User's Manual

Instruction Manual, LA322 Lever Action, FEB2016 Pag. 8
bullet is in the bore, do not attempt to shoot it out by using another cartridge, or by blowing it
out with a blank or one from which the bullet has been removed. Such techniques can
generate excessive pressure, damage the firearm and cause serious personal injury. If the
bullet can be easily removed with a wood or brass dowel, (using hand pressure only, never
"hammer" a bullet lodged in the bore) clean any unburned powder grains from the bore,
chamber and mechanism before resuming shooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged by
tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.
 Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede complete chambering
and may cause the cartridge case to burst upon firing. The same is true of cartridges which
are damaged or deformed.
 Don't oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil preservative before
commencing to shoot. Oil interferes with the friction between cartridge case and chamber
wall that is necessary for safe functioning, and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that
imposed by excessive pressure.
 Use lubricants liberally on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid excessive spraying of
any aerosol gun care product, especially where it may get on ammunition. All lubricants, and
aerosol spray lubricants in particular, can penetrate cartridge primers and cause misfires.
Some highly penetrative lubricants can also migrate inside cartridge cases and cause
deterioration of the propellant powder; on firing, the powder may not ignite. If only the primer
ignites, there is a danger that the bullet may become lodged in the barrel.
The use of reloaded or improper ammunition voids the warranty.
SAFETY FEATURES
NEVER ASSUME THE GUN IS UNLOADED. You can never be sure a gun is unloaded
unless you check that the charger is not in place/ the cartridge chamber /
magazine tube / cylinder is completely empty.
Never rely solely on mechanical features alone - always be extremely careful, use
safe gun handling practices, and avoid situations which could lead to an accident.
This firearm is equipped with several safety features which, if properly employed, can
minimize the danger of accidental discharge.
AUTOMATIC TRIGGER SAFETY
When the hammer is not cocked, the trigger is automatically blocked.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Firmly shoulder your gun before firing, hold the forend, having the buttplate well against your
shoulder to reduce recoil.
Chamber the cartridge swinging the lever, then close it completely. During this action, the shell
will go from the magazine tube through the receiver and up in the barrel chamber.
Take aim and when on target, squeeze the trigger.
Now to extract the empty shell from the chamber, open the lever briskly. The extractor will eject
the shell that will be thrown out of the gate on the right side.
After the shell is ejected, a new cartridge is coming into the receiver and when the lever is
closed the loading cycle is completed.
During this phase strictly follow the recommendations shown in the “Warning” paragraph
concerning the safety aspects for you and bystanders.