MODEL EAA BAIKAL IZH43 SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN (12, 16, 20, 28 GA and .410 Bore) WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL European American Armory European American Armory Corp. Richard Road 1 3855402 North U.S. Highway Rockledge, FL.32926 32955 Cocoa, Florida (321) 639-4842 www.eaacorp.com E-mail: eaacorp@eaacorp.
EAA MODEL: IZH43 SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NUMBER IZH43 BARREL LENGTH 20”, 24”, 26”, 28”, 30” TYPE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN GAUGES 12, 20, 16, 28, .410 FINISH BLUE / NICKEL CASE COLOR GENERAL INFORMATION: Weight (average) - 28" = 6.8 Lbs.
WARNING **YOU RISK PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM** Before handling any firearm, make sure you know the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Before handling this firearm, read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual. Always keep this manual with the firearm. If you lend, give or sell this firearm, be sure the manual goes with it.
Type Of Ammunition To Be Used: It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be used in this firearm. Avoid military surplus or old ammunition as it may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile or wad from the barrel. The use of reloaded, high pressure or hand-loaded ammunition can be dangerous and will void the warranty.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Get competent firearms instruction in safe handling before using this firearm. Please ask your dealer for names of qualified instructors. All guns are extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the firearm user is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical device should never replace safe handling procedures.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall. Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children. Make sure that they are properly secured so untrained individuals and children will be denied access to your guns and ammunition. Test your gun’s operation and safeties only at a shooting range while the firearm is pointed in a safe direction. Know your target and what is beyond.
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while the shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear protection for hearing and sight loss and they should avoid distracting those shooting their firearms. Never drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function before using it again. Do NOT alter or modify your gun.
Use the Security Lock Provided with your Shotgun This shotgun comes with a security lock to assist in protecting against unauthorized use. See Picture A. The shotgun must be unloaded when the security lock is in place on the shotgun. WARNING: Using the security lock cannot substitute for securing your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations. WARNING! Never install the security lock on a loaded firearm. Picture A The security lock operates as follows: 1.
USED FIREARMS - Firearms are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. If you got your European American Armory Corp. firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should take it to a good gunsmith who knows European American Armory Corp. firearms, and have him examine it. WRITE European American Armory Corp.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT WITH ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BLOW IT OUT WITH A BLANK CARTRIDGE OR A CARTRIDGE FROM WHICH THE SHOT HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUE(S) CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. If the blockage can be removed with a cleaning rod, clean any unburned powder grains from the bore, chambers and mechanism before resuming shooting. If the blockage can not be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.
The safety mechanism is a tang-style safety located behind the top lever. See Figure 6. To place the safety in the “on” or “safe” position, pull the button all the way to the rear. When in the “on” or “safe” position, the safety blocks the rearward motion of the trigger(s). To place the safety in the “off” or “fire” position, push the slide button all the way to forward. Figure 7 Figure 6 When in the “off” or “fire” position, a red dot is exposed behind the slide button.
Trigger(s): Side-by-side shotguns from European American Armory Corp. are available in either a double-trigger configuration or a single-trigger configuration. See Figure 10 and 11. Double-trigger IZH43 shotguns are patterned after classic side-by-side shotguns with two triggers. The front trigger always fires the right barrel. The back trigger always fires the left barrel. Pulling either trigger with the safety in the “off” or “fire” position fires the shotgun.
WARNING When selecting a barrel, make sure the safety is “on” and the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. NEVER use the barrel selector when the safety is in the “off” or “fire” position. Once you have used the barrel selector button to select the desired barrel, remove your finger from inside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire. The Forend: The forend is the wooden grip piece which attaches to the barrel assembly and locks the barrel assembly into the receiver. See Figure 13.
the lower locking lug fits around the round bar in the forward lower portion of the slot in the receiver. With the barrels engaged into the receiver, swing the barrels up into the locked position. The top lever should move back to the center once the barrels are locked into position. Note: The top lever may not move completely to the center on a new shotgun until the gun is broken in. The top lever must move at least three quarters of its full travel distance. See Figure 16 (a,b,c).
WARNING Do not load shotgun until you are ready to fire. TO LOAD: 1) Make sure the ammunition that you are using is the correct size and gauge. The barrels are marked with the gauge and chamber size. Barrels marked 3" (76mm) will use only 2 3/4" (70mm) or 3" (76mm) shot shells and must not be used with 3 1/2" (89mm) shells. Barrels marked with 2 3/4" (70mm) will use only 2 3/4" (70mm) and must not be used with or 3" (76mm) or 3 1/2" (89mm) shells.
have a competent gunsmith look at the gun or return the gun to European American Armory Corp. for inspection. Note: The top lever may not move completely to the center on a new shotgun until the gun is broken in. The lever must move at least three quarters of the full travel distance. Try and move the top lever to the center position by pushing it, do not force it. TO UNLOAD: 1) Break open the shotgun by using the top lever and tip the barrels down. See Figure 22.
FIRING YOUR SHOTGUN WARNING Never load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to fire the shotgun. W A R N I N G Do not disengage the trigger block safety until the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire.
towards your intended target, place your trigger finger on the trigger. The shotgun will fire when you pull or squeeze the trigger with the requisite force. See Figure 27. 6) If you are using a single trigger IZH43 shotgun Figure 27 and intend to fire a second shot, fully release the trigger and then pull it a second time. The second round will then fire. If you are using a double trigger IZH43 shotgun, move your finger to the other trigger and pull it. The second round will now fire.
and accurate operation. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified parts can result in a damaged gun, or personal injury or death to you or others. Always let a qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least, check any work not performed by a gunsmith. Firearms safety is your primary concern. THE GUN OWNER MUST ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORRECT REASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONING OF THE FIREARM AFTER ANY DISASSEMBLY OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
DANGER – AMMUNITION WARNING Firearms may be damaged and serious personal injury or death to the shooter or bystanders may result from any condition which contributes to the generation of excessive pressure or uncontrolled release of gas within the firearm. Such adverse conditions can be caused by bore or chamber obstruction, propellant powder overloads or by defective, incorrect or improperly loaded and assembled cartridge components.
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from date of original retail purchase. Consequential or incidental damages and/or expenses, or any other expenses are not covered by this warranty. To obtain warranty performance send your firearm with proof of retail purchase, freight prepaid to: European American Armory Corp. 3855 North U.S. Highway 1 Cocoa, Florida 32926 NOTICE: It is illegal to ship a firearm with ammunition in the firearm or in the same packaging.
PARTS LIST Fig. 1 – IZH43 Exploded View List of IZH43 Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. barrel assembly extractor spring plunger right extractor left extractor screw pin sling swivel ring screw barrel sling swivel base front sight forend washer spring latch body forend latch pin screw screw screw lever pin left lever right lever hinge lever spring screw receiver cam 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.
Fig. 3 - IZH43 with Single Trigger 1. left sear 2. right sear 3. trigger 4. spring 5. selector plunger 6. selector 7. pin 8. weight 9. arm base spring 10. selector arm base 11. selector arm spring 12. selector arm pin 13. selector arm PARTS LIST Fig.4– Firing mechanism of double trigger IZH43 shotgun, 3-inch chamber version GA. 12, .410 1. barrel assembly 2. receiver 3. firing pin 4. firing pin spring 5. firing pin bushing 6. left hammer 7. right hammer 8.
OPTIONAL CHOKE TUBES WARNING Never install or remove choke tubes while the firearm is loaded. Only install or remove choke tubes with the firearm unloaded, the action open and the trigger block safety engaged.
D) Correctly installed choke tubes: Lead shot choke tubes should fit flush or slightly below the muzzle end of the barrel. Steel shot choke tubes will protrude out from the barrel about 3/4” and the mating lip will be flush with barrel end. E) Before using the shotgun make sure that the choke tubes are installed correctly. F) Keep choke tubes lubricated and installed. Never fire the gun without a choke tube installed. Handle choke tubes carefully since the leading edge is very thin.
! WARNING Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison. ! ADVERTENCIA A los ninos los atroen las armaside de fuego y los pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses lesiones graves y la muerte.
