Česká Zbrojovka Cz 40 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
CZ 40 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 Before handling the pistol read this manual carefully and observe the following safety instructions. Improper and careless handling of the pistol could result in unintentional discharge and could cause injury, death or damage to property. The same consequences can be caused by unauthorized modifications or adjustments, corrosion, or use of non-standard or damaged ammunition. In these cases the manufacturer shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for the resultant...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others. 
1. Always handle your pistol as if it were loaded. 
2. Never point your pistol at anything you do not intend to shoot. 
3. Never take anyones word that a gun is unloaded. 
4. Always make sure that your pistol is not loaded before laying it down, or 
handing it to another person. 
5. Always keep and carry your pistol empty, except when you intend to shoot. 
6. Never abuse...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 17 22. Always be aware that corrosion, use of damaged ammunition, dropping the 
pistol on hard surfaces or other coarse treatment could cause damage you 
may not see. If something like this happens allow the pistol to be examined 
and tested by a competent gunsmith. 
 
 
 PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 
 
The names of basic pistol parts used in this Instruction Manual are presented 
in Fig. 1. Nomenclatures of all CZ 40 parts are presented in the section Illustration 
and...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 18  
Version Function Safety Safety Stop on 
the Hammer Firing Pin 
Safety CZ 40 B SA/DA yes yes yes CZ 40 DAO DAO no no yes  
Comments: 
SA (Single Action) 
The trigger mechanism operates in a single action mode of fire. The hammer is 
cocked manually and then after pressing the trigger the pistol is fired. The trigger travel 
is short, and pull weight is low. After each discharge the hammer remains cocked. 
DA (Double Action) 
The trigger mechanism operates in a double...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Ammunition 
Use only factory-manufactured ammunition of appropriate caliber, which are in 
compliance with CIP regulations (International Proof Commission for Firearms) or 
SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute Inc. of the United 
States). The use of other cartridges could damage the handgun or cause injury to 
the shooter. 
Note: The manufacturer does not recommend using any ammunition with 
wadcutter types of bullets...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20 Reloading During Shooting 
When the last cartridge has been fired the slide will stay to the rear. Remove 
the emptied magazine and replace it with a loaded one. Thumb down the slide stop 
with the shooting hand (Fig. 4), or with the other hand draw back the slide and 
allow it to snap forward (Fig. 3). The pistol is again loaded and ready to fire. 
 
Unloading the Pistol 
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! 
- remove the magazine 
- draw back the...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 21 Sight Adjustment 
The pistol sights were sighted in at the manufacturing plant at a distance of 25 m so 
that the mean point of impact approximately conforms to the point of aim. 
Windage correction can be carried out by drifting of the front sight in the 
dovetail followed by the securing of its position by an indentation. Elevation 
correction is carried out by exchanging the front sights for higher or lower sizes. 
The usual rear sights may optionally be exchanged for a...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22 Firing Pin Disassembly 
Firing pin disassembly procedure and cleaning should be entrusted to a com-
petent gunsmith. 
 
Magazine Disassembly 
To remove the magazine base, push on the base lock which sticks out through 
a hole in the base and slide the base about 5 mm towards the front of the 
magazine. Cover the base with your thumb to prevent losing the magazine spring 
and with the other hand take off the base from its guiding rails. Be careful during 
the disassembly as...

CZ 40  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 Cleaning of Other Pistol Parts 
Other parts of the pistol (including the external surfaces of the barrel) should 
be cleaned with a dry cloth, old toothbrush, brass bristle brush or a wooden 
scraper. Preserving oil or paraffin oil can be used for proper cleaning. Never use 
the agent designed for barrel bore cleaning! These solutions could remain in the 
joints, and after some time could cause corrosion. 
Check that cloth particles or brush bristles have not become lodged...