1. USE BLACK POWDER ONLY. Do not use Pyrodex Pellets. Pellets were designed for use in the modern inline rifle. Never use even small amounts of smokeless powder. Under no circumstances should any powder other than black powder be used in a muzzleloader. Use of any other propellant may cause serious injury to the shooter and damage to the firearm. Black powder is available in four degrees of granulation size, which are identified by a series of "F's" stamped on the can: 1F or FG: Has the coarsest granulation and is mostly suitable for extremely large caliber's and scale model cannons. 2F or FFG: This is a very popular powder. Having less coarse granulation, it is used in guns .45 or larger. 3F or FFFG: The most common powder, it is used for revolvers and rifles up to .45 caliber. 4F or FFFFG: Has the finest granulation and is used only in pistols of .31 caliber or smaller and/or as a priming charge for flintlocks. BLACK POWDER SHOULD NEVER BE STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER which could build a static electricity charge. Keep the container away from heat sources.

2. PERCUSSION CAPS AND BLACK POWDER SHOULD BE STORED IN SEPARATE LOCATIONS.

3. DO NOT USE GLASS CONTAINERS TO STORE CAPS. They are sensitive to static electricity, heat, flame and percussion. Leave them in the same containers in which they are sold.

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 the nipple or it will damage the nipple. On a flintlock arm, never let the hammer fall on the frizzon without a flint in the hammer.

7. BLACK POWDER LEAVES HEAVY RESIDUES. After firing, a prompt and thorough BORE 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, caps or flints by wearing shatterproof shooting glasses.

10. It is advisable to protect your ears by using an earplug or muff when firing your muzzleloader.

11. NEVER FIRE AT WATER, FLAT OR HARD SURFACES except under carefully controlled conditions. Bullets can glance of hard materials like rock, glass, steel, etc or skip off the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with dangerous velocity.

12. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BARREL FOR OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO LOADING OR FIRING. Water, snow, or any other materials can obstruct the barrel and cause barrel to be blown apart.

13. TREAT A MISFIRE OR FAILURE WITH EXTREME CARE. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait at least one full minute before repriming. There is always the chance a spark is 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. If you believe the gun has been tampered with or have any doubt about the condition of the firearm, consult the manufacturer or a professional gunsmith before firing the gun.

15. NEVER POUR POWDER IN 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 weapon.

16. NEVER ATTEMPT TO SHOOT OUT A BALL THAT IS NOT FIRMLY SEATED AGAINST THE POWDER CHARGE. Any air space between the projectile and powder could cause serious damage to the firearm and injury to the shooter. If powder fouling or other circumstances 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. Some black powder solvents can be poured to soften any fouling which is holding the ball. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE INDIVIDUAL ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE PERCUSSION DRUM OR BREECH PLUG FROM THE FIREARM.

17. BE SURE THAT THE GUN IS UNLOADED. A reference mark on the ramrod will insure that all future projectiles are sealed to the same depth. There is a simple way to check it: With an empty barrel run the ramrod to the breech plug and mark it at the muzzle.

18. NEVER BRING A LOADED FIREARM INTO A HOUSE, CAR OR TRUCK.

19. NEVER DRINK ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING.

20. CONSULT WITH COMPETENT FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR TO CLARIFY ANY INSTRUCTIONS THAT YOU MIGHT NOT UNDERSTAND OR WRITE TO US.

21. IF YOU SELL, TRADE OR GIVE THIS WEAPON TO ANOTHER PERSON, MAKE SURE THAT YOU GIVE HIM THIS BOOKLET OR AT LEAST INFORM HIM THAT A COPY IS AVAILABLE AT NOT CHARGE FROM AUSTIN & HALLECK.

22. BE A SAFE SHOOTER.

1. Place the hammer at half cock position.

2. The bore and caliber 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 charge recommendations). MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RECOMMENDED QUANTITY AND GRANULATION OF POWDER. DO NOT OVERCHARGE YOUR GUN. NEVER POUR THE POWDER DOWN THE BARREL DIRECTLY FROM A FLASK. INSTEAD USE AN ADJUSTABLE MEASURE WHEN LOADING YOUR GUN.

5. Slap the side of the barrel in from of the lock. This will allow a small quantity of powder to go into the drum and nipple.

6. Lay a well-greased patch over the bore and press round ball into the bore. To facilitate this operation it is suggested that the use of a bullet started will help start the ball down the barrel and then you can continue with the ramrod. A patch is not necessary when using a bullet in the 1-28 twist barrel.

7. With the ramrod seat the ball down firmly against the powder, but without crushing it. Make sure the ball is firmly seated against the powder so that no air space exists between the ball and powder charge. A good method to determine this is to mark your ramrod at the muzzle once the first ball has been loaded.

8. With the gun pointed in a safe direction and the hammer set at half cock position, place a percussion cap on the nipple. NOW THE GUN IS LOADED.

9. Place the hammer on the full cock position. THE GUN IS NOW READY TO FIRE! Your weapon is provided with set double triggers. The rear trigger is the set trigger while the front is the firing trigger. A "click" after the rear trigger is pulled indicates the front trigger is set. The front trigger is then pulled with a very light tough. Before pulling the rear trigger, make sure the gun is in firing position. You can regulated the release hardness by acting on the screw situated behind the front trigger. DO NOT LIGHTEN TOO MUCH.

10. AFTER FIRING, SLIDE THE RAMROD INTO THE EMPTY BORE AND WAIT ONE FULL MINUTE BEFORE LOADING THE NEXT POWDER CHARGE. THIS WILL ALLOW ANY REMAINING SPARKS IN THE BARREL TO BURN OUT.

11. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU SUFFER A MISFIRE, BE CAREFUL TO KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND WAIT FOR AT LEASE ONE MINUTE BEFORE REPRIMNG. There is always the chance a spark is smoldering in the powder and the gun could fire at any moment. Then reseat the ball on the powder, place the cap and fire. If after some attempts the gun does not fire, unload it (see point 16) but CAUTION! You must first remove the cap from the nipple and keep the hammer in a safety position.

1. Place the hammer at half cock position.

2. The bore and caliber 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.

3. 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 charge recommendations). MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RECOMMENDED QUANTITY AND GRANULATION OF POWDER. DO NOT OVERCHARGE YOUR GUN. NEVER POUR THE POWDER DOWN THE BARREL DIRECTLY FROM A FLASK. INSTEAD USE AN ADJUSTABLE MEASURE WHEN LOADING YOUR GUN.

4. Slap the side of the barrel in from of the lock. This will allow a small quantity of powder to go into the drum and nipple.

5. Lay a well-greased patch over the bore and press round ball into the bore. To facilitate this operation it is suggested that the use of a bullet started will help start the ball down the barrel and then you can continue with the ramrod. A patch is not necessary when using a bullet in the 1-28 twist barrel.

6. With the ramrod seat the ball down firmly against the powder, but without crushing it. Make sure the ball is firmly seated against the powder so that no air space exists between the ball and powder charge. A good method to determine this is to mark your ramrod at the muzzle once the first ball has been loaded.

7. Insert the flint in the hammer between two pieces of thin lead and tighten the hammer screw to hold the flint firmly in place.

8. Point the gun in a safe direction, prime the pan with a small amount of 4F black powder (use a "pan primer") and pull the frizzon down to cover powder in flash pan. NOW THE GUN IS LOADED.

9. Place the hammer on the full cock position. THE GUN IS NOW READY TO FIRE! Your weapon is provided with set double triggers. The rear trigger is the set trigger while the front is the firing trigger. A "click" after the rear trigger is pulled indicates the front trigger is set. The front trigger is then pulled with a very light tough. Before pulling the rear trigger, make sure the gun is in firing position. You can regulated the release hardness by acting on the screw situated behind the front trigger. DO NOT LIGHTEN TOO MUCH.

10. When the trigger is pulled, the hammer will move forward and down across the face of the frizzon. The flint edge, striking the frizzon, will produce sparks. The sparks, upon igniting the priming, will flash through the touch hole and ignite the main charge. Both flint and frizzon must be completely dry.

11. IF A MISFIRE OR FAILURE TO FIRE OCCURS, KEEP THE MUZZLELOADER POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. THEN REPRIME and use a nipple pick to force a small amount of the priming powder charge into the touch hold and then fire again. If after some attempts the gun does not fire, UNLOAD IT, making sure that the hammer is in a safety position.

12. AFTER FIRING, SLIDE THE RAMROD INTO THE EMPTY BORE AND WAIT ONE FULL MINUTE BEFORE LOADING THE NEXT POWDER CHARGE. THIS WILL ALLOW ANY REMAINING SPARKS IN THE BARREL TO BURN OUT.

1. DO NOT REMOVE BREECH PLUG, DRUM OR TOUCH HOLE FROM BARREL. THIS WORK MUST BE DONE AT THE AUSTIN &HALLECK FACTORY ONLY.

2. Soak a cleaning patch with black powder solvent (cleaning patch must be larger that patch used in loading round ball), place across end of barrel. With the cleaning jag screwed onto ramrod, push the patch into bore. You will notice the cleaning patch folds around and into the ridges on cleaning jab thus allowing it to be withdrawn from the barrel.

3. Run several soaked cleaning patches through bore until clean.

4. Run dry patches through bore until they come out completely clean and dry.

5. Run a very lightly oiled patch through bore to help resist rust formation.

1. For best accuracy only load and shoot a patched round ball in the 1-66" twist barrel.

2. Only load and shoot a conical or saboted conical bullet in the 1-28" twist barrel.

USE BLACK POWDER ONLY

1-66" TWIST BALL BARREL LOADS TO BE USED WITH ONE PATCHED ROUND BALL

1-22" TWIST BULLET BARREL LOADS TO BE USED WITH ONE CONICAL BULLET

MAXIMUM LOAD FOR .50 CAL. - 100 GR. FFG

     Austin & Halleck Inc. will not be responsible for repairing, replacing or duplicating any modification that has been made to the product after it is sold by us. If the firearm must be replaced and if that model is discontinued we reserve the right to replace it with a similar firearm of equivalent value. This warranty shall be void with respect to any firearm used for commercial rental.

     Austin & Halleck Inc. reserves the right without notice and at any time to make changes in the design or specification of firearms, and add or remove accessories, and to add or discontinue models without incurring obligation.

     Austin & Halleck Inc. warrants to the ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER for a period of ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE that this firearm is free from defect in materials and workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to our repair or replacement (at our option) of the firearm or part thereof that is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Austin & Halleck Inc. will provide this service through its Service Department only, free of charge for parts or labor for claims that meet the requirements including the notice requirement of this warranty.

     To make a claim under this warranty the original retail purchaser must give Austin & Halleck notice of the defect in materials and/or workmanship within thirty (30) days after discovery of the defect and in any event within one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. A copy of the purchaser's retail sale receipt showing the model and serial number of the firearm and date of purchase must accompany the notice. The purchaser must return the firearm or part thereof, with the shipping charge prepaid, to:

     This is the ONLY express warranty made by Austin & Halleck with respect to this product, whether in the instruction manual, advertising or elsewhere. No employee, agent, distributor or seller is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

     THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR IMPROPER POWDER, PROJECTILES OR PERCUSSION CAPS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.

     THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.

     UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AUSTIN & HALLECK INC. BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR SRTICT LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OR USE OF PROPERTY, COMMERCIAL LOSS AND LOSS OF EARNINGS OR PROFITS.

     Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations and exclusions contained herein may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

     Without modifying or extending our normal one year Limited Warranty, Austin & Halleck provides lifetime repair protection on any Austin & Halleck rifle for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser, providing the following qualifications are met:

1. The original purchaser has completed and returned to Austin & Halleck the warranty repair card packed with the rifle within 30 days of the original retail purchase.

2. The original retail purchase receipt is returned with the rifle showing the model, serial number, place and date or purchase.

3. Lifetime repair protection is for defects in materials or workmanship only. Normal finish wear, damage caused by misuse, abuse, unauthorized modifications or repairs, corrosion, or neglect are not covered by lifetime repair protection. Austin & Halleck will be the sole judge of the cause of need of repairs.

4. To obtain repairs, the owner must first call Austin & Halleck at (801) 371-0412 and obtain information regarding your return to Austin & Halleck. Rifles shipped without a letter of explanation WILL NOT be accepted.

5. Rifles sent to Austin & Halleck must have the shipping cost prepaid.

THE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS CONTAINED IN THE AUSTIN & HALLECK LIMITED WARRANTY ARE ALSO INCORPORATED HERE.

1. Federal law permits you to ship your muzzle-loading rifle to us by US Mail or by common carriers such as UPS. Because state and local laws vary greatly and may impose additional restrictions on your shipment or receipt of firearms, it is strongly recommended that any firearm returned to us be shipped through a federally licensed dealer.

2. Firearms must be sent to us with the shipping charge prepaid by you. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT COLLECT SHIPMENTS. Ship to:

3. Please enclose a letter referencing the model and serial number of your firearm(s) and return authorization number. Describe the specific nature of the difficulty experienced or repair required. "Defective" or "Repair as needed" is insufficient information if it is a functioning problem. PLEASE IDENTIFY THE BRAND AND TYPE OF POWDER, BULLETS AND CAPS BEING USED. Enclose copies of any previous correspondence.

4. DO NOT SHIP FIREARMS LOADED! Before packing, please double-check to be sure the barrel is empty and that there is no percussion cap on the nipple.

5. DO NOT INCLUDE telescopic sights, slings, gun cases, or other accessories with your rifle when you send it to us. We cannot be responsible for possible loss or damage caused in transit.

6. When the work is completed, your rifle will be returned via UPS, with the return shipping paid by us.

1. CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE

2. UNSAFE, IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING BY THE USER

3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS

4. DEFECTIVE OR IMPROPER POWER, PROFECTILES OR CAPS

5. CORROSION, ABUSE OR NEGLECT

6. OTHER INFLUENCES BEYOND OUR DIRECT CONTROL

     THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS WHETHER LIABILITY IS ASSERTED ON THE BASIS OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY (INCLUDING ANY FAILURE TO WARN). AUSTIN & HALLECK INC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER FOR RESALE OF THE FIREARM AFTER IT LEVES OUR HANDS OR FOR ANY FAILURE BY A SELLER, PURCHASER OR USER TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS.