User manual CENTURY INTERNATIONAL ARMS CZECH MODEL 70 PISTOL CALIBER 7.65 (.32 ACP)

[. . . ] Czech Model 70 Pistol Caliber 7. 65 (. 32 ACP) Manual We specifically disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury whatsoever, incurring as a result of the use of faulty, non-standard or remanufactured ammunition, any modifications or changes made to the firearm; improper use or unsafe handling of the weapon. FIREARMS SAFETY IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SHOOTER. ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED. IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. Entire Contents © 2008 Century International Arms, Inc. A l r g ts reserved l ih IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE Children are attracted to, and can operate firearms which can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. [. . . ] Czech Model 70 Pistol Manual Illustration # 1 Diagram showing major operational parts of the Czech Model 70 Pistol. Left side of pistol Right side of pistol The pictures above show the main operational parts of the Century International Arms Czech Model 70 Pistol. Study of these pictures will aid you in understanding the instructions in this book. IMPORTANT NOTICE!Czech Model 70 Pistol is a surplus firearm. As with all surplus products, it should be carefully inspected before use, preferrably by a competent gunsmith!This is to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Congratulations on your purchase of a Century International Arms Czech Model 70 pistol. With proper care and maintenance it will give you long and reliable service. The Czech Model 70 is a semi-automatic, single- and double-action pistol chambered for the 7. 65 (. 32 ACP) cartridge and is furnished with an 8-round capacity detachable magazine. Century Czech Model 70 Pistol Background - Your Czech Model 70 Pistol was designed in the late 1940's for police use. Its design inspiration was the renowned German Walther PP pistol. 50 (Model 50) the design was upgraded in the early 1970's and reintroduced as the Vz. 70 (Model 70). Production of Czech Model 70 pistols ceased in 1983 when the design was replaced by the 9mm Vz. Always keep the pistol's safety lever in this middle position until you are actually ready to fire. The safety lever also has a third decocking function that causes the hammer to fall safely (if cocked) without firing a cartridge that may be in the chamber. The safety lever rebounds to the "SAFE" position Safety Lever in upper "FIRE" position, red dot exposed. Pistol is ready to be after performing the decocking function. Always keep the pistol pointed in a fired. Exercise great caution when hansafe direction when using the decock function. Note: it is possible that the pistol could discharge when using the decocoking function if parts in the mechanism are worn. To avoid serious injury, death or property damage, familiarize yourself with the safety lever's positions and functions before loading your pistol and have your pistol checked regularly by a competent gunsmith. Illustration #3 Illustration #4 Illustration #5 The magazine properly installed in position. The safety lever in the lower or "SAFE" position. [. . . ] Always wash your hands and face after firing your pistol, disassembling it or after cleaning it. Illustration #6 Disassembly: WARNING!You should wear eye protection, such as shooting glasses or goggles when disassembling and reassembling your pistol to protect your eyes from tensioned parts, such as springs, that could become dislodged during the process. Press in the disassembly button on the right side of the frame while removing the slide from the frame. The Century Czech Model 70 pistol may be disassembled into three major components - slide, magazine and frame. To disassemble the pistol, first ensure it is unloaded by removing the magazine and then pulling back the slide and visually checking that there is no ammunition in the chamber. Put the safety lever in its lower position. [. . . ]