MODEL: WITNESS

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL FOR
WITNESS AND WITNESS P SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARMS
9 mm - FULL SIZE - 10RDS 40SW - COMPACT - 9RDS FINISHES AVAILABLE:
9 mm - COMPACT - 10RDS .45ACP - FULL SIZE - 10RDS B - BLUE
.38 SUPER - FULL SIZE - 10RDS .45ACP - COMPACT - 8RDS C - CHROME
.38 SUPER - COMPACT - 10RDS 10mm - FULL SIZE - 10RDS W - WONDER
40SW - FULL SIZE - 10RDS 10mm - COMPACT - 9RDS BW - BLUE WONDER

Important!
Read these Warnings and
Instructions before using firearm!
Note:
WARNING!
If you have a Wonder finish DO NOT USE +P Ammo or
Model you must oil and High Velocity High Pressure
maintain it as if it were Ammunition
Blue Steel. (factory or hand-loaded)

© Copyright 2004
 MODEL: WITNESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC
PISTOL

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s

manual contains important warnings, instructions 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 instruction.
You can get a copy of this manual from European American Armory
Corp. upon request.

Record the serial number of your firearm (located on the receiver on the
right hand side):
# _____________________________________________________

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 damaged, stolen or sent in for warranty repair.

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 WARNING
*YOU RISK PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM*

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

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. You must ALWAYS obey the following warnings,
instructions and safety procedures:

1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2. Firearms should be unloaded and secured when not actually in

use.

3. Don’t rely on your firearm’s safety.

4. Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

5. Use only proper ammunition matching the precise caliber of your

specific pistol.

6. If your pistol fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with
care.

7. Always wear ear and eye protection when shooting.

8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

9. Don’t alter or modify your firearm and have it serviced regularly.

10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of your pistol.

11. Shoot sober!

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Type Of Ammunition To Be Used
It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be used
in this firearm. Avoid military surplus or old ammunition as it may not fire with
sufficient force to expel the projectile from the barrel. The use of reloaded,
high pressure or hand-loaded ammunition can be dangerous and will
void the warranty.

LEAD WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it does
fire ammunition which contains 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 clean 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.

NOTICE

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR

DANGEROUS WEAPONS and are sold by European American Armory Corp.
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 Corp. 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
of 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 Corp. be liable for incidental or consequential
damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings
or profits.

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 FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR
LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Get competent firearms instruction in safe handling before using this firearm.
Please ask your dealer for names of qualified instructors near you. All guns are
extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the firearm
user is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical safety device
should never replace safe handling procedures.

This firearm WILL FIRE if a cartridge is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled
while the safety is disengaged.

DO NOT LOAD THIS PISTOL UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW IT OPERATES.

KEEP this pistol unloaded at all times except when you are ready to fire and are
sure of your target.

ALWAYS carry this pistol in a case or original box unloaded.

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

NEVER assume any gun is unloaded. Before handling, check to make sure the
chamber is empty. See Unloading Instructions. 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.

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

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 FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR
LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

only a mechanical device, not a substitute for using common sense and following
gun safety procedures.

Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall.

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 ammunition.

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 projectile will hit if
it misses the target or passes through the intended target. Remember, a fired
projectile can travel over a mile (including a ricochet) and is capable of going
through walls. Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water . . . bullets ricochet.

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 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 new and in good
clean condition. Do NOT oil or grease ammunition 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.
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 FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR
LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while the
shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear eye and ear
protection and 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 help protect you from personal injury or death.

Properly maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep it 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.

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 the muzzle
pointed in a 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.

Use the correct ammunition for your firearm. (See Ammunition Warning)

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

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Use the Security Lock Provided with your Pistol
This pistol comes with a security lock to assist in
protecting against unauthorized use. The pistol must
be unloaded when the security lock and block are in
place on the pistol or if the pistol is locked in its carry
case. See Figure 1.

WARNING: Using the security lock and block or

lockable case cannot substitute for securing your Figure 1
firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations.

The security lock operates as follows:

A) Remove security lock and block from its package

that came with the firearm.
B) Install security lock on plastic box with gun inside
and magazine removed See Figure 2.
OR Figure 2
C) Install block on trigger and then install security lock on the security block,
See Figures 3(a, b, c).

Figure 3a Figure 3b Figure 3c

WARNING
Always store the key to the security lock: (1) in a separate location away from
the pistol; (2) in a secure location unknown and not accessible to others, especially
children. Whether you secure your firearms by using the supplied security lock,
a gun lock or safe or some other mechanism, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to
store your firearms in such a manner that children and other unauthorized persons
cannot gain access to them.

USED FIREARMS - Firearms are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts

may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. If you got your European
American Armory Corp. firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should
take it to a good gunsmith who knows European American Armory Corp. firearms,
and have him examine it.

WRITE EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP. concerning any items or

circumstances that you do not understand and which might relate to your safety
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and the operation of your firearm at: European American Armory Corp., 411
Hawk Street, Rockledge, Florida 32955 (321) 639-4842.

W A R N I N G (POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTIONS)
BEFORE LOADING or firing a pistol, 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.
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 barrels before shooting or
if a shot does not sound normal.

WARNING
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 death, personal injury or property damage. Before
loading, always clean all, grease and oil from the bores and chambers, and
check to be certain that no obstructions are in the barrel. Any foreign matter in
the barrels 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.

WARNING
If there is any reason to suspect that a projectile is obstructing the barrel,
immediately unload the firearm (See Unloading Instructions) and check the chamber
and the bore. A projectile or some other matter 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 and mechanism before
resuming shooting. If the blockage can not be dislodged by tapping it with a
cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.

W A R N I N G (EYE AND EAR PROTECTION)

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

W A R N I N G (Mechanical Malfunctions)
STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM if your firearm
develops: a mechanical malfunction; binding or stoppage; spitting powder/gas; a
punctured cartridge primer; a bulged or ruptured cartridge case; or a sound on
firing does not sound quite right. Do NOT try one more shot but unload your
firearm and take it and the ammunition to a qualified gunsmith or send the firearm
back to European American Armory Corp. for examination. Do not assume that
the pistol is empty merely because you checked the chamber. You must also
check the bore for any obstruction inside the barrel.

BASIC PARTS OF YOUR PISTOL

EXTERNAL CONTROL PARTS:

Trigger Block Safety: The safety mechanism of the pistol provides protection
against accidental and unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly
engaged and in good working order. The safety mechanism is not a
substitute for following safe gun handling rules. Do
not disengage the safety unless you are ready to fire
the pistol. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW
THE SAFETY WORKS BEFORE YOU LOAD OR
USE THE PISTOL.

The safety mechanism is a lever located on the side of

the pistol’s receiver. See Figure 4. The safety may Figure 4
be operated with the hammer cocked (fully back) or
not cocked (all the way down) or in the resting position
(about half way between fully cocked and not cocked)
and with the pistol loaded or unloaded. To place the
safety in the “on” or “safe” position, push the lever up
so that it covers the red dot. When in the “on” or “safe”
position, the safety blocks the rearward motion of the
trigger so that it cannot be pulled to the rear thus
stopping the movement of the hammer. To place the Figure 5
safety in the “off” or “fire” position, push the safety lever
down. When in the “off” or “fire” position, the red dot is
exposed. You have now disengaged the safety and
the pistol is in the ready-to-fire position. See Figure
5. It is always a good idea to make sure the gun is
pointed in a safe direction during any safety movement.
See Figure 6.
Figure 6
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 WARNING!
Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety. When operating the safety,
make sure you move it to the full extent of its travel in the desired direction, either
fully “on” or fully “off.” Half-safe or partially-safe is UNSAFE.

WARNING!
The pistol does not incorporate a magazine disconnect safety, so the pistol may
be fired with the magazine removed from the pistol.

WARNING!
The pistol is designed to and WILL FIRE when the trigger is pulled and the safety
mechanism is in the “off” or “fire” position.

Your Safety Does: Lock the sear so the trigger cannot be moved rearward. By
blocking the trigger movement the hammer is also blocked from movement. If the
hammer is back and the safety is on, you can move the slide to safely check the
chamber.

Firing Pin Block: The pistol also incorporates an

automatic, internal firing pin block which stops the firing
pin from traveling forward. The firing pin block is
released only by pulling the trigger all the way to the
rear as is done in firing the pistol. It is located at the
rear of the under-right hand side of the slide, just in
front of the firing pin. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
WARNING!
Always keep your fingers off the trigger and outside of
the trigger guard until you are ready to pull the trigger
and fire the pistol.

WARNING!
The pistol is designed to and WILL FIRE when the
trigger is pulled and the safety mechanism is in the
“off” or “fire” position.
Figure 8

WARNING!
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction!
See Figure 8.

Hammer: Located on the rear of the pistol and used

to supply energy to the firing pin to ignite the cartridge
primer. See Figure 9.

Figure 9
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Lowering The Hammer:

WARNING!
Make sure the pistol is unloaded (see Unloading
Instructions) and pointed in a safe direction!

WARNING!
Extreme caution must be used when lowering the Figure 10
hammer as the manual safety and automatic firing pin
block are “off” safety when this is being done! If done
incorrectly the pistol may FIRE.

WARNING!
Your pistol has a resting position or notch on the
hammer. This notch is not to be used as a half cock
Figure 11
position. This notch’s sole purpose is an additional
notch on the hammer so as to allow the sear a chance
to engage the hammer if the trigger is not pulled fully
to the rear.

In order to lower the hammer, first move the safety to

the “off” safe position. Grasp the hammer very firmly
and put a finger between the hammer and the firing Figure 12
pin. See Figure 10. Then pull the trigger and slowly
let the hammer move forward past the resting position.
See Figure 11. RELEASE THE TRIGGER. Gently
let the hammer down against the rear of the slide. See
Figure 12. PUSH THE MANUAL SAFETY LEVER
TO THE “ON” OR “SAFE” POSITION.

Slide Stop: Locks the slide back when engaged. It is Figure 13

located on left hand side of the gun. See Figure 13.

Magazine Release: Locks or holds the magazine in

place and is depressed to release the magazine. See
Figure 14.

Rear Sight: Drift adjustable, unless the gun is shipped

Figure 14
with the optional windage / elevation adjustable sight.
See Figure 15.

Trigger: A curved trigger is a single action / double

action trigger and fires the gun in single action or double
action mode. A single action only pistol has a trigger
that is straight in shape and only fires the pistol in
Figure 15
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single action. See Figure 16. (Single action Trigger)
See Figure 17. (Single Action / Double Action Trigger)

LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR

PISTOL
Figure 16
WARNING!
Make sure the pistol is pointed in a safe direction and
the trigger block safety is engaged at all times while
loading and unloading. NEVER allow your fingers or
other objects to contact the trigger while loading or
unloading.

WARNING ! Figure 17
Do not disengage the trigger block safety until you are
ready to fire and have the gun pointed safely downrange.

WARNING!
Do not load pistol until you are ready to fire.

TO LOAD THE MAGAZINE: Figure 18

1) Press the magazine release button and remove

the magazine from the pistol. See Figure 18.

2) Load the cartridges into the magazine. Do NOT

force the cartridges into the magazine. Do NOT
overload the magazine. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
3) Push the magazine up into the pistol firmly until
the magazine catch locks it into place. Do NOT slam
the magazine into place. See Figure 20.

TO LOAD THE CHAMBER:

MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS ARE OFF THE
TRIGGER AND AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER GUARD. Figure 20

1) With the gun pointed in a safe direction. Move the safety to the “off” position
if the hammer is in the down position or resting position. If the hammer is in the
fully cocked position you may bypass this step.

2) Hold the pistol grip with one hand, grasp the rear slide serrations as far back
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as possible with your other hand. Pull the slide
rearward until it cannot travel any farther. See Figure
21.

3) Release the slide and allow it to go forward into

the closed position (as powdered by the recoil
spring…Do not help / push the slide forward). The slide
will automatically take a cartridge from the magazine Figure 21
and load it into the chamber. See Figure 22.

4) Do NOT put your fingers or hand in front of the

barrel.

5) Move the safety to the “on” or “safe” position

IMMEDIATELY!!!!!

WARNING! YOUR PISTOL IS NOW LOADED AND

READY TO FIRE, IF THE SAFETY IS MOVED TO Figure 22
THE OFF OR “FIRE” POSITION AND THE TRIGGER
IS PULLED THE GUN WILL FIRE.

TO UNLOAD:

Make Sure the Safety is in the “ON” position and

the gun is pointed in a safe direction. See Figure
23.
Figure 23
1) Press the magazine release button and remove
the magazine from the pistol. See Figure 24.

WARNING!
The pistol does not incorporate a magazine disconnect
safety, so the pistol may be fired with the magazine
removed from the pistol.

WARNING!
Removing the magazine does not unload the chamber. Figure 24
If a cartridge is in the chamber the pistol can fire with
the magazine removed.

2) To unload the chamber, keep your finger OUT of the trigger guard and OFF
THE TRIGGER and move the safety to the off position…. THE PISTOL CAN
NOW FIRE IF YOU PULL THE TRIGGER, SO BE VERY CAREFUL! Make sure
your fingers are not in the trigger guard. Hold the pistol grip with one hand, grasp
the rear slide serrations as far back as possible with your other hand. Pull the
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slide rearward and eject the cartridge in the chamber.
See Figure 25.

3) Engage the slide stop, so that the slide stays in

the rearward position. See Figure 26.

4) Visually check the chamber to insure that there

is no cartridge in the chamber. See Figure 27. Figure 25

5) To unload the magazine you press the top cartridge

in the magazine down forward and out, repeat this
procedure until the magazine is completely unloaded.
See Figure 28.

FIRING YOUR PISTOL

Figure 26
WARNING
Never load a cartridge into the chamber until you
are ready to fire the pistol.

WARNING
Do not disengage the trigger block safety until the pistol
is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire.

Figure 27
WARNING
If a cartridge does not fire and the trigger has been
pulled and the trigger block safety is disengaged, Stop!
Then do the following: a) Make sure the gun is pointed
in a safe direction b) Engage the trigger block safety
c) Wait 60 seconds d) Follow the instructions above
for unloading the pistol.

WARNING
Figure 28
If during firing the sound of any cartridge is noticeably
softer or louder than the previous cartridge fired, Stop!
Then do the following: a) Make sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction b)
Engage the trigger block safety c) Follow the instructions above for unloading the
pistol and d) With the pistol unloaded visually inspect the pistol for barrel blockage
or damage. Then inspect the receiver of the pistol for damage before continuing.

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE FIRING THE PISTOL.

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TO FIRE THE PISTOL:

1) Make sure the pistol is pointed in a safe direction

with the trigger block safety engaged. See Figure
29.

2) Make sure you are wearing eye and ear protection.

Figure 29
3) Keep your fingers away from the trigger. See Figure
30.

4) Push the trigger block safety to the “off” or “fire”

position with the red dot showing. See Figure 31.

5) Squeeze the trigger. The pistol will fire when you

pull or squeeze the trigger with the required force. Figure 30

6) The pistol will fire one shot with every squeeze of

the trigger, until the magazine is empty. See Figure
32.

7) When the magazine is empty, the slide will stay

open. You may remove the magazine and reload the
magazine while the slide is locked open by the slide Figure 31
stop. See Figure 33.

8) Insert the loaded magazine into the pistol. You

may either press down on the slide stop or pull slightly
back on the slide and release it. The slide will close
and reload the chamber. The pistol will then be ready
to FIRE. See Figures 34a and 34b.
Figure 32

Figure 34a Figure 34b Figure 33

WARN ING
If you fired the pistol and wish to stop firing, immediately push the trigger block
safety to the “on” or “safe” position. Then follow the unloading instructions above
while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
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DIRECTIONS FOR DISASSEMBLY /
RE-ASSEMBLY OF STANDARD MODELS
COMPACT, FULL SIZE, STEEL AND POLY:

1) Make sure the pistol is unloaded (FOLLOW

UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS) and pointed in a safe
direction.
Figure 35

2) Pull the hammer back to the full cock position. See

Figure 35.

3) Identify the two takedown marks behind the safety

lever on the left side of the slide and frame. Pull the
slide back slightly and line up the two marks. See
Figure 36. HINT: Use the Figure 36
rear sight for leverage when
lining up the marks.

4) Remove the slide stop-

takedown lever by pushing
on the end sticking out of the
right side of the pistol and pull
on the lever with your other Figure 37a Figure 37b
hand. See Figures 37a and
37b.

6) Slide the Barrel / Slide Assembly forward and off the

receiver. See Figure 38.

7) Hold the slide upside down. Retract the recoil spring

and guide and remove the recoil spring and guide as an Figure 38
assembly. See Figure 39.

8) Remove the barrel from the slide. See Figures 40a

and 40b.

9) NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY of the pistol is

recommended unless performed by a qualified
gunsmith. Remember that work done by others and Figure 39
unauthorized gunsmithing
by non-factory personnel will
VOID the warranty.

10) To reassemble the pistol,

simply reverse these
procedures.
Figure 40a Figure 40b
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF THE WITNESS LIMITED,
WITNESS PCARRY AND WITNESS HUNTER PISTOLS

1) Field Stripping. DO NOT USE TOOLS. DO NOT

pry or hammer on the pistol.

2) Pull the hammer back to the full cock position.

See Figure 41.

3) Identify the two takedown marks behind the safety

lever on the left side of the slide and frame. Pull the Figure 41
slide back slightly and line up the two marks. HINT:
Use the rear sight for handy leverage when lining up
the marks. See Figure 41.

4) Remove the slide stop-takedown lever by pushing

on the end sticking out of the right side of the pistol
and pull on the lever with your other hand. See Figures
42a and 42b. Figure 42a

5) Slide the Barrel / Slide Assembly forward and off

the receiver. See Figure 43.

6) Hold the slide upside down, retract the recoil spring

and remove the recoil spring and guide. See Figure
44.

7) After removing the recoil spring and guide there is Figure 42b
a bushing in the dust cover that retains the recoil
spring. This is removed by pushing it back towards
the breech face. See Figure 45.

8) Then remove the barrel by pushing it forward. It can

then be removed then from the front of the slide. See
Figure 46.

Figure 43

Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF WITNESS GOLD TEAM

1) Field Stripping. DO NOT USE TOOLS. DO NOT

pry or hammer on the pistol.

2) Pull the hammer back to the full cock position.

3) Identify the two takedown marks behind the safety

lever on the left side of the slide and frame. Pull the
slide back slightly and line Figure 47
up the two marks. HINT:
Use the rear sight for handy
leverage when lining up the
marks. See Figure 47.

4) Remove the slide stop-

takedown lever by pushing
on the end sticking out of the
Figure 48a Figure 48b
right side of the pistol and
pull on the lever with your
other hand. See Figures 48a and 48b.

5) Slide the Barrel / Slide Assembly forward and off

the receiver. See Figure 49.

6) After the slide is removed from the frame, hold the

slide upside down in your left hand. Put your left thumb
on the bottom barrel lug and Figure 49
push the barrel and recoil
spring forward. You will see
a small hole in the guide rod.
With your right hand you will
need to put a slave pin in the
hole. Then release your hold
on the barrel. This will trap
the recoil spring, guide and
Figure 50a Figure 50b
bushing and make it one
piece. See Figures 50a and
50b.

7) Then remove the recoil spring and guide by pulling

the unit out toward the breech face. See Figure 51.
Remember this spring is compressed and only held in
by your slave pin.

Figure 51
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8) Now remove the compensated barrel by pulling it
forward out of the end of the slide. See Figure 52.

SAFE USE OF PORTED AND

COMPENSATED PISTOLS
If you are shooting our WITNESS EA Standard Steel
Figure 52
Ported, Poly Ported models or our Competition
Compensated Gold Team, Silver Team or Carry Comp
pistols in 9mm, 40S&W, .38super, .45ACP, or 10mm
you should always wear shooting glasses and hearing
protection while shooting these pistols. Gases and
small particles of powder may be blown through these
openings. You should never shoot these pistols from
your side or close to any spectators. See Figure 53
for an example of a ported barrel and Figure 54 for an Figure 53
example of a compensated barrel.

MANUFACTURER’S WARNING:
This firearm was manufactured to properly perform with
the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make
sure any parts you buy are correctly installed and that
neither replacements nor originals are altered or
changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts
Figure 54
that must relate correctly to other parts for safe and
accurate operation. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified parts can result
in a damaged gun, or personal injury or death to you or others. Always let a
qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least, check any work not performed by
a gunsmith. Firearms safety is your primary concern. THE GUN OWNER MUST
ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORRECT REASSEMBLY AND
FUNCTIONING OF THE FIREARM AFTER ANY DISASSEMBLY OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.

TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR PISTOL:

A) Follow procedures for unloading pistol as described previously.

B) Follow procedures for disassembly of pistol as described previously.

C) Materials needed to clean this pistol are: a cleaning rod, cotton bore patches,
brass bore brush, powder solvent, a small soft brush and good quality gun oil.

WARNING: Lead or lead compounds are known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other serious physical
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injury. Those who clean firearms should take protective measures to avoid contact
or exposure to such chemicals.

D) Using the bore brush with powder solvent, scrub the interior of the barrel and
chambers to remove any powder and lead residue in the bore. Always and lastly,
swab the interior of the barrels with cotton patch with gun oil to coat and protect
the bore and chambers from rust and corrosion.

E) Any powder fouling on the firing wall, barrel, etc. can be easily cleaned with a
brush and powder solvent.

F) All external surfaces should be wiped down with a light coat of rust preventative.
Avoid using too much oil as powder, dust or other foreign material may get trapped
in the oil. This could lead to congealed deposits which may interfere with the
safe and reliable operation of the pistol.

G) USE CAUTION while using solvents in gun bore cleaning. Prolonged or excess
contact with solvents can damage the gun’s bluing and finish. Be sure to wipe
away all excess solvent and then lubricate with oil.

H) A gun should be cleaned after firing. In addition, external parts should be

wiped with an oiled cloth after handling. A light oil is ordinarily all that is necessary
in cleaning if the gun has not been fired or fired very little. If a gun is used frequently,
it must be cleaned after each firing and regularly serviced by a professional
gunsmith. If the gun has been stored, remove all excess oil and/or grease before
firing. Always check to be sure that no cleaning patch or other obstruction remains
in the bore or chambers before firing.

DANGER – AMMUNITION WARNING

Firearms may be damaged and serious personal injury or death to the shooter or
bystanders may result from any condition which contributes to the generation of
excessive pressure or uncontrolled release of gas within the firearm. Such adverse
conditions can be caused by bore or chamber obstruction, propellant powder
overloads or by defective, incorrect or improperly loaded and assembled cartridge
components. Even the strongest firearm can be blown up as a result of excessive
pressure. It is extremely dangerous to use a cartridge whose pressure is greater
than that developed by cartridges loaded to industry standards.

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE

We specifically disclaim responsibility for any damage, personal injury or death
occurring in connection with or as the result of the use of European American
Armory Corp. pistols with faulty, nonstandard, remanufactured, hand-loaded or
reloaded ammunition, or with cartridges other than factory cartridges for which
the firearm was originally chambered.

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LUBRICATION WARNING
Firing a pistol with oil, grease or any other material even partially obstructing the
bore may result in damage to the pistol and personal injury to the shooter and
those nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition. If the
primer or powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, they may not
fully ignite yet the energy from the primer and/or powder may be sufficient to push
the projectile or wad into the bore where it may become lodged. Firing a subsequent
cartridge into the obstructed bore will damage the pistol and may cause personal
injury to the shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants properly. You are responsible
for the proper care and maintenance of your firearm and ammunition.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

This European American Armory Corp. firearm is warranted to the original retail
customer for Life from date of purchase against defects in material and
workmanship. All parts and labor or replacement at our option are covered.
Transportation to and from our repair facilities, government fees, damage
caused by failure to perform normal maintenance, sales outside the United States,
damage due to use of high velocity, high pressure, reloaded or other nonstandard
ammunition, or any unauthorized repair, modification, misuse, abuse, or alteration
of the product is not covered by this Limited Warranty.

Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from date of original retail
purchase. Consequential or incidental damages and/or expenses, or any other
expenses are not covered by this warranty.

To obtain warranty performance send your firearm with proof of retail purchase,
freight prepaid plus $20.00 for return freight to:

European AmericanArmory
European American ArmoryCorp.
411 Hawk Street
411 Hawk Street
Rockledge, Florida
Rockledge, 32955
FL. 32955

NOTICE: It is illegal to ship a firearm with ammunition in the firearm or in the

same packaging. Firearms and ammunition must be shipped separately. For
information about shipping ammunition, call European American Armory Corp. at
(321) 639-4842.

WARNING—ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS
Altering or modifying parts and/or internal safeties is dangerous and will void the
warranty. This pistol was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts
as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for this
firearm and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements nor originals
are altered or changed. Your gun is a complex precision tool with many parts that
must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe operation. Putting
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a gun together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can result in a damaged
gun, danger, and personal injury or death to you and others through malfunction.
Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least check any work
not performed by a gunsmith.

YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL

Always keep this manual with your firearm. Make sure you understand all the
warnings, operation instructions and safety procedures. When you lend, give or
sell the firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. You can get a copy of this
manual from European American Armory Corp. upon request.

ALL PARTS ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO A $10.00 CHARGE FOR SHIPPING

AND HANDLING. Please state Model, Caliber, Serial Number, and Finish Color
when ordering. For parts, information and service contact: European American
Armory Corp., 411 Hawk Street, Rockledge, FL 32955 Phone: (321) 639-4842

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 WITNESS PARTS EXPLOSION

WITNESS PARTS LIST

1.1 BARREL 6.1 MAGAZINE
6.6 MAGAZINE CATCH
2.2 RIGHT GRIP 6.7 MAGAZINE CATCH PLUNGER
2.3 LEFT GRIP 6.8 MAGAZINE CATCH SPRING
2.4 GRIP SCREWS
8.1 RECOIL SPRING GUIDE
3.1 TRIGGER 8.3 RECOIL SPRING
3.2 TRIGGER PIN
3.3 TRIGGER SPRING 9.1 SEAR
3.5 TRIGGER BAR 9.2 SEAR PIN
3.6 TRIGGER BAR PIN 9.3 SEAR SPRING
3.7 TRIGGER BAR SPRING
3.8 TRIGGER BAR GUIDE 10.2 REAR SIGHT
3.9 TRIGGER BAR PLUNGER
3.10 TRIGGER BAR PLUNGER PIN 11.1 EXTRACTOR
11.2 EXTRACTOR PIN
4.1 HAMMER 11.3 EXTRACTOR SPRING
4.2 HAMMER PIN
4.3 HAMMER SPRING 13.1 SEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING
4.4 HAMMER STRUT WITH EJECTOR
4.5 HAMMER STRUT PIN
4.8 INTERRUPTOR 14.1 SAFETY
4.9 INTERRUPTOR PIN
18.1 SLIDE STOP PIN
5.1 FIRING PIN 18.3 SLIDE STOP PIN SPRING
5.3 FIRING PIN SPRING 18.4 SLIDE STOP PIN SPRING PIN
5.4 FIRING PIN RETAINER
5.5 FIRING PIN SAFETY A FRAME
5.6 FIRING PIN SAFETY SPRING B SLIDE

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 WITNESS P PARTS EXPLOSION

WITNESS P PARTS LIST

1.1 BARREL 6.1 MAGAZINE
6.6 MAGAZINE CATCH
2.5 P REAR INSERT 6.7 MAGAZINE CATCH PLUNGER
2.6 P FRONT INSERT 6.8 MAGAZINE CATCH SPRING
2.7 P REAR INSERT PIN
2.8 P FRONT INSERT PIN 8.1 RECOIL SPRING GUIDE
8.3 RECOIL SPRING
3.1 P TRIGGER
3.2 P TRIGGER PIN 9.1 SEAR
3.3 TRIGGER SPRING 9.2 SEAR PIN
3.5 TRIGGER BAR 9.3 SEAR SPRING
3.6 TRIGGER BAR PIN
3.7 TRIGGER BAR SPRING 10.2 REAR SIGHT
3.8 TRIGGER BAR GUIDE
3.9 TRIGGER BAR PLUNGER 11.1 EXTRACTOR
3.10 TRIGGER BAR PLUNGER PIN 11.2 EXTRACTOR PIN
11.3 EXTRACTOR SPRING
4.1 HAMMER
4.2 P HAMMER PIN 13.1 SEAR HOUSING
4.3 HAMMER SPRING
4.4 HAMMER STRUT 14.1 P SAFETY
4.5 HAMMER STRUT PIN
4.8 INTERRUPTOR 18.1 SLIDE STOP PIN
4.9 INTERRUPTOR PIN 18.3 SLIDE STOP PIN SPRING
18.4 SLIDE STOP PIN SPRING PIN
5.1 FIRING PIN
5.3 FIRING PIN SPRING A FRAME
5.4 FIRING PIN RETAINER B SLIDE
5.5 FIRING PIN SAFETY
5.6 FIRING PIN SAFETY SPRING
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 ! WARNING
Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that
can cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked
away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a
loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly
uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.

! ADVERTENCIA
A los ninos los atroen las armaside de fuego y los
pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses
lesiones graves y la muerte.
Evite que los ninos tengon acceso a los armas de fuego
guardandolas siempre con llave y descargadas cuando
no las este utilizando. Si usted tiene un arma de fuego
cargado en un lugar en que un nono tiene acceso a
ella y la usa indebidamente. Le pueden dar una
multa a enviarlo a la carcel.

Importer:

European American
European Armory
American Corp.
Armory
411Hawk
411 Hawk Street
Street
Rockledge, FL. 32955
Rockledge, Fl 32955

Manufacturer:

Fratelli Tanfoglio, S.n.c.

Via Valtrompia 39/41
25063 Gardone V.T.
Brescia, Italy