Traditions P1381 Derringer - Manual

In recent y ears more and mor e spor tsmen
have been r eturning to the historical days of
muzzleloading. For both hunting and target
shooting, these guns are helping a moder n
generation recaptur e and enjoy an impor tant
part of our nation ’s past.
T raditions muzzleloading r eplicas are
faithful in design to their eighteenth century
forebear ers. Although they are manufactur ed
to modern standards for safe and enjo yable
shooting. How eve r, they can be quite
dangerous if pr oper shooting and safety
procedur es are not always follo wed.
This booklet is a basic guide for the proper
loading, shooting and maintenance of your
T raditions r eplica muzzleloader and to offer
important r ules and precautions for the safe
handling and shooting of this type of firearm.
In addition to this booklet, it is recommended
that a person new to muzzleloading obtain
further competent information and
instruction befor e firing a muzzleloader.
S OME S OURCES F OR A DDITIONAL H ELP :
1. Your to wn clerk, state D epartment of
Envir onmental Protection or conser vation
department can giv e you the name of the
person or organization in your ar ea offering
hunter safety courses. Many of these courses
include sections on muzzleloading and are
excellent training for the beginning shooter .
2.Contact a local muzzleloading gun club
in your ar ea. Club members will be pleased to
help introduce y ou to enjoyable shooting. A
list of clubs in your ar ea may be obtained from:
National M uzzle Loading Rifle Association
P . O. Bo x 67
Friendship , Indiana 47021
3. The following ex cellent booklets are
available fr om the National M uzzle Loading
Rifle Association at the above address:
“The M uzzleloading Rifle Handbook ”
“The M uzzleloading Pistol H andbook”
1. Read and understand and be willing to
follow all instructions and warranty limitations
in this booklet before loading or shooting your
muzzleloader.
2. Always treat any firearm as if is loaded.
3. Always wear both eye and ear protection
when loading or firing.
4. Be sure of your target and what is behind
it before firing. Do not point your gun at
anything you do not intend to shoot and be sure
that all bystanders are behind you.
5. Use only the proper grade of black power
or Pyrodex® in properly measured amounts.
Use between 5 to 10 grains of 3f black powder
or the Pyrodex equivalent.
6. Never smoke or permit others to do so in
the presence of black powder or Pyrodex. Avoid
drugs and alcoholic beverages before and
during shooting.
7. Be certain the powder and projectile are
loaded in proper sequence and are firmly seated
to insure no air space between the base of the
barrel, powder and projectile.
8. Shooting patches are not required for
this pistol.
9. Never load powder into your gun directly
from a can, horn or flask. Use a separate
measuring device. A remaining spark in the
barrel may cause accidental ignition of the
powder being loaded.
10. Use .310 diameter round lead ball only.
11. Do not rely on the half-cock notch as a
safety. A drop or any hard blow may cause the
hammer to fall and possibly fire the gun.
12. Never place a cap on the nipple of a
percussion gun until you are ready to fire. Any
bump or accidental pressure on the hammer or
trigger may result in an unintentional discharge
of the firearm resulting in a dangerous accident.
13. Never climb, jump or move abruptly
while carrying a loaded firearm.
14. Never transport in a vehicle or store a
loaded gun. Always store the powder and gun in
separate places.
15. In the event of a misfire, assume the gun
could fire at any moment. Keep gun pointed
down range. Wait at least one minute
before recapping.
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P. O. Box 776
1375 Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Phone 860-388-4656 Fax 860-388-4657
1381I - 0898
Read and understand this
booklet before loading or
firing your muzzleloader
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Booklet must accompany the
muzzleloader. If this muzzleloader is
sold or given to another person,
additional copies are available free
from Traditions
I MPORTANT N OTES
Cut along dotted line and mail to:
P. O. Box 776
Old Saybrook, CT 06475