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    							1IZH18
    SINGLE BARREL
    SHOTGUN
    WARNING AND
    INSTRUCTION MANUALEuropean American Armory Corp.
    3855 North U.S. Highway One
    Cocoa, Florida 32927
    (407) 639-4842
    www.eaacorp.com
    E-mail: [email protected]
    © Copyright EAA Corp. 9/98 
    						
    							2 EAA MODEL: IZH18
    SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN
    WARNING AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
    PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
    MODEL NUMBERBARREL LENGTHGAUGES
    IZH1826,28, 30,3212, 20,16,410,28
    TYPEFINISH
    SINGLE BARRELBLUE
    SHOTGUN
    GENERAL INFORMATION:
    Weight (average) - 28 = 6.9 Lbs.
    Overall Length -  43, 45,47, 49, 51
    FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual
    contains important warnings and safety procedures which must be understood
    BEFORE using this firearm.  Read the entire manual and if you do not
    understand any part of it or the operation of your shotgun, stop and seek
    professional firearms instructions.  You can get a copy of this manual from
    European American Armory Corp. on request.
    Record the serial number of your firearm:
    #___________________________________________________________
    and a description of it:
    ____________________________________________________________
    Make a copy of this manual, proof of purchase/sales record for safekeeping in
    a secure safe or fireproof container.  Such proof is necessary if the firearm is
    stolen or for warranty repair.  Before handling any firearm, make sure you know
    the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe
    direction.
    W A R N I N G
    **YOU RISK INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM**
    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.
    W A R N I N G
    *This firearm should always be transported unloaded in its case.* 
    						
    							3 Type Of Ammunition To Be Used:
    It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be
    used in this firearm.  Some factory ammunition works better than others and
    you should stick with the brand you find works well in your shotgun.  Avoid
    military surplus or hot loaded ammo.  The use of reloaded, high pressure orhand loaded ammunition will void the warranty.
    N O T I C E
    SHOTGUNS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS
    and are sold by European American Armory Corporation with the specific
    understanding that we are not responsible in any manner what -so-ever for their
    safe handling or resale under local laws and regulations.
    European American Armory shall not be responsible in any manner
    whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, for physical injury or for property
    damage resulting in whole or in part from (1) intentional or negligent discharge,
    (2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications and/or
    alteration to the internal/safety mechanisms, (4) defective, improper, high
    pressure, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) corrosion and/or lack of
    proper maintenance (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct and
    immediate control.  This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is
    asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability (including any
    failure to warn).  Under no circumstance shall European American Armory
    Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of
    use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.
    Safety Procedures:
    1.  We recommend that you get competent firearms instruction in safe handling
    before using this firearm.  Please ask your dealer. All guns are extremely
    dangerous if carelessly handled or used.  Remember that the firearm user is the
    primary “safety” and to depend on any mechanical devices is to be only half
    safe.
    2.  This firearm will fire if a cartridge is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled
    and the safety is disengaged.
    3.  DO NOT LOAD THIS SHOTGUN UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THIS
    SHOTGUN OPERATES.  KEEP this shotgun unloaded at all times except when
    ready to fire and you are sure of your target.
    4.  ALWAYS carry this shotgun in a case or original box unloaded.5.  NEVER point this shotgun at anything that is not your intended target even
    if this shotgun is unloaded.  When loading, cleaning, unloading or handling,
    always be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always keep your
    finger off the trigger. 
    						
    							4 6.  NEVER assume any gun is unloaded.  Before handling, check to make sure
    the chamber is empty.  See unloading Instructions and then unload any
    ammunition.  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.
    7.  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, reproductive toxicity, and other
    serious physical injury.  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 health
    measures.  Avoid exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after
    contact.  Proper air ventilation is absolutely necessary when shooting indoors.
    A M M U N I T I O N   W A R N I N G
    Old, Hot-loaded and/or re-loaded ammunition may be dangerous.  Because of
    the poor or nonexistent quality control standards among some companies or
    people who make reloaded ammunition and the dangers of overloads and
    under loads (squib loads) which may occur, we recommend that only good
    quality new factory ammunition be fired in our firearms.  [If you prepare your
    own hand loads, do NOT exceed recommended pressures in line with those
    generated by standard factory loads as manufactured by Remington,
    Winchester, Federal, PMC or other reputable companies.]  Old ammunition
    may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile from the barrel.
    READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE
    YOUR LIFE OR  THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE
    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 only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense and gun safety
    procedures.
    Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall and fire. 
    						
    							5 READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE
    YOUR LIFE OR  THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE
    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 ammo.
    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 bullet 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.
    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 in new and in
    good clean condition.  Do NOT oil or grease ammo 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.
    Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.
    ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when
    using firearms.
    Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while
    the shooter is loading, shooting and unloading.  Spectators should wear
    protection for hearing and sight loss and they should 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 protect you from injury or death. 
    						
    							6 READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE
    YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE
    Do maintain and keep your gun clean.  Keep 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.
    Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water....bullets ricochet.
    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 muzzle
    pointed in 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.
    Since many ammunition identifications sound similar, be sure that you use only
    the correct ammunition for your gun.  Do NOT use the wrong size or wrong
    strength ammunition in your firearm.
    Repeated and prolonged exposure to gunfire may cause toxic levels of lead in
    your body.  High levels of lead in the blood may result in cancer, impotency,
    birth defects and other serious physical injury.  When shooting indoors, make
    sure there is proper fresh air ventilation.
    Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or any
    explosive device and 2. If they discovery 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.
    HOME SAFETY IS PROBABLY YOUR BIGGEST CONCERN.  We suggest a gun
    lock such as Master Gun Locks.  They work on most firearms and are available
    in gun shops and sporting goods departments.  For more information write:
    Master Gun Locks; Master Lock Company, P.O. Box 10367, Milwaukee. WI
    53210.  You have invested this much in your new firearm, now invest a little
    more in your family’s safety.
    USED FIREARMS - If you got your European American Armory firearm as a
    used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should unload it and check all its functions
    to be sure it works correctly. Firearms are sometimes altered to work
    incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. First,
    unload it and check it yourself and then take it to a good gunsmith who knows
    European American Armory firearms, and have him examine it. 
    						
    							7 WRITE US concerning any items or circumstances which you don’t understand
    and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your firearm.
    W A R N I N G
    BEFORE LOADING or firing a shotgun, 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.
    F I R I N G  W A R N I N G
    When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times.  Shooters
    and spectators must wear shooting glasses and sound suppressor to prevent
    eye injury and hearing loss.  Vision loss and hearing impairment can occur
    with only one moment of non-protection.
    W A R N I N G
    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 barrel before
    shooting or if a shot does not sound normal.
    W A R N I N G
    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 injury or property damage.  Before
    loading, always clean all, grease and oil from the bore and chamber, and check
    to be certain that no obstruction is in the barrel.  Any foreign matter in the barrel
    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.
    W A R N I N G
    If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet or projectile is obstructing the
    barrel, immediately unload the firearm (See Unloading Instructions) and check
    the chamber and the bore.  A bullet 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 
    						
    							8 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 & mechanism before
    resuming shooting.  If the blockage can not be dislodged by tapping it with a
    cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.
    WARNING (Mechanical Malfunctions)
    STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM if your
    firearm develops: a mechanical malfunction; binding or stoppage; spitting
    powder/gas; a cartridge primer is punctured; a cartridge case is bulged or
    ruptured; or the 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 it back to EAA for examination.  Do not assume that the
    shotgun is empty merely because you checked the chamber.  You must also
    check the bore for any fired shot or wad jammed inside the barrel.
    EXTERNAL CONTROL PARTS:
    Trigger Block Safety:  Located on the trigger, push button style. When the Red
    Ring is showing the shotgun will fire when the trigger is pulled!! Do not
    disengage safety unless you are ready to fire the shotgun. (Safety Engaged -
    The Red Ring covered and the trigger is blocked from full travel; Safety
    Disengaged - The Red Ring showing and the trigger has full travel...MAKE
    SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THE SAFETY WORKS BEFORE YOU LOAD
    OR USE THE SHOTGUN)
    Locking Lever/Cocking Lever:  Located behind trigger guard, fully squeeze/
    depress  to break open  barrel from receiver of shotgun. A partial squeeze /
    depress will decock firing mechanism or cock firing mechanism.
    Cocking Indicator:  Located top back portion of receiver. If the indicator is
    protruding out of the receiver the firing mechanism is cocked, if the indicator is
    not protruding out of receiver the firing mechanism is not cocked.
    Trigger:  Located in the trigger guard. If the safety is disengaged and hammer
    mechanism has been cocked  and trigger is pulled to the rear the shotgun will
    discharge, if there is a live cartridge in the chamber.
    Forend:  Located below barrels in front of receiver, locks barrel assembly into
    receiver, has a latch in the mid lower section that is used to lock and unlock
    forend. 
    						
    							9 Directions For Assembly Of
    Shotgun:
    1) Fig 1:  When you open the box of your new
    IZH18 shotgun the barrel and forend is
    separated from the main portion of the
    shotgun. To attach the barrel and forend first
    remove the plastic bags or wrapping covering
    the parts. Then remove the forend from the
    barrel by pulling out the lever in the lower mid
    section of the forend and tipping the forend
    out and away from the barrel while pulling the
    lever out. Never force the forend off the barrel.
    Check to make sure that the barrel is free of
    foreign matter by looking down the barrel (no
    blockage what-so-ever)
    2) Fig 2:  Now fully squeeze / depress the
    locking lever and hold.
    3) Fig 3:  Engage the lower locking lug
    located on the lower portion of the barrel with
    the receiver. The half round cut out on the
    lower locking lug fits around the round bar in
    the forward lower portion of the slot in  the
    receiver. With the barrel engaged into the
    receiver you should be able to swing the
    barrel up into the locked position, release the
    locking lever and the locking lever should
    move back to the fully locked position.
    4) Fig 4:  With the barrel locked into the
    receiver pull the forearm latch out and place
    the forend on receiver. With an upward swing
    motion lock the forend onto the barrel. Do not
    force the forend into it’s locked position on the
    barrel. Sometimes it is necessary to push the
    latch into it’s final flat position, never force the
    latch into position.
    5) Warning...  Never fire the gun unless the
    barrel is locked into position on the receiver
    and the forend is locked into the receiver and
    barrel.
    6) Fig 5:  Make sure the trigger block safety is engaged after completion of
    assembly.  (Red ring covered) 
    						
    							10 To Load Shotgun:
    1) Fig 7:  Make sure the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction at all times, the
    trigger block safety is engaged, and never allow fingers or objects to contact
    trigger.
    Warning ***
    Do not load shotgun until you are ready to fire
    2) Do not disengage the safety until you are ready to fire.
    3) Make sure the ammo that you are using is the correct size and gauge. The
    barrel is marked with the gauge and chamber size, barrels marked 3 will also
    use 2 3/4 or 3 shot shells. Barrels marked with 2 3/4 will not accept 3 shot
    shells.
    4) Fig 8:  Visually inspect the chambers and
    barrel for obstructions by breaking open the
    shotgun by depressing the locking lever and
    tipping the barrel down. The chamber and
    barrel should be free of oil or grease or
    obstructions.
    5) Fig 9&10:  After inspection load the correct
    type of shot shell into the chambers making
    sure that the shells are flush with the extractor,
    then close the action by swinging  the barrel
    up until it locks into the receiver and the
    locking latch should move to it’s fully locked
    position. If the locking lever does not move to
    the fully locked position break open the action
    again and check to see if the shot shell is fully
    seated in the chamber. If the shell is fully
    seated then re-close the action. If the shot
    shell is not fully seated check the chamber for blockage and check the shell for
    deformation and retry closing the action once more. If the shell is the correct
    type and the chamber is not blocked and the shell is not deformed and the
    locking lever does not move to it’s fully locked position unload the gun (follow
    unloading instructions) and have a competent gunsmith look at the gun or
    return the gun back to E.A.A. Corp. for review. Do not force the shot gun closed.
    WARNING
    Once you open the shotgun action with the forearm installed the internal
    hammers are cocked and under spring tension. We suggest that you do not
    keep, carry or store the gun with the hammer springs under compression.
    See decocking procedure. 
    						
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