Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page 1 Mauser M2 Handling and Safety Instructions WARNING Please read and understand this owner’s manual before taking your new Mauser pistol out of the box. It is vital to your safety and to the safety of others that you accurately follow the information contained in this m a n u a l , a s w e l l a s t h e information supplied by the ammunition manufacture r. If y ou ha ve a ny q u e s t i o n s , please call or write: SIGARMS Inc.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page 2 Handling and Safety Instructions US 1 – US 28 Congratulations You are now the owner of one of the world's finest and most superbly engineered firearms. The Mauser M2® Semiautomatic Pistol has been designed and crafted to meet the unique requirements of concealed carry and self defense. Used with the proper ammunition and given reasonable maintenance, it will serve you dependably and well for many years.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US1 Table of Contents 1 2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.8.1 General Instructions Safety Regulations Product Description Main parts Main features Scope of supply Transporting the Pistol Handling the Pistol General remarks Initial preparation Ammunition Loading the magazine Loading the pistol (ready to fire) Discharging a shot Reloading during shooting Unloading the pistol Unloading the pistol, magazine not empty 5.8.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US2 Instructions 1 General Instructions Be sure to read through these instructions carefully before any manipulation on this Mauser M2 pistol. Understanding these instructions and the technically correct implementation of the information contained therein are imperative to correct preparation and safety during handling, care and maintenance of this Mauser M2 pistol.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US3 Safety Regulations 2 Safety Regulations Never use the pistol when under the influence of alcohol or drugs, during illness or other complaints; they can influence your judgement and reflexes. Always consider the pistol as loaded and unsafe until you have verified that it is not through the unloading procedure (see Sect. 5.8). During all manipulations, keep the muzzle of the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US4 Safety Regulations The Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety 1. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded. 2. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. 3. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. 4. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. 5. ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate and the barrel is clear of any obstruction. 6. ALWAYS use the proper, factory-made ammunition for your particular gun. 7.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US5 Product Description 3 Product Description 3.1 Main parts 1 Barrel 4 Slide 5 Front sight 6 Rear sight 16 Loaded chamber indicator 19 Frame 21 Trigger 26 Slide catch lever 37 Safety lock 42 Control lever 43 Magazine catch 52 Magazine Fig. 1 06.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US6 Product Description 3.2 Main features Mauser M2 pistols are modern semi-automatic pistols complying with the latest technical advances in firearms design. They operate on the principle of mechanically halfcocked recoil loading with semiautomatic reloading. The pistols utilize a striker system (no hammer) and incorporate a double action only trigger mechanism.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US7 Transporting 4 Transporting the Pistol For your own safety and for the safety of others, always transport the pistol in the unloaded condition, decocked and under lock (see Sect. 5.8). Always carry the pistol in such a manner that, should you fall or otherwise slip, you are able to control the direction of the muzzle. Transport the pistol separate from the ammunition.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US8 Handling 5 Handling the Pistol Never leave ammunition unattended. 5.1 General remarks Always use clean ammunition and comply with the warnings and instructions that come with your ammunition. For preservation, the pistol is normally delivered with a light coating of protective grease and oils. Before first use, the pistol must be stripped, the protective coatings removed and then relubricated. 5.2 Initial preparation 5.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US9 Handling the Pistol 5.5 Loading the pistol (ready to fire) Procedure 1. Point the pistol in a safe direction. 2. Insert full magazine 52 and check that it engages. Never load or unload the pistol inside a vehicle, inside a building or other confined space (except in a designated firing range or a safe area). Before loading, always wipe off any excess grease and oil and check that there is no obstruction in the bore of the barrel 1. 3.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US10 Handling the Pistol 5.6 Discharging a shot Procedure 1. Aim the pistol at a safe target. 2. Release pistol safety (external safety models only). Ensure that the target and the environment allow shots to be fired without danger. 3. Place finger on trigger 21 and pull back trigger 21 to discharge the shot.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US11 Handling the Pistol 5.7 Reloading during shooting Perform the unloading cycle from the rear of the pistol. The slide is caught in the open position. Keep your finger away from the trigger. Never place your hand over the ejection port of the slide. Procedure 1. Keep the muzzle of the pistol pointed in a safe direction. Never let the pistol out of your hands. 2. Depress magazine catch 43 and remove the magazine (Fig. 2).
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US12 Handling the Pistol 5. Check visually and physically that the round was ejected and that no other round is chambered (Fig. 3). Procedure 1. Keep the muzzle of the pistol pointed in a safe direction. 6. Depress slide catch lever 26. Slide 4 will be released forward. 2. Depress magazine catch 43 and remove the magazine (see Fig. 2, page 11). 7. The loaded chamber indicator 16 shows there is no cartridge in the chamber. 3.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US13 Sights 6 Sight Correction Any adjustment to sights should only be done on an unloaded pistol, by an armorer, gunsmith or other qualified person. Special tools (see Sect. 6.4) are required for this task. 6.1 Sight correction for windage 06.01 Sight correction for elevation Changing the front sight 5 Changing the front sight 5 for a higher one (one front sight increment) alters the point of impact by 1” lower at 25 yard range.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US14 Sight Correction 6.3 Front sight variants Front sight variants Number 05 Height 6.01 mm .235” 6.4 06 5.88 mm 07 5.74 mm 08 5.60 mm 09 5.46 mm .230” .225” .220” .215” Front and rear sight adjustment tool. Fig. 7, Combined front & rear sight adjustment tool, from rear Fig. 6, Combined front & rear sight adjustment tool, from front. Mauser M2 – US14 – 06.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US15 Maintenance 7 Maintenance of the Pistol 7.1 Stripping the pistol 1. Unload the pistol (see Sect. 5.8). 2. Release pistol safety (external safety models only). The magazine must be removed from the pistol. 3. Draw back the slide 4 to stop and hold it in the opened position by pressing up the slide catch lever 26 (Fig. 8). Before stripping your pistol for cleaning, ensure once again that it is unloaded (see Sect. 5.8). 4.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US16 Maintenance 7. Slowly ease the slide 4 forwards with your hand until the recoil spring unit 2 is released (Fig. 10). 8. Now slip the complete assembly (slide 4, barrel 1, recoil spring unit 2) forward. 9. Press the recoil spring unit 2 forward, carefully lift it and remove it from the slide 4 (Fig. 11). Recoil spring unit 2 is compressed. Uncontrolled removal of recoil spring unit 2 can cause it to jump away.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US17 Maintenance 10. Remove barrel 1 from slide 4 (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 This level of stripping is sufficient to allow a thorough cleaning after shooting. Further dismantling of the pistol may only be carried out by qualified armorers and gunsmiths. Further disassembly may result in the loss of components and the voiding of the factory warranty. 06.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US18 Maintenance 7.2 Cleaning the pistol Procedure 1. Treat the cleaning brush with gun solvent and insert it into barrel 1 via the chamber. Use brush to carefully remove all powder residues and dirt in the barrel 1 and chamber. Never clean barrel 1 from the muzzle end and do not use steel wire brush as it can destroy the smooth surface of the bore. Use a suitable cleaning rod and brush of matching caliber (see Sect. 10). 2.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US19 Maintenance 7.3 Assembling the pistol Procedure 1. Check that there is no foreign matter inside the pistol. 2. Insert barrel 1 into the slide 4 with the control lug facing down. 3. Insert recoil spring unit 2 into the slide 4 and barrel lug When recoil spring unit 2 is inserted into slide 4, it becomes preloaded. If the recoil spring unit 2 is not carefully installed in slide 4, it can fly out and injure you or someone in your vicinity. 4.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US20 Maintenance 7. Hold the grip frame 19 with the right hand, pull back the slide 4 to its rear position with the left hand. Press slide catch lever 26 up and in till it “clicks” into place (Fig. 15). 7.4 Verification of functions Verification of functions must be conducted on the assembled pistol: – to identify causes of malfunction, – after completion of repairs – and after each cleaning and assembly of the pistol. Procedure Fig. 15 8.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US21 Maintenance 3. Check manual safety and trigger (external safety models). 6. Check slide catch lever 26. – Insert empty magazine. – Draw back slide 4 to the stop and release it. – Move safety lock 37 to position S. Pull trigger 21 fully. – Check that slide 4 remains caught in its rearmost position. – Check whether trigger 21 is locked. – Depress slide catch lever 26. – Move safety lock 37 to position F and pull trigger 21 fully.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US22 Maintenance 7.5 Care of the pistol Always keep your pistol in immaculate condition and in good working order. Service and Repairs 8 Pistol Service and Repairs 8.1 Cause and correction of malfunctions Pistol maintenance (cleaning and inspection) according to the instructions can prevent malfunctions. Should, nevertheless, a malfunction occur during shooting, proceed as follows: Always clean your pistol after use.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US23 Service and Repairs Assembly/Malfunction Potential Cause Potential Remedy Ammunition feed: No round chambered. Magazine not properly inserted, deformed or dirty. Insert magazine properly or replace it. Slide: Slide does not close properly. Pistol or rounds dirty or too heavily greased. Strip, clean and lubricate pistol (see Sect. 7.1–7.3); clean or replace ammunition. Pistol defective. Repair by manufacturer. Recoil insufficient because of fouling.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US24 Service and Repairs 8.2 Safekeeping and storage of the pistol the work you want performed. With the exception of extra magazines, do not include cases, scopes, mounts or other accessories. If repairs are to be done under warranty, enclose copy of sales receipt. Always store your pistol unloaded and in cleaned condition. 3. Generally, an individual may ship firearms to the manufacturer for repair or service.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US25 Disposal 9 Disposal – Strictly observe any current Federal, State & local legislation governing the disposal of handguns. – Provided this is not contrary to the abovel legislation, we recommend shipping the pistol to the address listed under Sect. 8.3 for disposal. – When shipping the pistol, strictly observe the instructions listed under Sect. 8.3. 06.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US26 Technical Specifications / Types / Accessories Technical Specifications Caliber .45 ACP .40 S&W Length, overall 6.85” 6.85” Height, overall 5.04” 5.04” Width, overall 1.34” 1.34” Barrel length 3.54” 3.54” Rifling lead 1 in 16” 1 in 15” No. of grooves 6 6 Sight base 5.7” 5.7” Weight, excl. magazine 28.9 oz 29.3 oz Magazine weight, empty 3.4 oz 3.4 oz Trigger pull DAO 8.8 lbs 8.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US27 Spare Parts List Item For the accompanying figure to the list, see page US 28. Essential information when ordering spare parts – Pistol model (caliber, designation) – Pistol serial number – Item number – Part designation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 06.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US28 Spare Parts List Mauser M2 – US28 – 06.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US29 Warranty Statement Based on Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, SIGARMS Inc. offers no express warranty on their product line. However, SIGARMS Inc. recognizes its obligations concerning service to owners of SIGARMS products. SIGARMS Inc. stands behind its products and will continue to provide service to their product line as they have over the years. SIGARMS Inc.
Mauser M2 OM.qxd 6/5/01 12:28 PM Page US30 Be aware of those around you. If their actions are not in keeping with safe gun handling procedures, TELL THEM. IMPORTANT: Do not discard. Keep this manual with your firearm. Upon change of ownership, transfer this manual with the firearm. / SIGARMS Inc. Corporate Park 18 Industrial Drive Exeter NH 03833 USA Telefon +1 603 772 23 02 Telefax +1 603 772 90 82 Internet www.sigarms.
