Manual

6
Operating The Encore
®
Pistol
The Encore Pistol is a single shot, break open style pistol. To open the
Encore, grab the pistol with your left hand at the balance point on the
forend. (Use right hand if you are left handed). With your other hand, pull
rearward on the trigger guard spur with your trigger finger. Place your finger
low on the spur for maximum leverage, and give it a fast sharp pull. Pull
rearward and up at the same time.
Pulling back on the trigger guard spur will allow the barrel to pivot down-
ward. To close the Encore, pull the barrel upward while securely holding the
grip of the Encore stationary with your right hand. Practice opening and
closing the Encore pistol before attempting to load and fire this pistol.
Dry firing the Encore is only recommended when using “Snap Caps” of the
appropriate cartridge designation.
Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to load and fire this
pistol. Failur
e to r
ead this material in its entir
ety and fully understand
its significance may cause injur
y and/or death to the shooter or by
-
stander and damage to property.