Operator's Manual

SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU
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OPERATING FEATURES
The operating features section identifies components of the Colt King Cobra Revolvers and provides a description
of their function:
Trigger (Figures 3 & 4):
When pulled fires the revolver. Interacts with the hammer, hammer strut, bolt, hand, and transfer bar.
Sights:
Used to align revolver with target. The rear sight is a fixed notch in the top strap of the frame (Figure 2). The
front sight (Figure 3) is used in conjunction with the rear sight notch to provide alignment to target.
Hammer (Figures 1, 2, 3 & 4)
When released from a cocked position, in either double action or single action mode, rotates to hit the
transfer bar. Transferring energy to the pin firing pin to ignite the cartridge.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE OR FORCIBLY SLAM THE CYLINDER INTO THE FRAME WITH THE
HAMMER COCKED, AS YOU COULD DAMAGE THE MECHANISM.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE CYLINDER OPEN WITH THE HAMMER COCKED DOING SO
COULD DAMAGE THE REVOLVER MECHANISM.
Transfer Bar (Figure 2):
Is a safety mechanism. When it is being held up behind the firing pin and the hammer is released, the hammer
hits the transfer bar transferring energy to the firing pin to ignite the cartridge in the chamber. Without the
trigger being held in the firing position, the transfer bar is not held up behind the firing pin. This creates a
space between the hammer and firing pin, preventing the hammer from striking the firing pin until the trigger
is squeezed and held back. The revolver will not fire provided the trigger is not in the firing position.
Hand:
Rotates the cylinder to align the chamber with the barrel and firing pin. However, it serves also as a safety
device preventing the cylinder from being opened or closed while the hammer is in the cocked position.
Barrel (Figure 3):
Contains rifling which imparts a stabilizing spin to the bullet so that it will follow a more accurate path to the
target.
Cylinder (Figures 3 & 4):
Contains six chambers for loading of up to six cartridges.
WARNING: FORCING DAMAGED AMMUNITION INTO THE CYLINDER CHAMBERS COULD DAMAGE YOUR
REVOLVER AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY