Česká Zbrojovka Cz 83 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
CZ 83 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 13 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 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 14 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, with the hammer forward except 
when you intend...

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 21. Always keep and store your pistol and ammunition in separate locked 
receptacles out of reach and sight of children and untrained people. 
22. Never alter any parts of your pistol as the safety and proper function of your 
pistol could be seriously compromised. 
23. Always be aware that corrosion, use of damaged ammunition, dropping the 
pistol on hard surfaces or other coarse treatment could cause a damage you 
may not see. If something like this happens allow the...

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Ammunition 
Use only factory-manufactured standard 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 malfunctions or injury to the shooter. 
 
Removal of the Magazine 
Hold the pistol in your right/left hand, depress...

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 17 Unloading the Pistol 
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! 
- remove the magazine 
- draw back the slide and verify the last cartridge has been extracted from the 
chamber and ejected 
- let the slide snap fully forward 
- depress the trigger (dry fire) 
 
Engaging the Safety Mode 
Push the safety up to the Safety-On position (Fig. 5) until the red warning dots 
on both sides of the pistol situated between the safety and the slide are covered. 
The...

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 18 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 
POINT YOUR PISTOL IN A SAFE DIRECTION! 
1. Remove the magazine. The pistol must not be disassembled with the 
magazine inserted! 
2. Put the safety to OFF position, in order to release the movement of the slide. 
3. MAKE SURE THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER! 
4. Grasp with one hand the pistol grip. Put your other hand index finger through 
the trigger guard, support your thumb against front lower part...

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 Cleaning the Pistol 
Clean the pistol 
- each time you use it 
- if you get your pistol wet 
- as soon as possible after shooting 
- at least once a year in a temperate climate 
- as often as once a month in a tropical climate, or other demanding 
environment 
 
Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 
If the pistol has not been fired or if only a few cartridges have been fired, clean the 
barrel bore and cartridge chamber by the clean patch attached to the...

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20 ILLUSTRATION AND LIST OF PARTS  

CZ 83  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 21  1 Slide 
 2 Front Sight 
 3 Front Sight Pin 
 4 Rear Sight 
 5 Extractor 
 6 Pin (3x) 
 7 Extractor Spring 
 8 Firing Pin 
 9 Firing Pin Spring 
 10 Firing Pin Stop 
 11 Frame 
 12 Barrel 
 13 Recoil Spring 
 14 Trigger 
 15 Trigger Spring 
 16 Pin (2x) 
 17 Trigger Bar 
 18 Trigger Bar Pin 
 19 Disconnector 
 20 Ejector 
21 Automatic Safety 
 22 Steel Ball 
 23 Pin (2x) 
 24 Trigger Bar Disconnector 
 25 Trigger Bar Disconnector Rivet 
 26 Hammer 
 27 Hammer Pin 
 28...