Traditions Tip Up User Manual

TIP UP OWNERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT!

Thoroughly read and

understand all of the

instructions and warnings in this

manual before using your

Traditions firearm.

Traditions Performance

Firearms

1375 Boston Post Road

P.O. Box 776

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

www.traditionsfirearms.com

email: [e-mail]

Traditions Corporate Office

860-388-4656

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I:TRADITIONS’ WARRANTY PROTECTION
INCLUDED WITH YOUR NEW GUN

Thank you for purchasing the Traditions
muzzleloader. Quality, pride and old world
craftsmanship has gone into your new Traditions
muzzleloader. We work hard to provide the best value
and performance possible, we back it up with a limited
lifetime warranty. Should you ever experience
mechanical difficulty with your new Traditions firearm,
be assured that we are staffed and equipped to
correct it quickly. Your satisfaction with your firearm is
very important to Traditions.

PLEASE HELP US SERVE YOU BETTER

In the unlikely event you need warranty service on
your new firearm, we need
your help to get the work done right and without
delay. It’s as easy as dropping us a note or picking up
the telephone. Traditions conveniently engraves the
caliber, serial number and model name on each
barrel. Take note of this information, record it on the
warranty page in this manual and be prepared to state
it when contacting the Traditions Customer Service
Department with your questions. Contact Traditions at
860-388-4656, tell us what problem you are
experiencing and we’ll get busy to remedy your
situation.

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Help is just a phone call away should you experience
a problem. Simply follow these four simple steps and
we’ll get your firearm back in perfect working order in
the shortest possible time.

1. Do not return your firearm to the dealer. You
can save time by following the steps outlined
below.

2. Do call us and describe the problem. Chances are
we can either guide you to a solution right over the
phone or when possible send you the parts you need
to correct the problem.

3. Should your gun need factory service, we will give
you instructions about where to ship it and issue you
a Return Merchandise Authorization number.

4. We will inspect your firearm and make necessary
repairs that are covered under warranty.

Often we can help you by phone, call before you
return your Traditions firearm for service. Good
Shooting! 860-388-4656

Important: All firearms must have a factory issued
Return Merchandise Authorization number
(RMA#) before returning to Traditions for warranty
service.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Warranty Protection.......................... 2

II. Break Action overview ...................... 5

III. Your Centerfire Rifle ......................... 5

IV. Tip Up Schematics............................ 8

V. Rules of Firearms Safety ............... 10

VI. Safety.............................................. 14

VII. Use of Correct Ammunition............. 15

VIII. Loading & Firing your centerfire rifle16

IX. Failure to Fire.................................. 19

X. Sighting In....................................... 19

XI. Scope Mounting.............................. 19

XII. Cleaning & Disassembly.................20

XIII. Re-assembly................................... 24

XIV. Barrel Obstructions......................... 25

XV. Statement by Sporting Arms & Ammunition

Manufacturers................................. 27

XVI. Superior Accuracy........................... 28

XVII. Helpful Accessories .....................…29

XVIII. Limited Lifetime Warranty............... 29

XIX. Warranty Card................................. 32

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II:BREAK ACTION RIFLE OVERVIEW

Break-Action design firearms are so described due to the
fact that the barrel and receiver are joined by a pivoting
hinge. When the action release is depressed in a rearward
motion, the receiver and barrel open in a breaking motion.
A variety of finishes & stock configurations are available.

Your Tip Up rifle is based off of the Wesson Tip Up. This
is a pre-1900 designed single shot rifle and meets the
requirements of those states that require such a firearm for
use in their primitive seasons. It is important to note though
that safety features have been added to this firearm that
were not part of its original design, but still make the rifle
compliant as a pre 1900 design. Be sure to check your state
for rules and regulations regarding which weapons are legal
for use during prescribed season(s).

III:YOUR CENTERFIRE RIFLE

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Traditions Tip
Up Rifle. You have selected a firearm designed and
engineered to give today’s shooters the highest
performance and optimum accuracy. When given the
respect and care that any firearm demands, you can expect
many years of reliable service and enjoyable hunting from
your Traditions Tip Up firearm. The Tip Up break-open is
easy to load, shoot and clean. The action release button is
on the front of the trigger guard for ease in opening. The
extended hammer has an ambidextrous spur for left or right

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hand shooting. Built into the trigger guard is a trigger block
safety mechanism, in addition to a hammer block safety.
A person using any firearm has elected to take on an
enormous responsibility. This manual contains instructions,
cautions and dangers for the safe enjoyable use of your
Traditions firearm. Shooting a firearm is a serious
endeavor. These instructions and precautions must be
followed during each shooting session. Safe firearms
handling, loading and shooting are your responsibility and
requires that you understand and respect the design and
function of your firearm. All firearms can be very
dangerous if misused, handled improperly or not properly
maintained. All firearms can be dangerous. Your purchase
of this firearm implies that you accept all the
responsibilities associated with its proper handling, use and
care. Also, if in the hands of another, realize that you have
the duty to insure that that person handles your firearm in
the correct and proper manner.

! CAUTION :If you sell, trade or give this firearm to

another person, be sure to give the new owner a copy of
this manual. Copies of this manual are available free
of charge from Traditions Performance Firearms or
can be downloaded from our website.

Call 860-388-4656, email [e-mail]
or go to www.traditionsfirearms.com

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! WARNING: The Tip Up is a centerfire rifle. Its barrel

cannot be interchanged. Traditions does manufacture
“platform” rifles in which the barrels can be
interchanged, but the Tip Up is not one of those
firearms. The Tip Up is strictly a .45-70 single shot rifle.

Traditions Tip Up Rifle(s)

.45-70 Cal only Perc. 1:20” twist

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IV.

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Description

A Rear Stock (AW Treestand ST) (Finished)….... FCS71009-2 ST

B Fore Stock (AW Treestand ST) (Finished)…… FCS74009-1ST
C Barrel Assembly (Kit) (Length 24”)

.45-70 cal. perc. (twist 1-20”)............................. C-100450-9

Barrel Assembly (Finished) (Length 24”)

.45-70 cal. perc. Treestand (twist 1- 20”)... .......... FB100459

D Front Sight…………………………………... 70220

E Rear Sight…………..............................…........ 60193

G Rear Sight Screw (2)…………………………... M73620

G’ Front Sight Screw……………………………… M73621

F Plug Screw (3)..................................…............... 26029

H Tennon…………………………………………. M720023

I Extractor Pin…………………………………… 720025

J Extractor………………………………………. 72411
K Extractor Sring………………………………… M72015
L Extractor Screw……………………………….. 720021

M Sling Swivel Stud – Front nut............................. 60122

N Sling Swivel Stud – Front…............................... 37122

O Tennon Screw (2)…………………………….. 400016
P Forend Stock Screw..…………………………. 10035
Q Frame (Alloy/Blued)…………………….…….. 72004
R Frame Pivot Pin………………………………... 710024
S Tang Screw…………………………………….. 71016
T Tang Screw Washer…………………………… 71019
U Buttpad………………………………………… 74026
V Buttpad Mounting Screw (2)………………... 20634

W Hammer……………………………………... 10302

X Hammer Spring........………………………... M71018

Y Transfer Bar……….……………………... 71006
Z Hammer Handle…...………………………... 710004

AA Hammer Pin……….………………………... M710031
BB Firing Pin……………………………………. 72007

CC Firing Pin Spring....…………………………. M71011

DD Firing Pin Retaining Screw…………………. M710021

FF Trigger………………………………………. 71003
GG Barrel Catch………………………………… 72005
HH Barrel Catch Spring…………………………. M72017

II Barrel Catch Pin……………………………. M720024
JJ Trigger Guard……………………………….. M710027

KK Trigger Guard Spring……………………….. M71015

LL Pin…………………………………………. 71000

MM Safety Pin………………………….……….. M710029

(*) Exploded view at the reverse

Reference

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Description
NN Safety………………………………………... 710032
OO Trigger Guard and Trigger Pin (3)………… 710025

PP Sling Swivel Stud-Rear……………………... 37013

QQ Pistol Grip Cap……………………………… 50104

RR Pistol grip Cap Screw……………………….. 50105
SS Allen Wrench……………………………… M1005

RR Weaver Style Scope Assembly……………..

AB Firing Pin Screw Washer……………………. 71020

Reference

V: RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY

1. Read completely, fully understand and be willing to
follow all instructions and warranty limitations in this
booklet before attempting to shoot your firearm.

2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times. A "safe
direction" is one in which, if the firearm were to discharge,
there would be no injury to anyone. Never point a gun
(Whether you think it is loaded or unloaded) directly at
another person or at yourself. A bullet can penetrate walls,
ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and many other materials
and kill or injure someone on the opposite side.

3. Always check to make sure your firearm is in good
working order before use. Test the hammer, trigger, and
breeching lever carefully prior to loading. Check the barrel
for any obstructions, as any obstruction can cause the barrel
to burst causing severe injury or death. Keep your finger
off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are
aimed at a proper target and have decided to fire. If your
finger is inside the trigger guard, you could fire your gun
without intending to - for instance, if you were startled, or
if you slipped or lost your balance.

4. Always treat any firearm as if it is loaded.
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5. Always wear proper eye and ear protection when loading

or firing any firearm.

6. Be sure of your target, and what is around and beyond it.

The projectile fired from your firearm can travel several
hundred yards, and has the potential to kill or seriously
injure someone at that distance! Once you pull the trigger,
you cannot call the projectiles back, so you must positively
identify your target before you fire. Fire only with a safe
backstop behind your target - something that will stop and
contain the projectiles you fire, even if you miss the target
or your projectile passes through it.

7. Do not point your firearms at anything you do not intend

to shoot. Be sure that all bystanders are safely positioned
behind you and that they are aware that you are about to
shoot. Be mindful that this firearm has a range in excess of
a half a mile.

8. Whenever you handle a firearm that, even momentarily,

has been out of your direct control, start by checking its
condition to determine whether or not it is loaded. A
firearm in your hands is a lethal weapon which is YOUR
responsibility, so YOU must check it yourself, NOW, not
later. Do not rely on someone else to check it.

9. Never take drugs and/or drink alcoholic beverages before

and during shooting.

10. Never use any firearm unless you completely

understand how it operates and how its safety features
work. If you are not already an experienced firearms user,
you should obtain training in the safe and proper use of
firearms by attending one of the many firearms safety and
shooting courses offered in all parts of the country by the
National Rifle Association (telephone [phone]), gun

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