Revolver

Safety & Instruction Manual

WARNING

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY.
UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
A COPY OF THIS MANUAL IS AVAILABLE FREE VIA DOWNLOAD FROM
WWW.GRETTAGUNWORKS.COM OR UPON REQUEST FROM GRETTA
CUSTOMER SERVICE BY CALLING 9625101315
 GRETTA Revolver Model Thunder Combat Pro
Safety & Instruction Manual

WARNING

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY.UNDERSTAND

AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. A COPY OF THIS MANUAL IS AVAILABLE

FREE VIA DOWNLOAD FROM WWW.GRETTAGUNWORKS.COM OR UPON REQUEST FROM

GRETTA CUSTOMER SERVICE BY CALLING 9625101315. IF THERE IS ANYTHING IN THIS MANUAL

YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, ASK YOUR RETAILER OR CALL GRETTA AT 9625101315.

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 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual is not a comprehensive guide to firearm safety. Gretta highly recommends that
new shooters seek professional training from qualified instructors prior to handling any firearm.
To help ensure safe and long-term enjoyment of a Gretta firearm, this manual should be read
in its entirety and thoroughly understood.

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Safety
Carefully review the information presented in this not be of concern as the procedure itself remains
Section and commit it to memory prior to loading, accurate in such instances.

Firing or otherwise handling or using a firearm.

Care
Specifications A dedicated maintenance schedule should be
Primary Product specifications are included in followed to help ensure that your Gretta firearm
this section. Additionally, this section will have performs at its best. Performing preventative
maintenance is not only an essential safety
information if a procedure relates to more than
practice, it is necessary to help ensure the
one model, or if it is important to note differences
longevity of a firearm. This section of the manual
between similar models.
includes cleaning and lubrication instructions
Operation for each Gretta model as well as instructions
regarding long term storage. Adhering to these
This section includes descriptions of basic
instructions will undoubtedly help extend the life
operations such as loading, unloading and clearing.
of a Gretta firearm.
Operations are presented in a sequential, step-
Support
by step format. Exploded diagrams are provided
for reference to help identify components and Refer to this section for information on warranty
understand correct procedures of important coverage, available parts, product diagrams,
Custom Shop treatments, customer service and
functions. Please note that some illustrations may
returning a firearm.
differ in appearance between models. This should

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 ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

If a question or concern is not addressed within this manual, please contact Gretta Customer Service
at 9625101315 during business hours. A digital volume of this and other Gretta product manuals are
available for download at www.grettagunworks.com.

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This manual contains several safety warnings and instructions preceded with WARNING ,
CAUTION or NOTICE These signal words are designed to draw your
attention to important safety information. In certain situations, this Manual
also includes a NOTE.

WARNING NOTICE
Addresses safety or other practices or
Indicates a condition or circumstances
information not related to personal injury.
where failure to follow the Warning could Failure to follow the Notice could result in
result in death, serious injury and/or property property damage.
damage.
NOTE
CAUTION In certain situations this manual may also have a NOTE.

Indicates a condition or circumstance where A "NOTE" provides additional information regarding the
failure to follow the Caution could result in use and function of this firearm, or highlights other important
minor or moderate injury, and/or points.
property damage.

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 WARNINGS
WARNING WARNING
This product is a firearm and can be a lethal Always store this firearm with the chambers
weapon. Failure to read and properly follow empty. Failure to do so could result in
the instructions and warnings in this manual unintentional discharge.

could result in death, serious injury or damage

to property.

WARNING WARNING

Do not attempt to practice loading or It is recommended that you should have

unloading, firing or otherwise handling training from a qualified instructor prior
or using this firearm without a thorough to holstering, drawing and carrying a
loaded firearm. Never carry this firearm
understanding of its safe operation.
loaded unless you have obtained such
training. Failure to do so could result in
WARNING
an unintentional discharge.
Always treat a firearm as if it was
fully loaded.

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 WARNING WARNING
Keep out of reach of children. For increased
When you pull the trigger with a loaded
safety, firearms should be stored unloaded
firearm, you must expect the firearm to fire in a location that is secure and inaccessible
and take full responsibility for your actions. to children and any other unauthorized
person and with ammunition locked securely
in a different location.

WARNING
Read through the entire manual before
attempting to use this product. Safe
operation of this firearm is your obligation,
and requires that you completely read and
understand this manual in its entirety.

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CONTENTS

Safety......................................................................................... 11
Rules of firearm safety ................................................................................ 11
Eye and hearing protection .......................................................................... 15
Safety warnings ........................................................................................... 16
Do’s and Don't’s............................................................................................ 18
Specifications.............................................................................. 19

Operation.................................................................................... 21
Performance features .................................................................................. 21

Safety features ........................................................................................... 22

Basic operation .......................................................................................... 23

Care ......................................................................................... 37
Preventative maintenance ......................................................................... 37

Long-term storage .................................................................................... 40

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CONTENTS

Support................................................................................... 41
Obtaining Gretta replacement parts ........................................................ 43

Custom Shop Treatments ...................................................................... 43

Customer Service ................................................................................. 43

Notable parts list .................................................................................. 44

Warranty Card ....................................................................................... 46

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SAFETY RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY

WARNING WARNING

Read the entire manual before Always treat this and any other firearm as if it
were loaded. Never take anyone's word that a
attempting to use this product. Safe
firearm is unloaded. Clear it yourself with your
operation of this firearm is your obligation, finger off the trigger and the muzzle pointed in
and requires that you completely read and a safe direction. Open the cylinder, then visually
understand this manual in its entirety. and physically check to ensure that no round is
chambered. Always make sure the firearm is
NOTICE unloaded and the cylinder is open before laying
it down or handing it to someone else.
Gretta (P) LTD., Inc. shall not be responsible
WARNING
for any death, physical injury or property
Prior to use. thoroughly learn the mechanical
damage that is the result of the proper or and handling characteristics, as well as the
improper use of this product. operation of the firearm you are using.
Not all firearms are the same.

WARNING
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction. Never point this or any other firearm
at anything you do not intend to shoot.

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SAFETY
WARNING
WARNING
Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in
Never place your finger inside the trigger guard
use. For increased safety, firearms should be stored
or on the trigger unless you intend to fire.
unloaded in a location that is secure (for example,
WARNING
apply the supplied cable lock to the firearm and lock
Never carry a firearm loaded unless you have first the firearm in a gun safe) and inaccessible to
obtained training from a qualified instructor in children and any other unauthorized person, with
holstering, drawing and carrying a loaded handgun. ammunition locked securely in a different location.
WARNING WARNING
Do not carry a loaded firearm with a live Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
round in the chamber while walking, running, Someone, especially a child, may fire it and cause
crossing or climbing a fence, stream, ditch or death, serious injury or damage to property.
any obstacle, or where there is any possibility
of slipping or falling, as this could lead to WARNING
a possible unintentional discharge. Any firearm that is not under your direct immediate
WARNING control should be unloaded and rendered inoperable
Always make sure that this firearm is in (for example, by use of a cable lock) and inaccessible
top working condition and that no internal to unauthorized users.
or external parts have been damaged as a WARNING
result of corrosion, improper maintenance or
dropping. If evidence of these conditions exist, Be sure of your target and beyond. Make sure
that your backstop is adequate to stop bullets
have the firearm inspected by a competent
prior to shooting.
gunsmith or contact Gretta prior to use.

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SAFETY
WARNING
WARNING

While on the range, be sure to carry this firearm Do not alter or modify your firearm and have
cleared, with the cylinder open and muzzle firearms serviced regularly.
pointed in a safe direction, until ready to shoot. WARNING
WARNING
Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs
Obey all range rules at all times. prior to or during shooting or handling of this
WARNING
or any other firearm, as this could affect or
impair your vision, coordination and judgment,
Always wear adequate hearing and eye protection when
and may have other legal consequences.
using any firearm
WARNING WARNING

Always ensure that barrel and action are clear of Seek a doctor's advice if you are taking
obstructions before shooting. Shooting a blocked any medication prior to engaging
in any shooting activity.
Firearm can result in death or serious injury
and damage to the firearm and/or property. WARNING

WARNING Immediately unload and clear this firearm when

shooting sequence has been completed.
Do not rely on your firearm's "safety" or other
Mechanical devices. Any mechanical device can WARNING
fail. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Never shoot at any hard or flat surface, such as rock,
WARNING metal or water. The resulting ricochet could result in
Use correct ammunition. death, serious injury or property damage.

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SAFETY
WARNING WARNING

Immediately stop firing and unload your

Always make sure the firearm is unloaded before cleaning.
revolver if the report or recoil seems weak
WARNING or is otherwise unusual. After unloading the
If your firearm fails to fire when the trigger is firearm, check to be sure that no obstruction
pulled, handle with care. If the firearm fails to has become lodged in the barrel.
fire when the trigger is pulled, slow primer WARNING
ignition (hangfire) may possibly be the cause. Never use this firearm in any manner other
than that for which it was specifically designed.
Keep the muzzle pointed downrange at the WARNING
target for a minimum of 30 seconds. If the Never act in an irresponsible manner or
round still does not fire, open the cylinder, ignore any established rules of safety
extract the cartridges from the firearm while when using or storing firearms.
keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction,
CAUTION
and examine the extracted, unfired cartridge(s).
If the indent from the firing pin is off center, Make sure all other shooters and bystanders
light or absent, take the firearm to a competent are behind the shooter and well away from the
gunsmith. If the indent appears normal barrel-cylinder gap. Hot gases, powder grains,
compared to other rounds, assume a faulty lead and/or metal particles, and lubricant
escape at high velocity when firing and may
round, separate from other cartridges, reload
cause injury if someone is too close to the
and continue shooting.
barrel-cylinder gap.

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SAFETY
WARNING

EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION Always wear the appropriate eye and
hearing protection during shooting.
Always wear safety glasses requirement of ISSF
Failure to do so may result in hearing
standard to protect eye’s.
loss and/or eye injury.

Lead Exposure
Additionally, those in close proximity when shooting
should also wear the appropriate eye and hearing WARNING
protection. All revolvers forcefully eject hot gases,
powder grains, lead and/or metal particles and Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated
lubricant during shooting. areas, cleaning firearms or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to lead
Such discharge is normal. If you and/or others in
close Physical proximity do not wear appropriate and other substances known to cause birth
eye protection, then you risk a serious, permanent defects, reproductive harm, cancer and
eye injury up to and possibly including blindness. other serious physical injury. Have adequate
Hearing protection at all times during shooting is ventilation at all times. Wash hands
necessary to help prevent partial or permanent thoroughly after exposure.
hearing loss.

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SAFETY

WARNING
WARNING
Firearm safety is every firearm owner's
This product was designed to function
responsibility. Failure to review, understand
properly in its original condition. Do not
and follow all rules of safety, instructions
alter any part or add or substitute parts
and procedures included in this manual
or accessories not made or authorized
could result in death, serious injury or
for use by Gretta (P) LTD. Any such alteration
property damage
could render the firearm unsafe and
will void the warranty. WARNING
Always treat this and any other firearm
WARNING
as it were loaded.
Do not drop or allow anything to strike the
firearm, as with any firearm an accidental WARNING

discharge may result. Prior to use, thoroughly learn the

mechanical and handling characteristics,
as well as the operation of the firearm you
are using. Not all firearms are the same.

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SAFETY

WARNING WARNING
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction It is recommended that you should have
training from a qualified instructor prior to
WARNING holstering, drawing and carrying a loaded
Never place your finger inside the trigger guard or on handgun. Failure to do so could result in an
the trigger unless you intend to fire. unintentional discharge.
WARNING
Keep out of reach of children. For increased
WARNING
safety, firearms should be stored unloaded in
Do not attempt to practice loading or unloading, firing or a location that is secure and inaccessible to
otherwise handling or using this firearm without a thorough children and any other unauthorized person.
Ammunition should be locked securely in a
understanding of its safe operation.
different location.

WARNING
Read through the entire manual before
WARNING
attempting to use this product. Safe
Always store this firearm with the chambers empty. Failure operation of this firearm is your obligation.
to do so could result in an unintentional discharge. and requires that you completely read and
understand this manual in its entirety.

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DO's

Always keep safety (8) in “safe” (S) position while loading or unloading or
retaining the revolver.
Do check for any obstruction in the barrel prior for firing.
Do clean the barrel after each firing.
Do seek the advice of manufacturer in case of malfunctioning.
If low sound has been observed after firing than please ensure to check,
weather lead (bullet) is in the barrel or not before firing of another load.

DONT's x

Don't clean the bore by any other method than the prescribed one.
Don't cock (pull back) the hammer lest required for single firing.
Never point weapon at any individual may it unloaded.
Never play or let others to play with the weapon.
Don't try to dismantle the revolver completely. Only partially
dismantle the barrel for cleaning.

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 GRETTA GUN WORKS PVT. LTD.
.32 REVOLVER THUNDER COMBAT PRO

SPECIFICATIONS
v Caliber:……………………………………………………………………………………………. .32 S&W Long
v Capacity:……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 shot
v Operation (Action):……………………………………………………………………………. Double Action
v Frame:……………………………………………………………………………………………….. High durability full metal body
v Lock:………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Safety Lock Available
v Opening:……………………………………………………………………………………………. Side Swing Opening
v Weight:……………………………………………………………………………………………….60MM-690 gms (unloaded)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..80MM-745 gms (unloaded)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… 102MM -755 gms (unloaded)
v Sight:………………………………………………………………………………………………… Front & Rear Sight
v Barrel Length:………………………………………………………………………………… 60MM
………………………………………………………………………………… 80MM
………………………………………………………………………………… 102MM
v Range:…………………………………………………………………………………………… 60MM-40-50 mtrs (Approx.)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… 80MM-50-60 mtrs (Approx.)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… 102MM-60-75 mtrs (Approx.)

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Thunder Combat Pro

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PERFORMANCE FEATURES OPERATION
Thunder Combat Pro 11
1
1. Front sight 7

2. Barrel 13 2
3 4 14
6
3. Front locking bolt
5
10
4. Extractor rod
5. Crane
9
6. Cylinder
8
7. Hammer 12
8. Trigger guard
9. Trigger
10. Cylinder release button
11. Rear sight
12. Grip
13. Muzzle
14. Safety Lock

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Safety
Safety features lock
The revolver is equipped with safety features
which can, if properly used, help minimize the
Trigger guard
danger of an unintentional discharge.
WARNING
Never put your finger inside the trigger guard until you
WARNING intend to fire.
While this firearm has design features to
WARNING
help prevent an unintentional discharge
if the firearm is dropped or hit. Never Read through the entire manual before
exclusively rely on such features as attempting to use this product. Safe
operation of this firearm is your obligation,
mechanical devices can fail, and such
and requires that you completely read and
features are not a substitute for safe understand this manual in its entirety.
handling practices and proper maintenance.
Safety
Push forward the safety lock to
Trigger guard engage the safety feature till it reach the
S marked on to the body of firearms.
The trigger guard is a portion of the frame that Put it back to disengage safety lock,
surrounds the trigger, protecting it against
till it reach the F marked on to the
and damage and accidental discharge.
body of firearms

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3. The use of reloaded, hand-loaded, re-manufactured or
Basic operation other non-standard ammunition voids all warranties.

Ammunition
Gretta specifically disclaims responsibility for any injury or
Gretta firearms are designed to function effectively damage whatsoever occurring in connection with,
with quality factory-manufactured ammunition or as a result of, the use in Gretta firearms of faulty,
in the caliber for which the firearm is chambered. reloaded, hand- loaded, re-manufactured or other
The following is information to help avoid potential non-standard ammunition, or of cartridges other than
ammunition related problems. those for which the firearm was originally chambered.

1. Gretta recommends the use of high quality

Indian factory-made ammunition.
4. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which
a firearm is chambered. Improper ammunition
2. Do not oil cartridges or spray lubricants,
and improperly loaded ammunition can be
preservatives or cleaners on cartridges
extremely dangerous. Severe damage to the
or where excess spray may come into contact
firearm and serious injury to the shooter or to
with cartridges. Lubricants and other foreign
others may result. Always use ammunition that
matter on cartridges may cause potentially
complies with the industry performance standards.
dangerous ammunition malfunctions.
Use only ammunition of the caliber for
which a firearm is chambered.

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may result from any condition causing The trigger and/or cylinder binds, or
excessive pressure inside the chamber Unburned grains of powder are noticed
or barrel when a round is fired. Excess in or around the firearm, or
pressure may be caused by obstruction
in the barrel, propellant powder overloads A shot sounds weak or abnormal, or recoil
or by the use of incorrect or improperly- is less than usual
assembled cartridges. In addition, the use
of a dirty, corroded or damaged cartridge
may lead to a burst case and consequent In the above and other cases, it is possible
damage to the firearm and personal injury that a bullet is lodged part way down the
from the sudden escape of high-pressure
barrel. Firing a subsequent bullet into an
propellant gas within the firearm's
obstructed barrel may cause death or
mechanism.
serious injury and will result in damage
to the firearm.
5. Immediately stop shooting, unload the
firearm as directed in this manual
page(see 30-31) and check the barrel for a
possible obstruction whenever:

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Bullets may become lodged in the barrel: WARNING
If the cartridge has been improperly
If a bullet is in the bore or lodged in the
loaded without propellant powder or if barrel, do not attempt to shoot it out by
the powder fails to ignite. In this case, using another cartridge, by blowing it out
ignition of the primer alone may push the with a blank or with a cartridge from
bullet out of the cartridge case and into which the bullet has been removed.
the barrel but usually does not generate Such actions can generate excessive
sufficient energy for the bullet to exit pressure, cause death, serious personal
the barrel. injury or property damage.

6. If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet If the bullet can easily be removed with a
is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload wood or brass dowel (using hand pressure
the firearm as directed in this manual only; never "hammer" a bullet lodged in the
pages (see 30-31) and leave the cylinder open. bore) clean any unburned powder grains
Then, insert a cleaning rod or other non-steel from the bore, chamber and mechanism
rod that is smaller than the bore diameter before resuming shooting. If the bullet
from the barrel's muzzle all the way through cannot be dislodged without force, take
to the barrel's breech end to confirm that the the firearm to a professional gunsmith or
barrel is not obstructed. contact Gretta Customer Service.

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lubricants can also get inside cartridge
7. Dirt, corrosion or other foreign matter on a uses and cause deterioration of the propellant
cartridge can impede complete chambering powder so that upon firing the powder may
which in turn may cause the cartridge case. not ignite. There is a danger that if the
to burst upon firing. The same is true of bullet may become lodged in the barrel.
cartridges which are damaged or deformed.
To reduce oil and solvent contamination
8. Do not oil cartridges and be sure to
of cartridges, use a clean patch to remove
always wipe the chambers clean of any oil excess cleaner and lubricant from the
preservative that may be present before chambers, the front and rear faces of the
inserting cartridges in chambers or firing. cylinder, and the breech face.
9. Use quality lubricants on all moving parts
WARNING
of the firearm in accordance with the lubrication
Never use ammunition not specifically
instructions page (see 29-31 ) of this manual. designated for use in your firearm. failure
Avoid excessive spraying of aerosol products, to use the correct type or caliber of
especially where it may Contact or contaminate ammunition may cause the firearm to jam,
ammunition. All lubricants, and aerosol spray fail to fire, have an obstructed bore, or even
lubricants in particular, can penetrate cartridge generate excessive pressure, which can
primers and cause misfires. Some highly-penetrative cause death, serious injury or property
damage.

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WARNING use in Gretta firearms of faulty, reloaded,

hand -loaded, remanufactured or other
If a bullet is in the bore or lodged in the
non-standard ammunition, or of cartridges
barrel, do not attempt to shoot it out by
other than those for which the firearm was
using another cartridge, by blowing it out
originally chambered.
with a blank or with a cartridge from which
the bullet has been removed. such actions WARNING
can generate excessive pressure, and
Do not oil cartridges or spray lubricants,
cause death, serious personal injury or
preservatives or cleaners on cartridges or
property damage.
where excess spray may come into contact
WARNING with cartridges, lubricants and other foreign
matter on cartridges may cause potentially
Death serious injury or property damage can result
dangerous ammunition malfunction. Oil and
from a bore obstruction.
solvent can penetrates cartridge primers
WARNING and can cause misfires.
Do not use reloaded, hand-loaded,
remanufactured or other non-standard WARNING
ammunition. Use of any such ammunition
Read through the entire manual before
can cause death, serious injury or property
damage, and voids all warranties. Gretta attempting to use this product. safe
specifically disclaims responsibility for any operation of this firearm is your obligation
damage or injury whatsoever occurring in and requires that you completely read and
connection with, or as a result of, the understand this manual in its entirety.

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Loading
1. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard
Keep the muzzle pointed in safe direction and
and do not touch the trigger while loading
follow the rules of firearm safety and all other the revolver.
safety procedures at all times. Practice these
steps with an unloaded firearm or dummy 2. Hold the revolver in one hand and keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
ammunition until you are completely familiar
and comfortable with all procedures. Use live 3. Depress the cylinder release and push the
ammunition only when prepared to shoot. Only cylinder open from right to left
use clean dry and high-quality factory- fresh
ammunition in the firearm, of the proper caliber,
that meet industry performance standards.
NEVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER WHEN LOADING OR
UNLOADING THE FIREARM.

Cylinder Release

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WARNING
The firearm is now fully loaded and ready
to fire. keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction and follow rules of safe firearm
handling. Always unload firearm
immediately after use and before storage.

WARNING
Never use ammunition not specifically
4. Insert cartridges into chambers. designated for use in your firearm. Failure
to use the correct type or caliber of
ammunition may cause the firearm to jam,
fail to fire, have an obstructed bore, or even
generate excessive pressure, which can
cause death serious injury or property
damage.

WARNING
Do not use reloaded, hand-loaded,
remanufactured or other non-standard
ammunition. Use of any such ammunition
can cause death, serious injury or property
5. Gently push the cylinder back into the frame and damage and voids all warranties. Gretta
ensure it locks in places. speciffically disclaims responsibility for any

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damage or injury whatsoever occurring 2. Do not touch the trigger and keep your
in connection with, or as a result of the finger outside the trigger guard throughout
use in Gretta firearms of faulty, reloaded, the entire unloading process.
hand- loaded, remanufactured or other 3. Depress the cylinder release and push the
non-standard ammunition, or of cartridges cylinder open from right to left.
other than those for which the firearm was
originally chambered

WARNING
Read though the entire manual before
attempting to use this product. safe
operation of this firearm is your obligation,
and requires that you completely read and
understand this manual in its entirety.

NOTE Cylinder Release

Gretta (P) LTD. recommends high quality,
factory-fresh ammunition that meets
Industry standard specification.
4 . Point the muzzle upward in a safe direction
Unloading and push the extractor rod fully into the cylinder
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in safe direction at
all times.

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WARNING
Read through the entire manual before
attempting to use this product. Safe
operation of this firearm is your obligation,
and requires that you completely read and
understand this manual in its entirely.

Firing
Extractor This revolver operates in double as well as single action.

WARNING
5. Do not extract live (unfired) cartridges on
to a surface which may indent a primer and Always wear eyes and hearing protection
cause the cartridge to discharge. when shooting. Failure to do so may result in
hearing loss and/or eyes injury. see page 15
6. Remove cartridges or spent cases from for important information
cylinder.

7. Visually check to ensure all chambers are WARNING

empty. All revolvers forcefully eject hot gases,
8. Store the firearm properly in an unloaded powder grains, lead and/or metal particles
condition as instructed in this manual and lubricant out of the barrrel-cylinder gap
(see 37-39) during shooting.

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1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times
2. Load the firearm as previously indicated
in this manual on page (see 30-31)
3. Establish a proper two-handed grip.

4. Do not allow hand, fingers, or any other

body part past the front of the cylinder
when firing. 5. This revolver operates in double as well
single action

6. Keep finger clear of trigger untill ready to fire.

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7. Once on target, place finger on the trigger. direction, open the cylinder, extract the
cartridges from the firearm and examine
8. Smoothly and continuously pull the trigger
the extracted, unfired cartridge(s). If the
to the rear.
indent from the firing pin is off center, light
9. After firing the cartridge, fully release the
or absent, take the firearm to a competent
trigger to the forward position. The gunsmith or contact Gretta to arrange to
trigger must be allowed to fully reset before have it examined by Gretta. If the firing pin
firing the next cartridge. Failure to do so will indentation on the primer appears normal
not allow the revolver to function properly. (compared to similar previously fired
10. If all cartridges are not fired and you wish cartridges),the cartridge may be defective.
to stop shooting, follow the procedures for Separate the cartridge from other live
unloading the firearm on page (see 30-31) ammunition and empty cases, reload your
firearm as instructed in this manual on
WARNING page(see 30-31) and resume firing.
In case of a failure to fire, continue to
hold your firearm with the muzzle pointed WARNING
downrange at the target for a minimum of
Immediately stop firing and unload your
30 seconds, if after 30 seconds the round
revolver if the recoil seems weak
still does not fire, a hangfire (slow ignition)
or otherwise does not seem right. After
may possibly be the cause. If the round has
unloading the firearm, check to be sure that
not fired after 30 seconds while keeping
no obstruction has become lodged in the barrel.
the muzzle of the firearm pointed in a safe

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WARNING WARNING
Read through the entire manual before Do not disassemble your firearm. Do not
attempting to use this product. Safe manipulate any internal components. Failure
operation of this firearm is your obligation, to follow this WARNING may damage or
and requires that you completely read and affect the reliability, safety or performance
understand this manual in its entirety. of your firearm, and such failure can create
CAUTION a potential risk of death, serious injury or
property damage, and will void the warranty.
Make sure all other shooters and bystanders
are behind the shooter and well away from the
WARNING
barrel-cylinder gap. Hot gases, powder grains, lead
and/or metal particles and lubricant escape at
Do not alter, modify or replace any of the parts
high velocity when firing and may cause injury if
of your firearm unless this work is performed
someone is too close to the barrel-cylinder gap.
by Gretta or a qualified gunsmith using
geniune Gretta parts. Failure to abide by this
CAUTION
WARNING may damage of affect the reliability,
Never shoot the firearm with your thumb or
safety or performance of your firearm, and
other body part near or in the path of the
create a potential risk of death, serious injury,
barrel-cylinder gap, as you could be injured by
or property damage and voids all warranties.
hot gases, powder grains, lead and/ or metal
particles and lubricant escaping at high velocity.

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WARNING
WARNING
Never use ammunition not specifically
Gretta firearms should be cleaned after
designated for use in your firearm. Failure to
each use. Even when not in use,
use the correct type or caliber of ammunition
Gretta firearm should be cleaned and
may cause the firearm to jam, fail to fire ,
lubricated every six month to protect
have an obstructed bore or even generate
their appearance and ensure readiness.
excessive pressure, which can cause death,
WARNING serious injury or property damage.
Before using this firearm, carefully read this
WARNING
manual in its entirety, understand and follow
If a bullet is in the bore or lodged in the
all instructions and warnings. Failure to read
barrel, do not attempt to shoot it out by
this manual and understand and follow all
using another cartridge, by blowing it out
instructions and warnings may result in an
with a blank or with a cartridge from which
unsafe condition that could cause death,
the bullet has been removed. such actions
serious injury or property damage.
can generate excessive pressure and cause
death, serious injury or property damage.

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WARNING
Do not use reloaded, hand-loaded,
remanufactured or other non-starded
ammunition. Use of any such ammunition
can cause death. serious injury, or property
damage and voids all warranties. Gretta
specifically disclaims responsibility for any
damage or injury whatsoever occurring
in connection with, or as a result of the,
use in Gretta firearms of faulty, reloaded,
hand-loaded re-maufactured or
other non standard ammunitions, or of
cartridges other than those for which
the firearm was originally chambered.

WARNING

Read through the entire manual before

attempting to use this product. Safe
operation of this firearm is your obligation,
and requires that you completely read and
understand this manual in its entirety.

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Preventative maintenance outside the trigger guard and away from the
trigger, unload the firearm as instructed in
WARNING this manual page (see 30-31).
2. Do not touch the trigger and keep fingers
Always ensure that your firearm is unloaded
outside the trigger guard while cleaning
before cleaning, and follow the rules of safe
the revolver.
gun handling and instructions in this manual.
Wear appropriate eye protection (see page 3. Depress the cylinder release and push the
15) when cleaning and lubricating firearm. cylinder open from right to left.

4. When using a cleaning rod, insert it into the

Do not disassemble your firearm beyond what muzzle end of the barrel taking care not to
is outlined in this manual. Do not manipulate damage the muzzle crown (exit hole of
any internal components beyond what is outlined the barrel)
in this manual. Failure to follow this WARNING
may damage or affect the reliability, safety or 5. Run a patch wet with bore cleaning solvent
performance of your firearm and create a through the barrel and let the solution
potential risk of death, serious injury, or soak a few minutes. Always read and follow
the manufacturer's directions for the bore
property damage and voids all warranties.
cleaner being used
Cleaning & lubrication.
6. Run a dry patch through to remove loose
debris/deposits
1. Keeping the muzzle of the firearm pointed in a safe
direction and fingers placed 7. Run a wet bore brush through the chamber

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end of the barrel and out the muzzle, debris has built up (a toothbrush or similar
making several passes. Note: when using nylon brush works well).
a cleaning rod, attach the bore brush after
the rod is inserted through the barrel, then 13. Wipe off all dirt on all exterior surfaces of
pull the brush through the barrel and out the revolver.
the muzzle.
14. Do not expose night sights to an ultrasonic
8. Run a dry patch to remove loose debris. cleaning environment.

9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 a few times until the NOTICE

patch comes out clean.
Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.
10. Lightly oil the barrel Damage to the finish or parts cleaned
Run a dry patch through the barrel before firing using an ultrasonic cleaner are not
to remove oil covered under warranty.

11. Clean the cylinder using the same method

15. Lightly lubricate the exterior surfaces of the revolver
as the barrel EXCEPT insert the cleaning rod
into the breech end of the chambers.
16. Push the extractor rod fully into the cylinder
Repeat for all chambers
and place a drop of lubricant on the exposed
12. Clean the breech face (where the firing pin extractor stem.
exits), around the breech end of the barrel,
the front face of the cylinder, under the
extractor, and anywhere else carbon and 17. Wipe off any excess lubrication.

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WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated solvent contamination of cartridges, use a
areas, cleaning firearms or handling clean patch to remove excess cleaner and
ammunition may result in exposure to lead
lubricant from the chambers, the front and
and other substances known to cause birth
defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other rear faces of the cylinder and the breech face.
serious physical injury. Have adequate WARNING
ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure. Read through the entire manual before
WARNING attempting to use this product. Safe
operation of this firearm is your obligation,
Wear appropriate eye protection page (see 15)
when cleaning and lubricating the firearm. and requires that you completely read and
understand this manual in its entirety.
WARNING
Do not oil cartridges or spray lubricants, NOTE
preservatives or cleaners on cartridges or For long-term storage or in high-humidity,
where excess spray may come into contact damp or salty areas, a premium rust
with cartridges. Lubricants and other foreign
preventative such as Shooter's Choice Rust
matter on cartridges may cause potentially
Prevent should also be used.
dangerous ammunition malfunctions. Oil
and solvent can penetrate cartridge primers
and can cause misfires. To reduce oil and

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4. If you plan on storing the firearm for
Long-term storage
extended periods of time between uses,
1. Follow unloading, cleaning and lubrication clean and lubricate the firearm as instructed
instructions from this manual in this manual pages(see 29-31) every
2. Apply a premium rust preventative product six months.
and follow the manufacturer's instructions for
WARNING
proper application
Always store this firearm with the
3. Select a safe and secure location for storage,
chambers empty (unloaded) and with the
one that follows the instructions and supplied cable lock properly installed and
recommendations of this manual and all locked. Failure to do so could result in an
unintentional discharge.
applicable laws, including but not limited to
use of the cable lock provided with this firearm. WARNING
If possible, do not store the firearm Keep out of reach of children. For increased
in the factory-supplied case, other gun case or safety, firearms should be stored unloaded
holster as moisture may collect and cause in a location that is secure and inaccessible
to children and any other unauthorized
damage.
person, with ammunition locked securely in
a different location.

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Gretta (P) Ltd. firearms are warranted to be the instructions in this manual; criminal or
free from defects in material and workmanship negligent use of the product; improper or
for Two (2) year after the date of original new careless handling; unauthorized modifications;
firearm retail purchase by the initial consumer. use of defective, improper or hand-loaded,
If the other party does not strictly adhere to the reloaded, re-manufactured ammunition or
warning given in the manual, Gretta will not be liable.
ammunition of a different caliber than the
Except as may otherwise be provided or excluded
firearm is chambered for; customer misuse,
in this limited warranty, the Manufacturer agrees
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance
to correct any such defects in materials and
workmanship by repair or replacement with a copy of of the product or other influences
bill of sale. beyond Gretta(P)Ltd. control.

This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear

of any parts, including metal, wood, plastic,
rubber or the surface finish of any material,
Gretta (P). Ltd. assumes no responsibility for or if unauthorized repair and/or alteration has
product malfunction or for physical injury or been performed. This warranty does not cover
property damage resulting in whole or in part repairs related to unreasonable use, corrosion,
from: failure to follow the instructions in this
manual; the firearm is disassembled beyond

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Damaged or shopworn display firearms, Gretta (P) Ltd. reserves the right to inspect
or firearm parts damaged by an obstructed bore any product before making any adjustment
or barrel, or firearms damaged in return shipment covered by this warranty.
due to improper packing and handling.
Under no circumstances shall Gretta (P) Ltd.
The implied warranties of merchantability and
be liable for incidental or consequential damages
fitness for a particular purpose are expressly
disclaimed. All disclaimers and limitations of with respect to economic loss or injury or
liability shall still apply even if the limited remedy property damage. This warranty gives only
of repair or replacement fails of its the original retail purchaser specific legal rights.
essential purpose.

There are no warranties which extend beyond The terms of the warranty cannot be changed
the description on the face hereof. The sole and except in writing by an officer of Gretta (P) Ltd., Inc.
exclusive remedy pursuant to this warranty is
Gretta’s factory in New Delhi, India is the only
the repair or replacement of your firearm, at authorized repair location at present.
the sole discretion of Gretta.

Any action against Gretta based on an alleged

breach of this limited warranty must be brought
within one (1) year of the claimed breach.

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WARNING
Obtaining Gretta replacement parts
This product was designed to function properly
WARNING in its original condition. Do not alter any part or
add or substitute parts or accessories not made
Only use Gretta replacement parts. Use of or authorized for use by Gretta. Any such
aftermarket parts can create unsafe conditions alteration could render the firearm unsafe, and
and will void the warranty. Gretta replacement will void the warranty.
parts are available at Gretta Master Dealers or
at www.grettagunworks.com WARNING
Do not alter, modify or replace any of the parts
Custom Shop treatments of your firearm unless this work is performed
by a qualified gunsmith using genuine Gretta
The Gretta Custom Shop can quickly and parts or by Gretta. Failure to abide by this
professionally modify or personalize any Gretta WARNING may damage or affect the reliability,
firearm. For complete information, safety or performance of your firearm, and
contact Gretta Customer Service. such failure will create a potential risk of death,
serious injury or property damage, and will void
the warranty.

Customer Service WARNING

Gretta Customer Service 9625101315 Read through the entire manual before attempting
to use this product. Safe operation of this firearm is
customerservice@grettagunworks.com your obligation, and requires that you completely
read and understand this manual in its entirety.

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1
Notable parts list
1. Firing pin
2
2. Center pin hole

3. Hand

4. Grip screw

5. Side plate 3

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SAFETY FIRST
1 ALWAYS KEEP THE FIREARM POINTED 6. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL IN ITS
IN A SAFE DIRECTION. ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS FIREARM.

2 ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE 7. GRETTA STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT EVERY
TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT. PERSON RECEIVE FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING
PRIOR TO USING THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM.
3. ALWAYS KEEP THE FIREARM UNLOADED
UNTIL READY TO USE.

4. ALWAYS TREAT THE FIREARM AS IF IT

IS LOADED AND READY TO DISCHARGE.

5. ALWAYS FOLLOW RULES OF SAFE FIREARM

HANDLING.

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LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE IS NEITHER ACCEPTED NOR IMPLIED

SERIAL NUMBER____________________________________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE_________________________________________________________

PURCHASER’S NAME_________________________________________________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________

LICENCE NUMBER___________________________________________________________

Dealer Stamp
Authorised Signatory

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Customer Care No. 9625101315
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