walther pa63 User Guide

Reconstructed Manual for a

PA-63

Double Action – Semi-Automatic Pistol

9x18mm Makarov

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INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY MANUAL FOR

PA-63

DOUBLE ACTION – SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL

Even though you may be familiar or have had experience with other
firearms, each firearm is different. In order to understand the basics
of the PA-63, this manual should be read in its entirety. Enrollment in
an NRA-approved safety course is encouraged if you are unfamiliar
with firearms.

CAUTION

Failure to heed the warnings in this booklet may result in serious
injury to you or others, as well as damage to the firearm or other
property.

Take note of the following warnings on gun handling before attempting
to use your pistol.

A. DON’T RELY ON YOU GUN’S SAFETY, TREAT EVERY GUN AS IF IT WERE

LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.

B. NEVER CROSS A FENCE, CLIME A TREE OR JUMP A DITCH WITH A LOADED

GUN.
C. NEVER LOAD OR CARRY A LOADED GUN UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO USE IT.
D. WATCH YOUR MUZZLE SO THE OTHER FELLOW DOESN’T HAVE TO.
E. KEEP GUNS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY AND IN LOCKED STORAGE.
F. DON’T SHOOT UNLESS ABSOLUTELY SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS

BEYOND IT.
G. KNOW THE RANGE OF YOUR GUN
H. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING
I. ALWAYS BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS . . . AND ONLY

CARE AMMUNITION SPECIFICALLY INTENDED FOR THE GUN YOU ARE USING.
J. ALWAYS CARRY HANDGUNS WITH THE HAMMER DOWN ON AN EMPTY

CHAMBER.

AMMUNITION SPECIFICATIONS

CALIBER BULLET WEIGHT
9mm Makarov 95 grains
(9x18mm)

AMMUNITION WARNING

Use only original, high quality, commercially manufactured
ammunition which is in good condition. Only use ammunition of the
caliber for which your pistol is chambered. You will find the correct
caliber engraved on the slide of the barrel. Never use ammunition of
any other caliber. You should always use ammunition that complies
with performance standards established by The Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute, Inc.

The use of hand loaded, reloaded or other non-standard ammunition
will void all warranties.

DISASSEBMLY

The PA-63 pistol can be disassembled into 3 main components in a few
seconds without any tools. No further disassembly is required or
recommended for cleaning purposes. With the safety “ON”, remove
the magazine. Pull the trigger guard downward and and to the side
allowing it to rest on the frame. With the trigger guard held in this
position, pull the slide all the way to the end of its travel. Lift the slide
up and off of the frame and allow it to ease forward over the barrel.
Note: Never let the hammer fall forward on the frame while the gun is
dismantled. Damage may be done to internal parts.

The trigger guard may be replaced to its normal position after
disassembly. The recoil spring may be removed for cleaning purposes
(the Small end goes around the barrel).

ASSEMBLY

With the safety “On” and the hammer cocked, pull the trigger guard
downward and to the side allowing it to rest on the frame. Holding the
trigger guard in this position, you can now replace the slide. Place the
end of the recoil spring in the slide and pull the slide back to the end
of its travel. Push it flat down on the frame allowing it to slide forward
to its normal position on the frame. Return the trigger guard to its
normal position.

OPERATION SAFETY

The safety lever is on the left side of the slide. It is “ON” when the
lever is turned down to cover the red dot; it is “OFF” when the lever is