Manual

"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 properly
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 revolver; two, which
are described below, are safety features, while the third, which will be
described later, is the COCKED position for firing.
HAMMER SAFETY POSITION-With the
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hammer in the Safety position the sear end
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of the trigger engages the first notch (safety ~
notch) of the hammer. See Figure 3. In this-j
position, the firing pin does not protrude. ---" .
through the firing pin hole, so that it cannot _~8
contact ammunition in the cylinder-
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chambers and the trigger cannot be moved
unless enough force is applied to break it or
the notch. (Note: Normal trigger pull is 5 Ibs.
maximum, while excessive force is 35 Ibs.
or more.)
FIGURE 3-
SAFETY POSITION
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TRIGGER
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU