873 SINGLE ACTION Revolver Official Sponsor ATTENTION: BEFORE REMOVING THE FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE READ & UNDERSTAND WARNINGS AND FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
A must for modern cowboys A historical note on the 1873 Single Action model and on historical design A revolver which reflects the most classic western tradition, the Chiappa 1873 SINGLE ACTION revolver will make a lot of modern cowboys happy. It is a faithful replica of the Colt 1873 Single Action, which is never missed in the most famous western films.
INDEX INDEX Warnings 4 Safety rules 5 Product Range and technical data 10 Ammunition 11 Loading and unloading 12 Cleaning 13 Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance 14 Exploded views and components 15 Armi Sport/Chiappa Firearms Warranty 17 PLINKERTON Instruction Manual Page 3
WARNINGS Armi Sport/ Chiappa Firearms is not responsible for damage to objects caused by misuse of the gun or for injuries to persons or animals, or in case of death, caused voluntarily or involuntarily by the gun user. Armi Sport/ Chiappa Firearms is not responsible for injuries caused by poor maintenance, misuse of the gun, unauthorized or improper modifications.
SAFETY RULES 1. Read the instructions carefully before use. Reading the manual and a careful examination of the gun are fundamental to avoid any kind of problem. 2. Be aware that you are handling a firearm; therefore your knowledge and behaviour may affect your life and those of the people close to you. 3. Guns and ammunitions must be kept in different places 4. ALWAYS keep guns and ammunitions out of reach of children. 5.
16. When you walk around with the gun in a shooting area, ALWAYS keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 17. NEVER run with a loaded gun, don’t cross any obstacle (fences or water courses, etc.) or walk where there is any possibility of slipping or falling without having your firearm unloaded and in safety position. 18. Do not smoke while handling, loading or shooting any ammunition, especially black powder.
examine the ejected, unfired cartridge. If the indent from the firing pin is off center, light or absent, take the pistol to a competent gunsmith. If the indent appears normal compared to other rounds, assume a faulty round, separate from other cartridges, reload and continue shooting. 30. Do not attempt to re-use unexploded ammunitions. 31. NEVER modify any parts of your gun. Any alteration may cause serious personal injury and voids the warranty. 32.
Armi Sport/ Chiappa Firearms declines any responsibility for misuse of the firearm. In case of alteration of the firearm, Armi Sport/ Chiappa Firearms declines any civil and penal responsibility and will not refund any damage. The user is responsible for injuries or damages caused to him or to other persons. COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR FIREARM CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.
IDENTIFYING MARKINGS: Every gun we produce has a serial number that is marked on the barrel. Close to the serial number you will also find the National Proof House markings. On the barrel there is also a marking with our company name, gun caliber, Made in Italy. For rifles destined to some countries, a marking in the barrel will also indicate the name of the importer. These markings must not be removed from the firearm for any reason.
Armi Sport / Chiappa Firearms is proud to offer the following 1873 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER RANGE: MODEL Barrel length IN CM 340.049 4" 3/4 12 340.074 340.089 340.090 340.091 4" 3/4 12 4" 3/4 12 5" 1/2 14 7" 3/4 20 Total length IN CM 13" No. of grooves and twist rate Kg Weight Lbs No.
velocity loading. Two cylinders are furnished with some 1873 SINGLE ACTION revolvers. The standard cylinder is chambered for 22 Long Rifle cartridge (22 Short and 22 Long cartridges can also be fired in the Long Rifle cylinder). The cylinder chambered for the 22 WMR cartridge (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) is marked refer to image. WARNING: Fire only 22 WMR cartridges in the MAGNUM cylinder. Do not fire 22 Short, Long or Long Rifle cartridges in the MAGNUM cylinder.
‐ Use only ammunition specifically recommended for your firearm (Proper Ammunition specified on barrel and cylinder). ‐ The use of reloaded Ammunition voids the warranty. CARRYING: Single action revolvers, should always be carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber to prevent accidental discharges caused by a blow to the hammer. Loading & unloading 1. Do not load the revolver until you are ready to use it. 2. Point the revolver in a safe direction 3.
Cleaning Attention: a careful and scrupulous ordinary clearing of the firearms is essential to guarantee its safety and long life • Every time you use your gun it is advised to clean it in order to remove all corroding agents (humidity, powder or lead residues etc.) which can in time alter a few parts. • In order to perform a standard clearing, it is sufficient to utilize a good solvent, cleaning oil, a little brush.
Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance • Before any sort of maintenance, make sure the firearm is unloaded. • By “ordinary maintenance” we refer to measures the user should take to keep the gun in good working conditions. • An “Extraordinary maintenance” implies the replacement of broken parts and therefore disassembling the gun. In this case only authorized personnel or a qualified gunsmith should operate.
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Armi Sport guarantees that our products are scrupulously checked against defects in materials, workmanship and aesthetical and functioning problems. In case you find a defect in one of our products, you should immediately contact the DEALER/SHOP/GUNSMITH where you have bought your gun. The seller will indicate the conditions for the repair, which will be either made directly by them or through our assistance.
In the above cases the repair, if carried out, will be charged to the customer The guarantee does not cover parts subject to wear and corrosion In case non original spare parts are used, the guarantee or any service contract with Armi Sport will be void. ATTENTION: delivery expenses to and from the service center are not covered by the guarantee and will be charged to the customer.
Request form REPAIR UNDER GUARANTEE NdR NDR : _____________________ Please write in the above box the Repair Number you were given by the gun shop 1. Customer data: • • • • • • Name: _________________________ Address : ________________________________ Town : ___________________________________ ZIP Code : ___________________________________ Phone : _______________Available from ____ to ____ Fax : _____________________ 2.
Armi Sport di Chiappa Silvia & C Snc Via Milano N°2 Azzano Mella (BS) Tel. 030 9749065 Fax 030 9749232 www.armichiappa.com email: info@armisport.com Kimar Srl Via Milano N°2 Azzano Mella (BS) Tel. 030 9749065 Fax 030 9749232 www.armichiappa.com email: info@kimar.com Chiappa Firearms, Ltd. 6785 W. Third Street Dayton, OH 45427 USA Tel. 937-835-5000 www.chiappafirearms.com email: info@chiappafirearms.
