Manual

Changing Barrels on the Encore

First, open the action to ensure that the pistol is not loaded. Then close the

action. With the action closed, take a suitable screw driver and remove both

forend screws. Then remove the forend. Open the action to relieve the ten-

sion on the hinge pin. With a suitable punch or screw driver, gently tap out

the hinge pin. The hinge pin may be tapped out in either direction. Remove

the barrel from the frame.

Install the new barrel making sure the hole in the frame and in the barrel

are aligned. Tap in the hinge pin from either side, close the action and re-

install the forend.

Always make sure the chamber and bore of every barrel is both empty

and unobstructed prior to removing or installing a barrel. Working on a

loaded pistol could result in an accidental discharge. An obstructed

bore could result in a burst barrel. Either condition can result in injury

and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.

The hammer is held away from the firing

pin by the automatic hammer block