User manual MAGNUM RESEARCH DESERT EAGLE MARK I

[. . . ] Desert EagleTM Pistols Mark XIX, Mark VII, Mark I OW TLY N ES HON this read you Have . . . . 357 Magnum . 41 Magnum . 44 Magnum . 50 Action Express . 440 Cor®Bon Magnum Gas Operated Semi-Automatic Pistols Manufactured by Israel Weapons Industries For Magnum Research, Inc. OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING OR USING THIS PISTOL Desert Eagle Gas Operated Semi-Automatic Pistol The Desert Eagle Pistol -- U. S. Patent -- 4, 563, 937 Magnum Research, Inc. . 9 General Information/5 in 1 Tool Usage . . 39 3 STATE-BY-STATE WARNINGS CERTAIN STATES REQUIRE BY LAW THAT THEIR OWN SPECIFIED WARNING NOTICES IN LARGER-THAN-NORMAL TYPE BE CONSPICUOUSLY INCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, OR RETAIL DEALER WITH FIREARMS SOLD IN THAT STATE. [. . . ] Due to the unique blocking of the firing pin by the safety, the pistol will not fire when dropped accidentally on its hammer or on its muzzle when the safety is properly engaged (on "SAFE"). fig. 4 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Checks 1. Pull hammer slightly to the rear until a click is heard; the hammer is now in semi-cocked position. Move the front end of the safety catch lever down into the "SAFE" position. Press the magazine release button on the left hand side of the pistol and remove the magazine (fig. Draw the slide to the rear, check the chamber visually to ensure that the pistol is unloaded and release the slide. Point the pistol in safe direction and pull the trigger to check whether the safety is working properly (the hammer should not move). Move the safety lever up into the "FIRE" position; a red dot will be visible. Pull hammer back slightly and pull the trigger to release the hammer. Pull the hammer into semi-cocked position and move the safety catch lever into the "SAFE" position. 20 fig. 5 Filling and Emptying the Magazine Filling: 1. With the magazine in an upright position, place the cartridge rim on the magazine follower, in front of the magazine lips (fig. Press the cartridge down and under the magazine lips to the rear. Repeat until loaded (9 cartridges . 357; 8 cartridges . 41/. 44; 7 cartridges . 440/. 50AE). Note: Number of cartridges in the magazine can be verified by the indicator holes in the side of the magazine. Push the cartridge forward with the thumb. Repeat until the magazine is empty. fig. 6 21 SIGHTS AND ZEROING Fixed sights (Standard) The standard sights consist of a rear sight and a front sight. They are designed to ensure rapid and accurate aiming. The square notch on the rear sight is 3 mm wide. Adjustable sights The existing dovetail slots are designed to accommodate front target type sights and rear adjustable sights, available as an accessory option. Telescopic sight (Mark XIX, . 357, . 44, . 440 & . 50) The 7/8" rib has cross-slots to allow installation of WeaverTM style rings. [. . . ] Defective cartridge Inspect primer, if indented discard safely. If not indented, inspect firing pin for defects. Disassemble bolt from slide and inspect firing pin hole for obstructions. 6. Piston and gas cylinder Clean cylinder with tool or recoil spring channel reamer head. [. . . ]