Witness
Witness
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
Record the serial number of your firearm (located on the receiver on the
right hand side):
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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:
6. If your pistol fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with
care.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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TO UNLOAD:
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.
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.
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TO FIRE THE PISTOL:
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:
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.
Figure 43
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF WITNESS GOLD TEAM
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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WITNESS PARTS EXPLOSION
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WITNESS P PARTS EXPLOSION
! 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: