Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Made in Germany Page 1 slide barrel bushing gas vent hammer slide stop recoil spring plug trigger trigger guard magazine release Government 1911 A1 S Cal. 9 mm P.A.K. (Blank Firing) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: www.umarexusa.com safety grip magazine USA FAILURE TO FOLLOW BASIC GUN SAFETY AND THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR PISTOL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DESIGNED FOR EXPERIENCED SHOOTERS. RECOMMENDED FOR ADULT USE ONLY.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 2 Important instructions for the use of blank firing guns. It should be remembered that even the safest gun is potentially dangerous to you and others when it is not properly handled. Read and understand the operating instructions and learn how the gun works and is to be handled. Always treat any gun as if it were loaded. WARNING: KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 3 CAUTION: Prior to transporting blank firing guns, please keep yourself informed about the legal regulations in your state and local areas. OPERATION OF THE SAFETIES (SAFETY DEVICES) 1. Manual safety To engage the safety (put “ON SAFE”), rotate the safety lever, as shown in fig. 1, to the higher position. To disengage the safety (put “OFF SAFE”), rotate the safety lever to its lower position as shown in fig. 2.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 4 INSPECTION BEFORE USE CAUTION: Make sure that the pistol is unloaded (chamber cleared of any obstructions, magazine empty) before inspection and that the safety is engaged. Functional inspection 1. Make sure the chamber and magazine are empty. Remove the magazine, retract the slide. After the slide has been released, the recoil spring will return the slide fully forward. 2. Insert the empty magazine, retract the slide.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 5 LOADING THE PISTOL Draw back the slide to make sure the pistol is not loaded. Press the magazine release button and remove the empty magazine (fig. 3). Verify the caliber that you load in the magazine to ensure it corresponds to the caliber of the pistol. Press the follower down and insert a cartridge into the magazine lips (fig. 4). Do not use force. Damaged magazine lips will cause malfunctions and will render the gun useless.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 6 FIRING Your Colt Government 1911 A1 S fires in single action only. To fire "single action" means that the hammer is cocked before firing. The action of the slide then automatically reloads the pistol and cocks the hammer. WARNING: NO! fig. 6 fig.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 7 If shooting is not to continue, remove the magazine, and inspect the chamber, it must be clear (fig. 9). To insure it is clear, close the slide and decock the hammer by pulling the trigger and slowly lowering the hammer with your thumb. fig. 9 UNLOADING YOUR PISTOL Point the muzzle in a SAFE DIRECTION. Remove the magazine and retract the slide. The round in the chamber is extracted and ejected.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 8 DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF THE PISTOL It is not necessary to strip the pistol any further than as is described in this manual. Further disassembly, improper assembly, or disregard of these instructions will lead to loss of warranty, and under no circumstances will the manufacturer then be liable for damages to persons or property. CAUTION: Prior to disassembly, remove the magazine and inspect the gun, to make sure it is unloaded. Engage Safety.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 9 STORAGE CAUTION: Never store a loaded pistol and never leave a loaded pistol unattended! Always keep and store your pistol in an unloaded condition with the safety engaged (“ON SAFE”). Keep this pistol and ammunition away from children and unauthorized persons. Guns should be stored separately from ammunition. Check to see that the gun is unloaded when getting from storage or another person.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 10 IMPLIED WARRANTIES–Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to one (1) year from date of retail purchase. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 11 CAUTION: Important instructions for the handling and use of blank firing guns! • Safe gun handling is YOUR personal responsibility at all times. Safety must be the prime consideration of anyone who owns or handles any gun. • The safety of the pistol should be engaged at all times! Only disengage the safety when you intend to shoot. Pistols without a safety should always be carried with the chamber clear and magazine removed.
Colt Gov_1911_A1S.qxd 10/5/07 8:36 AM Page 12 Government 1911 A1 S Technical data caliber trigger magazine capacity 9 mm P.A.K. Single Action 8 rounds dimensions (length/height/width) 8-5/8 length / 5-3/8 height / 1-1/4 (inches) / 219/136.5/31.75 mm weight 35 ounce / 992 g Umarex USA Inc. 6007 South 29th Street Fort Smith, AR 72908 USA Phone: (479) 646- 4210 Fax: (479) 646- 4206 www.umarexusa.
