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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual

Small Frame Models

NOTICE:

Dan Wesson Firearms Co., Inc. shall not be responsible for injury, death or damage to property resulting from

intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm, or from its use in a manner for which it was not designed.

Wesson Firearms will not honor claims involving this firearm which result from careless or improper handling,

unauthorized adjustment, alteration, corrosion, neglect, the use of improper caliber ammunition, the use of

ammunition other than original high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any

combination thereof. Wesson Firearms will not honor claims involving this firearm for any reason when claims

are made by a subsequent owner.

IMPORTANT:

Before leaving the factory, this firearm was carefully tested, inspected, and packaged. Please examine the

firearm at the time of purchase to make sure it is unloaded and undamaged as Wesson Firearms cannot control

the handling of this product after it leaves the factory. The dealer Will be pleased to assist you in making this

examination and will answer any questions.

FEATURES

1. VERSATILITY

This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of

ownership.

The Dan Wesson revolver is much more versatile than the usual single purpose firearm and can be adapted

to handle a variety of shooting situations in a manner of minutes.

Barrel: Dan Wesson revolvers provide the ultimate in interchangeability of barrel lengths and shroud styles

because they can be replaced by the users themselves without the machining, fitting, or special equipment

necessary to change the barrels on other revolvers.

Frame: The ejector rod and lock are located at the front of your Dan Wesson revolver. This positioning keeps

the latch out of the way of your thumb while shouting and makes a more positive lock where the barrel

meets the cylinder.

Grip: You may change your Dan Wesson revolver from a square to a round butt style by simply changing

the grip. There are several styles of grips and woods available, all inter changeable. This

Rear Sight: Your Dan Wesson revolver is equipped with a rear sight which has interchangeable rear blades

with various notch widths, to accommodate any shooting condition.

Front Sight: All Dan Wesson target revolvers are now equipped with interchangeable, colored front sight

blades for increased accuracy in any shooting situation Target (Patridge) sights are also available.

2. DESIGN

The Dan Wesson revolver was designed with an eye toward simplicity and interchangeability. Utilizing

modern machine methods, we are able to control tolerances to produce parts to exact engineering

specifications resulting in a creep-free single action and a fast, short double action.

3. SAFETY

The Dan Wesson incorporates an automatic safety device which prevents the hammer from striking the

firing pin connector unless the trigger is retracted and held in the firing position. If during cocking the

revolver, the hammer were to slip from your thumb, or if the revolver is dropped on the hammer spur, the

revolver will not fire provided the trigger is not In the firing position.

During the normal firing cycle, the safety connector is positioned between the hammer and firing pin. When

the hammer moves forward, it strikes the connector, which transfers Its energy to the firing pin to fire the

revolver. However, If the trigger is released before the hammer is cocked, either single or double action,

the safety connector will be withdrawn to prevent the hammer energy from being transferred to the firing

pin.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models NOTICE: Dan Wesson Firearms Co., Inc. shall not be responsible for injury, death or damage to property resulting from intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm, or from its use in a manner for which it was not designed.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models 4. ACCURACY The accuracy at the Dan Wesson revolver has been well established. Superior accuracy is achieved by virtue of the basic design of the Dan Wesson revolver. It is the only revolver in which the barrel is secured at both ends and always under tension. The cylinder latch is located up front to ensure proper, position of cylinder to barrel and the barrel itself is flat and square with the bore. 5.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models 13. If your revolver fails to function properly. stop firing immediately. Do not force a jammed cylinder mechanism, as a round may explode causing serious injury, death or damage to your revolver. 14. Never leave your revolver loaded, cocked and ready to fire. This is extremely dangerous, as the revolver could be accidentally discharged causing injury, death or damage to property. 15.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models AMMUNITION: Dan Wesson .357 Magnum revolvers are chambered to fire .357 Magnum cartridges and will also accept and fire .38 Special cartridges, interchangeably. The Dan Wesson .38 Special revolvers are chambered for .38 Special cartridges only and will not accept the .357 Magnum. Dan Wesson .22L. R. revolvers are chambered for .22 Long Rifle cartridges and will also accept .22 Long and .22 Short cartridges. Dan Wesson .
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models 4. Make sure hammer is not cocked and push cylinder back to closed position. 5. Collect live ammunition for safe storage and dispose of empty cartridge cases. SHOOTING Before firing, practice with your revolver UNLOADED to develop stance, aim and trigger control. The Dan Wesson revolver may be dry fired (functioned without cartridges) to develop your shooting skills without any damage to the revolver. Dry firing is NOT recommended for .
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models HAMMER FIG. 2 CAUTION: Keep Finger Clear of Trigger During Cocking C A U T I O N : B E S U R E R E V O L V E R IS NOT L O A D E D B E F O R E A T T E M P T I N G TO C L E A N , C H A N G E B A R R E L OR S E R V I C E YOUR R E V O L V E R . CLEANING Your Dan Wesson revolver should be kept clean and lightly oiled.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models CHANGING BARREL ASSEMBLY C A U T I O N : B E S U R E R E V O L V E R IS N O T L O A D E D B E F O R E A T T E M P T I N G TO CHANGE BARREL. 1. Assemble the barrel wrench to the barrel nut in the muzzle of the barrel. 2. 3. Unscrew and remove the barrel nut. Remove shroud by sliding forward off the barrel. 4. Unscrew the barrel from the frame. 5. Screw new barrel with end containing most thread into the frame 6. Insert .
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models 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.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models TRANSPORTING REVOLVER TO FACTORY Various federal and state laws and local ordinances govern the transfer and transportation of firearms. To avoid any problems, we recommend that you take the advice of the dealer in your state on how to send or transport your revolver to Wesson Firearms. Before shipping, follow the procedure listed: C A U T I O N : M A K E S U R E T H E R E V O L V E R IS N O T L O A D E D . 1. 2.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual Small Frame Models PARTS LIST * 1. * 2. * 4. * 5. * 6. * 7. * 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. *13. 14. *15. *16. 17. 18. 19. Wrench Gauge, Bbl. * Cyl. Clearance Barrel Nut Front Sight Front Sight Pin Shroud Barrel Frame Main Spring Guide Main Spring Firing Pin Retaining Pin Rear Sight Elevation Tension Spring Rear Sight Elevation Screw Rear Sight Body Rear Sight Retaining Pin Firing Pin Spring Firing Pin Cyl. Aligning Ball 20. 21. *22. *23. *24. *25. 26. *27. *28. 29.