Beretta Stampede SA Revolver Instruction Manual

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BEFORE LOADING
WARNING:Do not load a car tridge in the chamber until you have
read and fully understand the following procedures.
WARNING: DO NOT load this firearm until you are ready to shoot.
WARNING:Even though the firearm is unloaded, be cer tain it is
pointed in a SAFE direction.
CAUTION:Do not “dr y fire” your Beretta Stampede single-action
revolver without using snap-caps or the yellow firing-pin protector.
(Fig. 4-O) Dr y firing is defined as firing a firearm with no
ammunition in the chamber....

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2.HAMMER IN THE HALF-COCK (LOADING/UNLOADING)POSITION(Fig. 7) – Pull the hammer rear ward to the second
position and you will feel and hear the hammer “click” into the
half-cock notch.  This action disengages the bolt and allows
the cylinder to rotate clockwise (as viewed from the rear),
permitting the revolver to be loaded or unloaded through the
loading gate.
WARNING:The second, or half-cock, position of the hammer is
NOT a safety.  A blow to the hammer may allow the hammer to
strike the firing pin...

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WARNING: Visually and physically check the bore and chambers
to ensure they are free of obstructions.
WARNING:When loading the revolver, ensure that the muzzle is
pointed away from ever yone, including you.  Do not place your
hand in front of the muzzle at any time.
GETTING A FEEL OF  YOUR
REVOLVER’S ACTION
(WITH REVOLVER UNLOADED)
Prior to firing the revolver, you must become proficient with its
operating features.  
The half-cock and firing positions may be engaged by following
these steps.  It is...

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5. Release the trigger and continue easing the hammer into the
half-cock notch. The hammer is now in the half-cock or loading
position. (Fig. 7)
6. With the hammer in the half-cock position, and controlling the
hammer with the thumb, pull the hammer rear ward and gently
pull the trigger. 
7. Ease the hammer slightly for ward with the thumb while pulling
the trigger. As soon as the hammer makes it for ward of the
half-cock position, release the trigger (thus disengaging the
transfer-bar) and safely...

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AMMUNITION
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta specifically
disclaim responsibility for any damage or injury whatsoever
occurring in connection with, or as the result of, the use in
Beretta Stampede revolvers of faulty, or non-standard, or
“remanufactured,” or hand-loaded (reloaded) ammunition, or
car tridges other than those for which the firearm was originally
chambered.
Use only high-quality, commercially-manufactured ammunition
that is manufactured in accordance with CIP (Europe and
elsewhere)...

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LOADING
To load your Beretta Stampede single-action revolver, follow the
steps below:
WARNING:Be cer tain that the revolver is pointed in a SAFE
direction and your other hand is away from the muzzle.
WARNING:Do not place your finger on the trigger or inside the
trigger guard while loading.
WARNING:Be sure that you have the correct car tridges for your
revolver.
WARNING:Be sure that the obstruction check has been
completed prior to loading.
1. With the firearm pointed in a SAFE direction and your...

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7. As soon as the hammer makes it for ward of the half-cock
position, release the trigger (thus disengaging the transfer-
bar) and safely lower the hammer all the way to the lowered
position. (Fig. 6)
WARNING: FAILING TO MANUALLY CONTROL THE HAMMER AT
THIS STAGE COULD CAUSE THE REVOLVER TO FIRE IF A
CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CYLINDER.
8. By completing this loading procedure, you will have loaded six
(6) car tridges. 
9. If you still do not have six (6) loaded chambers with the
hammer resting in the fully...

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UNLOADING
To unload your Beretta Stampede single-action revolver, follow
the steps below:
WARNING:Be cer tain the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction
and your other hand is away from the muzzle.
WARNING:Do not place your finger on the trigger or inside the
trigger guard.
1. With the firearm pointed in a SAFE direction and your finger
OFF the trigger, pull the hammer rear ward to the half-cock
position, allowing the cylinder to rotate. (Fig. 7)
2. Open the loading gate, exposing the chamber/car...

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WARNING:Never allow anything to come in contact with the
primer of unfired ammunition.  Doing so could cause the
ammunition to explode.
6. Operate the ejector rod in each chamber to its full travel to
ensure each car tridge or fired car tridge case is fully ejected.  
CAUTION: Do not attempt to rotate the cylinder while pushing
back on the ejector rod; doing so may damage the ejector rod
and the firearm. Always ensure that the ejector rod is in its fully
lowered position before rotating the cylinder....

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1. Gently pull the hammer back to the full-cock position (if you
star ted with your revolver in the half-cock position) (Fig. 8).  If
your revolver was already fully-cocked, proceed to step 2.
WARNING: The hammer is now in the firing position and will fire
if the trigger is pulled.
2. While controlling the hammer with the thumb, gently pull the
hammer back slightly and pull the trigger.
3. Ease the hammer slightly for ward with the thumb while
continuing to pull the trigger.
4. Release the trigger and...