Owner’s Manual 2016

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If not already done, remove the magazine and completely
unload it (refer to § 4.5).
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With the index, press on the magazine bottom lock through
the hole in the magazine bottom plate.
While holding the magazine bottom lock in that position,
move the magazine bottom plate sidewards until it is
disengaged from the magazine body.
Take into account that the magazine bottom lock is subject to the force
of the magazine follower spring.
To reassemble the carbine, follow the above steps in
reverse order, taking into account the following points :
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Ensure that all components of the carbine are perfectly clean.
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Ensure that the different groups of the carbine correctly lock
into position when they are reinstalled.
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When reinserting the hammer group into the frame, hold the
hammer group release lever at the raised position.
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When reinstalling the
moving parts group,
hold it so that the raised
surface is on top.
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When reinserting the barrel support and upper rail group into
the frame, press the barrel support lock.
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After having reassembled the firearm with an empty
magazine, point it in a safe direction and then pull the trigger
in order to decock the hammer.
Before carrying out this step, ensure that the magazine and, of course,
the chamber are really empty !
Magazine
bottom lock
Magazine
bottom plate
Raised surface
Moving parts group
5.2. Disassembling the magazine