Manual

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Understanding The System 1
™
Trigger, Striker and
Safety Mechanism
The System 1
™
muzzleloading firearm is a modern cap lock rifle that
combines both the functional aspects of an old-time cap lock with the looks
of a modern bolt-action rifle. The System 1
™
has several design features
which are different than traditional muzzleloading firearms, and must be
understood before you attempt to use and fire your System 1
™
. See the illus-
trations on page 29.
The striker mechanism consists of several parts which reside within the
receiver. When the safety is in the “Fire” position, the striker is released
when the trigger is pulled. allowing the striker to move forward quickly
under spring tension and strike the percussion cap that was placed on the
nipple by the shooter.
The “Thumb Safety” lever has two positions, all the way rearward where
it is lined up with the green dot on the stock and all the way forward where
it is lined up with the red dot on the stock.
The “Thumb Safety” in the rearward position is the condition that the
System 1 must be carried in, with no cap on the nipple.
While the striker handle is in the “Cocked” position and the thumb
safety is in the “Safe” (rearward) position, a percussion cap can be placed
on the nipple immediately prior to firing the System 1.
Pushing the thumb safety forward brings the mechanism to the “Fire”
position, Pulling the trigger at this point will cause the striker to fall forward
and strike the cap on the nipple - thereby igniting the powder charge and
firing the gun.
Never prime your System 1™ until you are ready to fire it. Your muzzle-
loading rifle should remain unprimed until the instant before firing. After
you prime your System 1™
, your full concentration should be on the tar
-
get and the act of firing. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE CAN RE-
SULT IN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURY
AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAM-
AGE TO PROPERTY.