Manual

inch and three quarters) to "cocked" position and allow hammer to
go slightly forward until "cocked" notch is engaged. Remove thumb
from hammer spur.
REAR FRONT
4. Take aim. (Aim by aligning
SIGHT SIGHT
target with front and rear
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sights. See Figure 7. Then
focus on the front sight).
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5. Keeping steady aim, place
index finger on trigger and
squeeze gently. Don't jerk the
trigger as you will disturb your
aim and spoil your accuracy.
6. Release trigger and remove
index finger from trigger.
FIGURE7-COLT SINGLE ACTION
& CAUTION: IF YOUR FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, HOLD IT, KEEP-
ING IT POINTED TOWARDS THE TARGET OR SAFE OPEN AREA
AND WAIT 30 SECONDS. It a hangfire (slow ignition) has
occurred, round will fire within 30 seconds. If round does not
fire, eject it and examine primer; if firing pin indent of primer is
light, off center, or non-existent, unload remaining rounds and
have revolver examined by a competent gunsmith. If firing pin
indent on primer appears normal (in comparison with similar
previously fired rounds) assume faulty ammunition; segregate
misfired round from other live ammunition and empty cases, and
carryon firing.
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU
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