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Operations/Safety Manual

SSK - 50

Read the instructions and warnings

in the manual CAREFULLY

BEFORE using the firearm.

Summary of Contents for SSK-50

Page 1: ...Operations Safety Manual SSK 50 Read the instructions and warnings in the manual CAREFULLY BEFORE using the firearm...

Page 2: ...cance before you can safely use this firearm If a Receiver is loaned or sold by an individual or dealer this booklet must accompany the receiver Replacement booklets are available at no charge from th...

Page 3: ...iliarization Pages 13 15 Mechanics Closing the Action Familiarization Page 16 Mechanics Loading and Firing the Firearm Pages 17 18 Mechanics Re engaging the Hammer Block Safety Pages 19 22 Safety Page...

Page 4: ...ust read and understand the contents of this manual prior to use All machines be they chain saws automobiles lawnmowers or firearm are built to function as mindless mechanical slaves They serve only a...

Page 5: ...not loaded until you are ready to fire and are directing your full concentration to it and the target then there can be no accidental dis charge of the firearm Never transport or carry a loaded firear...

Page 6: ...ur party are located Never fire your SSK 50 if there is a possibility that a member of your hunting party is down range Never shoot at flat hard surfaces such as rocks or water A bullet may ricochet o...

Page 7: ...as the SSK 50 and any conversions or additions of any aftermarket accessories to your SSK 50 2 SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY a At home in the field at the range or anywhere the first concer...

Page 8: ...OU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALL TIMES g FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY a You must secure firearms safely from children and or unauthorized users Your firearm should always be kept u...

Page 9: ...ANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL p NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERCATIONS OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS IN YOUR SSK 50 FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED...

Page 10: ...ttempt to use these car tridges until he or she has developed the required background and knowledge Handload custom ammunition only in accordance with the standards and guidelines set by component and...

Page 11: ...our warranty SSK 50 Firearms does not endorse or recommend any type of custom alteration other than those performed by the SSK Firearms Responsibility for other conversions rests solely with the guns...

Page 12: ...en the selector is moved to Position 1 see Photo 2 Page 9 a hammer nose aligns with the rimfire top firing pin and readies it for firing Position 2 is a safety posi tion When the selector is moved to...

Page 13: ...Manual Firing Pin Selector Photo 1 Selector Photo 2 Position 1 Photo 3 Position 2 Photo 4 Position 3 ARMED SAFE RED DOT ARMED RIMFIRE NOT VISIBLE CENTERFIRE Page 12...

Page 14: ...a combat weapon Such applications as fast drawing speed shooting one handed loading or snap shooting are dangerous and should never be attempted with an SSK 50 It is just not that kind of a firearm Th...

Page 15: ...MECHANICS OPENING THE ACTION FAMILIARIZATION Continued DISARMED RED DOT NOT VISIBLE Page 14 PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6 PHOTO 7 POSITION 2...

Page 16: ...erfire away from any potential contact point with either firing pin rendering the fire arm safe and incapable of discharge In Step 3 breaking open the action the extractor moves to the rearward positi...

Page 17: ...se the action Repeat the steps of opening and closing the action without placing a round in the chamber until you un derstand the mechanics and are completely comfortable with the operation At no time...

Page 18: ...fingers away from the trigger support the firearm at its balance point as pictured in Photo 6 Page 14 3 Use the trigger finger of your right or left hand to open the action Place the finger low on the...

Page 19: ...t satisfied cock the hammer move the firing pin selector to the appropriate position rimfire or centerfire and squeeze the trigger 7 After firing place the firing pin selector the primary safety to Po...

Page 20: ...een the hammer and the frame In this po sition the hammer cannot move forward Study the Photo 8 Page 20 Note that when the hammer block is in the up position there is a visible space between the face...

Page 21: ...MECHANICS RE ENGAGING THE HAMMER BLOCK IF THE HAMMER IS COCKED BUT THE TRIGGER NOT PULLED Continued Photo 8 NEUTRAL FALLING BLOCK FULLY COCKED READY TO SAFETY ENGAGED FIRE Page 20...

Page 22: ...secondary safety the hammer block is in the lower position and disabled As we learned previously when the trigger is released the safety block is also released allowing the hammer to come in contact...

Page 23: ...n 2 the safe position Grasp or block the hammer with the offhand or secure its position with your thumb on the trigger hand Verify that the firing pin selector is in the safe position then with the tr...

Page 24: ...eless handling or abuse of your SSK 50 Do not load the SSK 50 until you are ready to fire it Always keep the muzzle of your firearm pointed down range If the SSK 50 is dropped or struck a hard blow th...

Page 25: ...With the firearm unloaded and the firing pin selector on the safe position and action closed remove the forend screws and forend Open the action to relieve the tension on the hinge pin Carefully tap...

Page 26: ...parts Use gun oil or light machine oil to protect the outside surface BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Before loading the SSK 50 check the bore to ensure that it is free of obstructions cleaning patches excess oi...

Page 27: ...Manual Firing Pin Selec tor to ensure that it was in the proper position for firing Extract and examine the cartridge If primer on the cartridge is indented it should be disposed of in accordance wit...

Page 28: ...artment A letter of instructions should be enclosed with the firearms Adherence to these suggestions will prevent loss of time and facilitate handling at the factory Our service department will give y...

Page 29: ...ect For your protection examine your gun carefully at the time of purchase Fill out and mail the registration card promptly Be certain that it bears the gun s serial number which you will find on the...

Page 30: ...ble use Criminal misuse negligence or use under the influence of drugs or alcohol Warranty claims in writing and the firearm concerned should be delivered to SSK s Customer Service Department 1288 Ban...

Page 31: ...fety 55010701 70 1 Trigger Guard 55010841 84 1 Striker Mark IV 84 1 55011205 120 5 Trigger Contender 55011700 170 Contender Hammer 55011730 173 Contender Sear 173 1 55060246 24 6 Contender Trigger Gua...

Page 32: ...SSK Firearms Inc 1288 Bantam Ridge Road Wintersville OH 43953 Website www sskfirearms com Contact support sskfirearms com...

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