Owner's Manual

8) INSTALLATION OF TRIGGER GUARD - To find proper location, install front screw (part. # 16)
through pre-drilled hole in trigger guard and screw into pre-tapped hole in trigger plate. This
will properly locate it. Install wood screw (part. # 17) throught pre-drilled hole in rear of
trigger guard (part. # 15) and into stock.
9) WOOD FINISHING - Remove trigger guard (part. # 15), trigger (part. # 14), lock (part. # 29A)
and thimble (part. # 39).
Thimble (part. # 38) should be left installed as it will be flush with the finished stock. Use a
smooth file to bring stock and metal parts down to each other. These file marks must be
removed by using consecutively finer and finer grades of sandpaper. Care should be taken
around the lock recess. DO NOT SAND TOO MUCH WOOD OFF. By doing the sanding in this
manner, it will assure that metal and wood surfaces are flush.
The metal parts can now be taken off the stock. Stain can be applied. Additional coats of
stain can be applied to darken the stock to the desired shade. LET STAIN DRY BETWEEN
APPLICATIONS. This may raise the grain of the wood making it feel rough. If grain is raised,
rub with 4/0 steel wool dipped in a little stain. LET DRY.
The sealer can now be applied. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. LET DRY COMPLETELY
BETWEEN APPLICATIONS.
The brass parts can be polished with emery paper and polished or buffed.
Finishing of steel parts-barrel and screws. Barrel flats which can be seen should be draw
filed and polished with consecutively finer and finer emery paper. Follow same procedure
with heads of screws. For cold bluing or rust, follow manufacturer’s intructions.
For best blue or rust finish, after polishing, wash all surfaces with a degreaser and DON’T
HANDLE WITH BARE HANDS UNTIL PROCESS IS COMPLETE.
Re-assemble pistol. KIT IS NOW COMPLETE.
Following these instructions and the exploded view drawing, you will be able to custom finish your
kit and have YOUR NEW MUZZLE LOADING GUN!
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