Manual
At Rest (Hammer Down) Position - (Figure 5)
This is the position where the hammer is fully forward. It will be
in this position, for example, after firing. Do not attempt to open
or close the
revolver from
this position.
YOU WILL
DAMAGE YOUR
REVOLVER
ATTEMPTING TO
OPEN OR
CLOSE THE
BARREL FROM
THIS POSITION.
INSPECTING YOUR SCHOFIELD CONT’D.
Half Cock Condition - Cylinder Stop Down - (Figure 6)
Place the hammer in this condition for all purposes except loaded
carry. The cylinder rotates freely in this position.
FIGURE 6
Saf
ety/Carry Condition - Cylinder Stop Up - (Figure 7)
Place the hammer in this condition anytime the revolver is loaded.
The cylinder is no longer free to rotate in this condition.
FIGURE 7
Full
y Cocked - (Figure 8)
Place the hammer in this position immediately before firing each
round.
YOU WILL
DAMAGE YOUR
REVOLVER
ATTEMPTING TO
CLOSE THE
BARREL FROM
THIS POSITION.
FIGURE 8
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FIGURE 5
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