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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The liability of ISRAEL WEAPON INDUSTRIES LTD. (lWI) for any and all losses and/or damage to thepurchaser shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the pistol. In no event shall ISRAEL WEAPONINDUSTRIES LTD. (lWI) be liable for incidental or consequential damage.

ISRAEL WEAPON INDUSTRIES LTD. (lWI) reserves the right to make such alterations in design,dimensions, specifications and manufacture as are deemed necessary to ensure continued improvement.

Copyright 2007 by IWI Israel Weapon Industries Ltd.

All rights reserved. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced inany form without prior written permission from IWI Israel Weapon

Industries Ltd.

In the interest of product improvement, its design, characteristics andperformance may be changed at any time without prior notification.

First English Edition Printing 2008.

ALL PATENTS PENDING

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.israel-weapon.com

Postal Address: POB 63, Ramat HaSharon 47100, Israel


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Operation and Maintenance Manual

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WARNING

All firearms are dangerous objects - pistols included.

When you pull the trigger, you must expect the pistol to fire, and you must assumefull responsibility for this. Caution can prevent accidental firing and avoid damage.

Always assume that the pistol is loaded. To render it safe, first set the safety in the"safe" position. Remove the magazine, then eject any remaining round by pulling

the slide to the rear.

Check that the pistol is free of live cartridges by also looking in the chamber whenthe slide is pulled back.

It is forbidden to alter or modify this firearm in any way. Any alterations or

modifications of the firing mechanism may result in this firearm becoming unsafe,and will nullify all warranties.

The user is advised to read the entire manual prior to handling this pistol andoperating it for the first time.


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JERICHO RDouble Action Pistol

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ................................................................................................. 3

Caution ................................................................................................. 4

Safely precautions ................................................................................ 5

General description and characteristics ................................................ 7

Technical data ...................................................................................... 8

0perating principles .................. ........................................................... 10

0perating instructions .......................................................................... 12

Sights and zeroing .............................................................................. 16

Loading and firing ............................................................................... 17

Disassembly and assembly ................................................................ 21

Care and cleaning ............................................................................... 29

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 32

Parts list .............................................................................................. 33

Exploded view ..................................................................................... 38


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CAUTION

Failure to comply the warnings in this booklet may result in serious injury to you or others, as well asdamage to the firearm or other property. Take note of the following warnings on gun handling beforeattempting to use the pistol:

Always check the chamber and magazine of any firearm before handling.

Never load or carry a loaded gun until you are ready to use it.

Don't shoot unless absolutely sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Keep gun and ammunition separate, in locked storage.

Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.

Always be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions.

Only carry ammunition specifically intended for the gun you are using.

Never use alcohol or drugs of any kind while using your firearm.


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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Make sure that the pistol is unloaded and in the "SAFE" position (safety pointing upwards) when thepistol is not in use and before:

Receiving or handling over a pistol.

Transporting a pistol.

Inserting the magazine.

Cleaning or servicing a pistol.

Immediately after firing, set the safety in the "SAFE" position, remove the magazine and make sure the

chamber is empty.

When Handling the pistol:

Never point it at anyone.

Always make sure that the barrel points in a safe direction.

Always assume that the pistol is loaded.

Practice handling the pistol empty.

The JERICHO R may be dry fired without harm to the pistol's mechanism.

Never load a pistol unless you are ready to use it.


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Before firing the pistol:

Wear ear and eye protection. Always be sure of your target backstop and what lies beyond it.

Make sure that the barrel, the magazine and ammunition are of the same caliber.


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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS

The JERICHO R models by IWI are semi-automatic magazine-fed, double-action pistols. In the "SAFE"position the sear is blocked, which in turn blocks the hammer. In this position the firing is blocks also andthe trigger is neutralized.

The anatomically - formed grip dimensions permit rapid, accurate, instinctive shooting. The combat-styletrigger guard is designed for two-handed shooting. An easily operated slide-mounted safety and deep-groove serrated slide grip are designed for effective operation.

The pistol is equipped with standard combat style sights that are adjustable for windage. Both sights aredove-tail mounted. Three dot tritium night sights are available (optional).


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TECHNICAL DATA

Ammunition:

Caliber: 9 x 19mm (Parabellum) / .40S&W / .45ACP

Operating principle:

Semi-automatic, short recoil system.

Locking system:

Lug to slot (lugs on the barrel to slots in slide).

Trigger pull:Double Action or Single Action.

1.8 to 2.3 kg (3.9 to 5.1 lbs) - Single Action.

Sights:

Combat type, adjustable for windage.

Rifling:

6 RH grooves (polygonal or STD).


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Weight & dimensions:

Model R RS RB

Caliber 9mm .40S&W 9mm .40S&W .45 ACP .40S&W 9mm

Weight (g)

Pistol without Magazine 1050 885 1025 850

Empty Magazine 90 90 100 80

Loaded Magazine 280 285 280 285 310 240

Dimensions (mm)

Length 207 192 182

Height 138 138 123

Width 35 35 35Barrel Length 112 97 89

Trigger Reach 76 76 76

Sight Line Radius 156 141 134

Rifling (1 turn) 254 407 254 407 254 407

Magazine Capacity 12 16 12 16 10 9 13


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OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Retraction Movement

After pulling the trigger, the hammer is released and hits the firing pin. Propellant gas pressure pushesthe bullet along the bore, while at the same time pushing the slide rearward. Since the barrel is locked tothe slide, both recoil together a short distance (until the pressure is dropped to a safe level). The barrelthen stops and disengages from the slide. The slide continues its rearward movement, and extracts theempty cartridge case from the chamber. When the cartridge case hits the ejector, it is ejected from thepistol. At the same time, the slide cocks the hammer and compresses the recoil spring.

Forward Movement

When the recoil spring expands, it drives the slide forward. During this movement the slide strips the

upper round from the magazine and inserts it into the chamber. The locking lugs on the barrel engagethe slots in the slide and lock the round in the chamber. The pistol is now ready for firing.

Continued Firing

To fire an additional round, release the trigger and pull it again. After the last round is fired, the slide is

retained in its rear position by the slide catch. To continue firing, change the magazine and release theslide by pressing the slide catch or by pulling the slide rearward and releasing it.


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Safety Features

The ambidextrous safety is located at the back of the slide, just before the rear sight. Pushing the safetylever downward will engage the safety. In this position the trigger is neutralized.

In addition the safety is also operate as a decocking device which pushes the firing pin inside the slideand blocks it while the hammer is released. In fire position the firing pin is blocked, unless the trigger is

fully pulled, preventing involuntary firing if the pistol is accidentally dropped.


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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Checking the pistol

Make sure that during the checking procedure, the pistol is pointing in a safe direction.

1. Move the safety downward to the "SAFE" position (Fig.1) a white dot will be visible.

2. Press the magazine catch on the left hand side of the pistol (Fig. 2), and remove the magazine.

Fig.1 Fig.2


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3. Move the safety lever down to the "FIRE" position (Fig.3): a red dot will be visible.

4. Pull the slide to the rear, and check the chamber visually to ensure that the pistol is unloaded.Release the slide. (Fig. 4)

Fig.3 Fig.4


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5. Point the pistol in a safe direction and pull

the trigger (Fig. 5).6. Move the safety to the "SAFE" position.

7. Point the pistol in a safe direction, and checkthat the trigger is neutralized.

8. Move the safety to the "FIRE" position and

then pull the trigger to check the double-action mechanism.

9. Move the safety up to the "SAFE" position.

Ammunition Warning

Use only original, high quality, commercially manufactured ammunition, which is in good condition.

Only use ammunition of the caliber for which your pistol is chambered. You will find the correctcaliber engraved on the right side of the barrel.

You should always use ammunition that complies with standards established by SAAMI - TheSporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc. or CIP.

The use of hand-loaded, reloaded or other non- standard ammunition will void all warranties.

Fig.5


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LOADING AND FIRING

Pre-Loading and Pre-Firing Checks

1. Perform the safety checks listed on page 13 (para.1-6) to ensure that the pistol is not loaded.

2. Always make sure that the barrel is clean and dry

(all factory packing grease should be removed fromall surfaces before firing the pistol for the first time).

3. Check that the magazines are clean and properlyloaded.

Cocking the Pistol

1. Insert the magazine into the pistol (Fig. 9).

2. Verify the safety is in the "FIRE" position.

3. Pull the slide all the way back and release itinstantly (Fig. 10). This operation chambers a round.

4. Move safety to "SAFE".

CAUTION:

Never chamber a round unless you are ready to fire.

Fig. 9


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Reloading During Firing

The slide will remain in the rear position after the last round is fired and the magazine is empty (Fig. 11).1. Remove the empty magazine by pressing the magazine catch.

2. Insert a full magazine.

3. Release the slide by pressing the slide catch lever (Fig. 12) or by pulling the slide slightly to therear and releasing it.

WARNING

The pistol is now loaded and cocked with the safety in the "FIRE" position.

Fig.11 Fig.12


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Obstruction Warning

A foreign object in the barrel could cause damage to the firearm as well as serious injury to theshooter or to others.

It is the sole responsibility of the user to check the bore for obstructions before firing the firearm.

Always visually check the chamber and bore. After a misfire or any strange sound, high or low,first dismantle and check the barrel.

Discontinue firing until the obstruction is cleared.

Warranty Claims resulting from an un-cleared obstruction will not be covered by the warranty.

Unloading the Pistol

1. Set the safety in the "SAFE" position.

2. Press the magazine catch and remove the magazine.

3. Set the safety in the "FIRE" position.

4. Pull the slide to the rear and eject any chambered round.

5. While the slide is in the rear position, visually check to make certain that the chamber is empty.

6. Return the slide to the forward position.

7. With the barrel pointing in a safe direction, Pull the trigger.

8. Set the safety in the "SAFE" position.


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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

General

This chapter deals with those disassembly and assembly operations which the user should carry out forroutine maintenance of the pistol. Disassembling or assembling of any other parts is not recommendedand will void all warranties. Disassembly should be carried out on a clean surface. All the disassembledparts should be placed in order of their removal.

CAUTION:

Before disassembling the pistol, check that there is not a magazine in the pistol nor a live round in thechamber. To unload the pistol, see para. 1-6 on page 13.

Disassembling the Pistol

1. With the pistol completely unloaded,move the safety to the "FIRE" position,and manually move the hammer to thecocked position (Fig. 13).

Fig.13


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Assembling the Pistol

1. Insert the barrel in the slide into its rearmost(locked) position (Fig. 19).

2. Insert the recoil spring (by manually pressingdown towards the barrel), making sure that itis securely fitted into the recess in thebottom lug of the barrel (Fig. 20).

3. Manually move the hammer to the cockedposition.

4. Mount the slide on the frame (Fig. 21) andpush it to the rear until the marks are in line,one above the other, then insert the slide

catch pin until it snaps into place (Fig. 22).

Fig.21

Fig.19

Fig.20


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5. Check correct pistol operationby cocking it.

6. Check trigger and hammeroperation and verify that thesafety is functioning properlyand safely.

Fig.22


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Disassembling the Magazine

1. Remove all cartridges from the magazine.

2. Hold the magazine with the base facing upward.

3. With the aid of a small pointed object, push the base catch button inward (Fig. 23).

4. With the catch depressed, carefully slide the magazine base backwards while maintaining

pressure on the base (Fig. 24).

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5. Carefully holding spring in place withthe thumb, remove magazine base (with

other hand) (Fig. 25).

6. Remove the magazine base catchand spring.

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7. Press the follower (Fig. 26) and slide it through thebase opening of the magazine.

WARNING

The magazine spring is under pressure and may bereleased accidentally, causing injury if not held in placeduring disassembly or assembly.

Do not point the magazine base toward your or anotherperson's face.

Assembling the Magazine

To assemble the magazine, perform the above steps in

reverse order.

NOTE:

We do not recommend further disassembly of this pistol.Any other maintenance or repairs must be performed by afactory warranty repair station. Any work done by others oran unqualified gunsmith will void the warranty.

Fig.26


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CARE AND CLEANING

General

Comprehensive knowledge of how to service and handle the pistol is of great importance.

Experience has shown that most failures which occur while operating the pistol are due to negligence inmaintenance. Special attention must be paid to cleaning, lubricating and inspecting the pistol. This will

determine whether or not the pistol functions properly when you need it. In order to maintain accuracy,the barrel must be serviced thoroughly. Care and cleaning includes the magazines.

Cleaning Kit

The cleaning kit supplied with each pistol includes the following items:

No. Item Cat. No.

1 Nylon bristle brush 00.621.1920

2 Brass bristle brush 00.621.1925

Cleaning the Pistol1. Upon receiving the pistol, disassemble and inspect it (see page 22 Disassembly).

2. Clean the pistol regularly to ensure it functions properly when needed.

3. For the initial cleaning, make certain that any heavy or sticky deposits of protective material areremoved.


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4. When cleaning the slide, pay particularattention to the area around the extractor

and firing pin, making certain that all powderresidue is removed (Fig. 27). A small brush,swabs and solvent should be used toremove dirt from hard to reach areas.

5. To clean the barrel, use the brass wire

brush. Run the brush completely through thechamber and bore till it protrudes from theother end of the barrel.

6. Pull the brush in the opposite direction andremove it from the barrel (Fig. 28). Repeatthis operation several times.


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7. Use a patch moistened with powder solvent and clean the bore. Repeat this operation using clean,dry patches.

8. Oil the chamber, bore, and all moving parts of the pistol with a lightly oiled patch/cloth, thenremove all excess oil with a dry one.

9. While cleaning, inspect all pads for wear and damage; make sure all surfaces are free from rustand that the chrome coating (if there is any) is not peeling.

10. Assemble the pistol and make sure it functions properly.

11. Move safety to "SAFE"!

12. Never use abrasive or metallic objects for cleaning.

Each pistol is supplied with the following items:

No Item Qty Cat No.

1 Carrying case 1 00.621.9900

2 Instruction manual 1 00.621.9305

3 Magazine 1 (See Parts List)

4 Cleaning kit 1 (See Page 30)

JERICHO R


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MALFUNCTIONS

Most malfunctions are due to faulty preventive treatment, a faulty magazine, or faulty ammunition.

Some malfunctions can be corrected by tapping the base of the magazine with your palm, and then re-cocking. It may be necessary to first discover the cause of the malfunction and then solve it.

The troubleshooting table below describes typical malfunctions, possible causes, and suggested action.

Problem Possible Cause RemedyFaulty firing pin See a gunsmith

Dirty slide face Dismantle pistol and clean

Fail to fire

Faulty primer Eject round and continue to fire

Magazine is not fully inserted Hit the base of the magazine with your

palm & re-cock the pistolFaulty magazine Replace magazine

Dirty magazine Empty rounds and clean

Magazine is incorrectlyassembled

Dismantle and reassemble

Fail to feed

Faulty recoil spring See a gunsmithInsufficient rearward movement Clean the pistol and continue firing. If

problem still persists, see a gunsmith.

Broken extractor See a gunsmith

Fail to eject

Faulty ammunition Replace ammunition

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