Just picked up my first lever gun ever today from my FFL. Marlin 1895 in .45-70 Haven't had a minute to play with it, but I did notice the cross bolt safety. It was in the "fire" position. I pulled the hammer back, changed the safety to the "safe" position, pulle the trigger, and the hammer fell. I wasn't expecting that at all. So, here's the newbie question. Just how it Hell does that safety work, anyway?
