Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MAGNUM’S BFR Biggest Finest Revolver STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER * Shown with optional Hogue grip.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 3 FIREARMS SAFETY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Safety must be the first and constant consideration of every person who handles firearms and ammunition. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your revolver properly. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live ammunition.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 4 FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM The mechanism of Magnum’s BFR differs significantly from that of most single action revolvers. The information and instructions which follow apply ONLY to the BFR model revolver. A careful reading of this manual will help you to understand the logic of the revolver’s mechanism and to make full use of the advantages which it provides.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 5 AMMUNITION MODEL AMMUNITION BFR 45LC/.410 .45 COLT/.410 SHOTSHELL BFR 444M .444 MARLIN BFR 45/70 .45/70 GOV. BFR 450M .450 MARLIN MODEL AMMUNITION BFR 454C .454 CASUAL BFR 22H .22 HORNET BFR 45+P .45COLT BFR 480/475 .480 RUGER/475 LINEBAUGH AMMUNITION CARTRIDGES NOTICE It is extremely dangerous to use a cartridge whose pressure is greater than that developed by cartridges loaded to Industry standards.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 6 HANDLING CARRYING: The MAGNUM BFR may be carried with all chambers loaded. When the hammer and trigger are fully toward at the same time, the transfer bar is lowered out of firing position and the hammer rests directly on the frame, not on the firing pin. See Handling Warning. HANDLING WARNING Do not load the revolver until you are ready to use it. NEVER CARRY ANY REVOLVER WITH THE HAMMER COCKED OR WITH THE TRIGGER HELD TO THE REAR.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 7 FIRING WARNING When firing any revolver, be sure all persons are at a safe distance to the rear of the shooter. When fired, all revolvers discharge gas and particles through the clearance gap between the cylinder and rear of the barrel. When firing any revolver always be certain that nothing (including your hands) is in the path of the hot gas and particles which discharge from the front and sides of the cylinder. WHEN SHOOTING, ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION IS ESSENTIAL.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 8 TO REMOVE CYLINDER WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR REPLACE A LOADED CYLINDER. 1. Open gate (make sure hammer is not cocked). 2. Unscrew base-pin screw 4 turns and withdraw the base-pin. 3. Remove cylinder from loading gate side of frame. 4. To replace cylinder simply reverse the above procedure.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 9 LUBRICATION WARNING Firing a revolver with oil, grease, or any material even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the revolver and injury to the shooter and those nearby. DO NOT spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition. If the powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may not be ignited but the energy from the primer may be sufficient to push the bullet into the bore where it may lodge.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 10 CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL PISTOLS Firearms made of stainless steel are more resistant to corrosion than blued steel firearms. However, in the interest of proper operation and long life of your pistol, inspect it frequently, clean and lubricate and apply an appropriate rust preventative as required. Contact with some types of holsters can also cause stains or rusting. Rusting may also occur as a result of the handgun being exposed to moisture, humidity, salt or chemicals.
Print 11/18/03 8:29 AM Page 11 TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIRE SAFETY 1. Don’t rely on your gun’s safety. Treat every gun as if it were loaded and ready to fire. 2. Don’t shoot unless absolutely sure of your target and what is beyond it. 3. Always be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions. Only carry ammunition of the proper size for the gun you are using. 4. Never point your gun at anything you do not want to shoot. Watch your muzzle so the other person doesn’t have to. 5.
Print 11/18/03 8:30 AM Page 12 Magnum Research, Inc. 7110 University Avenue NE • Minneapolis, MN 55432 (763) 574-1868 • (763) 574-0109 • www.magnumresearch.
