Manual

06.01 – US21 –
Mauser M2
Maintenance
3. Check manual safety and trigger (external safety models).
– Insert empty magazine.
– Move safety lock 37 to position S. Pull trigger 21 fully.
– Check whether trigger 21 is locked.
– Move safety lock 37 to position F and pull trigger 21 fully.
– Check whether firing pin 9 is cocked and trips audibly
after about .6” trigger movement.
4. Check trigger interruption.
– Remove magazine.
– With trigger 21 pulled fully back, pull back slide 4 to stop
and release. Do not release trigger 21.
– Insert empty magazine and release trigger 21.
– Check whether trigger bar 22 is reengaged and whether
the firing pin 9 is released when the trigger is pulled
again.
5. Check magazine catch and magazine safety disconnect.
– Remove magazine.
– Pull back slide 4 as far as it will go and release it. Pull
trigger 21 fully.
– Make sure that the firing pin 9 has not tripped.
– Insert empty magazine and pull trigger 21 fully.
– Check whether firing pin 9 has tripped.
6. Check slide catch lever 26.
– Draw back slide 4 to the stop and release it.
– Check that slide 4 remains caught in its rearmost
position.
– Depress slide catch lever 26.
– Check that slide 4 is released and moves forward with
sufficient energy.
– Remove magazine.
7. Inspect magazine.
– Check condition of magazine tube 5 2 for signs of
damage or dirt (lips and floorplate).
– Check that magazine floorplate 56 is properly secured.
– Check free movement and spring action of feeder 55.
– Check smooth insertion of magazine into frame 19.
– Check magazine catch 43 for clean engagement and
release.
8. Inspect external appearance of the pistol.
– Check front sight 5, rear sight 6, grip plates 4 9 / 5 0 f o r
damage and dirt .
– Check that front sight 6, rear sight 5 and grip plates
4 9 / 5 0 are firmly secured.
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