Manual

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

De-Cocking

If the firearm is fully cocked and the user desires to place the hammer in

the rest position, then the hammer must be under full control of the user.

KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. PUT THE SAFETY

LEVER ON.

WHILE CAREFULLY HOLDING AND CONTROLLING THE HAMMER WITH

THE THUMB, PULL THE TRIGGER, SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY LET THE

HAMMER MOVE FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 1/2” AND RELEASE THE

TRIGGER.

CONTINUE TO LET THE HAMMER DOWN UNTIL IT IS RESTING ON THE

MANUAL SAFETY INTERCEPT BAR.

CAREFULLY OPEN THE ACTION AND REMOVE THE PRIMER FROM THE

BREECH. THE DE-COCKING PROCEDURE IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THE

PRIMER IS REMOVED AND SAFELY STOWED.

Warning

You should practice this method with an empty firearm until you

are completely familiar and comfortable with this procedure.

Ramrod

Your Rossi Muzzleloader is equipped with a collapsible ramrod. The

ramrod must be fully extended before use. To extend the ramrod:

Remove ramrod from storage under barrel. Firmly grasp the wooden

handle and turn the tip until it extends freely. Pull to full length and

continue turning until ramrod is locked in fully extended condition.

To collapse ramrod for storage under barrel, reverse above instructions.

Warning

Ramrod should not be used unless it is locked in the fully

extended position. Do not place the ramrod in the barrel unless

it is fully extended. It can drop fully into the barrel and become

lodged.