Instruction Manual

the forend to the barrels. Pull outward on the

mechanical latch in the center of the forend and

place the forend on the receiver. With an upward

swinging motion, lock the forend onto the barrels.

Do not force the forend into its locked position on

the barrels. If the latch does not go to its final flat

position, it may be necessary to push it into place.

Never force the latch into the flat position. See

Figure 19.

LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR RIFLE

W A R N I N G

Never load or fire the rifle unless the barrels are locked into position on the

receiver, and the forend is locked into the receiver and barrels.

W A R N I N G

Make sure the rifle is pointed in a safe direction and the trigger block safety is

engaged at all times while loading and unloading. NEVER allow your fingers or

other objects to contact the triggers while loading or unloading.

W A R N I N G

Do not disengage the trigger block safety until you are ready to fire and have the

gun pointed safely downrange.

W A R N I N G

Maximum operating cartridge pressure 45-70 (2200 BAR).

W A R N I N G

Do not load rifle until you are ready to fire.

TO LOAD:

1) Make sure the ammunition that you are using is the correct size and caliber.

The barrels are marked with the caliber.

2) Visually inspect the chambers and barrels for

obstructions by breaking open the rifle by

depressing the locking lever and tipping the

barrels down. The chambers and barrels should

be free of oil or grease or obstructions. See

Figure 20.

Figure 19

Figure 20