Manual

16
COCKING AND FIRING YOUR REVOLVER
W A R N I N G
Never load your revolver until
you are ready to fire the revolver.
W A R N I N G
Keep your finger off the trigger and the revolver pointed in a safe direction until
you are ready to fire.
W A R N I N G
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.
W A R N I N G
If during firing the sound of any cartridge is noticeably softer or louder than the
previous cartridge fired, Stop! Then do the following: a) Make sure the gun is
pointed in a safe direction b) Follow the instructions above for unloading the
revolver and c) With the revolver unloaded visually inspect the revolver for barrel
blockage or damage. Then inspect the receiver of the revolver for damage before
continuing.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE FIRING THE REVOLVER.
TO FIRE THE REVOLVER:
In order to fire the revolver, the hammer must be moved from the rest position or
from the second notch position to the fully cocked position. After the hammer is
fully cocked (see COCKING below), you must pull (squeeze) the trigger. The
firearm will fire one shot. The sequence of cocking the hammer and pulling the
trigger must take place to fire each shot. When the trigger is pulled back, the
transfer bar moves up into firing position and the hammer is released so that a
cartridge is fired.
1) Point the muzzle in the direction of fire. See Figure
27.
2) COCKING: Place the fore portion of the thumb
firmly on the hammer spur and pull the hammer
fully to the rear until it stops. Then permit the
Figure 27