MODEL: SMALL BORE BOUNTY HUNTER Single Action Revolver WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL European American Armory Corp. European American Armory 402 Richard Road 1 3855 North U.S. Highway Rockledge, FL. 32926 32955 Cocoa, Florida (321) 639-4842 www.eaacorp.com E-mail: eaacorp@eaacorp.
Model: Small Bore Bounty Hunter Single Action Revolver WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NUMBER Bounty Hunter 22 BARREL LENGTH 6 3/4” CALIBERS 22LR/22WRM FINISH Blue GENERAL INFORMATION: Capacity- 6 chambers (load only 5); Safety Transfer Bar Sights- fixed or adjustable; Grips- European Walnut FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual contains important warnings, instructions and safety procedures which must be understood BEFORE using this firearm.
WARNING **YOU RISK PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM** Before handling any firearm, make sure you know the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. DO NOT USE THIS FIREARM FOR QUICK-DRAW. DO NOT FAN THE HAMMER AND DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER ANY PART OF THIS FIREARM. Before handling this firearm, read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual. Always keep this manual with the firearm.
Type Of Ammunition To Be Used It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be used in this firearm. Avoid military surplus or old ammunition as it may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile from the barrel. The use of reloaded, Super-Vel, +P, high pressure or hand-loaded ammunition can be dangerous and will void the warranty.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Get competent firearms instruction in safe handling before using this firearm. Please ask your dealer for names of qualified instructors near you. All guns are extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the firearm user is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical safety device should never replace safe handling procedures.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall. Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children. Make sure that they are properly secured so untrained individuals and children will be denied access to your guns and ammunition. Test your gun’s operation and safeties only at a shooting range while the firearm is pointed in a safe direction. Know your target and what is beyond.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear protection for hearing and sight loss and they should avoid distracting those shooting their firearms. Never carry a handgun in your pocket, purse or tucked in a belt or waistband. Use a revolver case or a proper holster with a safety flap or strap. Never drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function before using it again.
Use the Security Lock Provided with your Revolver This revolver comes with a security lock to assist in protecting against unauthorized use. See Figure 1. The revolver must be unloaded when the security lock is in place on the revolver. WARNING: Using the security lock cannot substitute for securing your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations.
USED FIREARMS - Firearms are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. If you got your European American Armory Corp. firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should take it to a good gunsmith who knows European American Armory Corp. firearms, and have him examine it. WRITE EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP.
any unburned powder grains from the bore, chambers and mechanism before resuming shooting. If the blockage can not be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith. W A R N I N G (EYE AND EAR PROTECTION) When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times. Shooters and spectators must wear shooting glasses and hearing protection to prevent eye injury and hearing loss. Vision and hearing impairment can occur with only one moment of non-protection.
Cylinder: The cylinder is located in the frame of the revolver. See Figure 10. The cylinder contains six chambers. NOTE: While this revolver has a transfer bar safety and does not require an unloaded chamber under the hammer, European American Armory Corp. recommends that you keep one chamber empty in the cylinder and rest the hammer on that empty chamber. Figure 10 Loading: The loading gate is located on the right side of the revolver behind the cylinder. See Figure 11a.
trigger until you are ready to fire. Grip: The grip is that portion of the revolver used by the shooter to grasp the revolver. See Figure 16. The Serial Number: The revolver’s serial number is located on the bottom of the frame. Figure 16 Front Sight/Rear Sight: The sights are located on top of the barrel on the muzzle end and above and in front of the hammer. See Figures 17 and 18. Holster: A good quality, properly designed holster should be used for safe carrying of your revolver.
TO LOAD: 1) Make sure the ammunition that you are using is the correct caliber. The barrel is marked with the caliber of the cartridge. 2) Visually inspect the chambers and barrel for obstructions. The chambers and barrel should be free of oil or grease or obstructions. See Figure 19. 3) After inspection, use two hands to control the revolver so that it does not fall from your grasp. Move the hammer to the loading position or second notch. See Figure 20.
TO UNLOAD AND/OR EXTRACT EMPTY CASES: 1) Use both hands during unloading so the revolver and ammunition cartridges empty cases do not fall. See Figure 23. Figure 23 WARNING! Keep your fingers out of the trigger guard and off the trigger. WARNING! Always make sure the revolver is pointed in a safe direction during any hammer or trigger movement. 2) Point the barrel down and keep the revolver pointed in a safe direction. See Figure 24. 3) Move the hammer to the second notch. See Figure 25.
HANDLING YOUR REVOLVER WARNING Never load your revolver until you are ready to fire the revolver. WARNING (HANDLING) Do not load the revolver until you are ready to use it. NEVER CARRY ANY REVOLVER WITH THE HAMMER COCKED OR WITH THE TRIGGER HELD TO THE REAR. If the trigger is held to the rear, the gun can fire if the hammer strikes the transfer bar. Note that it need not be a deliberate effort to pull the trigger.
COCKING AND FIRING YOUR REVOLVER WARNING Never load your revolver until you are ready to fire the revolver. WARNING Keep your finger off the trigger and the revolver pointed in a safe direction until you are ready to fire. WARNING If a cartridge does not fire and the trigger has been pulled, Stop! Then do the following: a) Make sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction b) Wait 60 seconds d) Follow the instructions above for unloading the revolver.
hammer to move very slightly forward until the trigger engages the hammer at full cock. See Figure 28. WARNING! When cocking the hammer, have a firm hold on the grip with the shooting hand. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER WHILE COCKING THE HAMMER. TOUCH THE TRIGGER ONLY WHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE. 3) FIRING: Once the hammer has been cocked, pressure on the trigger will disengage the trigger from the hammer. The hammer will fall forward against the transfer bar.
DECOCKING THE REVOLVER WARNING! Use EXTREME CARE when attempting to decock the revolver as the thumb slipping during this process can result in an accidental discharge if the trigger is held to the rear and the hammer falls. Figure 30a WARNING! ALWAYS keep the revolver pointed in a safe direction. If the revolver is cocked and you wish to decock the revolver without firing it, proceed as follows: 1) Make certain that the revolver is pointed in a safe direction.
3) Open the cylinder gate. See Figure 31. 4) Press the base pin release and withdraw the base pin. See Figure 32. 5) Remove the cylinder from the gate side of the revolver. See Figure 33. Figure 31 6) To replace the cylinder, simply reverse this procedure. Rotate the cylinder in a clockwise direction to insure that the hand is correctly positioned on the cylinder ratchet before replacing the base pin. Make sure that when you install the base pin that the base pin release pops out.
injury. Those who clean firearms should take protective measures to avoid contact or exposure to such chemicals. D) Using the bore brush with powder solvent, scrub the interior of the barrels and chambers to remove any powder and lead residue in the bore. Always and lastly, swab the interior of the barrels with cotton patch with gun oil to coat and protect the bore and chambers from rust and corrosion. E) Any powder fouling on the firing wall, barrel, etc.
LUBRICATION WARNING Firing a revolver with oil, grease or any other material even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the revolver and personal injury to the shooter and those nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition. If the powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may not fully ignite yet the energy from the primer and/or powder may be sufficient to push the projectile or wad into the bore where it may become lodged.
operation. Putting a gun together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can result in a damaged gun, danger, and personal injury or death to you and others through malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least check any work not performed by a gunsmith. YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL Always keep this manual with your firearm. Make sure you understand all the warnings, operation instructions and safety procedures.
SMALL BORE BOUNTY HUNTER EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST S 901. Barrel S 904. Frame S 905. Gate S 906. Front Sight S 907. Ejector Tube Spacer S 567A. Recoil Plate S 655Z. Firing Pin S 910. Gate Detent S 911. Gate Screw S 567. Recoil Cup S 913. Hammer Screw S 914K. Trigger S 915. Bolt & Cylinder Stop S 916. Trigger Screw S 917. Bolt Screw S 918. Bolt Screw Spring S 919. Gate Spring S 921. Sear & Bolt Spring S 922K. Ejector Rod S 923. Ejector Tube S 924. Ejector Tube Screw S 925. Base Pin Release Screw S 926.
! WARNING Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison. ! ADVERTENCIA A los ninos los atroen las armaside de fuego y los pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses lesiones graves y la muerte.
