Walther G22 Instruction Manual

USA

front sight		sight base	rear sight	manual	upper part of stock	spacer	butt plate
				safety

muzzle

trigger

	magazine
					spare
					magazine
cocking lever		ejection port

stock

Self loading rifle

G22

Cal. .22l.r.

Patent pending

SAFETY & INSTRUCTION MANUAL

magazine catch		trigger lock
				forend

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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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.

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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.

•ALWAYS TREAT 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 A LOADED 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. A lock 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.

•ALWAYS SAFELY 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.

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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.

•ALWAYS HAVE 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 ALL ACCESSORIES 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.

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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.

Operation of the safety features

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.

fig. 1
		safe position

fig. 2		fire position

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.

		CAUTION: Leave the manual safety in the safe position until you intend to fire.			fig. 3
2. Trigger lock
The enclosed key is used to lock the trigger mechanism of the G22. Without the key it is impossi-
ble 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.
Important: The rifle can only be locked when the safety is "safe"-position (forward).							6