DOUBLE ACTION AUTOLOADING PISTOLS SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM 1
INDEX Some basic rules of firearm safety ....................................................................................................... 3 How to use your firearm ....................................................................................................................... 4 Model Thunder 380 Technical data .................................................................................................... 8 Model Thunder 22 Technical data ...............................................
SOME BASIC RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY 1. 2. 3. Treat every firearm as though it were loaded. Be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction. Store firearms and ammunition separately, locked if possible, and out of reach of children and others unfamiliar with firearms. 4. Be sure of your backstop, target, what is beyond it and the safety of any bystander before shooting. 5. Always were adequate eye and ear protection when shooting. 6.
HOW TO USE YOUR FIREARM Removing the magazine: Press the left button Loading the magazine: Push down the feeder platform or the round with the rim already in the magazine, and carefully shove the new round under the magazine lips. To empty the magazine push each cartridge until they are no longer held by the magazine lips. Chamber the first round: Insert the fully loaded magazine into the pistol.
BERSA warning: All owners and users of BERSA pistols are reminded to use the decocking lever to decock their pistols. This is the only way to safely lower the hammer. Safety Key: Your pistol is provided with an internal locking system operated by a special key. It is located above the trigger in the left side of the frame. In the unlocked position (F) the pistol is ready to fire.
Dismantling after firing: Hold the pistol with the shooting hand (Figure 1). With the other hand, grasp the grooved surface at the rear of the slide and pull it back. Press disassembly piece nr. 21 and the slide will go back again to a second stop (Figure 2). Then lift the slide and pull (Figure 3). Care and cleaning: After dismantling, clean the barrel and chamber thoroughly with bore solvent to clean all exposed internal surfaces.
TECHNICAL DATA Model Thunder 380 Caliber: .380 ACP System of operation: Semiautomatic Length: 6.61 inches Height: 4.92 inches Width: 1.34 inches Model Thunder 32 Barrel length: 3.5 inches Weight: 20 ounces Rear sight: Notched bar, dovetailed Caliber: .
TECHNICAL DATA Model Thunder 22 Caliber: .22 LR System of operation: Semiautomatic Length: 6.61 inches Height: 4.72 inches Width: 1.30 inches Barrel length: 3.5 inches Weight: 18.
SPARE PARTS: Model Thunder 380, Thunder 32 and Thunder 22 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Slide Rear sight Rear sight blade Rear sight spring Rear sight screw Extractor Extractor spring Extractor pin Firing pin Firing pin spring Safety Safety spring Safety stop Slide catch spring Slide catch Barrel pin Ejector Frame Slide stop Slide stop spring Disassembly bar Trigger spring 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.
SAFETY WARNINGS Ear and eye protection: Use ear plugs or earmuff-type protectors to guard you against cumulative, permanent hearing loss as a result of continuous exposure to shooting noise. Shooting glasses will guard you against powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles or similar debris that may emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use Always make sure that anyone near you is also wearing ear and eye protection. Safety mechanism: 1.
Loading: 1. Be sure the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction when loading the firearm 2. Do not load or unload a firearm in a confined space such as a vehicle or building other than a well-constructed shooting range. In an enclosed area there is not usually a safe direction in which to point the firearm, and if accidentally fired, there is a great risk of causing personal injury or property damage. 3. Clean all oil and grease from the chamber before loading, and be sure nothing is obstructing the barrel.
5. 6. a clear, safe, unobstructed path for fire cases to be ejected. And also be sure they will not bounce off a hard object and hit someone. If your firearm has a mechanical malfunction while shooting, or if powder or gas emanates from it, or if a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the sound of the fire is not quite right, DO NOT CONTINUE SHOOTING. STOP IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD THE FIREARM. Then take the firearm and ammunition to your gunsmith.
Semi-automatic pistols: 1. Carrying a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber greatly increases the chances of accidental firing. Doing so may only be justified in cases of clear and present danger. For in stance, in cases of self-defense you may have to fire your pistol instantly, however this is not recommended. The safest way to carry a loaded pistol is to have the chamber empty. 2. If you MUST carry a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber, be sure the hammer is decocked.
3. 4. 5. All warranties are void if you use reloaded, remanufactured, handloaded, or other non standard ammunition. Excessive pressure inside the chamber or the barrel may cause severe damage to the firearm and/or serious injury to the shooter. This may be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads, or the use of incorrect, wrongly assembled, dirty, corroded or damaged cartridges.
6. 7. 8. 9. -a bullet that is not sealed tightly in its cartridge case. If a cartridge with a loose bullet is removed from the chamber without being fired, the bullet may remain in the barrel. Putting another cartridge in the chamber may push the first bullet further into the barrel. If you suspect the bullet is obstructing the barrel, unload the firearm immediately and look through the bore.
products where they may come into contact with ammunition. Do not overspray. Lubricants, especially aerosol sprays, may penetrate cartridge primers and cause the ammunition to misfire. Some lubricants may get inside cartridge cases and prevent powder from igniting. If only the primer ignites, the bullet may become lodged in the barrel. Firearm care: 1. When your firearm is delivered it comes in a factory package and has a light coating of protective grease and oil.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from BERSA are of the correct type and are properly fitted and installed by a competent person. THE IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS OR IMPROPER MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND POSSIBLE SEVERE INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR TO OTHERS.
Returning firearms for service: 1. Federal Licensed dealers may ship handguns via U.S. Mail. The Post Office confiscates hand guns mailed by private individuals. 2. Under Federal Law, you may return rifles by U.S. Mail. Other firearms may be returned by common carriers such as United Parcel Services (UPS). State and local gun laws vary greatly. Consult your local prosecuting attorney about any laws in your area that may restrict shipping or receiving firearms.
7. chamber to make sure it is unloaded. By law, BERSAs distributor is required to notify Federal authorities if firearms are sent loaded. When shipping firearms to us, do not include custom grips or stocks, belts, slings, holsters, telescopic sights, or any other accessory. Liability: REVOLVERS AND PISTOLS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
BERSA and its Distributors are not liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages such as commercial loss, loss for use of property, and/or loss of profits or earnings. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM! THE MANUAL MUST BE TRANSFERRED WITH CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. SERIAL NUMBER: ............................................................................................................................... OWNER ............. PURCHASE DATE: ................................
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