Manual

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.
Unlike the earlier single action revolvers that had
four hammer positions, the BFR has only TWO:
cocked and all the way forward.
The revolvers mechanism incorporates a transfer
bar. The transfer bar, which is raised into firing posi-
tion as the trigger is pulled to the rear, transmits the
energy of the hammer blow to the firing pin. This
transfer bar mechanism makes a “safety” notch
unnecessary.
The gate (loading gate) can be opened
only when the hammer and trigger are
fully forward. Opening the gate immobi-
lizes the trigger, hammer, and transfer bar.
When the gate is opened, the cylinder is unlatched
and can be turned by the hand for loading or
ejection. When the gate is closed, the cylinder latch
functions in the normal manner. The loading notch
is therefore unnecessary in the revolver’s design.
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