EAA Saiga Instruction Manual

SAIGA

European American Armory Corp.

402 Richard Road

Rockledge, FL. 32955

SEMI AUTO

FIREARMS

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

European American Armory Corp.

3855 North U.S. Highway One

Cocoa, Florida 32926

[phone]

www.eaacorp.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

© Copyright EAA Corp. 3/00

EAA MODEL:

SAIGA SEMI AUTO FIREARMS

WARNING AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL # BARREL LENGTH CALIBERS FINISH TYPE

SAIGA 19",24",26",28" 12GA BLUE / CAMO SEMI AUTO
SAIGA 19",24",26",28" 20GA BLUE / CAMO SEMI AUTO
SAIGA 19",24",26",28" 410GA BLUE / CAMO SEMI AUTO
SAIGA 20” 7.62X39 BLUE / CAMO SEMI AUTO
SAIGA 20” 308 BLUE / CAMO SEMI AUTO

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Weight (average) - 28" = 9.5 LBS.

Overall Length - 41" TO 52"

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 it or the operation of your firearm, 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 firearm # ____________________________
and a description of it: _____________________________________________

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. Before handling any firearm, make sure you know
the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe
direction.

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.

W A R N I N G

*This firearm should always be transported unloaded in its case.*

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TYPE OF AMMUNITION TO BE USED

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

N O T I C E

SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES 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 what-so-ever
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 and/or alteration
to the internal/safety mechanisms, (4) defective, improper, high pressure,
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 firearm user is the
primary “safety” and to depend on any mechanical devices is to be only half
safe.

2. This firearm will fire if a cartridge is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled
and the safety is disengaged and the bolt is in the battery position.

3. DO NOT LOAD THIS FIREARM UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THIS
FIREARM OPERATES. KEEP this firearm unloaded at all times except when
ready to fire and you are sure of your target.

4. ALWAYS carry this firearm in a case or original box unloaded.

5. NEVER point this firearm at anything that is not your intended target even if

this firearm is unloaded. When loading, cleaning, unloading or handling,
always be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always keep your
finger off the trigger.

6. NEVER assume any gun is unloaded. Before handling, check to make sure

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the chamber is empty. See unloading Instructions and then unload any
ammunition. Make sure you know that this or any firearm is fully unloaded
before displaying or handling it. When handling any firearm, keep your fingers
away from the trigger at all times until you intend to fire.

7. 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, reproductive toxicity, and other
serious physical injury. Those who discharge a firearm, stand near someone
who discharges a firearm or cleans firearms are hereby warned of the dangers
presented by lead and lead compounds and should take protective health
measures. Avoid exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after
contact. Proper air ventilation is absolutely necessary when shooting indoors.

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
under loads (squib loads) which may occur, we recommend that only good
quality new factory ammunition be fired in our firearms. [If you prepare your
own hand loads, 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.] Old ammunition
may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile from the barrel.

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 and can be 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. Learn to rest your finger outside of the trigger guard.

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

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READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

sure that they are properly secured so untrained individuals and children will be
denied access to your guns and ammo.

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
projectile can travel over 1.5 miles (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 bolt and check to make sure the
chamber 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
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. Don’t 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.

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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.

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your
gun. Never point the muzzle at anyone.

Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water....bullets ricochet.

If a gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed down range at the
target for 60 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang fire”
and the cartridge will go off after a short pause. If it still fails to fire, keep muzzle
pointed in safe direction and avoid exposure to the breech, as you attempt to
unload your firearm.

Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel. Always be sure the
barrel is free of any obstruction.

Since many ammunition identifications sound similar, be sure that you use only
the correct ammunition for your gun. Do NOT use the wrong size or wrong
strength ammunition in your firearm.

Repeated and prolonged exposure to gunfire may cause toxic levels of lead in
your body. High levels of lead in the blood may result cancer, impotency, birth
defects and other serious physical injury. When shooting indoors, make sure
there is proper fresh air ventilation.

Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or any
explosive device and 2. If they discovery such a dangerous item or weapon, they
must immediately report its location to their parents, school teacher and police.

Remember a firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone
else. Be careful with your firearm -- an accident is almost always the result of not
following basic safety rules.

HOME SAFETY IS PROBABLY YOUR BIGGEST CONCERN. We suggest a gun
lock such as Master Gun Locks. They work on most firearms and are available
in gun shops and sporting goods departments. For more information write:
Master Gun Locks; Master Lock Company, P.O. Box 10367, Milwaukee. WI

53210. You have invested this much in your new firearm, now invest a little more
in your family’s safety.

USED FIREARMS - If you got your European American Armory firearm as a
used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should unload it and check all its functions
to be sure it works correctly. Firearms are some times altered to work
incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. First,
unload it and check it yourself and then take it to a good gunsmith who knows
European American Armory firearms, and have him examine it.

WRITE US concerning any items or circumstances which you don’t understand
and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your firearm.

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W A R N I N G

BEFORE LOADING or firing a firearm, examine the bore and the firing chamber to
be certain they are clean and free of any obstruction. Even a heavy coat of oil,
grease, snow or water may result in damage to the firearm and injury to the shooter
and/or persons near the firearm. A misfire or unusual sound upon firing is a signal
to cease firing and to examine the chamber and bore. If there is any obstruction,
clear the obstruction and clean the bore and chamber before firing.

FIRING WARNING

When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times. Shooters
and spectators must wear shooting glasses and sound suppressor to prevent
eye injury and hearing loss. Vision loss and hearing impairment can occur with
only one moment of non-protection.

W A R N I N G

Any bore obstruction, even if it is only partly blocked, may cause the gun to blow
up if it is fired, or may cause damage to the gun such as a bulged barrel. To
avoid injury or death to the shooter or bystanders, check the barrel before
shooting or if a shot does not sound normal.

W A R N I N G

Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction! Never attempt to load or
unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building or other confined space (except a
properly constructed shooting range). Enclosed areas frequently offer no
completely safe direction in which to point the firearm. If an accidental
discharge occurs, there is great risk of injury or property damage. Before
loading, always clean all, grease and oil from the bore and chamber, and check
to be certain that no obstruction is in the barrel. Any foreign matter in the barrel
could result in a bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm and could
cause serious injury to the shooter or to others.

W A R N I N G

If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet or projectile is obstructing the
barrel, immediately unload the firearm (See Unloading Instructions) and check
the chamber and the bore. A bullet may be lodged some distance down the
barrel where it can not easily be seen. Check the bore by using a cleaning rod
to pass through the barrel. If a blockage is in the bore, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SHOOT IT OUT WITH ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BLOW IT OUT WITH A
BLANK CARTRIDGE OR A CARTRIDGE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS
BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUE(S) CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. If the blockage can be removed with a cleaning rod, clean any
unburned powder grains from the bore, chambers & mechanism before
resuming shooting. If the blockage can not be dislodged by tapping it with a
cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.

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