Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Large Frame Instruction Manual

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
Large Frame and SuperMag Models 
 
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NOTICE: 
Dan Wesson Firearms Co., Inc. shall not be responsible for injury, death or damage to property resulting from intentional or accidental discharge of this 
firearm, or from its use in a manner for which it was not designed. Wesson Firearms will not honor claims involving this firearm which result from 
careless or improper handling, unauthorized adjustment, alteration, corrosion, neglect, the use of improper...

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
Large Frame and SuperMag Models 
 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 
TO FULLY AND SAFELY ENJOY SHOOTING YOUR DAN WESSON REVOLVER, WE URGE YOU TO CAREFULLY READ 
THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION B O O K L E T  B E F O R E  ATTEMPTING TO LOAD AND USE THIS F I R E A R M .  
CAUTIONS 
1 .  Always treat your revolver as if it were loaded so that its never fired accidentally when thought to be unloaded. 
2. Never point your revolver at anything you do not intend to shoot; if...

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
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26. Always instruct children to respect firearms. 
27. If you teach children to shoot, teach them to use the revolver properly and always supervise them closely. Always stress safety to avoid any 
possibility of accidental injury, death or damage to property. 
The Dan Wesson revolver can be fired either single action by cocking the hammer with the thumb and then squeezing the trigger to release the hammer. 
or double...

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
Large Frame and SuperMag Models 
 
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position. 
6. Rotate cylinder by hand until bolt drops into locking notch, positioning the chamber and barrel. If cylinder cannot be turned, and bolt is in locked 
position, the revolver is ready for firing. 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE CYLINDER WITH THE HAMMER COCKED AND DO NOT SLAM YOUR CYLINDER 
CLOSED FORCEFULLY, AS DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM COULD RESULT 
 
UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Keep revolver pointed...

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
Large Frame and SuperMag Models 
 
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 HAMMER 
 
  
 
              FIG. 2 
CAUTION: Keep Finger Clear 
of Trigger During Cocking 
CAUTION: BE SURE REVOLVER IS NOT LOADED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN, CHANGE BARREL 
OR SERVICE YOUR REVOLVER. 
CLEANING 
Your Dan Wesson revolver should be kept clean and lightly oiled. Powder residue can easily be removed by scrubbing out the barrel and chambers 
with any commercially available gun solvent and a soft bristle...

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
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7. Keeping the gauge in place. install new shroud over barrel and locating pin 
8. Assemble barrel nut (slots up) using wrench, Tighten so that firm pressure is required to unscrew the nut. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 
9. Recheck gap between cylinder and barrel by moving gauge There should be slight pressure against the gauge, but it should be possible to 
move it. 
 
WARNING: THE BARREL AND CYLINDER GAP IS CRITICAL. FAILURE...

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
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SERVICING AND REPAIR 
Should your Dan Wesson revolver require service or repair, make certain it is NOT LOADED and send it to Dan Wesson Firearms Co.. Inc. where 
competent gunsmiths can quickly make the necessary repairs. In illustrated parts breakdown is included in this booklet to help you identify the 
component parts of the revolver. 
Accessory items and parts are available from your dealer. However, it the item...

Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual 
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