European American Armory Double Action Revolver Windicator Instruction Manual

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							WARNINGAlways keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction! Never attempt to load or
unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building or other confined space (except a
properly constructed shooting range). Enclosed areas frequently offer no com-
pletely safe direction in which to point the firearm.If an acddental discharge
occurs, there is great risk of injury or property damage. Before loading, always
clean all, grease and oil from the bore and chamber, and check to be certain that
no obstruction is in the barrel. Any foreign matter In the barrel could result In a
bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm and could cause serious
injury to the shooter or to others.WARNING
If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet or projectile is obstructing the barrel,
immediately unload the firearm (See Unloading Instructions) and check the firing
chambers and the bore.It is not sufficient to merely remove the cylinder and look
at the rear of the barrel or bore. A bullet may be lodged some distance down the
barrel where it can not easily be seen. Check the bore by using a cleaning rod to
pass through the barrel.lf a bullet is in the bore, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT
IT OUT WITH ANOTHER BULLET, OR BLOW IT OUT WITH A 
BLANK CARTRIDGE
OR A CARTRIDGE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH
TECHNIQUE(S) CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIRE-
ARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY If the bullet can be removed
with a cleaning rod, clean any unburned powder grains from the bore, chambers
& mechanism before resuming shooting. If the bullet can not be dislodged by
tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.
WARNING (Mechanical Malfunctions)
STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM if your firearm
develops: a mechanical malfunction; binding or stoppage; spitting powder/gas; a
cartridge primer is punctured; a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured; or the
sound on firing does not sound quite right. Do NOT try one more shot but
unload your firearm and take it and the ammunition to a gunsmith for examina-
tion.Do not assume that the revolver is empty merely because you checked the
cylinder. You must also check the bore for any fired bullet jammed inside the
barrel.4. HOW TO DECOCK
TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE REVOLVER:
If the revolver is cocked and you wish 
uncock the revolver without firing it,
proceed as follows:
USE EXTREME CARE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECOCK THE REVOLVER AS THE
THUMB SLIPPING DURING THIS PROCESS CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
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							DISCHARGE IF THE TRIGGER IS HELD TO THE REAR AND THE HAMMER
FALLS.
1. Make certain that the revolver is pointing in a safe direction.
2. Make certain both hands are dry and not impeded in any way 
- gloves,
bandage, cold, etc.
3. Grasp the revolver (if right handed) so that the thumb and forefinger of your
left hand are firmly holding the frame, forward of the trigger guard. Thus, your
left hand is in full control of the revolver.
4.Place your right thumb firmly on the hammer spur and with your thumb
securely in control of the hammer, squeeze the trigger only enough to permit
the hammer to break free of the trigger. At that instant, slowly permit the
hammer (STILL SECURE UNDER YOUR THUMB) to move forward to its resting
position against the frame.
Practice this important gun handling skill with an unloaded revolver until you have
developed the proper control and touch to safely decock your revolver. The key
to safe decocking is having the weight of the revolver controlled with one hand,
while the thumb and forefinger of the “shooting hand” control the hammer and
trigger.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF REVOLVER
1. Materials needed to clean this revolver are: a cleaning rod, cotton bore patches,
brass bore brush, powder solvent, a small soft brush and good quality gun oil.
2. After making sure the revolver is unloaded, remove the cylinder from the
revolver as discussed previously in this instruction manual.
WARNING: Lead or lead compounds are known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive toxicity. Those who clean firearms
should take protective measures to avoid contact or exposure to such chemicals.
3. Using the bore brush with powder solvent scrub the barrel and chambers to
remove any powder and lead residue in the bore. Secondly, swab the bore and
cylinder with cotton patches soaked in solvent. Always and lastly, swab with
cotton patch with gun oil to coat and protect the bore and chambers from rust
and corrosion.
4. Any powder fowling on the cylinder, firing wall, barrel, etc. can be easily
cleaned with a brush and powder solvent.
5. All external surfaces should be wiped down with light coat of rust preventative.
Avoid using too much oil as dust and/or debris can get trapped in the oil
creating a gum that in time will cause misfires.
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							6. CAUTION in using solvents in gun bore cleaning. Prolonged or excess contact
with finish or bluing can damage the gun’s finish. Be sure to wipe away all
excess solvent and then
lubricate with oil.
7. A gun should be cleaned after firing. In addition, external parts should be
wiped with an oiled cloth after handling. A light oil is ordinarily all that is
necessary in cleaning if the gun has not been fired or fired very little.If a gun is
used frequently, it must be cleaned after each firing and regularly serviced by a
professional gunsmith. If the gun has been stored, remove all excess oil and/or
grease before firing. Always check to be sure that no cleaning patch or other
obstruction remains in the bore or chambers before firing.
DANGER- AMMUNITION WARNING
Firearms may be damaged and serious injury or death to the shooter or bystander
may result from any condition which contributes to the generation of excessive
pressure or uncontrolled release of gas within the firearm. Such adverse condi-
tions can be caused by bore or chamber obstruction, propellant powder over-
loads or by defective, incorrect or improperly loaded and assembled cartridge
components. Even the strongest firearm can be blown up as a result of excessive
pressure. It is extremely dangerous to use a cartridge whose pressure is greater
than that developed by cartridges loaded to industry standards.
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
We specifically disclaim responsibility for any damage, injury or death occurring in
connection with or as the result of the use of European American Armory revolv-
ers of faulty, non-standard, remanufactured, hand loaded or reloaded ammunition,
used cartridges or cartridges other than factory cartridges for which the firearm
was originally chambered.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 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 be ignited, but the
energy from the primer may be sufficient to push the bullet into the bore where it
may become lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed bore will
damage the revolver and may cause injury to the shooter and those nearby.
Use lubricants properly. You are responsible for the proper care and maintenance
of your firearm and ammunition.THE HOLSTER
A good quality properly designed holster should be used for safe carrying of your
revolver. It must be the correct size, and it should have a safety flap or strap or
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							DO NOT CARRY THE REVOLVER COCKED. DO NOT CARRY IT IN A POCKET, OR
TUCKED INTO A WAISTBAND OR BELT, OR OTHER INFORMAL MEANS.
Holsters create some normal wear on any handgun and usually cause some of
the blueing to wear off. This does not hurt the function of the revolver.
Do not store a revolver in a holster as this leads to corrosion. Keep the box and
use it for storage. Never put the revolver away for storage loaded or cocked.
Store firearms and ammunition separately, out of the reach of children.LIFE TIME LIMITED WARRANTY
All European American Armory Corp. firearms are warranted to the original retail
customer for life from date of purchase against defects in material and workman-
ship. All parts and labor or replacement at our option are covered.
Transportation to and from our repair facilities, damage caused by failure to
perform normal maintenance, sales outside the United States, damage due to use
of high velocity, high pressure, reloaded or other nonstandard ammunition, or any
unauthorized repair, modification, misuse, abuse, fanning the hammer or alteration
of the product is not covered by this Limited Warranty.
Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from date of original retail
purchase. Consequential or incidental damages and/or expenses, or any other
expenses are not covered by this warranty.
To obtain warranty performance send your firearm with proof of retail purchase,
freight prepaid to:
E A A Corp.
3055 North U.S. Highway One
Cocoa, Florida 32227WARNING
Altering or modifying parts and/or internal safeties is dangerous and will void the
warranty. This single action revolver was manufactured to perform properly with
the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are
made for this firearm and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements
nor originals are altered or changed. Your gun is a complex precision tool with
many parts that must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe
operation. Putting a gun together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can
result in a damaged gun, danger, and 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.
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