Freedom Arms Mid-Frame Revolver Model 1997 Instruction Manual

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							6 injuring others, you must practice and become familiar with
each of these hammer positions BEFORE loading your
revolver.
SAFETY POSITION - In this position, the hammer is fully
forward resting against the receiver, and the trigger is fully
released (See Figure 1).  When the hammer is in this position,
the trigger cannot be pulled all the way back.  Do not try to
force the trigger all the way back as this can damage the trigger
or the transfer bar.
CAUTION: EVEN IF THE HAMMER IS FULLY
FORWARD, IF THE TRIGGER IS BEING SQUEEZED
AND A LIVE CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CHAMBER IN LINE
WITH THE FIRING PIN, THE REVOLVER COULD FIRE IF
THE HAMMER IS STRUCK WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE.
THE TRIGGER MUST BE RELEASED AND THE
HAMMER FULLY FORWARD TO ENGAGE THE
SAFETY.
Figure 1 -- Safety Position 
						

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Figure 2 -- Full-Cock Position   
						

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Figure 3 -- Half-Cock Position   
						

							11 To place the hammer in the Half-Cock position from the Safety
position:
1. Securely grip the hammer with your thumb.
2.Keeping your finger out of the trigger guard, slowly pull
the hammer back approximately half way between the
Safety position and the Full-Cock position. As the
hammer is drawn back you will hear an audible click as
the trigger drops into the half cock notch in the hammer.
(If you do not hear the click, you must immediately
unload the revolver and either send it to Freedom Arms
or take it to a qualified gunsmith for inspection. Do not
continue to use the revolver as the trigger spring may be
damaged, potentially resulting in a dangerous condition.)
3.After you hear the click slowly let the hammer forward
until it engages in the Half-Cock position. (See
Figure 3).
BE CERTAIN THAT THE HAMMER IS LOCKED IN
THE HALF-COCK POSITION BEFORE RELEASING IT
FROM YOUR GRIP.
To place the hammer in the Half-Cock position from the Full-
Cock position:
1. Securely grip the hammer with your thumb.
2.While keeping a secure grip on the hammer gently pull
the trigger and allow the hammer to move forward
slightly. As the hammer begins to move forward
immediately remove your finger from the trigger guard
and continue letting the hammer down slowly until the
hammer locks in the Half-Cock position. (See Figure 3) 
						

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