Instruction Manual

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SAFETY FEATURES
Your Uberti single action revolver is equipped with one or both of the following safety
features:
1. Cylinder Base Pin, and;
2. Hammer Safety Bar.
Cylinder Base Pin Safety: All models of 1873 Cattleman revolver are equipped with
an elongated cylinder base pin (see Parts Diagram P/N 21) which acts as a hammer
block safety when it is engaged. The cylinder base pin (which runs through the center
of the cylinder) has two positions: “re” position and “safe” position. With the hammer
in the quarter cock (safe) position, and the cylinder base pin inserted as far as it will go
in the direction of the hammer, it is in the “safe” position. In this position, the rear tip of
the cylinder base pin rests against the front surface of the hammer (in the quarter cock
(safe) position) and thereby provides a mechanical block to the forward movement of
the hammer/ring pin. When in the forward “re” position, the tip of the cylinder base
pin recedes into the frame and the tip is no longer close enough to the hammer to
prevent its forward movement.
Although the elongated cylinder base pin functions the same way on all models, its
movement is accomplished by two different methods depending on the model.
Engaging the Cylinder Base Pin Safety on Old Model or Black Powder Frame:
To engage the cylinder base pin on this type of single action revolvers, follow these
steps:
1. Move the hammer into the quarter cock (safe) position. You will hear a click and see
the top front edge of the hammer come to rest approx. 1/4” from the frame.
2. Loosen the cylinder base pin screw in the frame (Fig. B-B/1); this will allow the
cylinder base pin to move.
3. Push the cylinder base pin into the frame toward the hammer as far as it will go.
The stop ring on the cylinder base pin will be against the front of the frame and the
rear tip of the cylinder base pin will rest against the front surface of the hammer.
4. Tighten the cylinder base pin screw.
THE CYLINDER BASE PIN SAFETY IS A MANUAL SAFETY.
The cylinder base pin safety device will only work if the user
properly engages it by carefully following these instructions.
This revolver does not have an “automatic” safety; therefore,
the safety is not always on and must be engaged by the user.
By failing to properly engage this safety device, and failing to
follow safe loading practices, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
could result.