We all have a first time. Underneath the fore end are 2 round, curved hammers. If they are not cocked you use the corner of a small block of wood or a brass rod to push them forward until they cock. I am not doing a very good job of this but a few minutes of looking at it should help to figure it out. Hold the fore end in your off hand and push forward. If it is already cocked you will see the end of the hammer and that is not the problem.
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