Walther G22 Instruction Manual

SAFETY & INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Self loading rifle

G22

Cal. .22l.r.

USA

manual
safety

front sight sight base

muzzle

rear sight

trigger

cocking lever

upper part of stock butt plate

stock

forend

magazine

trigger lockmagazine catch

spare
magazine

ejection port

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WARNING: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.

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Contents page

Components.................................................................1

General........................................................................2

Safety responsibilities................................................3-5

Operation of safety features...........................................6

Inspection of the rifle......................................................7

Loading the rifle..............................................................8

Insertion of the first cartridge.....................................8

Preparation for firing.......................................................9

Decocking the hammer............................................10

Cocking indicator..........................................................10

Empty magazine..........................................................10

Unloading the rifle........................................................11

Disassembly and reassembly of the rifle......................11

Butt extension............................................................12

Disassembly............................................................12-13

Reassembly..................................................................13

Conversion from right hand operation

to left hand operation....................................................13

Sights...........................................................................14

Cleaning.......................................................................14

Safe Storage & Transportation................................15-16

Repairs.........................................................................17

Warranty.......................................................................17

Technical data..............................................................17

Standard accessories...................................................17

2

WARNING Keep your finger away from the
trigger unless you intend to fire. Always keep
your rifle pointing in a safe direction so that
you and others cannot be injured.

Important instructions for the use of firearms

Every rifle is potentially dangerous to you and others when
it is not properly handled.
Read and understand the operating instructions and learn
how the rifle works and is to be handled.
Always treat a rifle as if it were loaded.

Do not use excessive force when disassembling or
assembling your rifle. Incorrect handling and lack of
maintenance may lead to malfunctions and reduced
safety of the rifle.
Always be aware of possible risks from dropping your
rifle or from corrosion or other external influences. In
such cases, have your rifle inspected by a competent
gunsmith before using it again.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for harm or
damages caused by or related to unauthorized
modifications to the mechanism, the application of
excessive force in handling the rifle or unauthorized
modifications effected by third parties.
Only a qualified gunsmith should work on a rifle.

WARNING Because of the short construction
of the rifle, it is possible to hold a hand in
front of the muzzle. Always make sure that
you keep both hands behind the muzzle!

WARNING: Read these instructions and warnings carefully. Be sure you understand these instructions and
warnings before using this firearm. Failure to read these instructions and to follow these warnings may result in
serious injury or death to you and others.

This SAFETY & INSTRUCTION MANUAL should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change
of ownership or when presented to another person. A copy of the SAFETY & INSTRUCTION MANUAL
is available FREE upon request from:

SMITH & WESSON

CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER

2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104

PHONE: [phone]; EXT. 2905

FAX: [phone]

YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY!!!!

At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concern of every firearm owner should be safety.
Apply the following safety rules in every situation, with any kind of firearm.
If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm, please contact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852,
ext. 2905 before proceeding with its operation.

WARNING: You must follow all of these safety rules to ensure the safe use of your firearm. The failure to follow
these basic firearm safety rules may result in an unintended discharge which could cause serious personal
injury or death to you or others.

3

YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D.

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone

or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not
it is loaded. This is particularly important when loading,
unloading, or fieldstripping the gun. ALWAYS control the
direction of the firearm.

• AL WA YS TREA T EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS
LOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS
PULLED. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm is

unloaded – always check for yourself. Never pass your
firearm to another person until the cylinder or action is open
and you visually check that it is unloaded. Keep your
firearm unloaded and safely stored when not in use.

• NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE
TRIGGER GUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS
YOU INTEND TO FIRE. Ensure that other objects do

not touch the trigger.

• ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT
IS BEYOND IT. Always be sure of where the bullet

will strike and shoot only where there is a safe back
stop free of obstructions, water or other surfaces
which can cause ricochets. Do not fire into the sky.

• NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES
OR STREAMS WITH ALOADED FIREARM.

• SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY at all times. Firearms are dangerous

and can cause serious injury or death if they are misused
or used inappropriately. Safety must be the prime
consideration of anyone who owns or handles firearms.
Accidents are the result of violating the rules of safe gun
handling and common sense. Firearm safety training is
available. Contact your dealer, law enforcement agency,
local sportsman’s club, etc. for availability.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT
ALL TIMES. In owning a firearm, you must undertake
full-time responsibility for your firearm’s safety
and security. You must protect yourself and all others
against injury or death from misuse of the firearm
24 hours a day.

• FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

You must secure firearms safely from children and/or

unauthorized users. Your firearm should always be
kept unloaded and locked when not in use. Alock has
been provided for this purpose. Never assume that the
use of this lock is sufficient to safely secure your
firearm. You must always evaluate your personal
situation and employ the security system(s) that meets
your needs and prevents children and unauthorized
users from gaining access to your firearm.

• APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS

USING YOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES.

For example - target shooting and lawful resistance of
deadly criminal force. It is your responsibility to ensure
that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and
ordinances regarding the use of your firearm.

• NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES

ALONE. Only your safe gun-handling habits will ensure the

safe use of your firearm. This is your responsibility.

• AL WA YS SAFEL Y STORE AND SECURE YOUR

FIREARM. Safe and secure storage of your firearm is

one of your most important responsibilities. It is a full-time
responsibility. You must always secure your firearm and
ammunition separately so that they are not accessible to
children and/or other unauthorized persons.

• NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION AS

THE FIREARM,. Store each in a separate and secure place.

4

YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT
ARE SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE every time you

discharge your firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity
of where you will be shooting do so as well.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR
WHILE SHOOTING. Do not use your firearm if you are

on any medication which impairs, even slightly, your
mental or physical ability.

• AL WA YS HA VE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning
firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure
to lead and other substances known to cause birth
efects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical
injury. Review the warnings and labels for all ammunition
and cleaning products carefully. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure.

• BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, UNDERSTAND
ITS OPERATION. Not all firearms are the same.

Familiarize yourself with the mechanical features of any
firearm you intend to use. If you feel uncertain about any
operational aspects of your firearm, please contact
Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852, ext. 2905 before
proceeding with its operation.

• NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY
INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE
OPERATION OR HAVE NOT READ THESE FIREARM
SAFETY RULES.

• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR
PARTICULAR FIREARM as indicated by the marking on the

barrel. Never use non-standard, reloaded, or “handloaded”
ammunition which has not been subjected to internal
ballistic pressure testing.

• BE SURE ALLACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE with the

firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with
safe operation.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the field
stripping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper
disassembly or reassembly of your firearm may be
dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death.

• NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY

OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM

unauthorized modification of this firearm may affect its
safety and reliability and may cause serious injury or death.

• NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACMENT

OF PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM
UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH

using genuine replacement parts. If you do otherwise,
improper functioning of your firearm may occur and serious
injury or death may result.

WARNING: Safe use of a firearm is your personal
responsibility and the failure to follow all of these

BASIC SAFETY RULES may result in servere
personal injury or death to you or others. You are the most
important safety device when it comes to the use of your
firearm and WALTHER and SMITH & WESSON will not be
responsible for any personal injury, death or property
damage that results from:
(1) the criminal or negligent use of this firearm;
(2) a disregard of these safety instructions and warnings;
(3) improper or careless handling of this firearm;
(4) the use of non-standard, defective, improper or

reloaded ammunition; or

(5) improper or negligent modifications or repairs to

the firearm.

5

CAUTION: Because of its construction as a “Bullpup”
rifle, the rifle can be used in its appropriate configuration
only. A rifle in left-hand configuration must only be fired
from the left shoulder, a rifle in right-hand configuration
must only be fired from the right shoulder. Otherwise
ejected cartridge cases and the action of the cocking
lever might cause injuries to the face.

1. Manual safety

To put the manual safety to "safe",
push the safety slide (as shown in
fig. 1) to the front position. In the
"fire" position, two red markings
and a red dot in front of the safety
slide (see fig. 2) are visible.

2. Trigger lock

The enclosed key is used to lock the trigger mechanism of the G22. Without the key it is impossi­ble to disengage the safety. Use this feature to prevent unauthorized persons from using your
rifle. At the horizontal position of the key, the safety is unlocked. At the vertical position, the rifle is
locked. Always keep the trigger locked, when the rifle is not in use and not intended to be fired.
Import

ant: The rifle can only be locked when the safety is "safe"-position (forward).

Operation of the safety
features

CAUTION: Leave the manual safety in the safe position until you intend to fire.

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safe position

fig. 1

fig. 2

fire position

fig. 3

WARNING:

-Never rely on the internal lock mechanism
as the sole method to secure your firearm
from unauthorized use.

-It is your responsibility to continuously examine your
personal situation to provide a sufficient level of secu­rity to keep unauthorized users from firing the firearm.

-Never lock a loaded firearm, never load a locked
firearm and never lock the firearm with the hammer
cocked

-Never attempt to determine whether a firearm is
locked or unlocked by pulling the trigger.

-Never assume that the use of this lock is sufficient to
safely secure your firearm. It is your personal respon­sibility to select and use whatever measures or prac­tices that will be enable you to be absolutely certain
that your firearm is secure at all times.

-It is your responsibility to ensure that the firearm and
ammunition are not available to unauthorized users.

-Never provide the key or reveal the location of the
key to anyone whom you do not intend to use this
firearm.