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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Unpacking Your Lever Action Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . 4
Mechanical Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
To Load and Unload the Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Disassembly and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cleaning and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Function Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hammer Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Precautions and Care with your Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Service Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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A note about the warnings and information contained in this Manual:
We strongly suggest that you check with your local licensed retailer or state
police for additional information concerning firearms ownership, or hunting or
target shooting rules that may be required by local law or regulation. Since such
rules and regulations are subject to change, local authorities are in the best
position to advise you on such matters.
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