Manual

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual
Large Frame and SuperMag Models
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7. Keeping the gauge in place. install new shroud over barrel and locating pin
8. Assemble barrel nut (slots up) using wrench, Tighten so that firm pressure is required to unscrew the nut. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
9. Recheck gap between cylinder and barrel by moving gauge There should be slight pressure against the gauge, but it should be possible to
move it.
WARNING: THE BARREL AND CYLINDER GAP IS CRITICAL. FAILURE TO USE THE GAUGE CAN CASUE EXCESSIVE GAS
LEAKAGE AND LEAD SPITTING, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY
10. Remove feeler gauge.
11. After firing the first six or twelve rounds, recheck for proper gap and barrel nut tightness. Make certain the gun is unloaded for this recheck.
12. If the barrel nut is too tight, making removal difficult, use the fallowing procedure: Be sure revolver is not loaded before attempting to tree barrel
nut.
a. With wrench assembled to the barrel nut, press muzzle of the gun and wrench firmly against the edge of a bench and turn revolver counter
clockwise.
b. With wrench assembled to the barrel nut, using a mallet, tap back of wrench sharply to loosen nut.
SIGHTS
CAUTION: BE SURE REVOLVER IS NOT LOADED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE REAR SIGHT B L AD E S.
REAR SIGHT
The Dan Wesson target models incorporate an adjustable rear sight. To adjust, turn windage screw clockwise to move the sight notch to the right,
counterclockwise to move notch to left. Turn elevation screw clockwise to lower sight; counterclockwise to raise sight. Point of impact of bullet will move in the
same direction as the movement of the rear sight.
CAUTION: DO NOT REST THE REVOLVER AGAINST A SOLID OBJECT WHEN SHOOTING OR SIGHTING IN,
SINCE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO THE GRIP CAUSING INJURY TO THE HANDS.
DIRECTIONS FOR REPLACING BLADE
1.
Using the Barrel Wrench Tool, remove retaining screw on top of Sight Body.
Holding sight with head of Windage Screw,pull Rear Blade and Screw as a unit, out of Body. Take care not to lose Detente Plunger and Spring which is positioned
under Windage Screw Head.
3. Insert Windage Screw into Rear Blade approximately central with Blade.
4 Insert Blade and Screw into Rear Sight Body. Be sure Detente Plunger and Spring are in proper position under Windage Screw Head.
5. Install Retaining Screw and adjust Sight as required.
FRONT SIGHT
CAU TIO N : BE SURE REVOLVER IS NOT LOADED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE FRONT SIGHT B LA D ES
On Dan Wesson target revolvers incorporating a replaceable front sight blade:
To change front sight blades, unscrew the front sight retaining screw (40) at the end of the shroud, approximately one-eight of an inch. Push the front sight blade
forward and lift up removing from the shroud. To install a new blade, place rear dovetail on bottom of sight blade under front sight pin (6) and retighten the retaining
screw.
Note: Do not over tighten retaining screw.
GRIPS
CAUTION: BE SURE REVOLVER IS NOT LOADED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GRIPS.
To change grip, unscrew the grip screw (52) on bottom of grip. Slide grip off tang and remove screw from grip. Slide replacement grip on tang and replace
screw. Tighten only until grip is snug and free from any movement.