Need complete disassembly instructions for the PA 63

[BigDans]

I am the lucky owner of three PA-63's. My most recent acquisition has some orange cosmoline staining on the frame and I have been successful in getting it off, mostly.

However, it appears some is dry inside the mag release. After my initial cleaning, I was testing the pistol and I could not get the mag release to press in to release the mag. I had to use a "persuader" to move it and the mag dropped out. Clearly the button needs to be removed, cleaned and lubed. I used some Rem oil to get it moving but I need to fully clean it.

I have to say I hate the little button studs that are used to attach the trigger transfer bar to the hammer.

I am loving the new spring kit! Trigger pull and recoil management are FAR improved.

Best,

Dan

[tabdog]

Hay Dan,

Here go,

DISASSEBMLY:

The PA-63 pistol can be disassembled into 3 main components in a few
seconds without any tools. No further disassembly is required or
recommended for cleaning purposes. With the safety “ON”, remove
the magazine. Pull the trigger guard downward and and to the side
allowing it to rest on the frame. With the trigger guard held in this
position, pull the slide all the way to the end of its travel. Lift the slide
up and off of the frame and allow it to ease forward over the barrel.
Note: Never let the hammer fall forward on the frame while the gun is
dismantled. Damage may be done to internal parts.
The trigger guard may be replaced to its normal position after
disassembly. The recoil spring may be removed for cleaning purposes
(the Small end goes around the barrel).

ASSEMBLY:

With the safety “On” and the hammer cocked, pull the trigger guard
downward and to the side allowing it to rest on the frame. Holding the
trigger guard in this position, you can now replace the slide. Place the
end of the recoil spring in the slide and pull the slide back to the end
of its travel. Push it flat down on the frame allowing it to slide forward
to its normal position on the frame. Return the trigger guard to its
normal position.

Happy Shootin,

Tabdog