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Contents Model and Serial Number Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SAFE OWNERSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFE OWNERSHIP THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION • Possession of this or any firearm indicates your acceptance of responsibility to comply with the law and prevent consequences of danger, which can result from improper handling. • DAN WESSON FIREARMS strongly recommends that every person receive complete and thorough instruction on the safe and proper use of firearms from a competent instructor before handling this or any other firearm.
out of sight of and beyond the reach of children, minors, and adolescents. Firearm Safety in this manual. YOUR NEW DAN WESSON FIREARMS HANDGUN GENERAL DESCRIPTION Overview… A DAN WESSON FIREARMS handgun functions as a single-action, blowback recoil, automatic loading firearm - more commonly referred to as ‘semi-automatic.’ A semi-automatic firearm will fire a single ammunition round and automatically reload another round into the chamber with each pull of the trigger.
the caliber matches the caliber of your firearm. Commercially manufactured ammunition has the caliber number clearly stamped around the rim at each end of the cartridge. DAN WESSON handguns have the firearm’s caliber (or a generic marking) engraved on the slide or barrel. • The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, handloaded, or other non-standard ammunition voids all warranties. Reloading is a science and improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous.
and to the rear of the magazine until the round is properly positioned. The primer end of the case should be in contact with the rear wall of the magazine. Repeat until the magazine is full. 3. Set the Thumb Safety to the SAFE position until you have chosen a target and are prepared to fire the handgun. INSERTING THE MAGAZINE Keep the muzzle pointed away from you and in a safe direction. Do not use magazines that show signs of damage, cracking or excessive wear.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Never attempt to remedy a malfunction yourself before completing a course of training by a qualified instructor. • Malfunctions occur from improper firearm handling, defective ammunition, or from damaged parts. A malfunction can be recognized by the improper feeding or ejection of a round of ammunition, a condition known as a “jam”.
2. Inspect the chamber. If there is a round in the chamber, carefully remove it and place it in an appropriate storage container. 3. Release the slide stop and slowly close the slide only after confirming the ammunition magazine is removed and the chamber is empty. 4. With the muzzle pointed away from you and in a safe direction, depress the trigger to release the hammer. 5.
HANDGUN MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLY Always remove the magazine and any ammunition in the firearm’s chamber before disassembly. Always wear safety goggles during disassembly and reassembly to protect your eyes while handling spring-loaded parts. 2. Clear the chamber by pulling the slide to the rear. 3. Inspect the chamber and assure that any cartridge ejected and the chamber is empty. 4. Insert Hex wrench into the hex head of Outer Guide Rod below the muzzle. Loosen the Guide Rod by turning counter-clockwise.
Pressure can be released from the slide once the slide tops has been removed. 2. Rotate the bushing clockwise until it stops. CAUTION: Recoil spring under tension, once pressure is felt under end cap, slowly move barrel wrench forward relaxing tension on end cap. 3. Allow the plug to come out slowly and remove it with the recoil spring. If the recoil spring does not come out easily, just remove the plug and leave the spring for later removal. 4. Further disassembly requires removal of slide.
3. Continue holding the slide assembly upside down. Gently lift the barrel to disengage locking lugs, and slide the barrel out of the muzzle end of the slide. 4. Your barrel bushing may be tight and require tapping out with barrel. Firing Pin Removal Wear eye protection! This step requires the removal of a spring under compression. Before removing the firing pin and stop, position the slide with the firing pin pointing in a safe direction.
4. Next insert your bent paperclip through the retaining hole in your guide rod. NOTE: The barrel must be in the lock up position and the barrel link up. 9. The barrel can now be removed normally by pulling it out of the front. 5. Release tension on the slide and let it rest against the paperclip. 10. Reverse for reassembly 11. Align link with slide stop hole and insert slide stop. 6. The bend in your paperclip should only be long enough to catch the recoil spring plug. 12.
HANDGUN MAINTENANCE GENERAL CARE The DAN WESSON FIREARMS semi-automatic model handguns must be clean and properly lubricated to function reliably and maintain optimum performance and accuracy. Proper maintenance can provide smooth operation, minimize the wear of parts, and prevent malfunctions. Periodic maintenance of this family of DAN WESSON FIREARMS handguns involve cleaning and lubrication whenever any of the following conditions exist: 1.
1. Clean slide using nylon brush and oil based cleaner; scrub away any powder residue, particularly on the slide rails, breech face area and barrel throat. Wipe slide clean with a lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect the slide for damage or signs of unusual wear. 2. Clean frame with nylon brush and oil based cleaner; scrub away any powder residue, particularly on the frame rails. Wipe frame clean with a lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect the frame for damage or signs of unusual wear. 3.
from damage, loss or theft. DAN WESSON FIREARMS cannot be held responsible for damage or loss incurred during shipment. 6. Ship the package via a reputable carrier with package tracking. DO NOT SHIP ANY FIREARM via US MAIL unless you are an FFL dealer. Limited Warranty rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. PLEASE NOTE: Handguns and long guns are classified as FIREARMS or DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
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Typical Parts Breakdown DAN WESSON FIREARMS “1911” Series 1 Barrel 2 Barrel Bushing 3 Barrel Link 4 Barrel Link Pin 5 Disconnector 6 Ejector 7 Ejector Pin 8 Extractor, External 8a Extractor Pin 8b Extractor Spring 8c Extractor, internal 9 Firing Pin 10 Firing Pin Spring 11 Firing Pin Stop 12 Front Sight 13 Grip Safety 14 Hammer 15 Hammer Pin 16 Hammer Strut 17 Hammer Strut Pin 18 Magazine 19 Magazine Catch 20 Magazine Catch Lock 21 Magazine Catch Spring 22 Magazine Flower 23 Magazine Spring 24 Main Spring 2
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