Uberti Springfield Trapdoor Cartridge Rifle & Carbine - Manual (Page 10)

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WARNING: IN NO CASE SHOULD THE CARTRIDGES EXCEED SUCH VALUES OR THOSE SET FOR
THE SPECIFIC MODEL RECOMMENDATIONS .
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.45-70 Gvt 2000 29007
SINGLE SET TRIGGER
Your rifle may come with an adjustable single set trigger.
THE TRIGGER PULL MUST NEVER BE SET TO LESS THAN 3 LBS
HOW TO
“SET”
SINGLE SET TRIGGER
You ‘set’ the trigger by pushing it forward. At this point you can release the fully cocked hammer by applying a
light pressure to the trigger.
WARNING: A N IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SET TRIGGER MAY RELEASE THE FULLY COCKED
HAMMER DUE TO A STRONG IMPACT TO THE MECHANISM . P ROPERLY ADJUSTED SET TRIGGERS
WILL NOT RELEASE THE COCKED HAMMER WITHOUT PULLING THE FIRING TRIGGER . R EAD
CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ON HOW TO PROPERLY MAKE TRIGGER ADJUSTMENTS .
WARNING: M AKE CERTAIN THE GUN IS UNLOADED B EFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS .
SINGLE SET TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT
Point your firearm in a safe direction, make sure it is unloaded and put the hammer in the half cock position.
1. The adjustment screw (#1) is located behind the trigger and controls the tension on the main spring (see
picture 1).
2. Turn screw #1 in a clockwise direction to reduce the pressure required to release the trigger.
3. When making adjustments on screw #1 always move the screw in ¼ to ½ turn increments and recheck
your results before making more adjustments.
Adjustment screws should be checked periodically to verify they are not loose due to shot vibrations.
WARNING: T HE TRIGGER WILL RELEASE THE HAMMER EVEN IF THE TRIGGER HAS NOT BEEN
“
SET
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WARNING: S ET TRIGGERS SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED FOR LESS THAN 3 LBS TRIGGER
RELEASE PRESURE .
I F THE SET TRIGGER IS ADJUSTED FOR A TOO SHORT AND LIGHT RELEASE , A STRONG IMPACT
OR A STRONG VIBRATION MAY CAUSE A FULLY COCKED HAMMER TO FALL AND FIRE .
Picture 1: SINGLE SET TRIGGER