Manual

2
Know Your Firearm
Before You Attempt To Use It!
Designed as a Hunting/Sports Pistol, the Encore is uniquely different
from other handguns.
Its single shot, break open action is relatively simple
to understand and safe when the required ingredients of “common sense”
and “safe gun handling” are applied to its use and care. The Encore oper-
ates differently than other break open pistols on the market. It is important
that you identify your pistol as being an Encore in conjunction with reading
these instructions. They apply only to the Encore Pistol.
However, do not
assume that a familiarity with other firearms has equipped you with a
knowledge of “safe gun handling” as these words now apply to your
Encore Pistol.
Each gun design is different from another and each functions
accordingly.
All machines, be they chain saws, automobiles, lawn mowers or firearms are
built to function as
mindless mechanical slaves. They serve only as well
as your intellect dictates
. Carefully used, your chain saw will cut up a win-
ter’s supply of firewood. Carelessly used, your chain saw will cut other
things with able willingness. A firearm is no different-it is equally non-selec-
tive as to target or purpose.
Inasmuch as the responsibility for the use of a firearm rests with its user,
you must understand the mechanics before you can shoulder the responsibil-
ity for its use. That is what this booklet is all about.
You Must Read This Material
Before Using The Encore
®