Manual

until the desired trigger pressure is obtained
(Fig 10). ALWAYS ADJUST THE SET
TRIGGERS WITH AN UNLOADED RIFLE!
Use a snap cap or empty case in the chamber
when adjusting, so the firing pin has something
to contact when the rifle is fired. If more than
5 shots are required to adjust the triggers, use
a different empty case.
UNLOADING
After firing, position the hammer to the on safe (half cock) position.
Lower the lever and the spent round will be extracted from the chamber.
Pull the spent case out and reload if you intend to fire another shot,
always keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
If you have chambered a live round of ammunition and cocked the
hammer to the fire position and decide not to fire the shot:
EXTREME CARE must be taken to put the hammer back in the on safe
position. Keep your fingers out of the trigger area and keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction. Then get a firm grasp of the hammer spur
with your thumb and pull slightly rearward, pull the front trigger while
keeping control of the hammer and gently and slowly let the hammer
drop. Immediately, pull the hammer slowly rearward to the on safe (half
cock) position. Once in the on safe position, lower the lever and remove
the live round. Practice this procedure without live ammunition until you
have mastered this procedure.
SIGHTING
Your Sharps rifle is equipped with an adjustable rear sight and dove tail
blade front sight. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation. Windage
adjustments should be made with the front sight by moving the sight in
the dovetail. With a brass hammer or brass punch, the front sight can
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