Maintenance Instructions

10044S
Colt Canada Proprietary 3-2-2 2005-09-20
c. Danger of cook-off exists after firing more than 120 rounds in rapid succession. If the rifle
stops firing with a live round in the chamber: remove unfired the cartridge immediately
(within 5 seconds), or wait 2 minutes to allow the cook-off period to pass.
d. DO NOT fire the rifle if there is water or other foreign material in the barrel. Firing the
weapon with a bore obstruction may cause a breech or bore explosion.
e. If you notice a difference in sound or recoil, STOP FIRING. Check for an obstruction in
the bore. Firing the weapon with a bore obstruction may cause a breech or bore
explosion.
PROVING WEAPONS “SAFE”
5. Prove C7 Family weapons safe by the following procedure:
a. Depress the magazine catch and remove the magazine. See Figure 3-2-1;
b. Pull the cocking handle (1) fully rearward, then hold it to the rear. See Figure 3-2-2;
c. Check through the ejection opening (2) to ensure that the chamber and the interior of the
receiver (3) are clear;
d. Allow the bolt carrier group to go forward under control;
e. Squeeze the trigger to “Fire” the action; and
f. Close the ejection port cover.
Figure 3-2-1 Magazine Removal