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This text originally appeared in the April 2000 newsletter for the Air Force National Pistol Team.
HAMMERLI MODEL 208 INTERNATIONAL 22LR Description: 6' BARREL EXCELLENT WITH LIGHT BLUE WEAR EXTRA MAG SOLD. See all listings by Steve Barnett Fine Guns Print this listing. Guns International #: 101403394 Seller's Inventory #: SBFG21053 1 of 6 2 of 6 3 of 6 4 of 6 5 of 6 6 of 6. Addeddate 2014-04-14 03:55:17 Identifier gunmanualHammerli208S Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t0gt86t34 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Ppi 144 Scanner Internet Archive Python library 0.5.2.
During the Dixie Matches held in Florida in March 2000, Mr. Larry Carter of Larry’s Guns spent some time with the Air Force National Pistol Team members discussing the care and cleaning of the Hammerli 208s. He described both basic and detailed cleaning and maintenance as well as adjustments to the trigger. The detailed cleaning/care involves punching out pins and disassembling the internal parts. This should not be done soley from notes, and is only necessary on a semi-annual or annual basis, depending on how much shooting is done. Therefore, detailed notes will not be covered in this document.
1. Mr. Carter emphasized that NO chemicals or cleaners should be used for any portion of the cleaning of the 208s pistol. He further emphasized that oil must NOT be allowed into the hammer/sear region as this will wash away the special Moly lubrication, which will cause sear wear. The detailed care may be necessary if any contaminants enter the hammer/sear region or if the first stage of the trigger starts feeling as though it drags. Basic cleaning should be done after each match. For cleaning, the materials/lubricants used were:
a. One specially formed brass brush. This brush is used to clean the chamber. It is made by bending a .25 caliber bore brush at a right angle so that the tip length matches the length of an empty .22 case.
b. One M16 style cleaning brush (toothbrush style with smaller brush at end of handle).
c. Cotton swabs to use for cleaning and for lubrication.
d. .22 caliber patches.
e. Cleaning cloth. A mechanic's cloth is recommended.
f. Nylon cord such as weedeater line or similar. This will be used to PULL cleaning patches through the bore. Prepare one end of the cord by melting it so that it clears the bore but will hold on to patches. Form the other end into a point that will easily pierce the .22 caliber patches.
g. CLP type lubricant.
h. Molybdenum (Moly) grease which does NOT contain graphite.
3. Steps involved in cleaning the 208s:
a. Disassemble the pistol far enough to remove the slide.
b. Remove the grips.
c. Remove the trigger bar spring and the bar itself. Note that the spring is supposed to be bent to the side. Do NOT attempt to straighten it. Additionally, the curve should be circular. If the spring is flat or the curved area has a flat section on top, replace the spring.
d. If there is a buildup of debris under the ejector, carefully remove the recoil spring by pushing in on the end with a small flat blade screwdriver and turning so that the post clears the slot in the frame. Do NOT point the spring toward your face as you remove it, as it is under pressure and could easily fly out of the frame. After the spring is removed, lift the ejector out of the frame.
e. Clean the frame using the M16 style brush. Be VERY careful not to dislodge or bend the slide stop spring. Use a cloth around the brush for the magazine well. LEAVE the hammer area alone. It should not need cleaning.
f. Clean chamber using cotton swabs first. Next use the specially formed .25 caliber brass brush by inserting it into the chamber and twisting back and forth several times.
g. Place a patch on the nylon cord and pull it through the bore threading the cord from the chamber through to the muzzle. A patch should be sufficient, however if a brush must be used, do the following: Place the empty rod carefully through the bore from muzzle to chamber first. Next screw the brush onto the rod. Finally, PULL the brush through the bore from chamber to muzzle. Repeat patch procedure. NEVER push a brush through the barrel in either direction.
h. If the crown needs cleaning, use the cloth only. Note that if the dirt pattern is clearly visible, it should show close to perfect symmetry.
i. Clean the ejector and recoil spring assembly.
j. Place the ejector into the frame and the spring assembly into its slot. When setting the spring, start with the post pointing toward the barrel, push to just before the slot, turn the post to engage the slot and lock it into place. Note: Wear marks will be visible on the spring. When the wear approaches one-quarter of the diameter of the wire, replace the spring.
k. Dampen a cotton swab with CLP. Paint a light film of oil under the area where the trigger bar will rest.
l. Place a small amount of Moly lube on three places on the trigger bar: the hole which engages the trigger; the post which contacts the slide; and the hook which engages the sear.
m. Place trigger bar in frame and then put spring in place with the ends pointing toward the muzzle. Ensure that the spring is in the slot on the trigger bar, not under the bar.
n. Using an oil-dampened swab, lightly swipe sides of frame and center inside of slide where hammer rides.
o. Place grips on frame.
p. Place slide on frame.
q. Place rear sight on frame. Mr. Carter said that the rear sight should always be placed back on the pistol to prevent the slide from dragging across the hand while firing.
Note that NO chemicals were used for any portion of the cleaning and that only a very light application of oil was used. Do NOT over-oil.
4. Mr. Carter also discussed the following trigger adjustments:
a. Initial Slack - The pistol has to have a small amount of initial slack to ensure re-engagement of the disconnector with the sear. To check this slack, with the grips removed, observe the contact point between the disconnector and the sear. Using the screw on the front of the trigger assembly, adjust to obtain a slight movement between the disconnector and the sear when the trigger is moved.
b. Trigger Stop - The trigger must have a slight movement between sear hammer disengagement and the stop. This will prevent the sear from riding on the hammer surface while the hammer falls. If this adjustment is too close, the sear will wear and need to be replaced. To adjust this, turn the allen screw in the frame ahead of the trigger assembly to ensure that the sear does not drag on the hammer as the hammer is rotated through its arc.
c. First Stage Weight - Use the screw behind the trigger to adjust the first stage weight.
d. Trigger Length - The positioning of the trigger will affect the weight and the length of pull. Therefore, adjust the placement before setting the trigger pull. Do NOT over-tighten the locking screw! Minimal force is needed.
e. Second Stage Adjustment - There are two concentric screws to adjust the second stage. The outer screw will adjust roll; in will increase roll and out will decrease roll. Do NOT back completely out. If backed out too far loss of second stage and damage to the sear will result. If the outer screw is to be adjusted, first turn the inner allen screw inward, out of the way. After the outer screw is adjusted, the inner one can be used to set the weight; normally at two pounds.
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HAMMERLI INTERNATIONAL 208/211/214/215
Sight Adjustments
Clockwise down.
Clockwise right.
1 click = 10mm @ 25m
Trigger Adjustments – Early Models
Trigger Weight
Insert allen key through hole in trigger guard into the trigger adjustment screw.
Turn clockwise to increase trigger weight.
Trigger Stop
Strip pistol as described below.
Loosen locking screw, pull down trigger guard and adjust trigger stop screw (as indicated in photo). Clockwise to decrease back-lash.
Manual recommends back-lash should be no more than two to three tenths of a millimetre.
Trigger Adjustments – Late Models
For 208/211 serial numbered after 40335 or 214/215 after 67589.
Trigger Weight
Turn allen key 1.5mm (#1) clockwise to increase trigger weight.
Second Stage Travel (Sear Engagement)
This has been set at the factory and is not recommended to be adjusted. Turn screw (#2) clockwise to increase travel.
First Stage Weight
Takeup weight can be increased by turning allen key 1.5mm (#3) clockwise.
First Stage Travel
Hammerli 208 Date Of Manufacture
This can be lengthened by turning small screwdriver (#4) clockwise.
Hammerli 208 Parts
Stripping
Hammerli 208 Pistol
| Check pistol is unloaded and remove magazine. Leave slide in forward position. Loosen screw at rear (below rear sight) and remove the complete rear sight assembly by pulling the latter out backwards. |
| Remove the forward barrel weight by loosening the screw(s) and sliding forward. |
Remove the slide thus: Hold the pistol with the right hand, pull the trigger guard fully downwards and push this to the left with the right index finger. Now pull the slide back to the full extent of its travel, lift it up, and let it glide forward so as to leave the barrel freely. |