INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR I.O. INCS PPS-43C SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL CALIBER 7.62x25 TOKAREV Product information: Please call 866-882-1479 or visit our website www.ioinc.us THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
HISTORIC TREASURES The history The PPS-43 (Pistolet-Pulemet Sudaeva, model of 1943 = Sudaev submachine gun) was born as an answer to the need for weapon that would be more compact and mobile than the PPSh-41 then in use by the Soviet Army. The PPSh-41 was somewhat too long to be used by tank crews and mobile recon groups and paratroopers so, late in 1941, the Red Army issued a request for a new, more compact SMG.
State-By-State Warnings Certain states require by law that their own specified warning notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by the manufacturer, distributor or retailer with firearms sold in that state. I.O. INC sells its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be sold in these states, we include the following: California: WARNING Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death.
that many more children sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances may result in your liability for these deaths.
FIREARMS SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your PPS-43C properly. Please contact us if you have any questions. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live ammunition.
IDENTIFING PARTS ON YOUR PPS-43C REAR SIGHT FRONT SIGHT BOLT HANDLE EJECTION PORT BARREL SAFETY LEVER BARREL SHIELD TRIGGER TRIGGER GUARD PISTOL GRIP MAGAZINE LATCH MAGAZINE UPPER RECEIVER RECEIVER MAGAZINE WELL RECOIL SPRING MAGAZINE LOCKING CATCH BOLT 6
AMMUNITION WARNING LEAD EXPOSURE Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD. The PPS-43C pistols are chambered for the 7.62x25 Tokarev cartridges.
Safety: It is located on the right hand side in front of the trigger guard. To engage the safety, move the safety lever all the way rearward towards the back of the pistol (Figure 1). The safety works when the pistol is either cocked or uncocked. To disengage the safety, move the safety lever all the way to the front (Figure 2). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Magazines: The PPS-43C magazines are original PPS-43 issue and no other magazine is approved for use in this pistol.
WARNING AMMUNITION Death, serious injury and damage can result from use of the wrong ammunition, bore obstructions, powder overloads or incorrect cartridge components. Even the strongest gun can be blown up as a result of excess pressure. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing protection. FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
4. Insert the magazine into the magazine well in the receiver, taking care that the magazine is locked in place by the magazine latch. Slamming the magazine into the receiver forcibly is not necessary. 5. Hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand but do not touch the trigger. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction. With the palm of the other hand grasp the bolt handle and slide to the rear as far as it will go. Use care to not place any part of your hand in front of the muzzle.
INCORRECT, DEFECTIVE, DAMAGED, RUSTY, NON-STANDARD OR IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES MUST NEVER BE USED. THEY CAN CAUSE THE PISTOL TO MALFUNCTION. DO NOT LOAD AND FIRE WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE!!! TO UNLOAD Removing the magazine does not unload the pistol! To unload, first remove magazine, then pull the bolt to the rear, eject chambered cartridge, and visually inspect chamber to be sure it is empty. Always point the pistol in a safe direction when loading or unloading.
TO EXTRACT AND EJECT A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE When the pistol is fired, the same gas pressure that drives the bullet forward also acts through the cartridge case to push the bolt to the rear. The action causes extraction and ejection of the fired cartridge case. If a cartridge fails to fire or if the shooter wishes to eject the chambered cartridge manually, follow the procedure To Unload step 3.
cartridge discharging before it is properly chambered. If this happens, the cartridge case may rupture and its fragments fly out of the ejection port of the pistol with sufficient force to cause serious injury. Always wear shooting glasses! TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (JAMS) 1. If it appears that the type of ammunition being used caused the jam, try another brand, type, or lot number. Remember use only factory ammunition of the correct caliber. 2.
TO DISASSEMBLE Be sure pistol is unloaded! 1. Keep pistol pointed in a safe direction. Press the magazine latch forward and withdraw the magazine from the receiver of the pistol and let the bolt go forward (see Figure 4). Fig. 4 2. Lay the pistol flat on its left side on the bench. Locate the locking catch on the back of the receiver (see Figure 5) 3. Press the locking catch and lift the upper receiver up. It is important to perform this operation while the pistol is laying flat on bench.
4. Note the bolt contained in the upper receiver. Lower the receiver completely hinged down (Figure 6) Fig. 6 5. Pull the bolt back and slowly drop it out of the upper receiver (Figure 7 and Figure 8) Fig 7 Fig.
6. Remove the recoil spring out of the bolt (Figure 9) 7. Fig. 9 Inspect the chamber and verify that it is empty. 8. The pistol is now disassembled for cleaning (see Figure 10). No further disassembly is recommended. Fig. 10 TO REASSEMBLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Be certain chamber and magazine are empty. Install the recoil spring onto the bolt. Push the bolt onto the upper receiver. Lock the upper receiver onto the receiver. Work the bolt a few times to check the action. Do not dry fire your PPS-43C.
adequate tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding position. The magazine lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks so that cartridges are held in their proper feeding position. If the magazine becomes dirty, it should be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. The following disassembly instructions apply: Snap-On Base - Use a punch to press in on the magazine spring seat where it protrudes into the hole in the magazine floor plate.
STORAGE GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED! Never place or store any firearm in such a manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms should always be stored securely and unloaded, away from children and careless adults. For increased safety, firearms should be stored unloaded and locked in a location that is both separate from their ammunition and inaccessible to children and any other unauthorized person.
MANUFACTURER PIONEER ARMS WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pioneer Arms Corp., Radom, Poland, warrants to the original retail purchaser, that the PPS-43C pistol will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. All warranty works shall be performed by I. O. INC, Monroe, NC 28110.
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