Manual

DOUBLE TRIGGER OPERATIONS
Each trigger on the double rifle operates its own barrel. The front trigger
will fire the right barrel and the rear
trigger will fire the left barrel. Do not
pull both triggers at the same time in
order to avoid excessive recoil or kick
from simultaneous discharge of both
barrels. The front trigger on some
models is a set trigger and can be set by
pushing the trigger forward. NEVER
fire the rear trigger with the front trigger in the set position as both
barrels may fire simultaneously. Set triggers are not available on double
rifles in .375H&H, .416 Rigby or .470 Nitro Express.
TOP LEVER
The top lever operates the locking bolt, which securely aligns and clasps
the barrel assembly shut to the receiver for firing. The locking bolt and
barrel lugs are designed for gradual wear of locking surfaces and may
therefore exhibit tight fitting characteristics during initial use. The close
tolerances of these locking surfaces ensure that the breech of the firearm
remains tight throughout use.
When closing the breech of the action let the top lever move freely to
its locked (in line with the safety) position (see figure 6). Do not restrain
its travel with your thumb.
It is recommended that the top lever be indexed to the left with slight
finger or thumb pressure to make sure that the bolt is fully closed. If the
bolt does not fully close it is possible that dirt or debris has accumulated
to a level preventing full closure of the breech. In this condition, open
the action and unload the firearm. Carefully inspect the action and
remove any dirt or foreign matter. Keep the polished breech surface
clean and lightly lubricated.
EJECTORS
As an option Merkel double rifles are available with automatic ejectors.
On these models, spent shells will be thrown out of the chamber auto-
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Set
Trigger