Action and Safety Devices

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Action and Safety Devices

Post by knightrifles » September 27th, 2018, 3:12 pm

The Knight KP1 has break-open exposed-hammer action incorporating a transfer-bar safety device. When the hammer is forward, it is in the uncocked position and the transfer-bar safety device is in the safe position, so the trigger will not fire (see photo #1). To cock the rifle, pull back the hammer. The transfer-bar safety device automatically moves from safe to fire whenever the hammer is cocked. You cannot open or close the breech if the hammer is in the cocked position.

In addition to the hammer action and transfer-bar safety device, a decocking safety device is provided for the hammer. When the decocking safety device is in the forward position (see photo #2), the striker of the hammer is recessed and will not engage the transfer bar. This position allows you to uncock the hammer without accidentally firing the rifle. To decock a cocked rifle without discharging it, place the decocking safety device in the safe position (see photo #2), aim in a safe direction, and, while you hold the hammer with your thumb, squeeze the trigger and ease the hammer forward into its uncocked position.
Do not allow the hammer to snap forward. When the decocking safety device is moved to the rear of a cocked hammer, the rifle is in the fire position (see photo #3). The striker of the hammer is now engaged and will strike the transfer bar, transferring the energy of the hammer to the firing pin.

Immediately after you fire, the decocking safety will remain in the fire position while the hammer is uncocked (see photo #4). Be sure to return the decocking safety device to the safe position (see photo #1).

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