Manual

dle and slowly letting the striker go forward until it contacts the bare nipple.

2nd Step - Remove the ramrod from the thimble(s).

3rd Step - Remove the front stock assembly screw by turning it out counter-

clockwise (as viewed from the bottom of the gun). Then remove the screw from

the back of the trigger guard (the front trigger guard screw holds the trigger

guard to the stock, it does not hold the barrel/receiver assembly to the stock).

4th Step - The barrel and receiver may now be lifted out of the stock.

5th Step - The large receiver end cap at the rear of the receiver can now be

removed by turning it counter-clockwise. This cap is under spring tension so

be sure to maintain a firm grip on it while turning it out. Remove the receiver

end cap, the spring and the striker handle retainer.

Now, remove the striker handle by pulling it out of the striker body. Once

the striker handle is removed, the striker body can be removed from the

receiver by sliding it out the back. Next, remove the Trigger Assembly from

the receiver. The trigger housing is held to the receiver by two pins, To remove

the entire trigger assembly from the receiver, use a 1/16" punch to remove

these pins.

Once the gun is disassembled, it is now possible to proceed with the

process of pulling a charge.

Secure a pail of water (hot if possible) and submerge the breech section

of the barrel into the water. Make certain that at least 8 inches of the breech

section is under water and allow the barrel to remain submerged for at least

one-half hour. The barrel should be transported only after water has totally sat-

urated the powder charge and rendered it inert.

The charge should be pulled by using a Thompson/Center Ball & Bullet

Puller as follows:

Carry the barrel to an area where you have access to a strong vise and

where you can work without distraction. To ensure that the charge has not

dried out and that it is completely inert, re-soak the breech section in very hot

water. While the breech is soaking, pour some hot water into the muzzle end

(flush with the muzzle). This will soften the powder fouling which has accu-

mulated in the bor

e and ease r

emoval of the pr

ojectile.

After one-half hour, remove the barrel from the water. Pour the water out

of the muzzle and wipe excess water with a rag. Pad the jaws of your vise with

two blocks of wood and secur

ely clamp your bar

el so that you have access to