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1911 Thrasher, this manual serves as a replacement for the disassembly/reassembly

1 Iver Johnson Arms, Inc Officer model Thrasher Disassembly/Reassembly Instructions IMPORTANT: If you own the 1911 Thrasher, this manual serves as a replacement for the disassembly/reassembly instructions in the original 1911 manual, which is enclosed with this firearm. You must still read the remainder of the original 1911 manual before using this firearm.

2 If the original 1911 manual is not also included with this manual in your Thrasher pistol box, call us for a replacement at A gun lock is included with your Thrasher pistol. Follow the enclosed instructions with the gun lock and keep your firearm locked whenever it is not in use. This manual should always go with this firearm if it is sold or given away. Do not use any type of +P or reloaded ammunition with this firearm. Thrasher Caliber: 45auto, 40S&W, 9mm Barrel: 3 1/8 bull barrel Overall Length: 6 7/8 Overall Height: 4 7/8 Weight unloaded: 2lbs. 2oz. Finishes: Matte blue, Polished blue, Satin Stainless, Polished Stainless Capacity: Sights: Fixed GI style or Novak style w/ dovetail frt. sight **Newer models may have different features. See website for details** pg. 1

Before disassembling your pistol, always check to ensure the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty of any ammunition.

3 Thrasher Disassembly When disassembling your pistol, you should always wear safety glasses. There are springs in the pistol that could become dislodged and cause severe eye damage. Step 1. Before disassembling your pistol, always check to ensure the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty of any ammunition. With the gun pointed in a safe direction, release the magazine by pressing the magazine release button and taking out the mag, (Figure A). Figure A Step 2. With your finger away from the trigger and outside of the trigger guard, pull back the slide and visually check to ensure there is no round still loaded in the chamber, (Figure B). Figure B If there is a round still in the chamber pg. 2

Never put your hand in front of the barrel when doing so, as a safety precaution. Figure C Step 4.

4 and it will not fall out, click the thumb safety on and immediately take your gun to a certified gunsmith. Step 3. Pull the slide back until the slide stop is in line with the slide stop notch, (Figure C). Never put your hand in front of the barrel when doing so, as a safety precaution. Figure C Step 4. With the slide stop in line with the slide stop notch, push the slide stop pin, on the right side of the gun, (Figure D). Figure D pg. 3

5 Step 5. Pushing the slide stop pin from the right side will slightly push out the slide stop on the left side. Now you can pull the slide stop completely out of the pistol, (Figure E). Figure E Step 6. Once the slide stop is removed, pull the slide forward and completely off of the gun, (Figure F). Figure F pg. 4

back only the recoil spring plate (Figure G), so that the recoil spring rod

6 Step 7. To remove the recoil spring assembly, which is holding the barrel in place, pull back only the recoil spring plate (Figure G), so that the recoil spring rod stays extended. While holding back the recoil spring plate, pull the recoil spring assembly out and away from the slide, (Figure H). Figure G Figure H pg. 5

(Figure I). Step 9. Slide the barrel out the front of the slide (Figure J).

7 Step 8. Remove the recoil spring bushing, once the recoil spring assembly has been removed, (Figure I). Step 9. Slide the barrel out the front of the slide (Figure J). Figure I STOP!!! No further disassembly is required for the cleaning of this firearm. If further disassembly is needed, take your pistol to a certified gunsmith. Figure J pg. 6

the recoil spring assembly is level with the slide, (Figure K). 2.

8 To reassembly this firearm, reverse the disassembly instructions. Helpful hints: Thrasher Reassembly 1. When installing the recoil spring assembly, make sure the recoil spring plate is pressed firmly against the barrel, and the recoil spring assembly is level with the slide, (Figure K). 2. Once the slide is completely on the gun & the barrel link (Figure K) is in line with the slide stop pin hole, put the slide stop pin half way through the pin hole, (Figure L). Figure K Figure L pg. 7

pg. 8 3. With the slide stop pin half way in the hole, pull back the slide until the slide stop notch lines up with the slide stop.

9 pg With the slide stop pin half way in the hole, pull back the slide until the slide stop notch lines up with the slide stop. Now press in the slide stop until it seats firmly against the frame of the gun, (Figure M). Figure M All of the warnings, safety rules, warranty information, part descriptions, and operation instructions in the original manual also apply to this Thrasher pistol. You must read the original manual in its entirety, except for the disassembly/reassembly instructions, before using this firearm. Again, call us for the original manual if it is not included with your firearm at

10 This parts illustration section is for reference only, so you can identify parts of your gun. If you are in need of adjustments or repair, you must take your firearm to a certified gunsmith. pg. 9

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12 WARNING Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison. ADVERTENCIA A los ninos los atroen las armaside de fuego y los pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses lesiones graves y la muerte. Evite que los ninos tengon acceso a los armas de fuego guardandolas siempre con llave y descargadas cuando no las este utilizando. Si usted tiene un arma de fuego cargado en un lugar en que un nono tiene acceso a ella y la usa indebidamente. Le pueden dar unal multa a enviarlo a la carcel. Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms, Inc. PO Box Rockledge, FL

Iver Johnson Arms, Inc.

Iver Johnson Arms, Inc. Manual for 1911 style pistols Warning: Do not use any type of +P ammunition or any type of reloaded ammunition with Iver Johnson 1911 pistols. Doing so will void the warranty. IMPORTANT: