Traditions Side Lock Percussion - Flintlock User Manual

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To remove an obstruction, obtain the assistance of an experienced

shooter or gunsmith. Do not attempt to clear the barrel by firing.

C. Double-Set Triggers operation:

The purpose of double-set triggers is to increase the sensitivity of the

front trigger. The front trigger actually fires the gun. Double-set trig-
gers are used during bench, precision target shooting and hunting.

Testing double-set triggers: Make certain gun is unloaded and

always pointed in a safe direction

With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, place hammer in the

half-cock (first click) position. Set (pull) the rear trigger until it
clicks into position. With the hammer in the half-cock position,
it should be impossible to make the hammer fall by applying
pressure on the front trigger or pushing the hammer forward.

Place the hammer in the full-cock (second position). Set the rear

trigger. Test that it will stay in this position by attempting to
push the hammer forward. With the hammer secure, very light
pressure applied to the front trigger will then fire the rifle.

CAUTION:

If the lock and triggers do not perform, as in steps “a” and “b” above, do

not continue until this problem has been corrected. Follow the instructions under
Double-set Trigger Adjustment in this booklet. If further assistance is needed call
Traditions Customer Service Dept. Take no chances.

D. Single Trigger Operation:

With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, set the hammer in the

half-cock (first click) position. It should not be possible to
make the hammer fall from this position even with strong
pressure is applied to the trigger or by pushing the hammer
forward. If this is not the case, call Traditions™ at 800-526-
9556.

Test the full-cock (second click) position to ensure that the ham-

mer will securely stay in this position by attempting to push
the hammer forward. Only when moderate pressure is applied
to the trigger will fire the gun. In the event the hammer falls
when minimal pressure is applied to the trigger (extreme hair
trigger), do not continue until this problem has been corrected.
Contact Traditions in this case at 800-526-9556.

CAUTION: If the lock does not perform, as in steps “a” and “b” above, do not contin-
ue until this problem has been corrected. Contact Traditions at 1-800-526-9556 or fol-
low the instructions under Double-set Trigger Adjustment in this booklet. Take no
chances.