and repeat the steps until you achieve this. ,,, The Choke is fully tightened down when it is sitting below the lip of the barrel.,
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   Step 2: Unscrew Ammo-Tube Cap in clockwise rotation.

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   Step 3: Press and hold retainer lever to slide Upper Receiver off of the Lower Receiver.

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   Step 4: Remove Hand Guard from Upper Receiver.

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   Step 5: Slide the Bolt Assembly forward to remove from Lower Receiver.

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   Step 6: Place Choke wrench in top of barrel in counterclockwise rotation to remove the Choke from the barrel.

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   Step 7: Place lubricating oil on the barrel cloth.

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   Step 8: Fold barrel cloth from opposite corners to form a triangle.

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   Step 9: Insert the barrel cloth triangle into the eyelet of the bore snake.

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    Step 10: Feed non-bristle side of bore snake cord down the inside of the barrel so the bristle end is at the top (projectile end) of the barrel.

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    Step 11: Pull bore snake completely through the barrel in 1 firm motion.

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    Step 12: Perform the exact same procedure as with the bore snake

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    Step 13: but this time with the bore rope instead of the bore snake.

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    Step 14: Line up Bolt Assembly so the lip of the Bolt Assembly is under the lip of the Lower Receiver

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    Step 15: Slide Hand Guard onto the Upper Receiver so that the Benelli logo is closest to the top of the barrel.

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    Step 16: Line up the Upper Receiver so that the Lower Receiver slides inside the opening of the Hand Guard.

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    Step 17: Slide Upper Receiver firmly

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    Step 18: straight back until it is flush with the butt stock.

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    Step 19: Screw Ammo-Tube Cap in counterclockwise rotation to reattach.

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    Step 20: Insert Choke into projectile end of the barrel with the choke wrench inserted into it.

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    Step 21: Twist the wrench in a clockwise rotation to tighten down the Choke inside of the barrel.

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    Step 22: Rack the Bolt Assembly forward and backward with the safety both on and off

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    Step 23: to ensure it is functioning properly.

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