Walther BFR Revolver Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MAGNUM’S BFR

Biggest Finest Revolver

STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER

* Shown with optional Hogue grip and Millett adjustable rear sight.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM WHEN ON LOAN OR WITH CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

FIREARMS SAFETY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Safety must be the first and constant consideration of every person who handles firearms and ammunition.

This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your revolver properly. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live ammunition.

If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a particular type of gun safely, then

you should seek supervised instruction. Such instruction is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs, or police departments. If none of these sources can help you write to the National Rifle Association, Washington, D.C. 20036 They will assist you.

The person with a gun in his possession has a fulltime job; he cannot guess; he cannot forget. He must know how to use his firearm safely.

Do not use any firearm without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and safe use.

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FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM

The mechanism of Magnum’s BFR differs significantly from that of most single action revolvers. The information and instructions which follow apply ONLY to the BFR model revolver. A careful reading of this manual will help you to understand the logic of the revolver’s mechanism and to make full use of the advantages which it provides.

Unlike the earlier single action revolvers that had four hammer positions, the BFR has only TWO: cocked and all the way forward.

The revolvers mechanism incorporates a transfer bar. The transfer bar, which is raised into firing position as the trigger is pulled to the rear, transmits the energy of the hammer blow to the firing pin. This

transfer bar mechanism makes a “safety” notch unnecessary.

The gate (loading gate) can be opened only when the hammer and trigger are fully forward. Opening the gate immobilizes the trigger, hammer, and transfer bar.

When the gate is opened, the cylinder is unlatched and can be turned by the hand for loading or ejection. When the gate is closed, the cylinder latch functions in the normal manner. The loading notch is therefore unnecessary in the revolver’s design.

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