the uniqe design is for a 12 shot repeating action. if you want a single shot get a bolt action or a break down. this gun was designed to shoot, shoot, shoot, and shoot some more. and when you run out of ammo you change the clip:P
I think it could be done if you wanted to by sloting the top of the receiver and drilling a small hole in the hammer.
You could then insert a small hook through the slot in the top and draw the hammer back. The hammer has a sfaety device that would hold it back most of the way. Wouldnt be a true single action but wouldnt be far off.
Techniquely you would end up witha dual-action.
The advantages would be a more acurate first shot followed by 11 others if needed.