TRADITIONAL HAWKEN

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OWNER'S MANUAL

WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRERY BEFORE
USING YOUR FIREARM.
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SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARMS , WRITE TO:

DAVIDE PEDERSOLI® & C

25063 GARDONE V.T. (BS) – ITALY
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WARNING: Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated

areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition

! may result in exposure to lead and

substances known to the State of California to
other

cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other

serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at
all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
INDEX

General Hints for the use of firearms

GENERAL HINTS ….......................................................................................................... 1
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ……………………………………………..................................... 1
PROOF HOUSE TEST ….................................................................................................... 1
PRECAUTIONS …………………………………………………………………………………. 1
FIRING ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
STORAGE …………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
General technical instructions
DOUBLE SET TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT – SAFETY ……………………………….………..………. 4
WARNING ………………………………………………………………………………….….... 5
SIGHTING ADJUSTMENT …............................................................................................... 6

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR MUZZLE LOADING SHOOTING ………………………………............ 7

LOADING AND SHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE SHOT MUZZLE LOADING GUNS
PERCUSSION FIREARMS …................................................................................................ 9
FLINTLOCK FIREARMS …................................................................................................... 14
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE SHOT MUZZLE LOADING GUNS
HOW TO REMOVE THE BARREL FROM STOCK ….................................................................... 16
CLEANING ….................................................................................................................. 17
HOW TO REMOVE THE BREECH PLUG FROM BARREL …......................................................... 17
SUGGESTED BLACK POWDER LOADS ………………………………………………………….... 21

WARNING:
THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS
STORAGE. FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED, UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH
SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED
PERSONS.
CRIMINAL LIABILITY MAY BE IMPOSED FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LOCKING DEVICE SECURED WHEN
WITHIN REACH OF MINORS OR OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
 GENERAL HINTS FOR THE USE OF FIREARMS

BEFORE USING ANY FIREARM, MUZZLELOADING OR CARTRIDGE GUNS, WE ASK YOU TO READ
CAREFULLY THIS BOOKLET, AND TO GET THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE
SPECIFIC GUN.

GENERAL HINTS
A firearm is a sport and law enforcement tool capable of injuring and killing. It is a precision
instrument designed to function reliably with proper care and knowledgeable use. If you do not
have full knowledge of the power and function of firearms, we recommend that you seek proper
training. Careless and improper handling of guns could result in unintended discharge causing
injury, death or property damage. Safety must be the first and constant consideration when
handling a firearm and ammunition. Various safety features have been incorporated into each
firearm but relying on mechanical features alone is, at most, only half safe. Mechanical safety
devices are not failsafe, but more importantly the safe use of any mechanical instrument is
dependent upon intelligent use.
Accidents do not “just happen” but occur as the result of human behavior, thoughtless acts
jeopardize the wellbeing of the user and those around him or her.
Insure the safe use of firearms by following these guidelines.
NOTE: SAFETY DEVICES ON GUNS ARE EXTRAS AND ARE NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER AND SAFE HANDLING
PRACTICES .

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Davide Pedersoli Co. shall not be responsible for product malfunction or for physical injury, death,
or property damage from the gun’s intentional or accidental discharge, its criminal or negligent
use, improper or careless handling, unauthorized modifications or alterations, corrosion or other
failure to maintain, use of defective, improper, hand-loaded or reloaded ammunition, or other then
original, good condition, high quality, commercially manufactured ammunition, from its use for
purposes or subjection to treatment for which it was not designed. Davide Pedersoli Co. will not
honor claims made by second or subsequent owner of the firearm.
While this firearm was tested, carefully inspected, and packaged before it left the factory, Davide
Pedersoli Co. cannot thereafter control product handling. Please be sure to examine this firearm
carefully when purchase to ensure it is unloaded and undamaged. Your gun dealer will assist you
in making this examination and answer any further questions in this regard.

PROOF HOUSE TEST

According to the Italian Law ruling production and sale of arms, all muzzle loading and breech
loading firearms must be submitted to forced firing tests at the National Proof House in Gardone
Val Trompia, Brescia (C.I.P. rules).
Proper marks stating the tests are stamped both on the barrels and on the frame.

PRECAUTIONS
 Before shooting, learn this gun’s mechanical and handling characteristics, and read and be
thoroughly familiar with these safety instructions. If you do not fully understand any of the
instructions in this manual, consult a competent firearms instructor through your local gun club
or you can contact Davide Pedersoli Co. directly.
 Always point the gun in a safe direction, and handle it as though it were loaded. This is
especially important when loading and unloading the gun, and when handing it to someone
 else. Never take someone’s word it is unloaded, but always check it yourself with your fingers
off the trigger and the gun pointed in a safe direction.
 If your firearm is shipped disassembled, read instructions and totally understand proper
assembly before proceeding.
 Place your finger inside the trigger guard only when you are ready to fire.
 Do not make any modifications or adjustments to your firearm, which will affect the safe and
normal function of the gun.
 When purchasing accessories such as leather or when adding accessories such as grips or
sights, be sure they are compatible with the firearm and do not interfere with safe operation.
 While at a shooting range, always carry the gun unloaded and open until preparing to shoot.
Keep it pointing towards the backstop when loading, shooting and unloading.
 If you must carry a loaded gun, always carry it with the muzzle pointing in a safe direction and
with the safety in the “safe” position. But remember that no mechanical safety is failsafe.
Never carry firearms with an exposed hammer with the hammer cocked. In auto loading or
hand repeating guns, do not chamber a round.
 Do not use your firearm for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
 Do not allow a firearm to be used by untrained individuals.
 When transporting your firearm in any vehicle, be sure it is unloaded and that the action is
open.
 Never leave a gun, especially a loaded gun, unattended as someone, especially a child, could
accidentally shoot it causing injury, death or property damage.

FIRING
 Whenever firing any type of firearm, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from sparks,
lead fragments, black powder residues, pieces of caps or flints, pellet rebound etc., and ear
protection for the loud report.
 In selecting a place to shoot, be sure the area has a safe backstop, is free from obstructions
and water surfaces which cause ricochets, and is protected so that persons or animals cannot
accidentally walk into the shooting field. Making sure there is a proper backstop, which will
stop and contain bullets. A bullet can travel through or past your target for several kilometers.
If you have any doubt, DO NOT SHOOT.
 When firing on a target range, follow the range officer’s commands to load, fire, and cease-fire
and unload.
 Before anyone is allowed to move forward the firing position on a range, be sure all actions of
firearms are open and unloaded, without cartridges or ammunition of any kind, as well as
igniting caps, and that they are safely positioned.
 Never use alcoholic beverages or other drugs before or during shooting.
 If your firearms fail to function properly, do not try to fire it and do not force an action that is
jammed.
 Beware of obstructions in the barrel. If, when firing, a weak or peculiar report is heard, cease
firing, open the action, if possible, and unload the gun and inspect the barrel for an obstruction
or for damage. Do not fire a gun with an obstructed or damaged barrel.
 If you are carrying a loaded gun in the field, never follow a companion.
 Never cross obstacles such as fences or streams with a loaded gun.
 Never run with a loaded gun.
 Do not smoke while handling, loading or shooting any ammunition, especially black powder.
Keep black powder in a closed container at all times, closing again the container after each
and every use.
 Never shoot the gun near an animal, as the animal could be startled and cause an accident.
 Never engage in “horseplay” while holding your gun.
 Make sure slide lock safety is applied while gun is cocked and ready to fire. Otherwise, the
gun could accidentally discharge, causing injury, death, or property damage.
 Place the hammer rearward only when you are ready to shoot.
 Never place or permit the hammer to remain in the half-cock notch, as this is not a safe
carrying position. You might end up accidentally perching the hammer on the lip of the half
cock notch, which is extremely dangerous given the hammer in this condition could fall forward
and discharge the gun, causing injury, death, or property damage.
 Always be aware of other people around you. Keep spectators or others to your rear. Keep
hands and face clear and keep others clear of the ejection port as ejected spent cartridges can
cause injury. To prevent burns or injury from the slide moving forward, make sure your hand
and fingers do not touch or obstruct the ejection port.

STORAGE
 Make sure your gun is not loaded before cleaning, storing or traveling and the magazine is
removed with slide-latched open before laying it down, and/or handing it to another person.
 Store your unloaded firearm and ammunitions separately and in places inaccessible to
unauthorized persons and/or children.
 Do not encase your firearm in anything which will attract or hold moisture.
 The internal mechanism should be oiled after use and periodically during storage, with an
acid-free lubricating oil, while the external mechanism plus frame and barrel should be coated
with anti rust oil.
 Before using your gun, be sure to clean it and to check it for signs of wear or defects.
 If your firearm is to be used or stored in a cold climate, be sure to use oil, which will not freeze,
at low temperatures.
 After use, the stock and wood parts must be cleaned with a soft woolen cloth and film covered
with linen oil for wood.
 GENERAL TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

DOUBLE SET TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT - SAFETY

 double triggers: the rear trigger is the set trigger while the front one is the firing trigger.

Under certain circumstances, an activated set trigger may release the cocked hammer due to the
shock of the mechanism.
Properly adjusted, set triggers will not release the cooked hammer unexpectedly and the
instructions below should be read carefully und trigger adjustments made correctly.
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS MAKE CERTAIN THE GUN IS UNLOADED.

See figures at page 6 of this booklet.

DOUBLE SET TRIGGER

The rear adjusting screw (# 1) controls the tension on the main spring (# 2) by raising or lowering
the main spring. Turn the screw (# 1) inwards until the hammer will stay cocked without having the
rear trigger “set” (clicked).
If the screw (# 1) has been set inwards too far, the hammer will not fall when the front trigger is
pulled strongly.
If the screw (# 1) is not set inwards enough, the hammer will fail to remain at full cock position
unless the rear trigger is “set” (clicked) first. Therefore, if the hammer will not remain in full cock,
the screw must be turned inwards further until the hammer will remain in full cock without first
“setting” the rear trigger.
NOTE: when making adjustments on screw (# 1) always move the screw in ¼ to ½ turn increments
and recheck your results before making more adjustments.
The front trigger will release the hammer even if the rear trigger has not been “set”.
With the rear trigger NOT set, the pressure required to release the hammer will be much more that
when the rear trigger has been “set” (clicked).
The front trigger adjustment screw (# 3) changes the amount of movement or travel, which the
front trigger, will have before the hammer is released.
Turning the adjustment screw (# 3) inwards will reduce the front trigger movement required to
release the hammer. Turning the screw outwards will increase the required front trigger
movement.
If this screw (# 3) is turned inwards too far, it will not “hold” the setting against the rear trigger sear
notch (# 4).
Proper adjustment should produce a very small trigger movement with light pressure required.
Such a setting helps a good shooter to obtain better accuracy.
We recommend to periodically verifying the screws that may loosen due to the shot vibrations.
For some set triggers there is a side screw (# 5) to make sure that the screw (# 1) doesn’t loosen.
This however does not happen too often and only to guns that have very strong recoil.
WARNING
If the set trigger has been adjusted for a short and light release, it may be possible that a strong
shock or a strong vibration may cause an unexpected hammer fall.
This situation can be extremely dangerous, as shot may occur. Therefore after you make an
adjustment, please make the following safety tests:
 with a muzzle loading gun:
1a) Make certain the gun is UNLOADED, unprimed or uncapped and no powder charge in the
chamber.
2a) Full cock the hammer.
3a) Press the trigger blade forward, or set the rear trigger by pressing it back until you hear
a click sound indicating the action has been “set”.
4a) Holding the gun pointing upwards, knock the butt sharply, several times, against a wood
surface protecting the stock in a proper way. Repeat this shock test while holding the
gun in other positions.
5a) The hammer must not be accidentally released. If the hammer does release you must
increase the release pressure slightly and repeat these shock tests until the hammer
never releases when the gun is shock tested in several positions.
 with a breech loading gun:
1b) Make certain the gun is UNLOADED, without any cartridge into the chamber.
2b) Place the hammer in the safe half-cock position and insert a FIRED cartridge case, so the
firing pin will have something to strike against. (For the Rolling Block model it will be
necessary to cock the hammer to enable the breechblock opening).
3b) Full cock the hammer, then set the trigger properly.
4b) Lower the breech lever (Sharps) fully and slam it closed at least 10 times. Use more
force than normally would be used, or holding the gun pointing upwards, knock the butt
sharply, several times, against a wood surface protecting the stock in the proper way.
Repeat this shock test while holding the gun in other positions.
5b) The hammer must not be released by this strong shocking. If the hammer remains in full
cocked position, your trigger setting is normal and safe.
6b) If the hammer does release during this shock test, you must change the adjustment of
the front, rear or both triggers in order to obtain proper safety.

CAUTION: If you allow others to shoot your pistol or rifle, we suggest letting them try the set
triggers before allowing live ammunition to be fired. The very light trigger pressure is a big
surprise to many shooters who have not had previous experience with the single or double set
trigger system. The hammer does not have to be cocked to allow this trigger practice. Just set
the trigger and allow the new shooter to experience the light pressure required.
 DOUBLE SET TRIGGER

SIGHTING ADJUSTMENT

Your gun can be equipped with a non-adjustable rear sight, or with an adjustable rear sight. In the
first case, sighting adjustments should be made with the front sight, which is drift adjustable for
windage. With a brass drift, the front sight can be moved left or right, depending on which direction
your rifle happens to be shooting. Move the front sight in the direction you are shooting: if you are
shooting to the left, move your front sight left; if it shoots right, move the front sight right. For short
range elevation adjustments, it may be necessary to file the front sight blade down a little.
For the models provided with adjustable rear sight, its regulation can be done in combination with
the front sight.
The elevation adjustment will be obtained moving the sliding aiming notch to the opposite shooting
position. If the gun shoots low, you have to adjust the sliding aiming notch towards the high and
vice-versa.
The windage adjustment will be on the opposite side where the mistake is.
 IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
FOR MUZZLE LOADING SHOOTING

1) USE BLACK POWDER (or PYRODEX, if allowed in your Country) ONLY to load your muzzle
loading firearm.
WARNING: The use of smokeless powder, or a mixture of smokeless and Black Powder
(duplex loads) or the wrong type or granulation of Black Powder (or Pyrodex, if allowed in
your Country) or overloading may cause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or
bystanders and damage to property.
The reason for using a low yeld powder such as Black Powder (or Pyrodex, if allowed in your
Country) is quite basic and it is related to firearm design. When used as a propellent, Black
Powder (or Pyrodex, if allowed in your Country) generates a relatively low breech pressure.
Muzzleloading firearms, even those with modern steel barrels, are not designed to withstand
the high pressures produced by a Smokeless Powder charge.
People who become interested in muzzleloading tend to research and to seek out some of
the early journals which describe loading implements, components and powders of
yesterday. Reading these old books can be pleasurable. Never assume, however, that
obsolete printed material has a safe application in today’s world.
All our guns have been regularly proof tested to the NATIONAL PROOF HOUSE in Gardone V.T.
with a forced test firing, as the mark stamped on each gun or pistol testifies. Still stamped on
the barrel they all carry the words “BLACK POWDER ONLY”.
Never use smokeless powder of any type or in any quantity in a muzzleloading firearm, and
never mix powders.
Black powder producers in the world use different grains identification methods, following the
metric system of each Country.
Our company suggests the following comparing chart for guns type with the purpose to
correlate the various types of black powder produced in different countries following the
adopted classification.

SUISSE FRENCH GERMAN U.S.A.

BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK
POWDER POWDER POWDER POWDER
VECTAN PO-WEX
Big caliber guns/small scale cannons 4 PNF1 Fg 1f or fg
.45 caliber and larger caliber rifles 3 PNF1 FFg 2f or ffg
Revolvers, pistols and rifles up to .45 caliber 2 PNF2 FFFg 3f or fffg
Pistols up to .31 caliber / flintlock gun pans 1 PNF4 FFFFg 4f or ffffg

Black powder SHOULD NEVER BE STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER, which could build a static
electricity charge. In case, make sure they are made of anti-static material. Keep the
container away from heat sources.
Davide Pedersoli Co. declines any responsibility for the use of different from original
propellent or that is not of commercial production high quality and for the use of maximum
loads different from those recommended in this manual.
Unreasonably heavy charges of Black Powder (or Pyrodex, if allowed in your Country) can
be dangerous. Heavier loading showed marked increases in pressure and substantially more
recoil for only minor gains in velocity.
2) Percussion caps and black powder should be stored in separate locations.
3) Caps are sensitive to static electricity, heat, flame and percussion.
DO NOT USE GLASS CONTAINERS TO STORE THEM, but leave them in their original containers.
4) NEVER SMOKE while loading, shooting or handling black powder.
5) Make sure that spectators are completely behind you when firing.
6) Never let the hammer on a percussion firearm fall without a cap on nipple or it will damage
the nipple. On a flintlock arm, never let the hammer fall on the frizzen without a flint in the
hammer.
7) BLACK POWDER LEAVES HEAVY RESIDUES, after firing a prompt and through bore and all metal
parts cleaning is an absolute necessity to black powder shooters.
8) Use only non-synthetic cloth patching.
9) PROTECT YOUR EYES from sparks, lead fragments, pieces of caps or flints, by wearing
shatterproof shooting glasses.
10) It is advisable to protect your ears by using ear-plugs or muff, when firing your muzzleloader.
11) Never fire at water, flat or hard surfaces.
12) Always check your barrel for obstructions prior to loading or firing. Water, mud, snow or any
other materials could obstruct the barrel and cause it to be blown apart.
13) TREAT A MISFIRE FOR FAILURE WITH EXTREME CARE. Keep the gun pointed to a safe direction
and wait for at least one full minute before repriming; there is always the chance a spark
could be smoldering in the powder and the gun could fire at any moment.
14) Make sure your gun is in firing condition before you pull the trigger.
15) NEVER POUR POWDER INTO THE BORE DIRECTLY FROM A POWDER FLASK OR CONTAINER a
sudden powder ignition from a lingering spark could cause the entire flask to explode.
Instead use an individual charge from a powder measure when loading your muzzleloading
gun (item USA 199).
16) NEVER ATTEMPT TO SHOOT OUT A BALL WHICH IS NOT FIRMLY SEATED AGAINST THE POWDER
CHARGE. Any air space between the projectile and/or wad and powder could cause serious
damages to the firearms and injury to the shooter.
If powder fouling or other circumstances should cause the projectile to become lodged in the
bore, partially down the barrel, the ball must be removed with a screw tip style bullet-puller
(item USA 545) of the proper caliber.
Some black powder solvents can be poured to soften any fouling which could be holding the
ball. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE INDIVIDUAL ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE
PERCUSSION DRUM OR BREECH PLUG FROM THE FIREARM.

17) Before you start loading, make always sure that the gun is not already loaded. For the
purpose we suggest you to insert the ramrod into the empty barrel and mark a line on it at
the muzzle height ( picture #1). This line will be your reference for the empty barrel. Make
another line marking after you loaded first the powder and so one for the wad (if used) and
one for the ball ( picture #2 ). The three reference lines (four if you use a wad) will give you
an immediate vision of possible future loading mistakes.

Picture #1 picture #2
18) Never bring a loaded firearm into a house, or car, or truck...
19) Never drink alcoholic beverages before or while shooting.
20) Consult a competent firearm instructor to clarify any instructions that you might not
understand or contact us directly.
21) If you sell, trade or give this weapon to another person, make sure to give him this booklet or
at least inform him that a copy is available at no charge from Davide Pedersoli & Co.
22) Be a safe shooter.

LOADING AND SHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR SINGLE SHOT MUZZLE LOADING GUNS

WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

On all the arms provided with set triggers you could regulate the release hardness, by acting on
the screw situated behind the front trigger.
To adjust the set trigger, see section “GENERAL TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS” in this booklet.

PERCUSSION FIREARMS
1a) Place the hammer at half cock position.( picture #3 )

picture #3
2a) The bore area should receive a good cleaning just before the gun is loaded, so clean all oil
and grease from inside the barrel, by running fresh patches down the barrel until they come
out clean and dry.

3a) With gun pointed in a safe direction, place the cap on the nipple, set the hammer in a full
position and fire. This operation will dry out the base of the bore and the nipple and should
be repeated two or three times. ( pictures #4 and #5 )

picture #4 picture #5

4a) With the muzzle pointed in upright position well away from your face and body and the
hammer on rest position (down) measure and pour the powder down the barrel (see point 15
of section “IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR MUZZLE LOADING SHOOTING ” in this booklet), following the
doses indicated in this manual chart. ( picture #6 )
picture #6

5a) To be sure the powder is positioned correctly on the barrel’s bottom. Slap the side of the
barrel in front of the lock. ( picture #7 )

picture #7
6a) Lay a well greased patch over the bore ( picture #8 ) and press round ball into the bore
( picture #9 );

F picture #8 picture #9

to facilitate this operation we suggest the use of a bullet starter (art. USA 510), that will help
the introducing of the ball for the first 15 cm (6”) ( picture #10 ), then you can continue with the
ramrod.

Picture #10

7a) With ramrod seat the ball down firmly against the powder, but without crushing it. MAKE
SURE THE BALL IS FIRMLY SEATED AGAINST POWDER SO THAT NO AIR SPACE EXISTS BETWEEN
THE BALL AND POWDER-CHARGE. With your firearm UNLOADED insert the ramrod into the
muzzle and make a mark at muzzle level. This is your “Empty” or “Unloaded” line. ( picture
#11 ). Insert the rod again after loading your rifle and make another mark at muzzle level.
This is your “Loaded” line. ( picture #12 ) Check with this line when you put the wad (if used)
and again for the ball. The three reference lines (four if the wad is used) will give you the
vision of possible loading mistakes.

Picture #11 picture #12

8a) With the gun pointed to a safe direction and the hammer set at half cock position, place a
percussion cap on the nipple. NOW THE GUN IS LOADED. ( picture #12 )

picture #12

9a) Place the hammer on the full cock position; THE GUN IS NOW READY TO FIRE. ( PICTURE #13)

PICTURE #13

10a) After firing slide the ramrod into the empty bore and wait for one full minute before
loading the next powder charge; this will allow any remaining sparks in the barrel to burn
out.
11a) In case of a misfire make sure you keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and just wait for
at least one minute before re priming. There is always the chance a spark is smoldering in
the powder and the gun could fire at any moment. If still a misfire using new cap, place a
small charge of fresh black powder in the nipple using a nipple charger (art. USA 080), place
the cap and fire. ( picture #14 )

picture #14
If after some attempts the gun still should not fire, UNLOAD IT using the proper caliber bullet
puller (item USA 545). MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REMOVED ANY CAP ON THE NIPPLE AND THE
HAMMER IS IN A SAFETY POSITION.
Using a small eye dropper or medicine dropper filled with water, forceably inject the water
into the breech plug. Water will cause the black powder to become inactive. ( picture #15 )

picture #15

After you have done this 3-5 times, wait at least 30 minutes for the black powder, to become
completely saturated with water.
Further screw the bullet puller to the ramrod, insert it into the barrel to catch the bullet;
rotating the ramrod will ease the bullet pulling. ( picture #16 ) You can now remove the
powder.

Picture #16
FLINTLOCK FIREARMS
1b) Percussion muzzleloader loading instructions also apply to flintlock but no percussion caps
are needed to fire. (See points 1a, 2a, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7a).
2b) Insert the flint in the hammer between two pieces of thin lead and tighten the hammer screw
to hold the flint firmly in place. ( pictures #17 and #18 )

picture #17 picture #18

3b) Point the gun in a safe direction, prime the pan with a small amount of fine black powder
using a “pan primer” (item USA 085) ( picture #19 ), and pull the frizzen down to cover
powder in flash pan ( picture #20 ). NOW THE GUN IS LOADED.

Picture #19 picture #20

4b) Set the hammer in full cock position ( picture #21 ). NOW THE GUN IS READY TO FIRE.

Picture #21
5b) When the trigger is pulled, the hammer will move forward and down across the face of the
frizzen. The flint edge, striking the frizzen, will produce sparks. The sparks, upon regniting
the priming, will cause flashes that travelling through the touch hole will ignite the main
charge. ( picture #22 )
ATTENTION: both flint and frizzen must be completely dry.

Picture #22
6b) After firing slide the ramrod into the empty bore and wait for one full minute before
loading the next powder charge; this will allow any remaining sparks in the barrel to burn
out.
7b) If a misfire or a failure to fire should occur, keep the muzzle-loader pointed in a safe
direction and wait for at least one minute, then reprime and use a nipple pick to force a small
amount of the priming powder charge into the touch hole and then fire again.
If after some attempts the gun does not fire, UNLOAD IT, using the proper caliber bullet puller
(item USA 545). MAKE SURE THE HAMMER IS IN A SAFETY POSITION.
Using a small eye dropper or medicine dropper filled with water, forceably inject the water
into the breech plug ( picture #23 )

picture #23

. Water will cause the black powder to become inactive. After you have done this 3-5 times,
wait at least 30 minutes for the black powder, to become completely saturated with water.
Further screw the bullet puller to the ramrod, insert it into the barrel to catch the bullet;
rotating the ramrod will ease the bullet pulling (picture #24) You can now remove the powder.

Picture #24
 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SINGLE SHOT MUZZLE LOADING GUNS

WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

HOW TO REMOVE THE BARREL FROM STOCK

Our line of muzzleloader is devided in two groups of weapons: the first ones which barrel ends
with a breech plug into the stock. The second ones with a hook breech tang and plug.

1χ) For the guns of the first group to remove the barrel from the stock, once removed the
ramrod, you have to unscrew the tang screw and then take the pins and/or the wedge off.
( pictures #25 and #26 )

picture #25 picture #26

2χ) For the guns of the seconds group, the barrel is fixed to the stock with wedges. Once
removed the ramrod, retract the wedge or wedges, handle the barrel at the muzzle and
rotate towards the height, the lug will disengage from its seat. ( pictures #27 and #28 )

picture #27 picture #28

CLEANING
Black powder leaves a lot of fouling in the barrel and it is highly corrosive. After the day’s shooting,
an accurate cleaning is recommended.
1d) Percussion rifles or pistols: remove the nipple.
Flintlock rifles or pistols: remove the vent.
The work can be easier leaving the breech plug barrel into hot water for some minutes.
2d) Scrub bore with hot soapy water or in hot water with specific detergent (item USA 487) and
wipe all powder fouling from all other metallic parts too.
3d) Flush the barrel with the hottest clean water available to remove soap.
4d) Dry barrel and all metallic parts rapidly with fresh patches while they are still hot.
5d) Oil the barrel lightly as soon as it cools inside and out. Apply a coat of oil to all metallic parts
too.
6d) Replace the nipple (on percussion models), or vent (on flintlock models).

HOW TO REMOVE THE BREECH PLUG FROM BARREL

1e) Percussion rifles or pistols with drum: remove the nipple and the drum. Before removing
the drum, mark a small position line for the drum and the barrel, such to mount it in the same
position. When reassembling the drum and the nipple do not apply an excessive strength, or
you may break the parts. Make sure that the male thread perfectly matches with the one of
the hole.
Percussion rifles or pistols without drum: remove the nipple.
Flintlock rifles or pistols: remove the vent.
2e) For all firearms indicated at point 1e: before proceding to the removing of breech plug,
make sure to have done a “reference mark” between barrel and breech plug, for the right
position.
3e) With the barrel held in a bench vice (protected grip), unscrew the breech plug, by using an
appropriate wrench.
Traditional Hawken
 Codice
Nomenclatura / List
Reference
No. Italiano English
1 Vite calciolo Butt plate screw M70LFM5324
2 Vite asta portabacchetta Barrel rib screw M70TFC5494
3 Vite tubetto portabacchetta Thimble screw M70TFC5489
4 Vite codetta Tang screw M70TFM5550
5 Vite cartella Lock plate screw M70TFM5535
6 Vite piastrina chiavetta Wedge plate screw M70LFC5383
7 Vite cane Hammer screw M70TFC5483
8 Vite molla leva scatto Sear spring screw M70TFM5214
9 Calcio Stock 0800003973
9a Calcio finito Stock finished 080003973A
9b Calcio completo Stock with spares 080003973B
10 Calciolo Butt plate 0800003974
11 Canna cal. .50 Barrel .50 cal. 0800007266
11a Canna cal. .54 Barrel .54 cal. 0800007267
Canna completa (a Barrel with percussion
11b 0800P7266B
percussione) cal. .50 spares .50 cal.
Canna completa (a pietra Barrel with flintlock spares .
11c 0800F7266B
focaia) cal. .50 50 cal.
Canna completa (a Barrel with percussion
11d 0800P7267B
percussione) cal. .54 spares .54 cal.
Canna completa (a pietra Barrel with flintlock spares .
11e 0800F7267B
focaia) cal. .54 54 cal.
12 Tenone Wedge staple 0800004820
13 Mirino Sight 0800003605
14 Tacca di mira regolabile Adjustable rear sight 0800005082
15 Vite Tacca di mira regolabile Adjustable rear sight screw M70TFC5501
16 Luminello Nipple 0800003407
17 Bacchetta completa Ramrod with tips 0800001134
17a Asta portabacchetta Barrel rib 0800001706
18 Puntale anteriore bacchetta Front ramrod tip 0800004242
19 Puntale posteriore bacchetta Rear ramrod tip 0800004213
20 Tubetto portabacchetta Thimble 0800005083
21 Portaluminello Drum 0800004206
22 Rondella vite cartella Lock plate screw washer M70RON5848
23 Piastrina chiavetta Wedge plate 0800005088
24 Chiavetta Wedge 0800002661
25 Cartella a percussione Percussion lock plate 0800002418
26 Cane a percussione Percussion hammer 0800002404
27 Molla cane Mainspring 0800003608
Molla cane per cartella a
28 Mainspring for flintlock plate0800003753
pietra
29 Leva scatto Sear 0800003409
30 Molla leva scatto Sear spring 0800003610
31 Tirantino Stirrup 0800004892
32 Puntale Forend cap 0800005087
33 Vite puntale Forend cap screw M70LFC5392
34 Tappo canna cal. .50 Breech plug .45 cal. 0800005055
34a Tappo canna cal. .54 Breech plug .50 cal. 0800005058
35 Acciarino completo a pietra Complete flintlock 080S413000
Acciarino completo a
36 Complete percussion lock 080S410000
percussione
37 Noce Tumbler 0800003903
38 Braghetta Bridle 0800002207
39 Vite braghetta Bridle screw M70TFM5508
40 Vite portaluminello Drum screw M70TFC5261
41 Focone Vent screw 0800002911
42 Cartella a pietra Flintlock plate 0800002417
43 Cane a pietra Flintlock hammer 0800002402
44 Vite premipietra Top jaw screw M70SPC5460
45 Premipietra Top jaw 0800004202
46 Martellina Frizzen 0800002420
47 Vite martellina Frizzen screw M70SPC5449
48 Molla martellina Frizzen spring 0800003606
49 Vite molla martellina Frizzen spring screw M70TFC5214
50 Farfallina Fly 0800002906
51 Vite leva scatto Sear screw M70TFM5510
52 Viti guardamano trigger guard screw M70LFC5392
53 Grilletto anteriore Front trigger 0800003008
54 Grilletto posteriore Rear trigger 0800003009
55 Molla grilletto anteriore Front trigger spring 0800003614
56 Molla grilletto posteriore Rear trigger spring 0800003754
Vite regolazione molla Set trigger adjusting spring
57 M700ST5308
caricam. stecher screw
58 Vite molle grilletti Triggers springs screw M70TFC5501
59 Copiglia grilletto anteriore Front trigger pin M70COP5521
60 Copiglia grilletto caricamentoRear trigger pin M70COP5520
61 Vite regolazione stecher Set trigger adjusting screw M70TFC5214
62 Sottoguardia Trigger plate 0800004604
63 Sottoguardia completo Asembled trigger plate 080G004604
64 Guardamano Trigger guard 0800004048
65 Sportello tabacchiera Patch-box lid 0800005085
66 Spina tabacchiera Patch-box pin M70COP5365
67 Tabacchiera Patch-box 0800005084
68 Molla tabacchiera Patch-box spring 0800005086
69 Vite molla tabacchiera Patch-box spring screw M70TFC5205
70 Vite tabacchiera Patch-box screw M70LFC5392
 SUGGESTED BLACK POWDER LOADS
Ø
Model Ignition Caliber Powder charge Maximun Patch thick
powder charge Bullet

grs grs inches inches

Traditional Flintlock .50
Hawken 50 90 .675 round .007
Traditional Percussion .50
Hawken 45 90 .675 round .007
Traditional Flintlock .54
Hawken 60 90 .675 round .007
Traditional Percussion .54
Hawken 55 90 .675 round .007

The black powder loads listed in the chart “Powder Load” are referred to the most proper loads for the target shooting
and have been elaborated using Swiss black powder (in the different granulations, according to the gun’s type).
Please check for other black powder brands and different types, we reported some of them at the page 7 of this
manual.
WARNING: We recommend not to exceed the loads suggested in the chart “Maximum powder load”

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