German Sport Guns Gmbh GSG-StG44 Handling and Safety Instructions USA
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Contents 04 Section Page History of the StG 44 Product description General Instructions / Safety regulations Technical Data Main parts / Assembly groups of GSG StG 44 Safety mechanism D-01 D-02 D-03 D-04 D-05 D-06 05 06-07 08 09 10 11 Transporting the Rifle General Ammunition D-07 D-08 D-09 12 12 12 Loading the magazine Loading the weapon Firing D-10 D-11 D-12 13 14 15-16 Interruption of Shooting Decocking the hammer Setting the Sight D-13 D-14 D-15 17-18 19 20 Maintenance and disassembly th
D-01: History of the StG44 The StG 44, Sturmgewehr 44, or assault rifle model of 1944 was an assault rifle developed in Germany during World War II and was the first of its kind to see major deployment, considered by many historians to be the first modern assault rifle. It is als known under the designations MP43 and MP44 ( Maschinenpistole 43, Maschinenpistole 44, respectively ), which denote earlier development versions of the same weapon. This rifle was in service from October 1943 - May 1945.
D-02: Product description Dear valued customer, this Rifle has been constructed for caliber .22 lr HV ammunition. Because of the high range of caliber .22 ammunition we decided to adjust the StG 44 to high quality Standard- as well as HV-ammunition. When you take out your StG 44 of the box the first time, please assemble the buttstock with the enclosed stock bolt. ( see figure 1 & 2 on page 7 ). We wish you much pleasure with our product. info@germansportguns.de www.gsg-guns.com www.americantactical.
Put on the buttstock Assembling of the buttstock after removing it from the box. Figure 1 Insert the stock bolt from one side.
D-03: General Instructions / Safety regulations Never use the gun under the influence of drugs or alcohol, while ill or suffering other such difficulties. These conditions can impair your powers of judgement and reflexes. Always think the gun as being loaded and with the safety off until you have established the opposite through the unloading procedure. Always keep the muzzle of the gun in a safe direction when handling.
D-04: Technical Data: Caliber .22 Long Rifle HV 22 Overall length 946,5 mm / 37,3 inch Overall height 220,5 mm / 8,7 inch Overall width 56 mm / 2,2 inch Barrel length 414 mm / 16,3 inch Rifling length 406 mm / 15,9 inch Number of grooves 6 Sighth length 435 mm / 17,1 inch Weighth without magazine 4,15 kg Weight of the magazine 0,26 kg Trigger pull, approx.
D-05: Main parts / Assembly groups of the GSG-StG44 Rear Sight Receiver Breech block Receiver end with spring Muzzle cover Handguard Cocking Lever Damping Device Buttstock Frame Magazine 10
D-06: Safety mechanism Put the safety lever in the top position „F“ to release the trigger. Press the safety lever down to lock the trigger.
D-07: Transporting the Rifle - For your own safety and the safety of others, always transport the gun with the „Loading Chamber Indicator“, unloaded, decocked and locked. - Never carry a gun with you that has already been cocked and that has a round in the chamber. - While carrying a gun always make sure that direction of muzzle will be under your control in case of downfall or any other slip. - Transport the gun separately from the ammunition.
D-10: Loading the Magazine: Procedure: 1. Put the cartridge on the feeder, near the magazine feed lips. ( Figure 1 page 13 ) 2. Pull down the slide of the magazine. 3. Push the bullet to the backside of the magazine. ( Figure 2 page 13 ) 4. Load only the quantity of bullets into the magazine you want to fire. ( max.
D-11: Loading the Weapon Notice: - Never load or reload the gun in a vehicle, a room or another small area ( Except a shooting range ) Before loading always wipe off an excess grease and oil and check to see if there are any foreign objects/material in the barrel. Always keep the muzzle of the gun pointed in a safe direction. Don´t put your finger on the trigger. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard. Load the gun by pushing in the magazine only directly before firing.
D-12: Firing - Ensure that the target and surrounding allow shots to be fired without danger. Ensure during firing that your fingers, hands or other parts of the body are not in front of, above or beside the barrel or the ejection port. Never allow any person to stand next to you where they could be hit by ejected cartridge cases. When shooting, always wear ear protection and protective eye glasses. Inform other people close to you about the need to wear ear and eye protection.
Cocking lever in front position Cock notch Figure 1 Cocking lever in the last, engaged position Figure 2 16
D-13: Interruption of shooting ( Magazine not empty ) Notice: - Never let the gun out of your hand before it is unloaded. - When the gun is loaded; a round is in the chamber. - Never place your hand over the ejection port. Procedure: 1. Lock the gun. ( see Figure 2 on page 11 ) 2. Keep the muzzle of the gun in a safe direction. 3. Remove the magazine and store it safely. 4. Pull the cocking lever backwards and engage it. The cartridge will be ejected. 5. Check if there is no more round in the chamber.
Figure 1 Ejection Port Level Indicator Figure 2 Chamber 18
D-14: Decocking the hammer Notice: - Pull the trigger only, if the loaded chamber indicator is inserted in the chamber ( see Figure 2 on page 18 ) Procedure: 1 Ensure that there is no more round in the chamber. Then insert the loaded chamber indicator in the chamber. 2. Pull the cocking lever backwards and let it slide forwards. 3. The safety lever has to be in position „F“ 4. Pull the trigger. The hammer triggers and is decocked.
D-15: Setting the Sights Procedure: 1. Push the knob for windage adjustment, move it and engage it into the required position. Is the sight adjusted high, it results in a high impact. Is the sight adjusted down, it results in a low impact. 2. The sight can be adjusted laterally by pulling and rotating the knob. When shots to the right, turn clockwise. ( see Figure 3 page 20 ) When shots to the left, turn counter-clockwise.
D-16: Maintenance and Disassembly the Weapon Notice: - Before disassembling, remove the magazine. - Check, if the rifle is decocked and unloaded and that there is no round in the chamber, before you begin cleaning it. Procedure: 1. Remove the stock bolt ( see Figure 1 & 2 on page 22 ) 2. Fold down the frame and hold the receiver ( see Figure 3 on page 22 ) 3. The system parts can be remove now.
Receiver Buttstock Receiver end cap Magazine Figure 1 Figure 2 Receiver end cap Figure 3 22 Frame System parts Receiver end cap with spring Figure 4
D-17: Cleaning of the Chamber and the Breech Block Notice: - The previously shown disassembling is sufficient for a overall cleaning. - A further disassembling of the rifle should only be made by qualified personal. - Do not use a steel brush or any other hard material to clean the barrel. Use only a suitable cleaning rod and brushes of the right caliber. - Do not use thinner to clean the gun. Procedure: 1. Use the cleaning brush to carefully remove all powder residues and dirt in the barrel and chamber.
D-18: Care of the gun Notice: - Always keep your gun in immaculcate condition and in good working order. - Always clean and oil your gun after use. - Never modify or repair parts of your gun yourself. - Have your gun checked once every 12 month by a qualified gunsmith or armourer because defects, wear, corrosion, etc. are not always visible from the outside.
D-19: Troubleshooting / Removal Part / Fault Ammunition feed: No round chambered Possible cause of fault / defect Magazine not properly inserted or dirty. Possible fault / defect removal Insert Magazine properly or replace it. Breech: Breech does not close properly. Gun or round dirty or too heavily greased. Strip, clean and lubricate rifle. Clean or replace ammunition. When Rifle still defective Repair by manufacturer / gunmaker Case ejection: Spent case stucks in chamber or jams in ejection port.
D-20: Storage of the gun Notice: - Always store your gun unloaded and in a cleaned condition. - Store your gun separately from its ammunition and under lock and key in a gun safe corresponding to individual laws of your country. - The gun and ammunition must be accessible to children and other inexperienced or unauthorized persons. D-21: Shipping the gun Warning: Familiarize yourself fully with local legislation governing the shipping and transportation of firearms. Procedure: 1.
D-22: Accessories 01. Magazine 15 round 02. Magazine 10 round 03. Magazine 2 round D-23: Disposal - Strictly observe any current national regulations regarding the disposal of handguns. - When shipping the gun due to above mentioned national legislation is allowed, we suggest to send gun for disposal to address mentioned under „Shipping the gun“. - Follow instructions of chapter „Shipping the gun“ D-24: Spare Part List (find under www.gsg-guns.
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D-12: Firing - Ensure that the target and surrounding allow shots to be fired without danger. Ensure during firing that your fingers, hands or other parts of the body are not in front of, above or beside the barrel or the ejection port. Never allow any person to stand next to you where they could be hit by ejected cartridge cases. When shooting, always wear ear protection and protective eye glasses. Inform other people close to you about the need to wear ear and eye protection.
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