Owner's Manual

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NOMENCLATURE
In conventional firearm
terminology, the position and
movement of parts are described
as they occur with the pistol
horizontal and in normal firing
position; i.e. the muzzle is forward
or front; the sights are upward or
on top. For general nomenclature
refer to Figure 1 on page 10.
General functions and procedures
are described and illustrated using a Buck Mark Camper pistol.
Procedures unique to individual models are discussed separately.
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number of your Buck Mark pistol can be found stamped
on the left side of the pistol frame, in front of the trigger guard.
OPERATION OF THE “SAFETY”
The Buck Mark pistol incorporates a manual thumb-operated, sear
blocking “safety.” To put the mechanism on safe, the slide must be
fully forward with the hammer cocked. The manual thumb “safety”
lever is then pushed upward into the recess provided for it in the slide
(Figure 2). Note: This may require firm pressure. Be sure the lever
travels to its maximum upward movement and is completely engaged
in the recess. Although the sear is now blocked, abusive handling such
as a sharp blow could dislodge the hammer or otherwise cause the
firing pin to move forward and discharge a cartridge.
MAGAZINE “SAFETY”
This handgun is equipped with a magazine “safety” that is designed to
prevent the trigger from being pulled unless a magazine is inserted
into the magazine well. Unless firing is imminent, only use an
unloaded magazine to disengage the magazine “safety.”
FIGURE 2
Engaging the manual thumb “safety.”