Traditions 1873 Single Action Revolver - Manuale (Pagina 37)

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HAMMER ON THE UNLOADED POSITION
After firing, the hammer remains in fully lowered position. In this posi-
tion, if a cartridge is placed into the chamber in front of the hammer,
the firing pin remains in contact with the cartridge primer for all the
time the trigger is pulled (Fig.# 1). The transfer bar mechanism ensu-
res that the firing pin gets in contact with the cartridge primer only if
the hammer falls due to the activation of the trigger. When this latter
is being released, the transfer bar lowers and disengages. This pre-
vents the hammer from being in contact with the firing pin. (Fig. # 2)
W
ARNING
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T HIS HAMMER POSITION IS NOT SAFE . F OLLOWING A BUMP THE HAM -
MER CAN FALL ON THE FIRING PIN AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHAR -
GE .
HAMMER ON THE LOADING POSITION NOTCH
Pulling back the hammer in this position you will hear a net ''click''
when it engages to the loading position notch. This actually disenga-
ges the cylinder notches and allows the cylinder to rotate freely,
allowing you to load or unload the revolver. (Fig. # 3)
FIG.#1 FIG.#2
FIG.#3
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