EAA MODEL MP153 SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL European American Armory European American Armory Corp. Richard Road 3855402 North U.S. Highway 1 Rockledge, FL. 32955 Cocoa, Florida 32926 (321) 639-4842 www.eaacorp.com E-mail: eaacorp@eaacorp.
EAA MODEL: MP153 SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NUMBER MP153 BARREL LENGTHS 20", 24", 26", 28", 30” TYPE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN GAUGE/SIZES 12 / 2.75”, 3”, and 3.5” FINISH BLUE GENERAL INFORMATION: Weight (average) - 28" = 8.5 Lbs Overall Length - 41” to 52” FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual contains important warnings, instructions and safety procedures which must be understood BEFORE using this firearm.
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 near you. 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 safety 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 ear and eye protection 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 Semi-auto shotgun This semi-auto shotgun comes with a security lock to assist in protecting against unauthorized use. See Figure 1. The semi-auto shotgun must be unloaded when the security lock is in place. WARNING: Using the security lock cannot substitute for securing your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations. 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.
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 cannot be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith. W A R N I N G (EYE AND EAR PROTECTION) When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times. Shooters and spectators must wear shooting glasses and hearing protection to prevent eye injury and hearing loss.
WARNING Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety. When operating the safety, make sure you push it to the full extent of its travel in the desired direction, either fully “on” or fully “off.” Half-safe or partially-safe is UNSAFE. Carrier Latch/Bolt Release Button: The carrier latch/ bolt release button is located on the right side of the shotgun and protrudes out of the forward right hand side of the receiver. See Figure 8.
cocked, the bolt will not lock back in the rearward position unless this button has been pushed rearward. The Fore End Cap: The fore end cap is located on the end of the magazine tube at the front of the fore end and under the barrel. See Figure 13. The fore end cap screws onto the magazine tube using a righthand thread. WARNING! Figure 13 The fore end cap is under spring pressure. Use caution when screwing and unscrewing the fore end cap onto the end of the magazine.
Figures 16a, 16b. WARNING! The magazine cap is under spring pressure. Note: After assembly of the shotgun the spring in the Figure 16a magazine tube may become twisted. This will cause a decrease in magazine tube capacity. If you load and unload the magazine tube the spring will untwist and the capacity should be as defined in the manual.
fore end cap securely in place, depress the carrier latch button and the bolt will slide into the barrel extension (Note: If you see any portion of the barrel extension protruding from the receiver after you released the bolt or if there is a gap between the fore end and the receiver you have not properly assembled the shotgun).
*** Warning *** Do not load the semi-auto shotgun until you are ready to fire. TO LOAD: 1) Make sure the ammunition that you are using is the correct size and gauge. 2) Visually inspect the chamber and barrel for obstructions by pulling back the bolt until it locks back. Note that if the bolt will not lock back then push the Carrier Stop Button rearward and retry locking the bolt rearward. The chamber and barrel should be free of oil or grease or obstructions. See Figure 23.
If for some reason the cartridge in the magazine tube will not rise up into the chamber after repeated attempts to manually cycle the shotgun, perform the follow the following steps: A) Manually close the bolt. B) Turn over the shotgun so that the trigger guard is facing you (upward). Depress the carrier latch button and then depress the carrier latch. See Figure 27. C) With the same finger that you are depressing the carrier latch, depress the Shell Latch.
pointed in a safe direction b) Engage the cross trigger block safety c) Follow the instructions above for unloading the semi-auto shotgun and d) With the semiauto shotgun unloaded visually inspect the semi-auto shotgun for barrel blockage or damage. Then inspect the receiver of the semi-auto shotgun for damage before continuing. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE FIRING THE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN .
the firing of the last cartridge. If this occurs, open the bolt manually and lock it to the rear. Note: If the bolt will not lock back then push the Carrier Stop Button rearward and retry locking the bolt rearward. Use your eyes to verify that the gun is empty. WARNING Once you have stopped firing the semi-auto shotgun, immediately push the cross trigger block safety back to the “on” or “safe” position. Then follow the unloading instructions above while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
the magazine follower from moving the full length of travel. It is preset for one round in the magazine without the plastic spring cap. You will see a mark on the rod which is where you would cut the rod if you want two rounds in the magazine without the plastic spring cap. If you want to use the plastic spring cap and the duck plug you will have to cut the rod at the mark.
6) The trigger assembly can be removed with the barrel and bolt removed or without the barrel and bolt removed. To remove the trigger assembly all you do is remove the two pins that hold the trigger assembly in place and pull the trigger assembly from the receiver. The pins can be removed with a hammer and a punch. See Figure 37. Figure 37 MANUFACTURER’S WARNING: This firearm was manufactured to properly perform with the original parts as designed.
F) All external surfaces should be wiped down with a light coat of rust preventative. Avoid using too much oil as powder, dust or other foreign material may get trapped in the oil. This could lead to congealed deposits which may interfere with the safe and reliable operation of the semi-auto shotgun. G) USE CAUTION while using solvents in gun bore cleaning. Prolonged or excess contact with solvents can damage the gun’s bluing and finish. Be sure to wipe away all excess solvent and then lubricate with oil.
LUBRICATION WARNING Firing a semi-auto shotgun with oil, grease or any other material even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the semi-auto shotgun and personal injury to the shooter and those nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition. If the powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may not fully ignite yet the energy from the primer and/or powder may be sufficient to push the projectile or wad into the bore where it may become lodged.
original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for this firearm and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements nor originals are altered or changed. Your gun is a complex precision tool with many parts that must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe operation. Putting a gun together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can result in a damaged gun, danger, and personal injury or death to you and others through malfunction.
PARTS LIST 1. Choke tube 2. Barrel 3. Receiver 4. Gas cylinder nut 5. Valve spring 6. Valve 7. Fore end cap 8. Sling swivel band 9. Sling swivel ring 10. Sling swivel screw 11. Magazine tube extension 12. Magazine tube extension spring 13. Magazine tube extension insert 14. Magazine spring retainer 15. Magazine spring 16. Magazine follower 17. Magazine tube 19. External seal 20. Piston / Action bar sleeve 21. Recoil spring 22. Fore end support 23. Action bar assembly 24. Pin 25.
Screw in Chokes Symbols/Markings The end of the constriction: / // /// //// Cl choke tubes are marked with slashes to identify the choke - Full - Improved Modified - Modified - Improved Cylinder - Cylinder WARNING! MAKE SURE YOU FULLY TIGHTEN THE CHOKE TUBE Shooting with a loose choke tube can cause damage to your semi-auto shotgun. Additional information on screw choke tubes: A) Only tighten or loosen choke tubes with flat key wrench supplied with semiauto shotgun.
Notes on Shot Material and Chokes: 1) Shells using Bismuth or Tungsten-Matrix shot are subject to the same barrel and choke tube limitations as lead shot. Shells using Tungsten-Iron shot or Hevi-Shot are subject to the same barrel and choke tube limitations as steel shot. 2) On fixed choke guns, shells loaded with steel, Tungsten-Iron or Hevi-Shot should be fired only in IC or Cylinder barrels.
! 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.
