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LOADING CONT’D.
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 15
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WARNING !!
Always inspect your revolver visually to be sure the
hammer is in the safety/carry condition (cylinder stop up)
before holstering or carrying it. Remember to keep your
revolver pointed in a safe direction. Never leave a loaded
firearm unattended. (See descriptions on pages 15 & 16
for Hammer Positions/Conditions)
CLOSING YOUR REVOLVER
Load five (5) .45 S&W (Schofield) cartridges into the
charge holes (chambers). Leave the 6th charge hole empty
for safety. (Figure 13)
With the hammer still in the safety/carry condition (cylinder
stop up), close the revolver with the empty charge hole
aligned with the barrel opening. (Figure 14)
Attempt to slightly rotate the cylinder in either direction to
ensure the cylinder is properly locked and the empty
charge hole is still in alignment with the barrel (Figure 15)
With your revolver still open and unloaded, draw the
hammer rearward slightly. As you do this, pull the trigger
and observe the cylinder stop move to the up position.
(Figure 11)
Remove your thumb from the hammer and then release the
trigger. The cylinder stop should still be protruding from the
inner frame surface and the hammer is positioned in the
middle of its range of travel. The hammer is now in the
SAFETY/CARRY POSITION. (Figure 12)
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12
FIGURE 14
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