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If your rifle or carbine fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, CONTINUE TO POINT THE GUN IN A
SAFE DIRECTION FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD IT.
After waiting at least two minutes, with the barrel pointing in a safe direction, carefully remove the
musket cap.
Next, with the muzzle pointed at the ground, tap the side of the gun a few times to settle any loose
powder away from the breech block. Lower the trigger guard, lever to open the breech and expose
the powder charge.
You should next carefully rotate the gun to place the top of the receiver toward the ground, while
continuing to keep the muzzle pointed at the ground. This will ensure that any loose powder will fall
directly to the ground and not collect inside the lever spring mortise.
Next, raise the muzzle, allowing ALL powder in the chamber to fall to the ground. Once the powder is
removed, you may use a cleaning rod or dowel to push the bullet from the chamber.
Disassembly and Cleaning
Before attempting to disassemble your rifle or carbine, you must make sure it
is UNLOADED!
FIELD STRIPPING:
With the action closed, pull the hammer rearward to the Safe position.
Locate the lever hinge pin (Part # 02) on the right side of the receiver near the rear
of the forearm. Next to the lever hinge pin is a small plunger pin that acts as a lock
to prevent the lever from rotating accidentally.
Depress the small plunger pin which will allow the lever hinge pin to be rotated
approximately 180 degrees. With the rifle turned upside down, rotate the lever hinge
pin forward and backward slightly while pulling outward to remove it.
Slide the trigger guard/lever and breech block out of the rifle. This completes the
field stripping process.
Further disassembly of your Sharps rifle or carbine should only be attempted by a
competent gunsmith.
Reassembly is accomplished in reverse order.