INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOADING. 



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Section of "Waterproof Copper Cartridge 

 for Tranter's Revolver. 



Raise the hammer till the trigger falls into the 



for Loading** first bent ' P en the shield on the side ' and pnt a 

 cartridge in each hole of the chamber ; close the 



shield, and the loading is complete. The cartridges can be with- 

 drawn readily with the fingers, if not desired to be kept loaded. 

 After the cartridges have been fired, the empty cases can be re- 

 moved with the cleaning-rod. The pistol can be carried, when 

 loaded, at "half-cock" for safety. The cartridges should be well 

 covered with lubricating composition, before placing them in the 

 chambers. The pistol should be well oiled after use. 



Directions for Remove the stock by taking out the two screws 

 Taking to which fasten it to the frame aH ow i ng the top 

 Pieces and 

 Putting strap to remain in the stock. Take off the main 



Together. spring by placing the left thumb on the bent part, 

 at the same time placing a turnscrew under the extremity of the 

 short side, and gently lift it off the hook. Take out the two 

 screws which hold the guard, and lift out the trigger-spring, 

 which will then be loose. Take out the hammer-pin and the 

 hammer, observing to press the lifting catch from the hammer 

 with a small turnscrew. Take out the trigger pin, which will 

 release the trigger and works attached to it. Take out the 

 detent catch. Press down the lever catch, which will release the 

 rod, and also the chamber ; or the chamber may be removed first 



