READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIR PISTOL. Owner's Manual MODEL Government 1911 and 1911 Compensator Caliber .177 (4.5 mm) Pellet CO2 Air Pistol Patent Pending WARNING: Not a toy. Adult supervision required. Misuse or careless use may cause serious injury or death. Maybe dangerous up to 450 yards (411 meters). YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING: Lead pellets. Do not inhale dust or put pellets in mouth. Wash hands after handling. This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm.) Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Umarex Model COLT GOVERNMENT 1911 or COLT GOVERNMENT 1911 Compensator .177 caliber (4.5mm) pellet CO2 air pistol. Please read this owner's manual completely. Remember, this air pistol is not a toy.
Step 1. Learning the Parts of Your New CO2 Air Pistol Learning the names of the parts of your new air pistol will help you to understand your owner's manual. Use this manual to increase your enjoyment of this air pistol.
Step 2. Operating the Safety Fig.2 A safe WARNING: Keep the air pistol in the "ON SAFE" position until you are actually ready to shoot. Then push the safety to the "OFF SAFE" position. Note- this pistol has two separate safeties, a thumb safety and a grip safety. 2 A Thumb Safety 1. To Put the Air pistol "ON SAFE: Locate the safety directly under the rear sight (Fig. 2A). Move the safety lever to the upper position (S) to cover the RED indicator as shown.
2B Using the grip safety safe Fig. 3 A The grip safety is normally engaged, and must be disengaged to fire. (Fig. 3A) To disengage the grip safety it is necessary to firmly grasp the butt. The pistol can now be fired (Fig. 3B). When the butt is released the safety automatically returns to the engaged position. Fig.
Step 3. Removing and Installing the CO2 Cartridge WARNING: CO2 cylinders may explode at temperatures above 120° F (48.9° C). Do not mutilate or incinerate them. Do not expose them to heat or store CO2 cylinders at temperatures above 120°F (48.9°C). WARNING: Keep hands away from escaping CO2 gas. It can cause frostbite if allowed to come in contact with skin. NOTE: We recommend the use of Umarex CO2 cartridges. They are made to fit your air pistol.
A. Installing the CO2 Cartridge Make sure the air pistol is "On Safe" (See Step 2A). Push the grip plate release button on the left side to remove the grip. (see Fig.4A) Swing the CO2 cylinder lock downward and loosen the cylinder screw by turning it clockwise. (Fig.4B and 4C) Insert a new CO2 cartridge into the air pistol with the small neck of the cartridge pointing up toward the piercing assembly (Fig. 4D).
Step 4. Loading and Unloading Pellets WARNING: Use only.177 (4.5mm) caliber pellets in your COLT GOVERNMENT 1911 and 1911 COMPENSATOR. Use of any other ammunition can cause injury to you or damage to the air pistol. Never reuse pellets. WARNING: Never place your hand or fingers over the muzzle. When opening or closing the slide make sure your air pistol is pointing in a SAFE DIRECTION, and keep your finger off the trigger. Failure to follow these warnings may cause serious injury. A.
Fig. 5 B Fig. 5 A wrong Fig. 5 C Fig. 5 D wrong head skirt right B. Unloading the Pellets Put air pistol "On Safe" (See Step 2A). Point the air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION. Open the slide by pushing the release lever downward (see Fig. 5A). Remove the pellet clip. Using a ramrod, gently push each pellet out of the pellet chamber. IMPORTANT: Never use sharp metal tools to remove pellets. Replace the empty pellet clip with the ratchet teeth facing rearward. (See Fig. 5C).
Step 5. Aiming and Firing Safely A. Aiming and Firing the Air Pistol You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes. Always aim your air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION. When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area around the target is clear, take the air pistol "Off Safe" (See Step 2B), push in the grip safety and squeeze the trigger to fire "Double Action" or cock the hammer and squeeze the trigger to fire "Single Action.
B. Adjusting the rear sight You can adjust the rear sight for windage by moving it sideways. To do this you must first loosen the rear sight using the small hex key supplied with the pistol (Fig. 7A). Adjust the windage as shown in Fig. 7B: If your pistol is shooting to the right: Move the rear sight to the left. If your pistol is shooting to the left: Move the rear sight to the right. Then tighten the rear sight screw once again (Fig. 7C). too high too low right Fig. 6 Fig.
Step 6. Removing A Jammed Pellet IMPORTANT: The fact that the air pistol does not fire a projectile is never a reason to assume that the airgun is not loaded. Make sure that there is no pellet jammed between the pellet clip and the barrel. Follow the instructions under Step 4B -Unloading the Pellets. If the jam is in the barrel, remove the pellet clip (See Step 4B) insert a ramrod of the proper size into the muzzle end of the barrel and carefully push the jammed pellet into the breech.
Step 8. Reviewing Safety Do not ever point the air pistol at any person. Do not ever point the air pistol at anything you do not intend to shoot. Always treat the air pistol as though it is loaded and with the same respect, you would a firearm. Always aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the muzzle of the air pistol pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the air pistol "On Safe" until you are ready to shoot in a SAFE DIRECTION.
SPECIFICATIONS Mechanism: Caliber/Ammunition: Colt Government 1911 A1/ Compensator CO2 Pistol .177 cal (4.5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet Weight: Length: Barrel lenght: Barrel: Sights: 38 oz (1080g) / 40.5 oz (2250g) 9" (220 mm) / 10" (225 mm) 5" (122.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted to the retail consumer for one year from date of retail purchase against defects in material and workmanship and is transferable. To register the serial number, located on the barrel of your gun, please return the Product Registration form found in your owner's manual packet. The warranty is not conditioned on the return of the card. WHAT IS COVERED Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.
Inferior accuracy Air pistol does not fire Low velocity Distributed by Umarex USA Inc. 6007 South 29th Street Fort Smith, AR 72908 USA Phone (479) 646 - 4210 Fax (479) 646 - 4206 www.umarex-usa.
