Manual

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Do not prime the firearm until you are actually ready to fire and you have
double checked to ensure that the striker handle is in the “cocked” posi-
tion, the thumb safety is engaged (fully rearward) and ramrod has been
removed from the bore. Thompson/Center does not recommend priming
the firearm until the instant before actual firing. Carrying a charged,
primed System 1 can be dangerous. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IS A
CONSTANT HAZARD WHICH, IF IT OCCURS, CAN CAUSE INJURY
AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-
AGE TO PROPERTY. The only safe way to guard against an accidental
discharge is to carry your System 1 unprimed, with the striker in the
“cocked” position and the thumb safety engaged (fully rearward).
WHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE YOUR System 1™, PRIME IT AS
SHOWN IN PHOTO “G” below.
PHOTO G
Priming Your T/C
System 1
™
Muzzleloader
With the striker in the “cocked” position and the safety engaged (fully
rearward) hold the System 1 with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and
press the No.11 percussion cap down tightly onto the nipple. Slide the thumb
safety fully forward to disengage it
. The rifle is now ready to fire. RAISE
THE System 1™ AND FIRE THE SHOT!
Muzzle pointed
down range, keep
fingers away from
trigger. Use No.11
percussion cap and
press it firmly down
onto the nipple