EAA M-88 Instruction Manual

M88

PISTOL

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

European American Armory Corp.

402 Richard Road

Rockledge, Florida 32955

[phone]

www.eaacorp.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

© Copyright EAA Corp. 9/07

EAA MODEL: M88

PISTOL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

READ THIS MANUAL FOR ZASTAVA M88

BEFORE HANDLING YOUR FIREARM

The M88 is a semi-automatic single action pistol with an 8+1 round magazine
capacity, excellent design, anatomical grip, magazine disconnect safety and
manual slide mounted safety.

CALIBERS: 9mm & 40SW
FINISHES: BLUE OR CHROME

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual
contains important warnings and safety procedures which must be understood
BEFORE using this firearm. Read the entire manual and if you do not
understand any part of it or the operation of your pistol, stop and seek
professional firearms instructions. You can get a copy of this manual from
European American Armory Corp. on request.

Record the serial number of your Pistol:

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and a description of it:

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Make a copy of this manual, proof of purchase/sales record for safekeeping
in a secure safe or fireproof container. Such proof is necessary if the firearm
is stolen or for warranty repair.

Specifications of the ZASTAVA M88

Trigger Single Action Height 5 inches
Caliber 9mm Width 1.25 inches
Length 7 inches Weight 28 ounces
Barrel 3.6 inches Magazine Capacity: 8+1 cartridges 9mm

6+1 cartridges 40SW

W A R N I N G

**YOU RISK INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM**
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. IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND, SEEK ADVICE FROM SOMEONE QUALIFIED IN SAFE
HANDLING OF FIREARMS.

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*THIS FIREARM IS DESIGNED ONLY FOR TARGET SHOOTING AND SELF
DEFENSE AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE TRANSPORTED UNLOADED IN ITS
CASE. NEVER CARRY THIS FIREARM WITH A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER*

TYPE OF AMMUNITION TO BE USED

It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be
used in this firearm. Other types of ammunition may have feeding or extraction
problems. Some factory ammunition works better than others and you should
stick with that brand you find works well in your semiautomatic pistol. Avoid
military surplus or hot loaded ammo. The use of reloaded, +P, high pressure
or hand loaded ammunition will void the warranty.

N O T I C E

PISTOLS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS and
are sold by European American Armory Corporation with the specific
understanding that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their
safe handling or resale under local laws and regulations.

European American Armory shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever
for malfunctioning of the firearm, for physical injury or for property damage
resulting in whole or in part from (1) intentional or negligent discharge, (2)
improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4) defective,
improper, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) corrosion and/or lack of
proper maintenance (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct
and immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability
is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability (including any
failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall European American Armory
Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss
of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

1. We recommend that you get competent firearms instruction in safe handling
before using this firearm. Please ask your dealer. All guns are extremely
dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the gun user is the
primary “safety” and to depend on any mechanical devices is to be only half
safe.

2. NEVER carry this pistol with a cartridge loaded in the chamber. We
recommend that you keep the Safety Lever in the safe position and always
make sure the chamber is unloaded until you are ready to fire.

3. NEVER point this pistol at anything that is not your intended target even if
this pistol is unloaded. When loading, cleaning, unloading or handling, always
be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always keep your fingers
off the trigger.

4. NEVER assume any gun is unloaded. Before handling this pistol, remove
the magazine and retract the slide assembly to check for any ammo in the
firing chamber. See Unloading Instructions and then unload any ammunition.

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Make sure you know that this or any pistol is fully unloaded before handling
or displaying it. When handling any firearm, keep your fingers away from the
trigger at all times until you intend to fire the weapon.

5. WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it does
fire ammunition containing lead or lead compounds known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive toxicity. Those
who discharge a firearm, stand near someone who discharges a firearm or
cleans firearms are hereby warned of the hazards and dangers presented by
lead and lead compounds and should take protective health measures.

A M M U N I T I O N W A R N I N G

Old, Hot-loaded and/or re-loaded ammunition may be dangerous. Because
of the poor or nonexistent quality control standards among some companies
or people who make reloaded ammunition and the dangers of overloads and
underloads (squib loads) which may occur, we recommend that only good
quality new factory ammunition be fired in our firearms. [If you prepare your
own handloads, do NOT exceed recommended pressures in line with those
generated by standard factory loads as manufactured by Remington,
Winchester, Federal, PMC or other reputable companies.] Do NOT use +P
Ammo or High Velocity High Pressure Ammunition (factory or handloaded).
Old ammunition may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile from
the barrel.

-WARNINGS-

READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE
OF SOMEONE ELSE

Get instructions from a competent firearms instructor before using this or any
firearm. Learn from a professional how to handle, load, unload, operate, fire
and care for your gun.

NEVER PLAY with your firearm. It is not a toy but a very dangerous weapon
that can cause serious personal injury or death.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Treat every gun as if it is
loaded...all the time. NEVER point any firearm (loaded or unloaded) at any
person or anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep your gun unloaded
until ready to use and make sure that it is unloaded before cleaning.

Keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target
and ready to shoot.

Never rely on a gun’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe gun handling. A
safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense and
gun safety procedures.

Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall and fire.

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 ammo.

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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. Ask yourself what your bullet will hit if
it misses the target or passes through the intended target. Remember, a fired
bullet can travel over a mile (including a ricochet) and is capable of going
through walls.

Guns and alcohol or drugs do not mix. Don’t take any alcoholic beverages
and/or drugs before or during shooting activities.

Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a tree, cross a ditch
or fence with a loaded gun.

Always empty guns before entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV, camp or any
building.

When receiving a gun, always open the action and check to make sure it is
unloaded.

NEVER accept anyone’s word that a gun is “unloaded” or “empty”. You should
immediately open the action and check to make sure it is unloaded.

Be careful with ALL ammunition. Even “blank” cartridges are deadly at close
range due to the muzzle blast. Make sure your ammunition is in new and in
good clean condition. Do NOT oil or grease ammo as this may damage the
cartridge primer. Do NOT tamper with or alter the standard factory ammunition.

Keep firearms unloaded when not actually in use. Load the gun only when on
the range preparing to fire and unload it before leaving the range.

Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.

ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when using
firearms.

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
firing their weapons.

Never carry a handgun in your pocket, purse or tucked in a belt or waistband.
Use a pistol case or a proper holster with safety flap or strap.

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. Do NOT try to change your gun’s trigger pull,
because it may affect sear engagement and thereby cause accidental firing.

Do NOT remove any internal safety or safety device on the firearm. Safety
mechanisms are designed to protect you from injury or death.

Do maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep in a dry place away from other
metals and water. If your gun shows sign of corrosion or improper operation,
have it serviced by a competent gunsmith.

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