Sphinx 3000 Instructions Manual

1. A perfect function and long life of the
pistol can only be ensured by a correct
handling, operation and maintenance
subject to the instructions of this manual.
2. The indications «right», «left», «at the
front» and «at the back» are relate to the
shooter’s point of view when he holds the
pistol in his hands and looks as it as when
firing.
3. Each description of pistol parts and each
operation is only specified once. There-
fore, according to the extend, there is a re-
ference to already existing...

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Operating controls, designations, option
1 Slide
2 Slide release
3 Serial number
4 Hammer
5 Safety lever
6 Magazine release
7Trigger
8 Rear sight
9 Barrel
10 Front sight
11 Mounting grooves
12 Trigger guard
13 Gr ip
14 Magazine
Variant (example)
Decocking lever
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Technical data
SPHINX 3000 Standard SPHINX 3000 Tactical
Caliber 9 mm x 19 / 9 x 21 mm /40 S&W / .45 ACP
Barrel Length 115 mm 4.53 in. 95 mm  3.74 in.
Magazine capacity 15+112+1/10+115 +112+1/10+1
Total Length 210 mm 8.27 in. 188 mm...

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Checking before use
Make sure that before use the pistol is
– unloaded (cartridge chamber free) and 
– that the barrel is free of obstructions.
Check the pistol for proper condition and
troublefree functioning.
Checking after usage
Make sure that after use the pistol is
– unloaded (cartridge chamber free) and 
– that the barrel is free of obstructions,
– that the magazine is empty.
Functional tests of slide with grip
– Remove magazine.
– Retract the slide until stop. After releasing
it has to be...

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Decocking
(versions with decocking lever)
After working the slide or firing the last shot
the hammer remains cocked.
For decocking
Press the decocking lever downward until
the hammer is decocked (see figure – de-
cocking). By this the hammer is caught by
the catch and can not touch the firing pin.
Additionally an automatic firing pin safety is
built in to avoid an unintended ignition.
Firing in double action mode
When firing in DA-mode the hammer is un-
cocked before firing.
By pulling the trigger the...

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Cleaning materials and kits
For cleaning and maintenance of the pistol
the following is necessary:
– commercial weapon cleaning kit for caliber
9 mm /.40 S &W/.45 Auto,
– cleaning rods and rags,
– cleaning solvent and conserving agents
without chlorine or acids.
Do not clean with
– objects made of metal,
– plastics, e. g. Nylon, Perlon or something
similar,
– water.
Cleaning work
Note:A regular checking, cleaning and
maintenance keeps the functional safety of
the pistol and increases the service...

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If troubles occur the pistol’s safety lever must
be immediately set at «Safe» and the pistol
must be treated as loaded until the trouble
Trouble shooting chart
has been found out and cleared. When elimi-
nating troubles the safety measures of this
manual must be observed.
Trouble, error
Cartridge is not ignited.
Slide did not open after the
shot.
Cartridge does not ejected
Cartridge not chambered.
Cartridge not fed.
Slide does not stay open
after the last shot.
Point of impact patternmoves laterally....

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ENGLISH
List of parts (Ersatzteile)
3.124 Grip screw
3.209 Extractor spring
8.090 Slide + rear sight
8.091 Magazine body
8.101 Frame
8.102 Left slide stop pin
8.103 Slide catch lever spring
8.104 Recoil spring guide
8.105 Recoil spring
8.106 Trigger
8.107 Trigger spring
8.108 Trigger pin
8.109 Trigger rod
8.110 Pin
8.111 Trigger rod
8.112 Hammer SA & DA
8.113 Hammer spring guide
8.114 Hammer spring
8.115 Hammer pin
8.116 Interrupter
8.117 Left safety lever
8.118 Right safety lever
8.121 Ejector
8.122...

Notas preliminares
1. El funcionamiento perfecto y una larga
duración de vida de la pistola solamente
pueden ser garantizados por medio de una
manipulación, servicio y mantenimiento
apropiados, observando lo indicado en
este manual de instrucciones.
2. Las indicaciones «derecha», «izquierda»,
«delante» y «detrás» se refieren a la posi-
cíón de la pistola visto en la dirección de
tiro.
3. Toda descripción de piezas de la pistola y
todo trabajo se indican normalmente sólo
una vez. Por este motivo, y según...

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Elementos de servicio, designaciones, variante
1Corredera
2 Palanca de retención 
de la corredera
3 Número de serie
4Martillo
5 Palanca del seguro
6 Retén del cargador
7 Gatillo/disparador
8 Sistema de alza
9 Cañón
10 Punto de mira
11 Riel de montaje
12 Guardamonte
13 Empuñadura
14 Carg ador
Variante (ejemplo)
Palanca de desarme
ESPAÑOL
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Características técnicas
SPHINX 3000 Standard SPHINX 3000 Tactical
Calibre 9 mm x 19 / 9 x 21 mm /40 S&W / .45 ACP
Longitud del cañón 115 mm 4.53 in. 95 mm  3.74...

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Control antes del uso
Verificar que antes del uso la pistola
– està asegurada
– està descargada (recámara vacía) 
– no se encuentra ningún cuerpo extraño en
el cañón
Antes del uso, verificar la capacidad de ope-
ración y el funcionamiento de la pistola.
Control después del uso
Verificar que después del uso la pistola
– està asegurada
– està descargada (recámara vacía) 
– no se encuentra ningún cuerpo extraño en
el cañón 
– el cargador está vacío.
Control de funcionamiento de la corred-
era con...