European American Armory EA380 Semiautomatic Pistol Instruction Manual

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SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL MODEL: EUROPEAN
.380ACP, .32ACP., .22LR. Capacity: .380&.32 Rounds 7
Barrel: 3.88 inches.22LR. Rounds 10
Overall: 7.38 inches  Finish: Blue or Chrome 
						

							TO LOAD THE PISTOL
1. Engage the trigger safety and firing pin safety.
2. KEEP FINGER AWAY FROM TRIGGER. Point the muzzle of the pistol in a safe
direction. Push back the magazine catch and remove the magazine.
3. Load 7 cartridges of .380 .32 ammunition in the magazine. Insert the loaded
magazine into the frame of the pistol making sure that the magazine catch
secures the magazine in place. KEEP FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER
when inserting magazine. DO NOT FORCE extra rounds into the magazine.
(FOR 22LR USE 10 ROUNDS)
4. Holding the pistol, grasp the serrations on the slide and pull the slide rearward
until it cannot travel any further. Release the slide and allow it to go forward into
the closed position. It will automatically take a cartridge from the magazine and
load it into the chamber. Your pistol is now loaded and cocked.
TO FIRE THE PISTOL
1. Point the muzzle of the pistol in a safe direction.
2. KEEP FINGER AWAY FROM TRIGGER.
3. Move the trigger safety lever to position where “F” shows. YOUR PISTOL NOW
IS FULLY COCKED AND READY TO FIRE. If you are not going to fire
immediately put the thumb lever on position where “S” shows and engage
Firing Pin safety. KEEP FINGER AWAY FROM TRIGGER AT ALL TIMES UNTIL
YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.
4. Should you not wish to fire the pistol, unload it. Do not carry or store loaded
guns. We do not recommend carrying, holstering or handling this pistol with the
chamber loaded. LOAD THE CHAMBER ONLY IF YOU INTEND TO SHOOT.
UNLOAD THE PISTOL
1. Keep the muzzle pointing in a safe direction and finger away from the trigger.
Make sure the thumb lever is in position where“S” shows and engage firing pin
safety. Remove the magazine from the frame. CAUTION: THERE WILL STILL
BE A LIVE CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER.
2. Remove the cartridge from the chamber in the following manner. KEEP FINGER
AWAY FROM TRIGGER. Make sure “S” shows as in the previous step. Pull
back the slide directly to the rear. Cartridge will be ejected from the chamber
when the slide is pulled back. Do not pull slide up as it moves rearward. Pulling
the slide up will remove the slide or cause it to hang on the rear of the frame (as
per disassembly instructions). Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction when
emptying the chamber and remember to VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER
TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE IT IS EMPTY BEFORE STORING THE PISTOL.
TO PUT THE PISTOL IN HALF-COCK
Point the pistol in a safe direction. KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE
TRIGGER. Remove the magazine. Inspect the chamber and remove chambered
cartridge if present. VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE SURE IT IS
EMPTY. Put the selector to “F” position and pull the trigger. Move the lever to “S”
position and KEEP FINGER AWAY FROM TRIGGER. Draw back the hammer gently
until you hear and feel it click into the half cock position. This position is about half
way to the rear as opposed to the full cock which is all the way to the rear. 
						

							IMPORTANT GUN WARNINGS
Loaded or unloaded, NEVER carry or store this pistol with hammer in full cock position. Carry or store with
hammer in half-cock and with thumb lever covering letter“F” and with chamber empty and with magazine
removed. Consult dealer or gunsmith or firearm instructor for clarification.
NEVER point a gun at anybody or anythrng that you don’t Intent to shoot, NEVER put your finger on thetngger unless you are ready to shoot.
The thumb lever locks the trigger only. It IS engaged when It IS rotated to cover the letter “F” on srde of
frame, it IS disengaged when rotated to cover letter “S”
If this gun IS dropped 
wrth a live round In the chamber, It IS possible for It to go off
Removal of the magazrne or 
“clip” does not mean that the gun IS unloaded There still may be a live round Inthe chamber.
NEVER assume that a gun is empty. Inspect any gun personally to verify whether or not a cartridge is in the
chamber. Too many people have been injured or killed by supposedly empty guns. TREAT EVERY GUN AS
THOUGH IT WAS LOADED.
Again, we urge you to consult a frrearms Instructor or gunsmrth before 
usmg this gun or any other gun
Firearms can be dangerous. There are no safe guns, there are safe shooters
Get mstructrons from a competent firearm instructor before 
usmg any gun
Never point a gun at any person or at any object that you don’t intend to shoot
Always empty guns before carrying into house, car, truck, R.V., boat, etc.
Be sure of your backstop and what lies beyond before you shoot.
Never accept a gun without opening it to check for yourself whether or not it is loaded
Always load guns with muzzle pointing at the ground.
Always unload guns with muzzle pointing at the ground.
Reloaded cartridges can be dangerous to you and to your gun.
Never leave an unattended gun loaded.
Store guns and ammunition separately AND BEYOND THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Never take alcohol, drugs or medications immediately before or during shooting activities.
Never shoot at flat hard surtaces or at the surface of water
Check ammunrtron to see 
if It IS the right size Old ammunrtron IS not safe to use
Should a gun fail to discharge after trigger has been pulled, keep gun 
porntmg at target for at least 30
seconds, Sometrmes a slow burning primer will not Ignite promptly and properly and cause a “hang fire
Write to us concernrng any items or circumstances which you don’t understand and 
whrch might relate to your
safety and the operation of any of our products.
Wear fluorescent orange vest, hat, jacket when in the woods or fields.
Spectators should always be at least 
IO feet in back of and not in line with, the breach of any gun when you
are shooting.
Alterations of trigger pull will usually alter sear engagement and can cause accidental discharge.
Never carry a pistol or revolver in your pocket or tucked into your belt. If a handguns to be carried on your
person, it must be in an appropriate holster.
Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun
Never take a gun out of a car, boat or R.V. by pullmg 
It toward you by the muzzle
Never leave a gun where 
It could fall and accrdentally discharge.
Never pull the trigger unless shooting at a target or unless you have checked to make sure whether the gun
was unloaded.
Never assume that a gun IS unloaded.
Never have a loaded gun 
in a house, car, boat or R.VAlways load your gun ONLY when on the range or 
in the field and ready to shoot When you stop shooting
unload before leaving the field or range, then double check It.Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Never rely on a gun’s “safety” to compensable for unsafe gun handling. A safety is only a mechanical device;
it’s not a substitute for common sense. 
						

							DISASSEMBLY (TAKE-DOWN) INSTRUCTIONS
Pull slide back as far as possible. Lift the rear of
slide upward and while holding it in this position,
allow the recoil spring to slowly pull it forward over
barrel. Remove recoil spring assembly.
Unload chamberlnscthatrect chamber to assure
gun is empty
Place thumb safety
in position
so that 
“S”is showmg
.,x Cock hammer
10 Remove magazine
DISASSEMBLY (TAKE-DOWN) INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Unload chamber, Remove magazine, Inspect chamber to assure that gun is empty.2. Place thumb safety in position so that “S” is showing.
3. Cock hammer.
4. Pull slide back as far as possible. Lift rear end of slide upward and while holding
it in this position, allow the recoil spring to slowly pull it forward over barrel.
Remove recoil spring assembly.ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. With magazine removed, place thumb safety lever in forward safe position and
cock hammer.2. Insert recoil spring assembly in position under barrel with small end under
muzzle and large end toward trigger.
3. Slip slide over muzzle with recoil spring assembly small end in round slide hole
and pull slide to rear as far as possible. Push rear end of slide down and allow it
to go forward into assembled position. 
						

							SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL MODEL: EUROPEAN
2.2 Right Grip5.2 Firing Pin Retainer plate9.4 Sear Spring Screw
2.3 Left Grip5.3 Firing Pin Spring10.2 Rear Sight
2.4 Grip Screws6.1 Magazine11 .l Extractor
2.5 Wood Grip Set6.6 Magazine Catch and Spring11.2 Extractor Pin
3.1 Trigger Assembly6.7 Magazine Catch Pin11.3 Extractor Spring
3.2 Trigger Pin8.1 Recoil Spring Guide12.1 Trigger Safety
4.1 Hammer and guide8.3 Recoil Spring13.1 Ejector
13.2 Ejector Pin
4.2 Hammer Pin9.1 Sear
14.1 Firing Pin Safety
4.3 Hammer Spring9.2 Sear Pin
14.2 Firing Pin Safety Plunger
5.1 Firing Pin9.3 Sear Spring14.3 Firing Pin Safety Spring
WARNING: This gun was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as designed.
It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are installed correctly and that neither
replacements nor originals are altered or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts
that must relate correctly to other parts. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified parts
can result in a damaged gun, danger, and injury or death to you and others through malfunction.
Always let a qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least check any work not performed by
a gunsmith. We think this is a small price to pay for firearms safety.
WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it does fire ammunition
containing lead or lead compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and/or reproductive toxicity. Those who discharge a firearm, stand near someone
who discharges a firearm or cleans firearms are hereby warned of the dangers presented by
lead and lead compounds and should take protective healt measures. Avoid exposure to lead
while handling and wash your hands after contact. Proper air ventilation is absolutely
necessary when shooting indoors.
WARNING: Lead or lead compounds are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and/or reproductive toxicity. Those who clean firearms should take protective
measures to avoid contact or exposure to such chemicals.
Barrel frame and slide are not available. Parts and service for all models are available from:EURObEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP. P.O. BOX 1299 COCOA, FL. 32959 
						

							STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTYALLAll EAA Products are warranted to the original retail customer for LIFE from date of originalpurchase against defects in material and or workmanship. All parts and labor or
replacement, at our option, are covered.
Transportation to and from our repair facilities, damage caused by failure to perform normal
maintenance, sales outside the United States, damage due to the use of 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 or expenses, or any other expenses are not coveredby this warranty.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY
Send your firearm to us via UPS along with a photocopy of your proof of retail purchase
freight charges prepaid. Be sure to include a statement as to the reason for return andmake sure to include your complete return street address. Ship your product to the
following address:EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP.
3855 NORTH US HIGHWAY ONE
COCOA, FL. 32927
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Mailing Address
EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP.
P.O. BOX 1299 
- COCOA. FL. 32959Factory Service 
& Repair
Facilities Locateds at:
EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP.
3855 NORTH US HIGHWAY ONE
COCOA, FL. 32927