beretta stampede User Guide

Instruction Manual

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

• Hammer lowered

• Trigger released

• Transfer bar disengaged

• Hammer half-cocked

• Trigger released

• Transfer bar disengaged

• Hammer fully cocked

• Trigger released

• Transfer bar disengaged

• Trigger pulled from a cocked hammer

• Transfer bar engaged

• Revolver fires

Although your Beretta Stampede is manufactured with modern materials and manufacturing processes to exacting standards, due to the specifications of its original design, certain safety procedures must be carefully followed.

WARNING: Before loading or shooting your new revolver, it is absolutely necessary that you become thoroughly familiar with the safety and operating instructions outlined in this manual. If you are unsure of any feature, function, or the proper care of the firearm, seek knowledgeable instruction from someone who is familiar with single-action revolvers before attempting to use the firearm.

A thorough understanding of the firearm’s operation, care and maintenance will enhance its safety and performance. Please take the time to read and understand the information provided in this manual.

WARNING: This manual contains important warnings that must be understood before using this firearm.

Please retain this copy of the Owner’s Manual for future reference. Any transfer of this firearm should include a copy of this manual. If you lend, give or sell the firearm to anyone, be sure the Owner’s Manual accompanies it as a safety and operational reference.

NOTICE: The Manufacturer and/or its Local Of ficial Distributors assume no responsibility for product malfunction or for physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or in par t from criminal or negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling, unauthorized modifications, use of defective, improper, hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition, customer abuse or neglect of the product, or other influences beyond manufacturer's direct and immediate control.

Illustrations on pages 2, 11, 12, 41

CONTENTS

Page

BASIC SAFETY RULES 5

NOMENCLATURE 11

DESCRIPTION 13

SPECIFICATIONS 14

REMOVING THE UNLOADED-CYLINDER INDICATOR RING 15

LOAD CHECK 16

OBSTRUCTION CHECK 19

BEFORE LOADING 21

GETTING A FEEL OF YOUR REVOLVER’S ACTION 23

AMMUNITION 25

LOADING 26

UNLOADING 28

UN-COCKING A LOADED REVOLVER 29

SIGHTING 31

FIRING 31

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 34

DISASSEMBLY 37

REASSEMBLY 39

STORAGE 39

BASIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING YOUR FIREARM.

WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.

Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any par t of your body or at another person. This is especially important when loading or unloading the firearm. When you are shooting at a target, know what is behind it. Some bullets can travel over a mile. If you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it is your responsibility to ensure that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage.

2. ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED.

Never assume that a firearm is unloaded. The only cer tain way

to ensure that a firearm has the chamber(s) empty is to open the chamber and visually and physically examine the inside to see if a round is present.

! !

Removing or unloading the magazine will not guarantee that a firearm is unloaded or cannot fire. Shotguns and rifles can

be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening and inspecting the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made.

3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT.

It is your responsibility to ensure that children under the age of 18 or other unauthorized persons do not gain access to your firearm. To r educe the risk of accidents involving

children, unload your firearm, lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location. Please note that

devices intended to prevent accidents - for example, cable locks, chamber plugs, etc, - may not prevent use or misuse of your firearm by a determined person. Firearm storage in a steel gun safe may be more appropriate to reduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by an unauthorized child or person.

4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE.

Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other hard sur face increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or shot, which can result in the projectile striking an unintended or peripheral target.

5. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES.

Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. It is imperative that you know and use the safety features of the particular firearm you are handling, but accidents can best be prevented by following the safe handling procedures described in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual. To further familiarize yourself with the proper use of this or other firearms, take a Firearms Safety Course taught by an expert in firearms use and safety procedures.

6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.

Store and carr y your firearm so that dirt or lint does not accumulate in the working parts. Clean and oil your firearm, following the instructions provided in this manual, after each use to prevent corrosion, damage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities which can prevent use of the gun in an emergency. Always check the bore and chamber(s) prior to loading to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions. Firing with an obstruction in the barrel or

chamber can rupture the barrel and injure you or others nearby. In the event you hear an unusual noise when

shooting, stop firing immediately, engage the manual safety and unload the firearm. Make sure the chamber and barrel

are free from any obstruction, like a bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition.

7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION.

Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI (U.S.A.). Be certain that each round you use is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of pistols. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increase the likelihood of excessive cartridge pressures, case-head ruptures or other defects in the ammunition that can cause damage to your firearm and injur y to yourself or others nearby.

8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING.

The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is rare, but the injury that can be sustained in such circumstances can be severe, including the possible loss of eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when firing any firearm. Earplugs or other high-quality hearing protectors help reduce the chance of hearing damage from shooting.

9. NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OR OBSTRUCTION WITH A LOADED FIREARM.

Open and empty the chamber(s) of your firearm and engage the manual safety before climbing or descending a tree or before climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch or other

obstruction. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person. Always unload a firearm, visually and physically check to see that the magazine, loading mechanism and chamber are unloaded, and action is open before handing it to another person. Never take a firearm from another person unless it is unloaded, visually and physically checked to confirm it is unloaded, and the action is open.

10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGMENT / REFLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.

Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impair motor reactions or judgment, do not handle a firearm while you are under the influence of the medication.

11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.

Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle (chamber empty, magazine empty). Hunters and target shooters should load their firearm only at their destination, and only when they are ready to shoot. If you carr y a firear m for selfprotection, leaving the chamber unloaded can reduce the chance of an unintentional discharge.

12. LEAD WARNING.

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injur y. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

It is YOUR responsibility to know and abide by Federal, State and Local laws governing the sale, transpor tation and use of firearms in your area.

Especially for U.S. consumers:

For information about Firearm Safety Courses in your area, please visit the National Rifle Association’s web site at www

.nra.org.

WARNING: This firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone else! Always be extremely careful with your firearm. An accident is almost always the result of not following basic firearm safety rules.

NOMENCLATURE

A Grip B Hammer C Barrel D Front Sight E Rear Sight F Cylinder Frame G Trigger H Trigger Guard I Loading Port L Loading Gate M Cylinder N Base Pin O Unloaded-cylinder indicator ring (firing pin protector) P Base Pin Latch Q Ejector Rod Handle R Transfer Bar S Muzzle

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L M F C D

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DESCRIPTION

Thank you for purchasing a Beretta Stampede single-action cartridge revolver. Your Beretta Stampede single-action firearm is an accurate, fully-functioning and faithful replica of an original American firearm produced approximately 130 years ago. It has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble-free use.

Beretta has updated the original firing system by introducing a safety mechanism that allows you to load all six chambers of your revolver without the danger of accidental discharge typically associated with traditional single-action revolvers. This mechanism features a transfer-bar that engages the firing pin only when the trigger is pulled. (Fig. 5-R) As with all safety mechanisms, though, a transfer-bar does not replace the rules for safe firearm handling. The safest way to carr y any revolver is by keeping the hammer on an empty chamber.

In traditional single-action revolvers the firing pin is located on the hammer, and it will make contact with the cartridge primer every time the hammer is lowered on a loaded chamber. With the transfer-bar mechanism of the Stampede, on the other hand, the firing pin is independent of the hammer. The Stampede relies on a steel “bar” to “transfer” the momentum of the hammer to the firing pin (hence “transfer-bar”). Also, the transfer-bar will only allow the hammer to come into contact with the firing pin when the trigger is pulled from a cocked hammer.

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