Manual

34. NEVER ABUSE YOUR REVOLVER by using it for any purpose
other than shooting.
IMPORTANT: Do not dry fire your Colt Single Action Revolver as
repeated dry firing could damage the firing pin. (Dry firing is snap-
ping the hammer on an empty chamber).
NOTE: Please note that we have chosen to use the word "SQUEEZE"
in this instruction manual instead of "PULL" or "PRESS" when trigger
movement is described; this is simply to remind you of the need for a
gentle squeezing action to achieve accuracy.
SAFETY FEATURES
The safety features on the Colt single action revolver, when prop-
erly employed, can minimize the risK of accidental discharge.
Trigger Guard
The Trigger Guard is a metal loop around the trigger to protect it
from damage and to help prevent accidental discharge.
Hammer Positions
There are three distinct hammer positions on a Colt Cowboy revolver;
two, which are described below, are safety features, while the third,
A
which will be described later, is the COCKED position for firing.
ili CAUTION: ALWAYS CARRY YOUR SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
IN THIS FULLY FORWARD POSITION WITH AN EMPTY CHAMBER
IN FRONT OF THE HAMMER.
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU
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