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 consequences. Before leaving the factory this pistol was tested, carefully inspected, and packed. CZ cannot accept responsibility for product handling while in transit, or upon leaving the factory. Therefore, please examine this pistol carefully at the time of purchase to ensure that it is unloaded and undamaged. This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol and that even in the case of the loan or sale of this pistol.  
 
CONTENTS 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 
PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 15 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 
Ammunition 16 
Removal of the Magazine 16 
Magazine Loading 16 
Pistol Loading 16 
Reloading During Shooting 16 
Unloading the Pistol 17 
Engaging the Safety Mode 17 
Sight Adjustment 17 
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 18 
Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 18 
Firing Pin Disassembly 18 
Magazine Disassembly 18 
Cleaning the Pistol 19 
Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 19 
Cleaning of Other Pistol Parts 19 
Preserving 19 
ILLUSTRATION AND LIST OF PARTS 20 
TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES 22 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 23  
						

							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 to shoot. 
6. Never abuse your pistol by using it for any purpose other than shooting. 
7. Never leave the pistol cocked and ready to fire unattended. 
8. Before loading your pistol be sure that barrel bore, chamber, and action are clean 
and clear of obstructions. After shooting clean a dirtied pistol as soon as possible. 
9. Always use only clean, dry, original high quality commercially manufactured 
ammunition, which is appropriate to the caliber of your pistol. 
10. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting. 
11. Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when shooting. 
12. Always keep the safety on when the pistol is loaded and cocked, until you are 
ready to fire. 
13. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port. 
14. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger guard until you are 
aiming at a target and ready to shoot. 
15. Always be absolutely sure of your target, and the area behind it, before you 
squeeze the trigger. A bullet could travel through or past your target up to 
several hundreds of meters. 
16. Never shoot at a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid surface such as water. 
17. Never fire your pistol near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise. 
18. Never indulge in horseplay while holding your pistol. 
19. Failure to fire: always hold the pistol, keeping it pointed towards the target, or a 
safe open area and wait 30 seconds when the pistol fails to fire. If a hangfire (slow 
ignition) has occurred, the round will fire within 30 seconds. If the round does 
not fire, remove the magazine, eject the round and examine the primer; if the 
firing pin indent on the primer is light, or off center, or non-existent, have the 
pistol examined by a competent gunsmith. 
20. Always make sure your pistol is not loaded before cleaning, storing or 
traveling.  
						

							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 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. Nomenclature of all CZ 83 parts are presented in the section Illustration 
and List of Parts. 
 
The CZ 83 pistol is a semi-automatic handgun with unlocked breech. It is 
produced in many versions. Characteristic features of all versions are: 
- large capacity double-column magazine 
- ergonomical shape allowing shooting to be carried out by left or right hand 
- comfortable grip and balance 
- good results at instinctive shooting (without aiming) 
- low trigger pull weight 
- selective SA/DA firing mechanism operation 
- high accuracy of fire 
- long service life 
- high reliability, even with various types of cartridges 
- the slide stays open after the last cartridge has been fired 
- the sights are outfitted with a three-dots illuminating system for better 
aiming in poor visibility conditions. 
 
Trigger mechanism function: 
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 
pull weight is low. After each discharge the hammer remains cocked. 
DA (Double Action) 
The trigger mechanism operates in a double action mode of fire. The hammer 
is cocked, released and the pistol fired by one pull of the trigger. The trigger pull 
weight is higher, as the inner trigger mechanism cocks the hammer. After each 
discharge the hammer again remains cocked.  
						

							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 the magazine catch with the 
thumb and by the other hand remove the magazine. 
 
Magazine Loading 
With the open end uppermost, grasp the magazine in one hand. Place 
a cartridge on the magazine follower (Fig. 2). Press the cartridge down and back 
until it touches the rear flat edge of the magazine. Place the next cartridge on top 
of the previous cartridge and press down and back. We recommend that when 
some cartridges are already loaded in the magazine, depress them slightly with 
the thumb of the hand which holds the magazine. 
The number of cartridges can be checked through the inspection holes in the 
sides of the magazine. Do not try to exceed the magazine capacity - doing so can 
cause a feeding failure. 
 
Pistol Loading 
CAUTION:  
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN LOADING! 
Insert a loaded magazine and ensure that it has engaged the magazine catch. 
Hold the pistol by the grip with one hand and with the thumb and index finger 
grasp the serrated finger grips on both sides of the slide. Retract the slide to the 
stop and allow it to snap forward (Fig. 3). This procedure cocks the hammer and 
inserts a cartridge into the chamber. The pistol is now ready to fire. If you do not 
intend to fire immediately ensure the pistol safety by some of the methods 
mentioned in the section: Engaging the Safety Mode. 
 
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.  
						

							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 safety in this position blocks the trigger mechanism and slide, thus preventing 
the pulling of the trigger and operating the slide. The safety can be engaged only 
when the hammer is cocked, and for this reason it is applied especially in the case 
of a short-term interruption of shooting. 
Besides the method previously described it is possible to put the pistol into 
a safety mode and still be ready to fire immediately: 
Grasp the grip of loaded pistol,  POINT IN A SAFE DIRECTION. With thumb 
and index finger of the other hand hold the hammer firmly (Fig. 6), pull the trigger 
and release the hammer slowly and gradually until it rests on the firing pin stop. 
Release the trigger. Apply extreme caution when lowering the hammer to avoid an 
accidental discharge! We strongly recommend to practice this operation 
beforehand with the pistol unloaded. 
In this state the pistol is safe for all normal handling and at the same time 
ready for immediate use. The design of this handgun incorporates the feature that 
the manual safety can not be applied when the hammer is not cocked in order not 
to reduce the readiness of the pistol for use by accidental engaging of the manual 
safety. 
 
Sight Adjustment 
The pistol was shot-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 the drifting of the rear sight in the 
dovetail and then secured in its position by an indentation. Elevation correction is 
carried out by exchanging the rear sights for higher or lower sizes. 
In case of need there is an option to exchange the usual rear sights for an 
adjustable sight of suitable type, or as the case may be to also exchange the front 
sight, which is secured by a roll pin. These adjustments should be entrusted to 
a competent gunsmith. 
Please remember that the safest way to secure a pistol, is to unload it and 
store it in a safe place!  
						

							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 of the slide and 
pull. Straight out and down tilt the trigger guard downward (Fig. 7). 
5. Pull the slide fully back, lift the rear end and move the slide forward to 
separate it from the barrel and frame (Fig. 8). 
6. Remove the recoil spring from its position surrounding the barrel. 
 
No further disassembly is needed for routine maintenance. When a great 
number of cartridges has been fired, it is advisable to also clean firing pin and 
magazine. 
Note to reassemble: 
The pistol must not be fired with tilted trigger guard - as this condition could 
cause damage to the pistol. For this reason the trigger guard is designed in such 
a way that it is not possible to insert a magazine into the frame until the trigger 
guard is back in place. 
 
Firing Pin Disassembly 
Push in the rear end of firing pin using a suitable tool, below the level of the 
firing pin stop, and shift the firing pin stop approx. 2 mm down (Fig. 9). Then cover 
the firing pin stop with your thumb in order not to lose the spring loaded firing pin 
and with the other hand pull the firing pin stop completely off the slide. Be very 
careful at this stage of the disassembly procedure, as the firing pin is spring 
loaded and could fly out, getting lost, or even causing injury. 
 
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 at the 
disassembly as the spring could fly out, even cause an injury. 
Never attempt to disassemble your pistol further than recommended. Should 
your pistol require adjustment or repair be sure the task is entrusted to 
a competent gunsmith!  
						

							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 cleaning rod. 
When the barrel bore is very dirty, apply a gun cleaning solution using 
a cleaning brush. Let the solvent act for about 10 minutes (this time may vary 
depending on the solvent agent being used). Then thoroughly scrub out the barrel 
bore. Subsequently, dry the barrel bore and cartridge chamber with a clean patch 
and check that all powder residues, or fouling have been removed. If necessary 
repeat this procedure. 
The cleaning rod and the brush must be inserted into the barrel bore from the 
chamber, to prevent wear or damage to the muzzle. Pass the brush all the way 
through the barrel bore before reversing the movement. If you try to change 
directions with the brush in the barrel, the brush could stick. 
 
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 in any part 
of the pistol. 
 
Preserving 
When the barrel bore, cartridge chamber, and all accessible parts are clean 
and dry, wipe these parts with a cloth soaked in gun oil or apply the oil in a spray. 
Remove all excess oil. 
Before shooting always wipe the barrel bore dry. At very low temperatures 
remove the oil from all accessible parts or apply a lubricant prepared especially for 
these conditions. 
Use thick preserving agents for example, preserving grease only for a long term 
storage in demanding climate environments, and before any use of the pistol it 
must be thoroughly removed from all parts of the firearm.  
						

							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 Hammer Lever 29 Sear 
30 Sear Spring 
31 Main Spring Strut 
32 Main Spring 
33 Main Spring Plug 
34 Safety 
35 Safety Latch 
36 Safety Latch Spring 
37 Safety Pin 
38 Trigger Guard 
39 Pin 
40 Trigger Guard Pin 
41 Slide Stop 
42 Slide Stop Spring 
43 Magazine Catch Push Button 
44 Magazine Catch 
45 Magazine Catch Spring 
46 Magazine Catch Lever 
47 Magazine Catch Lever Pin 
48 Left Grip Panel 
49 Right Grip Panel 
50 Grip Panel Screw (2x) 
51 Grip Panel Insert (2x) 
52 Magazine Body 
53 Magazine Base 
54 Magazine Base Lock 
55 Magazine Spring 
56 Magazine Follower 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Company, reserves the right to make any changes it thinks necessary to improve its 
models or to meet any requirements of manufacturing or commercial nature.