U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. MODEL MP 221 Side-by-Side Rifle WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. 411 Hawk Street Rockledge, Florida 32955 (321) 639-4842 www.ussginc.com E-mail: ussg@eaacorp.
U.S.SPORTING GOODS, INC. MODEL MP 221 SIDE-BY-SIDE RIFLE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NUMBER MP 221 BARREL LENGTH 23.5" TYPE SIDE-BY-SIDE RIFLE CALIBERS 223R, 7.62X39, 45-70 308WIN, 30-06, 270 FINISH BLUE GENERAL INFORMATION: Weight (average) - 23.5" = 7.5 Lbs. Overall Length - 40.5” FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual contains important instructions, warnings 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 bullet 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 Rifle This rifle comes with a security lock to assist in protecting against unauthorized use. See Figure 1. The rifle must be unloaded when the security lock is in place on the rifle. WARNING: Using the security lock cannot substitute for securing your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations. Figure 1 The security lock operates as follows: 1. To open the Trigger Lock put the Key into the notches of the Trigger Lock Nut and unscrew it counter-clockwise.
WARNING Always store the key to the security lock: (1) in a separate location away from the rifle; (2) in a secure location unknown and not accessible to others, especially children. Whether you secure your firearms by using the supplied security lock, a gun lock or a safe or some other mechanism, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to store your firearms in such a manner that children and other unauthorized persons cannot gain access to them.
WARNING If there is any reason to suspect that a projectile is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload the firearm (See Unloading Instructions) and check the chambers and the bore. A bullet or some other matter may be lodged some distance down a barrel where it can not easily be seen. Check the bore by using a cleaning rod to pass through the barrels.
The safety mechanism is a tang-style safety located behind the top lever. See Figure 9. To place the safety in the “on” or “safe” position, pull the button all the way to the rear. When Figure 9 Figure 10 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 forward. When in the “off” or “fire” position, a red dot is exposed behind the slide button.
WARNING Never pull the trigger(s) until you are actually ready to fire. Keep your fingers off the trigger(s) and outside of the trigger guard until you are ready to pull the trigger and fire the rifle. When opening and closing the action and when engaging or disengaging the safety mechanism, make sure your fingers are outside the trigger guard and away from the trigger(s).
The Serial Number: The rifle’s serial number is located under the top lever. Directions For Assembly Of Rifle: WARNING Before you begin to assemble the rifle, you MUST (1) look down the barrels from the breech end toward the muzzle end to make sure there is no ammunition in the chambers or obstructions in the barrels, and (2) make sure the safety is in the “safe” position. Your rifle was shipped with the barrel assembly (barrels and forend) detached from the receiver assembly.
the forend to the barrels. Pull outward on the mechanical latch in the center of the forend and place the forend on the receiver. With an upward swinging motion, lock the forend onto the barrels. Do not force the forend into its locked position on the barrels. If the latch does not go to its final flat position, it may be necessary to push it into place. Never force the latch into the flat position. See Figure 19.
3) After inspection, load the correct type of cartridge into the chambers making sure that the cartridges are flush Figure 21 Figure 22 with the extractor. See Figures 21 and 22. Then close the action by swinging the barrels up until they lock into the receiver. The locking latch should move to its fully locked Figure 23 Figure 24 position. See Figure 23.
3) Visually check the barrels to make sure that they are free from obstructions. See Figure 27. FIRING YOUR RIFLE WARNING Figure 27 Never load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to fire the rifle. WARNING Do not disengage the trigger block safety until the rifle is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire. WARNING If a cartridge does not fire and the trigger has been pulled and the trigger block safety is disengaged...
4) With the butt stock held firmly against your shoulder and the barrels pointed towards your intended target, place your trigger finger on the trigger. The rifle will fire when you pull or squeeze the trigger with the requisite force. See Figure 29. Figure 29 5) If you wish to fire a second shot from the other barrel, you must move your finger to the other trigger and pull or squeeze that trigger. The second barrel will then fire.
MANUFACTURER’S WARNING This firearm was manufactured to properly perform with the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are correctly installed and that neither replacements nor originals are altered or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts that must relate correctly to other parts for safe 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.
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. H) A gun should be cleaned after firing. In addition, external parts should be wiped with an oiled cloth after handling. A light oil is ordinarily all that is necessary in cleaning if the gun has not been fired or fired very little.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. firearm is warranted to the original retail customer for One Year from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. All parts and labor or replacement at our option are covered. Wood Stock and Wood Forend are not covered by the One Year Warranty. The warranty on the wood stock and forend is 60 days from purchase and only covers manufactured and material defects.
YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL Always keep this manual with your firearm. Make sure you understand all the warnings, operation instructions and safety procedures. When you lend, give or sell the firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. You can get a copy of this manual from U.S. Sporting Goods, Inc. upon request. ALL PARTS ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO A $10.00 CHARGE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING. Please state Model, Caliber, Serial Number, and Finish Color when ordering. For parts, information and service contact: U.S.
MODEL MP 221 Parts Explosion 1. Barrel assy 2. Extractor 3. Pin 4. Screw 5. Swivel pin 6. Swivel loop 7. Screw 8. Barrel swivel base 9. Front sight 10. Square-notch rear sight 11. Washer 12. Screw 13. Forend 14. Forend screw collar 15. Spring 16. Forend latch housing 17. Forend latch 18. Forend latch pin 19. Screw 20. Screw 21. Screw 22. Forend iron 23. Pin 24. Receiver 25. Cam 26. Cam pin 27. Sear pin 28. Sear, LH 29. Hammer assy, LH 30. Plug 31. Plug screw 32. Feeding piece 33. Rod assy, LH 34.
! 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.
