NORTH AMERICAN ARMS, INC.
Owner & Instructional Manual
North American Arms, Inc. Mini'-Revolvers
22 Long Rifle
17 HMR . 17 MACH2
Mini-Master - Black Widow
Congratulations! You are the owner of a North American Arms mini-revolver. This handgun
has been manufactured from the highest quality, rust resistant stainless steel, in the United
States. NAA buys American.
Before leaving our factory, your handgun was thoroughly inspected and test-fired to ensure
years of reliable, trouble-free service. Before you use this handgun, read this manual
thoroughly. Please remember, this handgun is capable of inflicting serious injury, and as the
owner and user you have the responsibility for its safe use.
If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this booklet, or if we can
be of any service, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-821-5783.
WARRANTY
All NAA products carry a lifetime warranty to the original registered owner
against defects in material, workmanship and mechanical function, excepting for
abnormal wear or damage resulting from neglect, abuse, customizing or repairs not
made by NAA.
Under the terms of this warranty, NAA will replace or repair, at its option, the
handgun or part thereof without charge, provided that the defective handgun is
returned prepaid to the factory.
NAA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine whether the handgun or
any of its components are defective due to faulty materials or improper workmanship.
Disassembly of this handgun, except for the purpose of loading or unloading, will
render this warranty null and void
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
Warning! All NAA mini-revolvers are classified as dangerous weapons; therefore
NAA surrenders this handgun with the understanding that no liability whatsoever
is assumed by NAA for its resale, safe handling nor compliance with existing state
or Federal laws and regulations by future recipients.
Further, NAA accepts no liability for personal injury, or loss of property or life
resulting from the use of this handgun under any circumstances, including
intentional discharge, reckless conduct, negligence or accidental discharge of this
handgun nor the function of this handgun when subjected to influences beyond the
control of NAA.
SAFETY
All NAA mini-revolvers are equipped with multiple safeties to provide maximum
protection against discharge. However, because of the small size of the handgun extreme care
must be used in handling this handgun along with strict attention to the basic rules of firearm
safety.
Before you shoot this handgun, read the manual thoroughly, making sure that you
understand the operations of this handgun and rehearse the functioning of the safeties until you
are completely familiar with them - before you load the handgun for the first time.
For your own safety and the safety of others do not rely on your memory to determine if
your handgun is loaded.
SAFETY OPERATION
All NAA mini-revolvers come with the traditional half-cock safety. Because of the design of
the cylinder, the half-cock safety is used ONLY for loading and unloading.
NAA mini-revolvers' main safety is located on the cylinder. Notice the safety slots between
chambers on the cylinder; these slots allow the hammer blade to rest into one of these slots,
locking the cylinder, allowing you to carry the gun with all five chambers loaded with no
chance of accidental discharge.
Before you try placing the hammer into the safety slot, practice the following steps with
your revolver unloaded:
Place the hammer in the half-cock position, then pull the hammer back slowly until you can
turn the cylinder freely. Make sure that you have full control of the hammer and that it does
not slip from your grasp, allowing the hammer to fall forward.
Rotate the cylinder to the between chamber position so that the hammer is aligned with
the safety slot.
While holding the hammer securely, press the trigger and ease the hammer forward
into the safety slot. Do not depress the trigger until after you have the hammer aligned
with a safety slot.
Make sure that the hammer blade is resting securely in the safety slot, and that the
cylinder cannot be turned until the hammer is pulled back.
If you have any questions regarding the safety, or if we can be of any assistance, please call
our customer service hot line at 1-800-821-5783.
DANGER
Handgun may discharge if it is dropped or struck on the hammer with a live round under
the hammer, or if the thumb slips while cocking or uncocking the handgun with the trigger
depressed.
Do not carry this gun with the hammer resting above a live cartridge or in the half-cock
safety.
Under no circumstances must the hammer be positioned so that it is resting on a live
cartridge.
To make accidental discharge impossible, place the hammer in a safety slot immediately
after loading and after finishing firing.
LOADING
Before loading, practice the following steps by hand motions only:
To remove the cylinder, first place hammer in the half-cock position.
Grasp the knurled portion of the cylinder pin between the thumb and middle finger, depress
the release button with the forefinger to the inward position and withdraw the pin
completely. The cylinder can now be easily removed from either side of the gun.
Place five shells in the cylinder.
Reverse the above procedure to insert the cylinder, making sure the cylinder pin seats
firmly against the frame for proper functioning.
FIRING
To fire the revolver, draw the hammer back as far as possible, making sure that it locks in
the fully cocked position before removing your thumb from the hammer. Actual firing is done
by pulling the trigger. Note that, due to the small physical size of the mini-revolver, you must
ensure that neither the thumb nor any fingers impede the rotating action of the cylinder or the
cocking of the hammer. Make sure the cylinder is properly rotated to the locked position each
time you cock the gun.
Practice the cocking action with an empty cylinder before firing live ammunition.
UNLOADING
Follow the same procedure described for loading and use the cylinder pin for extracting the
empty cases.
MAINTENANCE
As with other fine revolvers, it is recommended that the bore and chambers be cleaned after
firing and coated with a very light film of oil.
AMMUNITION
Hyper velocity ammunition may be used as well as .22 shot loads. If the firearm you
purchased was a .22 Magnum Convertible (.22 LR/.22 Magnum), two cylinders were provided;
they are marked "LR" and "M" respectively.
.22 short and .22 long rifle ammunition can be used in the cylinder marked "LR". Only .22
Magnum ammunition should be used in the cylinder marked "M".
WARNING! - Serious injury could result from using any ammunition other than .22
Magnum ammunition in a .22 magnum cylinder.
All firearms are successfully test-fired before leaving the factory. CCI and Winchester
ammunition has proven to be the most suitable and is therefore recommended for use in the
North American Arms mini-revolvers.
WARNING: Do not use any PMC 22 caliber ammunition (Magnum and/or Long Rifle)
in any model of NAA revolvers which may cause a double-discharge (two rounds
simultaneously discharging, one aligned in the barrel and the other out of the batterycylinder).
WARNING STATEMENT
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the State of
California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury.
Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
If you should have any questions regarding the information contained in this booklet, or if
we can be of any service, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-821-5783.
North American Arms, Inc.
2150 S. 950 E. Provo, UT 84606-6285
(801) 374-9990
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RETAIL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Grip Screw
$3.00 11 1220 Cylinder Hand $8.00
laminated Wood
12 1230 Hand Spring
3.00
drip Set w/screw 18.00 13 1406 Mainspring
3.00
Bolt Spring
3.00 14 1210 Hammer
18.00
Main Screw
3-00 15 1250 Index Spring
3.00
'Side Corcr
23.65 16 1240 'Index Pin
3.00
Boll Pin
3.00 17 1300 Cylinder Pin
Cylinder Bolt
3.00
Assembly
25.00
Trigger Pin
3.00 18 1400 'Cylinder
50.00
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*l'rigger
15.00 19
Pistol Frame
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' Requires Factory Installation
(Prices .Subject lo Change Without Notice)
Postage & Handling / Pre-paid Orders: $7.00 IPS Ground
$10.00 2 Day Air
$20.00 Next Day Air
