Instruction Manual
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hammer as described below. By moving the hammer to the full cock position, you
will rotate the cylinder one more position so that when you lower the hammer it will
now be resting over the one empty chamber. (Note: If you are ever in doubt about
the position of the empty chamber in relation to the hammer, do the following: with
the hammer in the half cock (loading) position, you can always rotate the cylinder to
see the empty chamber and then rotate the cylinder four (4) positions [simulating the
“Load 4 more” step]. Then, by fully cocking and then lowering the hammer, you have
again moved the empty chamber to a position under the hammer.) Once you have
loaded the desired number of cartridges, close the loading gate which then becomes
part of the recoil shield.
How to safely lower the hammer: First, make sure the muzzle of the firearm is
pointing in a safe direction. Then, pull the hammer back slightly from the half cock
or full cock position (FIG. D or E) and, while maintaining rm rearward pressure on
the hammer spur with your nger, carefully pull back the trigger and maintain trigger
pressure so that the hammer can continue to move slowly more forward past the half
cock loading (FIG.D) position. Once clear of the half cock (FIG.D) position, approximately
½” between the frame and the hammer, carefully release the pressure on the trigger
and continue to slowly move the hammer forward until it clicks into the quarter cock
(FIG. A) position, approximately ¼” between the frame and the hammer. (NOTE: You
will not hear a “click” as the hammer moves through the half cock (loading or unloading)
position.) WARNING: Make sure your hand and ngers are dry and such things as
gloves or bandages do not prevent you from maintaining a rm grip on the hammer.)
LOWERING THE HAMMER CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Lowering the hammer on a single action rearm can be
dangerous if you are not completely familiar with its handling
characteristics. If the hammer slips during this process and a
live cartridge is positioned under the hammer, an accidental
discharge could occur causing SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. It is therefore critical that you rst practice the above
loading and unloading steps, including safely lowering the
hammer, without any ammunition, or with dummy cartridges
only, until you are comfortable and condent you can do so
safely. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE MUZZLE IS POINTED
IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN LOWERING THE HAMMER.
REMEMBER, FIREARM SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR .22 CALIBER REVOLVERS: Use
of .22 caliber rimre cartridges present a unique hazard for
accidental discharges if cartridges are not fully inserted into
each chamber and force is then used to rotate the cylinder or
close the loading gate. In such situations, SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH could occur. Therefore, when loading .22 caliber