Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual
Small Frame Models
NOTICE:
Dan Wesson Firearms Co., Inc. shall not be responsible for injury, death or damage to property resulting from intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm, or from its use in a manner for which it was not designed. Wesson Firearms will not honor claims involving this firearm which result from careless or improper handling, unauthorized adjustment, alteration, corrosion, neglect, the use of improper caliber ammunition, the use of ammunition other than original high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any combination thereof. Wesson Firearms will not honor claims involving this firearm for any reason when claims are made by a subsequent owner.
IMPORTANT:
Before leaving the factory, this firearm was carefully tested, inspected, and packaged. Please examine the firearm at the time of purchase to make sure it is unloaded and undamaged as Wesson Firearms cannot control the handling of this product after it leaves the factory. The dealer Will be pleased to assist you in making this examination and will answer any questions.
FEATURES
1.VERSATILITY
This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.
The Dan Wesson revolver is much more versatile than the usual single purpose firearm and can be adapted to handle a variety of shooting situations in a manner of minutes.
Barrel: Dan Wesson revolvers provide the ultimate in interchangeability of barrel lengths and shroud styles because they can be replaced by the users themselves without the machining, fitting, or special equipment necessary to change the barrels on other revolvers.
Frame: The ejector rod and lock are located at the front of your Dan Wesson revolver. This positioning keeps the latch out of the way of your thumb while shouting and makes a more positive lock where the barrel meets the cylinder.
Grip: You may change your Dan Wesson revolver from a square to a round butt style by simply changing the grip. There are several styles of grips and woods available, all inter changeable. This
Rear Sight: Your Dan Wesson revolver is equipped with a rear sight which has interchangeable rear blades with various notch widths, to accommodate any shooting condition.
Front Sight: All Dan Wesson target revolvers are now equipped with interchangeable, colored front sight blades for increased accuracy in any shooting situation Target (Patridge) sights are also available.
2. DESIGN
The Dan Wesson revolver was designed with an eye toward simplicity and interchangeability. Utilizing modern machine methods, we are able to control tolerances to produce parts to exact engineering specifications resulting in a creep-free single action and a fast, short double action.
3. SAFETY
The Dan Wesson incorporates an automatic safety device which prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin connector unless the trigger is retracted and held in the firing position. If during cocking the revolver, the hammer were to slip from your thumb, or if the revolver is dropped on the hammer spur, the revolver will not fire provided the trigger is not In the firing position.
During the normal firing cycle, the safety connector is positioned between the hammer and firing pin. When the hammer moves forward, it strikes the connector, which transfers Its energy to the firing pin to fire the revolver. However, If the trigger is released before the hammer is cocked, either single or double action, the safety connector will be withdrawn to prevent the hammer energy from being transferred to the firing pin.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual
Small Frame Models
4. ACCURACY
The accuracy at the Dan Wesson revolver has been well established. Superior accuracy is achieved by virtue of the basic design of the Dan Wesson revolver. It is the only revolver in which the barrel is secured at both ends and always under tension. The cylinder latch is located up front to ensure proper, position of cylinder to barrel and the barrel itself is flat and square with the bore.
5.CONSTRUCTION
The Dan Wesson barrel is made of heat treated chrome molybdenum steel. The frame is of the finest investment cast steel. The single piece construction of the grip is durable and offer protection to the steel frame otherwise exposed to corrosive salts from the user's hands. In addition the one piece grip is less likely to split or break.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO FULLY AND SAFELY ENJOY SHOOTING YOUR DAN WESSON REVOLVER, WE URGE YOU TO CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION B O O K L E T B E F O R E ATTEMPTING TO LOAD AND USE THIS F I R E A R M .
CAUTIONS
1. Always treat your revolver as if it were loaded so that it's never fired accidentally when thought to be unloaded.
2.Never point your revolver at anything you do not intend to shoot; if fired accidentally injury, death or damage to property will be prevented.
3.chambers of the cylinder are empty. Keep fingers off the trigger and gun pointed In a safe direction.
4.Before loading be sure barrel and cylinder chambers are clear of obstructions. If obstructions are observed, clean revolver immediately.
5.Never pull trigger or place your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming at a target and ready to shoot.
6.Always keep the hammer forward and chambers empty until ready to shoot to eliminate risk of accidental discharge.
7.Always be absolutely sure of your target and the area behind it before you squeeze the trigger. A bullet could travel past your target up to one and one-half miles.
8.Never shoot at a hard surface such as a rock, a tree, or a liquid surface such as water A bullet may ricochet in any direction to strike you or an object you cannot see, causing injury, death or damage to property.
9.Make sure your backstop is adequate to stop and contain the bullet before beginning target practice.
10.When group firing. always have someone in charge to maintain safety control. Obey his commands immediately.
11.When carrying your revolver on a range, it should be empty and the cylinder should be open until prepared to fire. Keep revolver pointed toward the backstop when loading, firing and unloading.
12.Never leave a loaded revolver unattended. It may be fired accidentally causing injury, death or damage to property.
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Dan Wesson Firearms Revolver Instruction Manual
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13.If your revolver fails to function properly. stop firing immediately. Do not force a jammed cylinder mechanism, as a round may explode causing serious injury, death or damage to your revolver.
14.Never leave your revolver loaded, cocked and ready to fire. This is extremely dangerous, as the revolver could be accidentally discharged causing injury, death or damage to property.
15.Always check barrel condition prior to shooting and after every 100 rounds.
16.Always hold your revolver by the grip and keep both hands well clear of and behind the cylinder. Never hold it near the cylinder ass very hot gasses and lead particles may be sprayed out around the cylinder, causing injury to your hands.
17.To eliminate the risk of accidental discharge, never walk, climb or follow a companion with your revolver cocked, ready to fire, or with the hammer in any position other than forward. When hunting, hold your revolver so that you can always control the direction of the muzzle, even if you slip and fall.
18.Always unload your revolver before allowing anyone else to handle it.
19.Never tack a target to a live tree as the bullet may rebound back directly at you or someone near you.
20.Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or while shooting.
21.Always seek a doctor's advice if you are taking medication to be certain you can handle your revolver safely.
22.Always wear ear protection when shooting or when in the vicinity of others who are shooting. Repeated exposure to high noise levels could lead to long term hearing loss.
23.Always wear protective shooting glasses while shooting or in the range area.
24.Always make sure your revolver is not loaded before cleaning, storing, traveling or changing barrels, Always open cylinder before laying revolver down or handing to another person.
25.Always store your revolver and ammunition in separate, locked containers, out of sight and reach of children,
26.Always instruct children to respect firearms.
27.If you teach children to shoot, teach them to use the revolver properly and always supervise them closely. Always stress safety to avoid any possibility of accidental injury, death or damage to property.
The Dan Wesson revolver can be fired either single action by cocking the hammer with the thumb and then squeezing the trigger to release the hammer. or double action, by pulling the trigger to cock the hammer and fire. Use of either method does n o t change the functioning sequence of the mechanism. When the hammer is moved rearward, the bolt is moved. unlocking the cylinder and allowing it to rotate. and the connector is moved into position behind the firing pin. Approximately halt-way to the full cock position (either single or double action), the bolt is released and enters the lead-in notch of the cylinder. The cylinder continues to rotate until the bolt drops into the locking notch. aligning the chamber, barrel and firing pin. In single action operation, the hammer will reach a cocked position and remain in this position until the trigger is squeezed, releasing the hammer and firing the revolver. When firing double action the movement of the trigger cocks the hammer a d continued movement then releases It at the proper locked cylinder position Releasing the trigger causes the connector to be withdrawn, preventing filing pin contact.
L O A D I N G
C A U T I O N : U S E O N L Y O R I G I N A L , H I G H Q U A L I T Y , C O M M E R C I A L L Y M A N U F A C T U R E D A M M U N I T I O N IN G O O D C O N D I T I O N , A P P R O P R I A T E TO T H E C A L I B E R O F Y O U R R E V O L V E R .
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