Pistol M57 Caliber 7,62 mm Pistol M70A Caliber 9 mm PARA DESCRIPTION, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
The name ZASTAVA arms on the weapon that you now own represents quality, reliability and gunsmith tradition since 1853. Your weapon was made in accordance with very strict requirements, of the highest quality materials used for this type of products and tested by our quality control. To be able to handle this weapon safely, you are obliged to read carefully and completely the Instruction manual.
WARNING: BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS! TRAINING AND ALL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED IN YOUR LOCAL SHOOTING CLUBS AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. CAUTION: ALWAYS KEEP AND CARRY YOUR WEAPON EMPTY TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE. We want you to enjoy safe shooting with your ZASTAVA weapon. You may be an experienced shooter, already familiar with the procedures in this Instruction manual, but we urge you to read this entire Instruction manual carefully.
. ALWAYS KEEP AND CARRY YOUR WEAPON EMPTY AND BLOCKED, EXCEPT WHEN YOU INTEND TO SHOOT, SO THAT IT CANNOT BE FIRED WHEN YOU DO NOT MEAN IT. 5. NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING, as your vision and judgment could be seriously impaired making your weapon handling unsafe. leave ringing in the ears for some time after firing, while the cumulative long term effect could be permanent hearing loss. 10. ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO WEAR PROTECTIVESHOOTING GLASSES. 6.
15. NEVER FIRE YOUR WEAPON NEAR AN ANIMAL UNLESS IT IS TRAINED TO ACCEPT THE NOISE; an animal’s startled reaction could injure it or cause an accident. 16. NEVER USE YOUR WEAPON IF IT FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND NEVER FORCE A JAMMED ACTION, AS A ROUND MAY EXPLODE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR WEAPON, SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH. 17. DURING SHOOTING ALWAYS KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM THE BARREL AND EXTERNAL MOVING PARTS OF THE WEAPON SINCE THEY CAN BE HURT. 18.
24. ALWAYS INSTRUCT CHILDREN TO RESPECT FIREARMS. Keep your weapon out of reach of children. The training of all, including children (age determined by law), should be performed by authorized people in institutions equipped and authorized for that kind of activity. 25. NEVER WALK, CLIMB OR FOLLOW A COMPANION WITH YOUR WEAPON COCKED READY TO FIRE, OUT OF ITS HOLSTER, TO ELIMINATE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. Always hold your weapon so that you can control the direction of the muzzle. 26.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fig. 1> Pistol 7.
MAIN FEATURES TECHNICAL DATA M57 M70A All sections of this Instruction Manual are related to Pistol M57 in caliber 7.62mm and Pistol M70A in caliber 9mm PARA. Common name used in this Instruction Manual is pistol. Where there are differences between these two models, there is a clear note on the model. Pistol cal. 7,62 mm M57 is developed on the basis of famous Soviet pistol TT, with numerous improvements. After that, a new model was developed - Pistol cal. 9mm PARA M70A (Sl. 1).
FUNCTION OF THE PISTOL The hammer is cocked by pulling the slide backwards. By releasing the slide to the front position, a cartridge is taken from the magazine and put into the barrel. The pistol is loaded and ready to fire. To trigger and fire the cartridge, the trigger is pulled backwards, which releases the hammer. Under the effect of its spring, the hammer moves forward, strikes the firing pin, which strikes the primer of the cartridge and the firing is done.
slide is released and it moves forward, bringing a cartridge into the barrel. The pistol is again ready to fire. If there is no need to replace the magazine after the last cartridge is fired, the coupling is pressed downwards. This releases the spring, which returns the slide to the front position. There are two ways to block the pistol with the hammer: • When the hammer is lowered (Fig. 4) pull the hammer backwards (short pace), until the trigger catches the first cam on the hammer.
Stripping 1. Taking out the magazine (Fig. 5). The magazine is released by pushing the magazine release button and then it is taken out from the pistol. Before further stripping, pull the slide backwards and check whether there is a cartridge in a barrel. 2. Separating the coupling (Fig. 6). The coupling is locked by a fork-like lock. To release the coupling, push the fork-like lock backwards with a wooden object. Fig. 5> Taking out the magazine 3. Taking out the coupling (Fig. 7).
5. Taking out the recoil mechanism (recoil spring with guide) (Fig. 10). The guide is pushed towards the muzzle, lifted and taken out from the slide. 6. Taking off the guide bushing (Fig. 11). Turn the guide bushing by 180° and then take it out from the slide. until it leans on the barrel and pull it forward to take it out from the barrel. The pistol is stripped for cleaning and lubrication. The owner should not strip the pistol further.
1 4 2 3 7 6 Fig. 11> Taking off the guide bushing Fig. 12> Separating the barrel 5 8 Fig.
During the assembly, observe the following: - When inserting the recoil mechanism, the connecting plate of the barrel should be normal in relation to the barrel. - The groove on the guide should properly lean on the barrel lug. - The guide must come into the appropriate hole on the guide bushing (Fig. 14) - Cylindrical part of the coupling should, at the same time, come through the holes on the frame and on the connecting plate. (Fig. 15) Fig.
HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE Like any other precision mechanism, your pistol will function better, last longer, and remain safer when it is properly maintained. Follow the advice in this section to keep your pistol in peak competitive conditions. CAUTIONS: Before stripping and cleaning, make sure that the pistol is not loaded. WARNING: Do not strip your pistol if you suspect a major defect and when additional expert servicing and repairs are necessary.
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