SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHERIFF'S AND STOREKEEPER'S MODEL REVOLVERS NEW FRONTIER@ SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER Copyright @ 1993 Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc. All Rights ReselVed. This instruction manual should always accompany this flresnn. When you lend, give or sell this firesnn, be sure this manual goes with it.
FRAME HAMMER FIGURE 1- COLT~ SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FRAME CYLINDER HAMMER BARREL FIGURE 2COL T~SHERIFF'S MODEL WITH BLACKPOWDER FRAME SAFElY DEPENDS ON YOU
THIS IS A COLLECTOR'S FIREARM I I . A'WARNING: THIS REtlO'I)JER-AAS-SEEIirFfECREATED FROM A. HISTORIC DESIGN AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO HANDLE WHEN LOADED., Collectors of fine firearms, such as this Colt revolver, should be aware that: 1. Loading and unloading the firearm will show wear and lead to loss of collector value. 2. Excessive handling will lead to premature wear and cause loss of value. 3. Firing this revolver will cause immediate extreme loss of collector's value.
SECTION 1 PRECAUTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE REMOVING THIS FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE. This Colt product is classified by the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division of the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Treasury Department, as a firearm or dangerous weapon; it is, therefore, potentially lethal! &'WARNING: IF,AfS-FIREARM rs CARELESSLY OR IMP'R'trPRLV HANDLED, UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE COULD RESULT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE ~TO-fBj)J~EBJ-Y. .
NOTICE Colt shall not be responsible for injury, death, or damage to property resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm, or from its function when used for purposes or subjected to treatment for which it was not designed.
IMPORTANT: Before going further be sure you have read and fully understand the message on page 1. ACAUTION: IF YOU DECIDE TO FIRE THIS COLLECTOR'S REVOLVER, USE ONLY ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED AMMUNITION IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH IS APPROPRIATE TO THE CALIBER OF YOUR REVOLVER - SEE TABLE BELOW. Revolver Chamber Size Suitable 44 Spec. Ammunition 44.40 45 Colt 45 ACP 357 Mag. 38 Spec. 38 Spec.+P 9mm 38.40 44 Special Yes No No No No No No No No 44.
. SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LIST OF SECTIONS TITLE PRECAUTIONS Main Features Safety Instructions: Cautions Safety Features: Hammer Safety Position Half-Cock Position (for loading) Function: Loading Carrying Modes Unloading To Unload Revolvers with ejector rods To Unload Revolvers without ejector rods Firing and Sight Adjustments Maintenance: Stripping for Cleaning Assembling after Cleaning When to Clean How to Clean Storage Servicing and Repair Parts Illustration and List The Customized Gun SAFETY DEPENDSON
SECTION 2 MAIN FEATURES The Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, like the 1873 original, is built the Colt way. The New Frontier Single Action Army (NFSAA) and some Sheriff's Model revolvers are functionally identical to the Single Action Army except that the NFSAA has a ramp style front sight and adjustable rear sight, while the Sheriff's Model has no ejector rod and special issues have dual cylinders.
SECTION 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If you have read the warning on page 1 and accept the loss of value and the risk of danger from loading this revolver then follow these safety instructions to reduce the risk of accidental discharge resulting in injury, death or damage to property.
CAUTIONS: HANDLING CAUTIONS A1.GENERAL ALWAYS HANDLE YOUR REVOLVER AS IF IT WERE I I LOADEDso that you never fire it accidentally when you think it is unloaded. 2. NEVER POINT YOUR REVOLVER AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTENDTO SHOOT so that if it fires accidentally, injury, death, or damage to property will be prevented. 3.
to property. 7. NEVER LEAVE A LOADED REVOLVER UNATTENDED. Someone, especially a child, may fire it and cause injury, death, or damage to property. 8. ALWAYS INSTRUCT CHILDREN TO RESPECT FIREARMS. Ifyou teach your children to shoot, teach them to treat and use the revolver properly, and always supervise them closely. Always stress safety so that your children will not fire the revolver when it is unsafe to do so. AI RANGE CAUTIONS I 9.
AI LOADING/UNLOADING CAUTIONS I 12. ALWAYS BE SURE BARREL BORE AND CYLINDER CHAMBERS ARE CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS. Clean a fouled revolver immediately so that it will function correctly and safely. 13. ALWAYS USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED AMMUNITION IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH IS APPROPRIATE TO THE CALIBER OF YOUR REVOLVER. (See page 4.) Gun and ammunition manufacturers design their products within exacting engineering safety limits.
ING MEDICATION, to be sure you are fit to shoot and handle your revolver safely. 17. ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO WEAR EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING, especially on a range. Without ear protection, the noise from your revolver and other guns close to you, could leave a "ringing" in the ears for some time after firing, while the cumulative long term effect could be permanent hearing loss. 18. ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGEOTHERSTO WEAR PROTECTIVESHOOTING GLASSES.
22. AL WAVS BE ABSOLUTEL V SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND THE AREA BEHIND IT BEFORE YOU SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER. A bullet could travel through or past your target up to 11/2 miles. . . if in doubt, don't shoot. THINKI What will you HIT if you MISS the target? 23. NEVER SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE SUCH AS ROCK, OR A LIQUID SURFACE SUCH AS WATER. A bullet may ricochet and travel in any direction to strike you, another person or an object you cannot see, causing Injury, death, or damage to property. 24.
AI UNLOADING CAUTION I 28. ALWAYS EXERCISE EXTREMECARE TO KEEP MUZZLE POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION, WELL CLEAR OF YOUR BODY,particularly when unloading revolvers that do not have ejector rods. AI MALFUNCTIONCAUTIONS I 29. FAILURE TO FIRE: ALWAYS HOLD REVOLVER, KEEPING IT POINTED TOWARDS THE TARGET OR A SAFE OPEN AREA AND WAIT 30 SECONDS when revolver falls to fire. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has occurred, round will fire within 30 seconds.
AI CLEANING AND STORAGE CAUTIONS I 31. ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR REVOLVER IS NOT LOADED BEFORE CLEANING, STORING, TRAVELING, LAYING IT DOWN, OR HANDING IT TO ANOTHER PERSON, so that it cannot be fired when it is unsafe to do so. 32. ALWAYS KEEP AND STORE YOUR REVOLVER AND AMMUNITION IN SEPARATE LOCKED RECEPTACLES OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PEOPLE, to minimize the risk of revolver and ammunition being easily available for loading and firing. AI GUN ABU~E CAUTIONS I 33.
"PRESS" when trigger movement is described; this is simply to remind you of the need for a gentle squeezing action to achieve accuracy. SAFETY FEATURES The safety features on the Colt single action revolver, when properly employed, can minimize the risk of accidental discharge. Trigger Guard The Trigger Guard is a metal loop around the trigger to protect it from damage and to help prevent accidental discharge.
&CAUTION: ALWAYS CARRY YOUR SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN THIS "SAFETY" POSITION WITH AN EMPTY CHAMBER IN FRONT OF THE HAMMER. To put the hammer in the safety position, place your thumb firmly on the hammer spur, (DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER) and draw the hammer back about a quarter inch. When you hear a "click," gently ease hammer slightly forward, allowing safety notch to engage and hold hammer in safety position.
HALF-COCK (OR LOADING) POSITION-With the hammer in the HalfCock position the sear end of the trigger engages the half cock notch and the cylinder is free to rotate for loading, unloading, inspection and further maintenance. See figure 4. Once in this position the trigger A cannot be moved unless enough force is applied to break it or the notch.
IMPORTANT: If you draw the hammer too far back another "click" will be heard. This "click" is caused by the bolt engaging the cylinder which will not be free to rotate when hammer is lowered into Half-Cock position. If you find the cylinder locked DO NOT FORCE IT. Simply return the hammer to the Safety position and draw it back again into the Half-Cock position as described in this manual.
AWARNING:IF YOD -DO ~OT -R'ELEASE TRiGGER-FULLY .BEFORE REACHING SAFETY POSITION, SAFETY NOTCH MAY NOT BECOME FULLY AND SAFELY ENGAGED, /).IRENDERING IT INEFFECTIVE AS A SAFETY DEVICE. I ill WARNING: IF REVOLVER IS DROPPED ON HAMMER, IF REVOLVER IS FANNED, OR IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO TRIGGER-"SAFETY" AND "HALF-COCK" NOTCHES COULD BREAK, CAUSING ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. (Note: Normal trigger pull is 5 Ibs. maximum-excisJ I sive force is 35 Ibs.
SECTION 4 FUNCTION Your Colt Single Action revolver will be ready to fire when chambers in the cylinder are loaded with ammunition (see loading instructions), and hammer has been drawn all the way back past Safety and Half-Cock positions to the Cocked position. The Action of "cocking" lowers cylinder locking bolt, rotates cylinder to carry a round of ammunition into alignment with barrel and hammer, raises cylinder locking bolt to lock cylinder and holds hammer under spring tension.
To load: AKEEP REVOLVER POINTING IN SAFE DIRECTION WEll I I 1. CAUTION: READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (section 3)- CLEAR OF YOUR BODY, AND DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER. 2. Draw hammer back to Half-Cock .. . . position (The cy IIn d er IS now f ree to rotate.) . .. EJECTORROD (NOT ON STOREKEEPER'SOR SHERIFF'S MODELS) . CYLINDER 3 . 0 pen Ioa d Ing ga te by sWinging lOut t to the right, exposing back of cylinder and a chamber.
&CAUTION: INSURE EMPTY CHAMBER REMAINS IN FRONT OF HAMMER AND IN LINE WITH BARREL, so that if hammer falls forward, firing pin will not strike live round to cause accidental discharge. A ill 7. KEEP REVOLVER POINTING IN SAFE DIRECTION. With thumb firmly on hammer spur, draw hammer back slightly to disengage the Half-Cock notch.
Alternate Loading Sequence Follow "To Load" sequence except at Step 6 do this: After loading first round as in Steps 4 and 5, leave next chamber empty. Then load remaining 4 chambers. This will position the empty chamber under the hammer when you rotate the cylinder and again see the first chamber you loaded. CARRYING MODES NOTE: This pistol may be carried in either of the following modes according to your needs: Mode 1: Mode 2: - CYLINDER EMPTY Revolver cannot be discharged.
UNLOADING &CAUTION: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR REVOLVER IMMEDIATEL Y AFTER USE, AND PRIOR TO CLEANING AND STORAGE, to minimize the risk of accidental discharge. A. illCAUTION: ALWAYS EXERCISE EXTREME CARE TO KEEP MUZZLE POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION, WELL CLEAR OF YOUR BODY, PARTICULARLY WHEN UNLOADING REVOL VERS THAT DO NOT HAVE EJECTOR RODS. I TO UNLOAD REVOLVERS WITH EJECTOR RODS I 1. Be sure you are familiar. with Safety Instruction in Section 3.
5. Rotate cylinder clockwise to align next chamber with ejector rod and repeat step 4 above; repeat until all chambers are empty. 6. Close loading gate. 7. With thumb firmly on hammer spur, draw hammer back slightly to disengage Half-Cock notch. Squeeze trigger only long enough to allow hammer to move forward and clear Half-Cock notch, then release trigger completely so that the Safety notch can be properly engaged. Lower hammer controlling its movement with your thumb, into Safety position. 8.
A ill TO UNLOAD REVOLVERS WITHOUT EJECTOR RODS I ICAUTION: ALWAYS EXCERCISE EXTREME CARE TO KEEP MUZZLE POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION, WELL CLEAR OF YOUR BODY, PARTICULARLY WHEN UNLOADING REVOLVERS THAT DO NOT HAVE EJECTOR RODS. 1. Be sure you are familiar with Safety Instructions in Section 3. KEEP REVOLVER POINTING IN SAFE DIRECTION AND DO NOT TOUCH TRIGGER. 2. Draw hammer back to Half-Cock rotate clockwise.) position. (The cylinder is now free to 3. Open loading gate. 4.
c. Carefully remove cylinder to the right of frame avoiding contact between the ratchet and loading gate and contact with remaining live primers. Take great care to avoid dropping cylinder and cartridges because one or more rounds may fire. d. Use base pin to remove remaining rounds until all chambers are empty. e. Install empty cylinder and base pin. f. On Blackpowder frame revolvers install and tighten base pin retainingscrew. 6. Close loading gate. 7.
A. The New Frontier is fitted with the adjustable Colt Accro rear sight. (See Figure 9). To adjust sight, tum windage screw clockwise and sight moves to left; counterclockwise and it moves to right. Tum elevation screw clockwise to lower sight; counterclockwise to raise it. Poinl of bullet impact will move in the same direction. It is recommended that adjustments for other than windage NDAGE SCREW and elevation be made only by FIGURE 9- COLT ACCRO REAR SIGHT experienced persons. L.!..lCAUTIONS: 1.
A To Fir.: I I ill 1. CAUTION:READ SAFETY REVOLVER POINTING THE TRIGGER. INSTRUCTIONS IN SAFE DIRECTION (Section 3) - KEEP AND DO NOT TOUCH 2. load revolver as previously described. 3. DO NOT TOUCH TRIGGER. With your thumb firmly on hammer spur, draw hammer FULLY back (about an inch and three quarters) to "cocked" posrtion and allow hammer to go slightly forward until "cocked" notch is engaged. Remove thumb from hammer spur. TRIGGER HAMMER "'- 4.
A 6. Release iliCAUTION: trigger and remove index finger from trigger. IF YOUR FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, HOLD IT, KEEPING IT POINTED TOWAROS THE TARGET OR SAFE OPEN AREA AND WAIT 30 SECONDS. II a hangllr. (slow ignition) has occurred, round will fire within 30 seconds. If round does not fire, eject It and examine primer; I. firing pin indent 01 primer is light, off center, or non-existent, unload remaining rounds and have revolver examined by a competent gunsmith.
IMPORTANT: If you cock your revolver but do not fire it, retum hammer to Safety position by placing thumb firmly on hammer spur and draw hammer back slightly to disengage Cocked notch. Squeeze trigger only long enough to allow hammer to move forward and clear Cocked notch, then release trigger completely. Half.Cock notch will then be engaged and cylinder must be rotated until empty chamber is in front of hammer. Draw hammer back slightly to disengage halt-cock notch.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE A Colt revolver, like any other precision mechanism, will function better and last longer when it is properly maintained. Follow the A advice in this section to keep your revolver in peak condition. illCAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE REVOLVER IS NOT LOADED BEFORE STRIPPING AND CLEANING, so that it will not fire, and do not alter parts as the level of safety could be reduced. Collector's revolver should not be stripped for cleaning.
revolver. Release retaining catch. NOTE: Blackpowder frame revolvers have a base pin retaining screw in front of the frame which must be removed before base pin can be removed. c. Carefully remove cylinder to the right of frame and avoid con- I . tact between the ratchet and loading gate. RATCHET I - I FIGURE 128. CYLINDER REMOVAL IMPORTANT: Do not strip your revolver further than removing the cylinder.
suggest once or twice a year in a temperate climate, or as often as once a month in a tropical climate. If you carry a loaded revolver, UNLOAD it and clean it at least once a month. If you get your revolver wet, clean it as soon as possible. HOW TO CLEAN A collector's revolver should only be wiped gently on the outside surfaces with a very soft dust-free cloth. Others should be cleaned as follows: The following cleaning procedure may be used both periodically and after firing; however, those items marked .
3. Attach cotton flannel patch to end of cleaning rod, insert ~ in muzzle and pass rod and patch down through barrel. Repeat, changing patches until last patch comes out clean. 4. Clean each of the six chambers in cylinder with similar method to step 3 above. 5. Visually inspect barrel and chambers; if they are clean, proceed directly to step 8, but if ~ remains dirty, continue w~ step 6. 6. *(NOTE: This ~em should be applicable only after firing.
11. Reassemble revolver. See "Assembling After Cleaning." 12. Again wipe external surfaces with oil moistened patch to remove any fingerprints. (Finger moisture, if left, could start a corrosion process). (See note on cold weather lubrication). 13. Remove any gun cleaning solution and oil from grip. & ~ CAUTION: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR REVOLVER FOR STORAGE AND STORE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY. Keep and store your revolver and ammunition securely locked in separate locations out of reach and sight of children.
of this instruction manual to help you identify the part you need, but it is important to note that all parts are not available for sale. Those parts which are available should be installed by Colt's or a competent gunsmith. When ordering parts, please give part name as given on the Parts List. Also give the caliber, model name, serial number and metal finish of your revolver, i.e., whether blue, nickel or stainless steel.
NOTE: Various Federal and State laws and local ordinances govern the transfer and transportation of firearms, so take the advice of the Dealer in your state on how to send your firearm to Colt's. Before shipping your revolver, here are some important points to remember: "" LU 1. CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM IS NOT LOADED. 2. Write a letter explaining the problem and your requirements in as much detail as possible.
SECTION 6 PARTS IllUSTRATION AND liST This section is provided so that you may identify names of parts for your own interest. However, for adjustment, repair or spare parts information, see Section 5 "Servicing and Repair." See page 40 for illustration. See page 41 for names of parts.
11 ~ I Fig. 13-Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Parts Illustration - with inset of parts peculiar to Colt New Frontier Single Action Army revolvers.
DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Backstrap Backstrap Screw (2) Ball (2) (same as no. 36) Barrel 43,4" 5Y2" 7%" or 12" Base Pin Base Pin Screw Base Pin Screw Nut Base Pin Spring Boll Boll Screw Cylinder Cylinder Spacer Ejector Head Ejector Rod Ejector Spring Ejector Tube Ejector Tube Screw Firing Pin Firing Pin Rivet Frame Front Guard Screw Front Strap Screw 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
SECTION 7 THE CUSTOMIZED GUN Our Colt Custom Shop offers a wide range of special services such as engraving, inlaying and special serializing to the same high standard of quality long synonymous with the name "COLT." Sometimes modifications, which meet our customer's special requirements, necessitate deviations from standard design and manufacturing tolerances which result in functional differences from a standard gun.
FIREARM RECORD Colt Model Serial No.
WARRANTY STATEMENT Based on Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Colt offers no express warranty on its product line. However, Colt recognizes its obligations concerning implied warranty. Colt also stands behind its products as it has historically, and will continue to provide services to its product line as it has over the years. Colt products will be serviced for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase, for defects in materials or workmanship, at no charge to the purchaser.
If your instruction manual becomes lost or destroyed, obtain a replacement by writing to Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc., Box 1868, Hartford, Connecticut 06144-1868, USA or call 1-800-962-COL T. Make a note of the address. When requesting a manual, include the information which is on the left side of your firearm together with its serial number or quote the Part No. as shown on the back cover of this manual. @:r.
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