Instruction manual

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If you cannot place the hammer in the horizontal
position, it is most likely because the hammer strut is
trapped behind the crosspin (see Figure 7 – not
applicable to 22/45 models). If this occurs, lift the
hammer to free the hammer strut from behind the
crosspin and then move the hammer into the
horizontal position.
If the hammer has been rotated too far forward, it also
may be difficult to rotate backwards. Inserting the
empty
magazine fully into the magazine well will allow
the hammer to rotate backwards into a horizontal
position. Once the hammer is horizontal, remove the
empty magazine.
Before placing the barrel receiver onto the frame,
make sure that the loaded chamber indicator pin (Part
No. A02611 / Key No. 7 in the exploded view drawing
on p. 39) has not fallen out of the receiver.
HAMMER STRUT
CROSSPIN
Figure 7
Figure 8A
Figure 8B
4. Fully insert the empty magazine back into
the magazine well. Point the muzzle up in a
safe direction and pull the trigger. Gravity
should cause the hammer to return to the
cocked position if it became dislodged in step
3 (see Figure 9). If not, reach into the rear of
the receiver and push the hammer back down
flat (into the horizontal position). When the
hammer is in this position, remove the empty
magazine.
Figure 9
3. Place the barrel receiver on top of the
frame so that the square lug engages the
square front recess on the underside of
the receiver (see Figure 8A). Push the
barrel rearward until it stops, with the
rear end of the receiver slightly over-
hanging the rear end of the grip frame
(see Figure 8B). If alignment cannot be
achieved by hand pressure, place the
pistol (muzzle down) on a padded bench
and strike the rear of the grip frame
immediately below the receiver with a
plastic or wooden mallet. Be careful not
to damage the grip frame.