Uberti 1871 Rolling Block Carbine - Manual

ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE/CARBINE
Instruction Manual
A. Uberti
S.p.A.
Via Artigiani, 1 - Gardone V.T. (Brescia) - ITALY
BEFORE REMOVING THE FIREARM FROM THIS PACKAGE,
READ & UNDERSTAND THE PRECAUTIONS IN THE
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
To load the firearm:
1) Pull the hammer all the way back and then pull back the breech block rotating it to the rear (see
photo N°1).
2) Always keep the muzzle of your gun pointed in
a safe direction, even when you are sure the gun
is not loaded. Never point the gun at something
you are not going to shoot. To load the gun, point
the barrel toward the ground at a 30° angle, after
making sure the barrel is clear of any kind of
obstruction and that the muzzle end does not
touch the ground
insert a cartridge into the
chamber.
3) Make sure the cartridge is completely up against the extractor and rotate the breech block
forward so it pushes the cartridge right into the chamber. (Photo N°2)
4) Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. Make sure the breech block is rotated fully
closed. At this point, the gun is in the firing position. (see photo N°3).
5) Your gun has a “HALF COCK” safety device.
NEVER TOTALLY RELY ON ANY SAFETY DEVICE. A safety device, like any mechanical device,
could sometimes fail or it maybe worn or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition.
ALWAYS TREAT YOUR RIFLE AS IF IT IS LOADED AND READY TO FIRE. The “HALF COCK”
or “SAFETY” position is obtained as follows – pull the hammer back slightly just enough to take
the tension on it. Pull the trigger and lower the hammer until it is about 1/10 of inch from the firing
pin (see photo N°4). Then release the trigger and pull the hammer back slowly until you hear it
click into the half cock notch. Gradually release the tension on the hammer ensuring that it is held
securely in the half cock notch (see photo N°5). Try this operation with an unloaded gun until you
are familiar with the movement.
FIRING
CAUTION: Make sure you have read and are thoroughly familiar with all safety instructions above
before firing.
CAUTION:
• Always wear and encourage others near you to wear proper ear protection when shooting,
especially on a range, since the noise from your gun and other guns close to you could result in
a humming or ringing sound in an exposed ear for some time after rifing. Repeated exposure to
shooting noise could result in permanent hearing loss.
• Always wear protective shooting glasses to protect your eyes from injury by gun powder, gas,
lubricant, dirt or metallic particles, carbon residue, sparks or other debris.
To fire:
• Be sure you are familiar with the “safety instructions”.
• Keep gun pointing in a safe direction.
• Always use extreme care with a misfire or failure to fire. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
and wait one full minute. This is because if hangfire or slow ignition has occurred, the round will
still fire. If the round fails to fire after waiting, eject the round and examine the primer. Immediately
refer to a competent gunsmith if you notice the firing pin indent on the primer is light, off-center,
or does not exist.
6) You can now point your gun at the intended target.
Only when you are sure that you are pointing at your target and that nobody is anywhere near the
target, behind it or anywhere next to you, you can cock your hammer to the full cock position.
During this operation, make sure that you don’t touch the trigger in anyway. Only when you are
absolutely certain that you are ready to shoot, you can pull the trigger
UNLOADING
CAUTION: Make sure you have read and are thoroughly familiar with all safety instructions above
before unloading.
CAUTION: Immediately after use and before cleaning, unload your gun.
To unload:
7) To remove a cartridge from your rifle, make sure you are keeping your muzzle pointing in a safe
direction. Pull back the hammer into full cock, rotate the breech block backward. The cartridge will
extract but not be fully ejected and you will have to remove it manually.
• Keep gun pointing in a safe direction, keep fingers off trigger and always keep hands and face
away from muzzle and ejection port.
CAUTION: Look in the chamber and barrel to ensure they are clear of debris and other
obstuctions.
STORAGE
CAUTION: Always store your gun unloaded and separate from ammunition, each in its own locked
receptacle beyond children’s reach and sight.
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2 3
5 4
N.COD. NO. Q.ty PART
176 0131176 1 Extractor Nose Cal.357Mag
177 0130177 2 Breech Block and Hammer Pin
179 0130179 1 Sear Pin
180 0130180 1 Pin Plate
182 0130182 1 Tenon
183 0130183 1 Forend Screw
184 0131184 1 Extractor Step Screw
185 0130185 1 Plate Screw
380 0140380 1 Rear Triggerguard Screw
ALTERNATIVES
3 1311003 1 Barrel 22" Cal.32-40
3 1312003 1 Barrel 22" Cal.38-55
3 1313003 1 Barrel 22" Cal.357Maximum
3 1314003 1 Barrel 22" Cal.405Win
3 1315003 1 Barrel 22" Cal.45-70
3 1316003 1 Barrel 22" Cal.444Marlin
79 1311079 1 Extractor Cal.32-40
79 1312079 1 Extractor Cal.38-55
79 1313079 1 Extractor Cal.357Maximum
79 1314079 1 Extractor Cal.405Win
79 1315079 1 Extractor Cal.45-70
79 1316079 1 Extractor Cal.444Marlin
N. COD. NO. Q.ty PART
1 0140001 1 Frame
2 1310002 1 Hammer
3 1310003 1 Barrel 22" Cal.30-30
10 0130010 1 Trigger
15 0202015 1 Sight
20 0140020 1 Main Spring
26 0140026 1 Triggerguard
36 0130036 1 Main Spring Screw
55 0242055 1 Rear Assembly
57 1310057G 1 Rough Butt Stock
57 1310057 1 Polished Butt Stock
58 2040058 1 Rubbed Butt Pad
61 0242061 1 Rear Sight Ramp
62 0200062 2 Butt Plate Screw
63 0140063 1 Tang Screw
68 1310068G 1 Rough Forend
68 1310068 1 Polished Forend
79 1310079 1 Extractor Cal.30-30
95 0130095 1 Firing Pin Spring
98 0131098 1 Firing Pin Cal.357Mag
99 0130099 1 Trigger Pin
119 0400692 2 Locking Screw
112 0130112 1 Cane Stirrup Pin
115 0130115 1 Hammer Stirrup
167 0130167 2 Triggerguard Screw
170 1310170 1 Breech Block
172 0130172 1 Forend Cap
173 0130173 1 Firing Pin Roller
174 0130174 1 Sear
175 0130175 1 Sear Spring
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Use only Factory loaded ammunition. Do not use reloaded or hand-loaded
ammunition.
• Always use only good condition, undamaged, clean, dry, original high quality,
commercially manufactured ammunition of a reputable company which is appropriate
to the gun’s caliber. Ammunition which is too small can fall forward and become a
barrel obstruction. Manufacturers design guns and ammunition within exacting
engineering safety limits. Since handloads are often outside those limits, they are not
to be used.
WARNING: When a round is in the chamber, and regardless of the safety devices, this
gun may discharge accidentally if it is dropped or receives a blow. Do not put a round
in the chamber until the gun is in your hand and you are ready to shoot. Clear the gun
immediately after shooting.
Use ONLY COMMERCIALLY loaded cartridges that have been loaded in accordance
with SAAMI-C.I.P. standards.
ROLLING BLOCK HUNTING CARBINE