MECHANICS: OPENING THE ACTION – FAMILIARIZATION
1)
With the firearm pointed in a safe direction and fingers away from the trigger, rotate the manual firing pin
selector to
Position 2
, the safety position as shown in
Photo 5 (Page 12)
.
2)
With the firearm pointed in a safe direction and fingers away from the trigger, support the firearm at its
balance point as pictured in
Photo 6 (Page 12)
. Bear in mind that the SSK-50 is a hunting and target
firearm designed for sporting use only. Its proper operation requires the same “two handed” care that would
normally be given a quality break open type shotgun. By design, the SSK-50 Receiver has no importance as
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. The only
proper application for an SSK-50 is hunting, target or sport shooting, so consequently its user has all the time
in the world to operate this firearm correctly and safely.
3)
Use the trigger finger of your (right or left) hand to open the action. Place the finger low on the trigger
guard “spur” to obtain maximum leverage and give it a fast-sharp pull as shown in
Photo 7 (Page 12).
Pull
this spur to the rear and upwards at the same time. The trigger guard must be pulled fully to the rear allow-
ing the action to open. The action will open more easily if the forend/barrel is not pulled downward while
moving the trigger guard rearward.
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