Century International Arms Sar 1 Semi Automatic Rifle Instructions Manual

							
SAR Semi-Automatic Rifle 
SAR 1 Cal. 7.62x39mm 
SAR 2 Cal. 5.45x39mm 
SAR 3 Cal. 5.56 NATO (.223) 
OPERATIONAL MANUAL 
 
Manufactured In Romania 
This manual is for informational purposes only. All repairs and, or, 
adjustments should be made by a qualified gunsmith.  
The owner of this firearm is responsible for its safe use and storage. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
Introduction 
The SAR semi-automatic rifle is well made, reliable, and has 
several interesting features such as a hard chrome lined bar-
rel, hard chrome plated piston, and can be completely taken 
down without tools. 
The use of reloaded, re-manufactured, hand loaded, or 
other nonstandard ammunition may result in damage to the 
user or rifle.
The manufacturer and importer cannot accept responsibility 
for malfunctions resulting from the use of nonstandard 
defective ammunition. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1. Hammer 
2. Bolt 
3. Firing Pin 
4. Bolt Carrier 
5. Return Spring 
6. Piston 
7. Gas Cylinder 
8. Magazine 
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Parts Identification 
9. Magazine Catch 
10. Hammer & Trigger Spring 
11. Trigger 
12. Disconnector 
13. Rear Sight Leaf 
14. Front Sight 
16. Hand Guard 
17. Fore End 
20    19 
18. Accessories Case 
19. Cleaning Rod 
20. Barrel 
21. Safety Lever 
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 
I. General Instructions: 
The following instructions should be observed during disassembly and 
assembly: 
1. Before the rifle is disassembled, make sure there is no round in the chamber or magazine. 
2. The rifle should be disassembled on a table or bench. 
3. The parts should be laid out in order of disassembly. 
4. Force should not be used to remove or disassemble parts, as it may result in damage to the parts. 
5. Only accessories in good condition should be used. 
6. When tightening or loosening screws, hold the screwdriver firmly to prevent damage to the screw heads. 
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2. Take the rifle off safety. Rotate the safety lever downward as far as 
possible with the thumb of the right hand. 
3. Check to see that there is no round in the chamber. Pull the bolt carrier to 
the rear and inspect the chamber and bolt face. 
  
4. Remove the cleaning rod from the rifle. Place the stock of the rifle on the 
ground and hold this position by using the right hand and, bending it 
slightly, remove the cleaning rod head from the stop in the base of the front 
sight, move the cleaning rod upward so that its head leaves the forward face 
of the front sight, remove the cleaning rod with the right hand (Fig 2). You 
may use a punch to remove the cleaning rod. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure #1 
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Figure #2 
  
5. Remove the receiver cover. Lean the rifle against a table and hold the 
forward part of the butt with the right hand, depress the guide face with the 
thumb into the cover hold and raise the cover with the left hand (Figure 3). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure #3 
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6. Remove the return mechanism from the rifle. Holding the rifle by the forward 
portion of the receiver with the left hand, move the return spring guide forward 
until its rear face leaves the groove in the receiver rear plate, lift the guide rear 
face and remove the return mechanism from the bolt carrier channel (Fig 4). 
 
7. Remove the bolt carrier with bolt from receiver. Holding the rifle by the forward 
portion of the receiver with the left hand, and the cocking handle with the right 
hand, bring the bolt carrier with bolt to the rear as far as possible, and moving the 
bolt carrier forward a distance of 1 to 2 mm. Lift the rear portion of the bolt carrier 
and remove it together with the bolt from the receiver. 
8. Remove the bolt from the bolt carrier. Take the bolt carrier in the left hand with 
the cam surface facing upward, and rotate the bolt a small amount with the right 
hand so that the guide lug leaves the wide part of the variable groove in the bolt 
carrier and then move the rear as far as possible, rotating the bolt, remove its lug 
from the variable groove of the bolt carrier and remove the bolt carrier. Remove 
the bolt from the bolt carrier by moving it forward (Fig. 5). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  9. Remove the gas tube with the hand guard from the barrel. Holding 
the rifle by the forward portion of the receiver with the left hand, rotate 
the lock lever upward with the right hand, rotate the gas tube upward by 
means of the rear end of the receiver and remove it from the gas 
cylinder. 
Assembly After Stripping: 
 
1. Attach the gas tube with the hand guard to the barrel. Holding the rifle 
by the forward portion of the receiver with the left hand, install the gas tube 
on the gas cylinder with the right hand and depress the rear end of the 
gas tube as much as possible, rotate the gas tube lock downward so that 
the lever lock enters the recess in the right wall of the rear sight base. 
2. Attach the bolt to the bolt carrier. Grasp the bolt carrier with the left 
hand with the cam surfaced upward, and with the right hand install the 
bolt in the bolt carrier lug, rotate the bolt so the guide edge enters the 
variable groove in the bolt carrier, and then move the bolt forward. 
3. Install the bolt carrier with bolt in the receiver, hold the rifle by the 
forward portion of the receiver with the left hand, and with the thumb of 
the right hand, hold the bolt in the forward position, then insert the piston 
into the gas tube and insert the bolt carrier with the bolt into the receiver so 
that the guide lug of the bolt carrier and the lugs of the bolt are opposite 
the notches in the guide on the receiver, depress the rear portion of the 
bolt carrier so that its guide grooves coincide with the guides of the 
receiver, and move the bolt carrier to the extreme forward position (Fig 6). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure #5 
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4. Install the return mechanism in the bolt carrier. Hold the rifle by the 
forward portion of the receiver with the left hand, and with the right hand 
insert the return mechanism into the bolt carrier channel, move the return 
mechanism rear face forward and placing its guide lugs opposite the 
grooves in the receiver rear plate, depress the return mechanism rear 
face, in this position, the rear faces should enter the groove in the receiver 
rear plate. 
5. Install the cover on the receiver. Hold the rifle by the forward portion of 
the receiver with the left hand, and with the right hand insert the cover so 
that its forward face enters to semicircular groove in the rear sight base 
and move the cover forward as far as possible, press the rear portion of 
the cover forward and downward, thus completing the installation. 
6. Install the cleaning rod in the rifle. 
7. Install the magazine in the rifle. Hold the rifle by the fore end with the left 
hand, and rotate the rifle a certain amount, insert the upward forward 
portion of the magazine into the opening in the receiver with the right hand 
so that the magazine front stop enters the notch in the receiver, rotate the 
magazine to the rear so that the magazine catch is engaged by the 
magazine rear stop (Fig 7) 
8. Release the hammer from the semiautomatic sear, and turn on the 
safety, rotating the selector lever upward. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1. General procedure for preventing and elimination of stoppages: With 
proper maintenance storage and handling; the rifle is reliable in use. 
However, as a result of careless handling, dirty parts, low-grade 
rounds, and also as a result of wear of the parts caused by extensive 
use, normal operation of the rifle can be affected, causing stoppages 
during fire. The majority of stoppages can be easily eliminated simply 
by cocking the rifle that is by bringing to the rear the bolt carrier and 
releasing it. 
To Prevent Stoppages: 
1. Prepare the rifle for firing properly. 
2. Inspect, clean, and lubricate the rifle. 
3. Carefully observe the cleanliness and operation of bolt 
carrier, bolt, gas channels, and magazines. 
4. Perform timely maintenance. 
5. Carefully inspect ammunition before firing. 
6. Fire only new serviceable and clean ammunition. 
7. Disassemble and clean the rifle whenever it is dirty. If the rifle 
is used in extremely cold weather a considerable period of time, 
before loading it is necessary to move the bolt carrier forward 
and rearward several times manually. If a stoppage occurs 
whereas a chambered round fails to fire, continue to point the 
rifle in a safe direction and wait approximately 30 seconds. This is 
to avoid possible delay detonation of a hangfire type 
malfunctioning cartridge. Recock the rifle immediately manually 
and continue firing, if recocking the rifle does not eliminate the 
stoppage, it is necessary to ascertain the cause and correct it. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure #7 
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SAFETY FIRST 
Firearms can be dangerous and can cause serious 
injury or death. Proper and safe firearms handling is 
the responsibility of anyone who touches or uses a 
firearm. Safety has to be the primary consideration of 
anyone using a firearm. 
When purchasing a firearm, you assume responsibility 
for its safe use, storage, and transportation. 
Particularly, it is critical that firearms be kept from 
unauthorized use, and this includes children. Your 
responsibility also includes, but is not limited to, the 
need to protect yourself and others from injury 
resulting from the misuse or abuse of a firearm. 
»Treat firearms as though they are loaded. 
 »Always be aware of where the muzzle is pointed. 
»Carry your firearm in a way that will preclude accidental injury to 
yourself or others in the event you should stumble, fall, or drop the 
firearm. 
»Before shooting, make certain the barrel has no obstructions. 
»Do not allow a firearm or ammunition to be left unattended. 
Secure both the firearm and ammunition from access by unauthorized 
people, including children. 
»When shooting, always be certain that the area beyond the target, 
including the backstop, is clear and safe. Also make certain that shots 
fired present no safety hazards for yourself, or others. 
»Always use both ear and eye protection when shooting. 
»Always use factory loaded ammunition designed for and intended to 
be used in the firearm you are shooting. It must be the proper caliber 
(gauge) and type for your firearm. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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