Double-set trigger adjustment – Traditions Side Lock Percussion - Flintlock User Manual
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Note:
Take care not to over-tighten the screws or damage to the rear sight may
occur.
B.
Screw-adjustable metal rear sights:
1.
To adjust for elevation, turn the large screw in the center of the
sight.
2.
To adjust for windage, turn the screw located on the right side
of the sight. Turn the screw clockwise or counterclockwise to
move the point of impact right or left, respectively.
C. Fixed sights:
1.
The windage adjustment can be accomplished by tapping the
rear sight in its dovetail with a small piece of wood. Moving
the sight to the left, moves the point of impact to the left.
2.
Elevation adjustment can be accomplished by filing off the top
of the front sight to move the point of impact higher or deep-
ening the slot in the rear sight to move it lower.
DOUBLE-SET TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT
Many Traditions™ guns have double-set triggers. These are adjusted at
the factory and will usually perform adequately without further adjust-
ment. Any adjustment should be done carefully
Tightening the small screw between the triggers reduces the pull
weight needed to actuate the trigger. For any adjustment, first make sure
the gun is unloaded then remove the trigger guard (and with the trigger
area facing you) proceed as follows:
1.
Place the hammer in full-cock (second position).
2.
Cock the rear trigger.
3.
Turn screw between the triggers clockwise until the trigger “fires.”
4.
Turn screw one or more full turns counterclockwise.
CAUTION: To turn the screw less than one full turn counterclockwise will create a dan-
gerous situation called a “hair trigger”.
There is a second adjustment screw just behind the rear trigger. The posi-
tion of this screw regulates the force of the trigger “trip lever” and its
height. This is adjusted at the factory. If the lock hammer does not remain
in full cock (second position), adjust the trip lever as follows:
1.
Set the rear trigger.
2.
Turn the small screw clockwise until it stops. Then back the screw off
one-half turn counterclockwise.