User Instruction Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AP16  
PRECHARGED PNEUMATIC  
AIR PISTOLS 
 

 
 
 
 
Maximum Fill pressure: 300 bar (approximately 4,350 psi) 
 
BRAND: Ataman  
DESCRIPTION:  PCP Airgun  
 
 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIRGUN. 
THIS INFORMATION COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS. 
 
 
 NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. MISUSE OR CARELESS USE MAY 
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MAY BE DANGEROUS UP TO 1000 YARDS 
(915 METERS). 
THIS IS A HIGH POWERED AIRGUN INTENDED FOR USE BY THOSE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. BUYER AND USER HAVE THE DUTY TO OBEY ALL LAWS ABOUT THE 
USE AND OWNERSHIP OF THIS AIRGUN. 
 DO NOT BRANDISH OR DISPLAY THIS AIRGUN IN PUBLIC; IT MAY CONFUSE 
PEOPLE AND MAY BE A CRIME. POLICE AND OTHERS MAY THINK IT IS A 
FIREARM. DO NOT CHANGE THE COLORATION OR MARKINGS TO MAKE IT LOOK MORE LIKE A FIREARM. 
THAT IS DANGEROUS AND MAY BE A CRIME. 
 
CAUTION:​ YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES. 
 
CAUTION:​ ​ALWAYS​ USE THE CORRECT CALIBER AMMUNITION THAT IS SUITABLE FOR THE AIRGUN. USE ​ONLY 
AMMUNITION DESIGNED FOR THIS AIRGUN. 
 
Congratulations on your purchase of the ​Ataman Precharged Pneumatic Air Pistol​. Please read this instruction 
manual completely. Always carefully follow the safety instructions found in this manual and keep this manual 
in a safe place for future use.  
 
 
CONTENTS 
1.   Rules of Safe Shooting 
2.   Learning the Parts of the PCP Airgun 
3.   Overview of Pistol Function 
4.   Operating the Safety 
5.   Fill/Charge Airgun Cylinder 
6.   Fill/Charge Airgun with High Pressure Charging Tank 
7.   Uncocking  
8.   Loading the Magazine 
9.   Installing the Magazine 
10.  Firing the Air Pistol 
11. Lockwork Trigger Adjustments 
12. Storage of the Airgun 
13. Troubleshooting 
14. Specifications 
15. Warranty 
16. Customer Service 
17. Company Contact Information 
 
 

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1. Rules of Safe Shooting
● NEVER​ point the airgun at any person.
● NEVER​ point the airgun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
● ALWAYS​ treat the airgun as if it was loaded and handle it with the same respect you would a firearm.
● ALWAYS​ aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. ​ALWAYS​ keep the muzzle pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.
● NEVER​ put any part of your hand over the muzzle.
● ALWAYS​ keep the airgun ​ON “SAFE​” until you are ready to shoot in a SAFE DIRECTION.
● Check behind and beyond your target to be certain you have a safe backstop and that no person or
property can be endangered.
● Place the backstop in a location that will be safe should the backstop fail.
● Replace the backstop if it becomes worn.
● ALWAYS​ be sure of your target and what lies beyond it in case you miss. �
● NEVER​ shoot at hard surfaces, water or anything else that may cause a ricochet.
● This airgun may only be used where your local laws permit or at shooting ranges allowed by the law,
and only if the ammunition does not travel further than the shooting area. Keep in mind the maximum
range of the ammunition. ​ALWAYS​ abide by laws and regulations that apply to airguns. �
● ALWAYS ​check to see if the airgun is ON “SAFE” and unloaded when getting it from another person or
from storage.
● ALWAYS ​keep your finger off the trigger and away from the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
● You and others with you should ​ALWAYS​ wear safety shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
● If your reading or prescription glasses are not certified safety glasses, make sure you wear shooting
glasses over your regular glasses.
● The shooter and everyone in the vicinity should wear hearing �protection when shooting ​and ​filling
guns with high-pressure air. �
● NEVER​ load your gun until you’re ready to shoot and it’s safe to do so.
● ALWAYS​ use the correct caliber ammunition that is suitable for the airgun. Use ​ONLY​ ammunition
designed for this airgun.
● NEVER​ reuse ammunition.
● ALWAYS​ store the airgun with the safety ON “SAFE” , unloaded, uncocked, separated from the
ammunition, out of the reach of children, and in a secure location to prevent unauthorized people
from accessing it.
● DO NOT​ attempt to disassemble or tamper with the airgun.
● DO NOT​ put the airgun away loaded. ​It is, however recommended that you store your airgun with at
least 1,000 psi of high-pressure air.
● ALWAYS​ store this airgun in a safe location.
● ALWAYS​ store ammunition separately from the gun.
● NEVER​ leave the airgun loaded if it is out of your reach.
● ALWAYS​ unload the airgun before giving it to someone else.
● ALWAYS​ read and follow the manufacturer’s manual and instructions. �
● NEVER ​let a person who has not completely read this manual use this product.

2. Learning the Parts of the PCP Airgun

Learning the names of the parts of your new PCP Airgun will help you to understand the instruction manual.

Figure 1 – Air Pistol

1. Barrel Unit

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 Figure 1 - Air Pistol
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1. Barrel Unit 10
10 11 33
Figure 1 - Air
1. Barrel Unit Pistol 55 11
11
11
2. 2.1.Muzzle
Muzzle
Barrel Unit
2. Muzzle
3. 3.2.Receiver
Receiver
Muzzle
3. Receiver 13
13
13
4. Handle
4. Handle
3. Receiver 22
4. Handle
5. 5.4.Side
Side Lever
Lever
Handle
6.
5. Side
5.
SideLever
Magazine
Lever 44
4
6. Magazine
6. Magazine
7. 7.6.
FillMagazine
Fill
Port
7. Fill
Port
FillPort
Port
7.
8. 8.Trigger
Trigger
8. Trigger
8. Trigger
9. 9.9.Trigger
Trigger
9. Trigger
Trigger
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
Figure 1
10.10. Front
Front Sight
Sight 12
12
12
10.
10. Front
Front Sight
Sight
11.11.
11.
11.
Rear
Rear Rear
Rear
Sight
Sight
Sight
Sight 7
7
12.12.
Air
12. Air Cylinder
Cylinder
12. AirAirCylinder
Cylinder
13. 999
13.Safety
13. Safety
Safety 88
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3. Overview of Pistol Function

Follow these steps to conduct a standard check before shooting the pistol

3.1 Inspect the cylinder for damages (dents, deep scratches). If there are any defects, it is ​STRICTLY
prohibited to use the pistol due to the possibility of structural failure of the product and injuries.
3.2 Check the gripping of the screws attaching the barrel to the receiver. Do not tighten the screws with
excessive force, the gripping must be up to 6 N*m to avoid any damage.
3.3 Check the gripping of the screw attaching the handle to the pistol. The screw must be tightened
without excessive force – up to 6 N*m.
Overview of pistol function
3.4 When the lever is pulled, the bolt is moved back, cocking the hammer. Simultaneously the magazine
rotates one chamber.
3.5 When the bolt is moved forward, the bolt probe pushes a pellet into the barrel and places it beyond
the transfer port.
3.6 In the forward-most position the bolt is held in place by a detent.
3.7 Pulling the trigger releases the hammer from the sear. Affected by the hammer spring, the hammer
then moves forward and hits the valve stem. The valve opens, and a portion of air enters the barrel
through the transfer port, causing a shot.
3.8 After the shot is made, the pressure regulator opens, and the compressed air moves from the cylinder
to the accumulation chamber filling it up until the preset level of pressure is reached. The cycle is
repeated for further firing.

4. Operating the Safety

BE SURE THE AIRGUN IS ALWAYS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. NEVER POINT
THE AIRGUN AT ANYONE EVEN IF IT IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS ASSUME AND
HANDLE THE AIRGUN AS IF IT WERE LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.

NOTE:​ ​ALWAYS​ think about safety first. Take your time. If you are uncertain how to proceed, stop and contact
Air Venturi for assistance! ​Air Venturi service line: 216-220-1180

TIP: ​To become familiar with the safety, practice putting it on and off several times while the gun is unloaded.

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NOTE: The pistol must be cocked to put the gun on safe.

4.1 Put the Airgun ON “SAFE”

● ALWAYS point the airgun in a safe direction.
● Locate the cross-bolt safety lock on the RIGHT side of the gun, directly
behind the trigger as shown in Figure 2.
● Cock the sidelever.
● Push the bolt completely to the LEFT and the safety locks clicks. The gun is now
On “SAFE”.
● The gun IS NOT ON “SAFE” if the bolt is not flush with the right side of the action.

NOTE: If the pistol is double-loaded by mistake, remove the magazine from the pistol, close the bolt, point the
pistol at a safe target, and when safe to do so, fire the pistol to remove the pellet(s).

When not in use, the pistol should be unloaded and uncocked. Remove the magazine and leave the lever
closed and uncocked when not in use.

To prevent unauthorized use, store the magazine and pellets separate from the air pistol.

CAUTION: LIKE ALL MECHANICAL DEVICES, AN AIRGUN SAFETY CAN FAIL. EVEN WHEN THE SAFETY IS ON
“SAFE", YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO HANDLE THE AIRGUN SAFELY. NEVER POINT THE AIRGUN AT ANY
PERSON. NEVER POINT THE AIRGUN AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOOT.

4.2 Take the Airgun OFF “SAFE”

● ALWAYS point the airgun in a safe direction.
● Locate the cross-bolt safety lock on the LEFT side of the gun, directly behind the trigger as shown in
Figure 2.
● Push the bolt completely to the RIGHT. The gun is now OFF “SAFE” and ready to fire.

● The airgun is OFF “SAFE” and ready to fire when the bolt fully protrudes on the right side of the action.

KEEP THE AIRGUN ON SAFE UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT, THEN PUSH THE
SAFETY OFF.

5. Fill/Charge Airgun Cylinder with Hand Pump

FILL YOUR PCP AIRGUN USING COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN GAS ONLY. USE
OF OTHER GASES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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 DO NOT FILL AIRGUN WITH OXYGEN OR ANY GAS OTHER THAN COMPRESSED
AIR OR NITROGEN GAS! FILLING WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN AIR IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.
DO NOT FILL AIRGUN WITH OXYGEN OR ANY GAS OTHER THAN COMPRESSED
AIR OR NITROGEN GAS! FILLING WITH
DO NOT ANYTHING
EXCEED OTHERFILL
MAXIMUM THAN AIR IS DANGEROUS
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NOTE: ​To ensure safe operation, DO NOT

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the pistol to fire at a much lower velocity.
CAUTION: ​NEVER FILL YOUR AIRGUN OVER 300 BAR/4,350 PSI. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID THE
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Fill Probe
3.1
NOTE:​ Do not bend the filling hose while charging.

Fill Probe
3.1

5.1 ​Cock the bolt by pulling the lever into the rearmost position.
5.2 ​Move the safety into the “SAFE” position.
5.3 ​Locate the fill port at the end of the air reservoir cylinder below the barrel as shown in Figure 3.1.
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be “SAFE” position.reach of the male receptor port of the airgun.
fill port of the airgun.
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at the end ofon
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airbase of thecylinder
reservoir hand pump.
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pump handle.
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desired probe adapter
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bleeder valve onreceptor
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port. port.
of the pump.
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the base of the pump.
● You may now safely remove the pump's probe adapter from the pistol's receptor fill port. port.
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CAUTION:​ Disconnecting the fill hose from the airgun without first bleeding the air may result in injury from 
hose whip as a result of pressure in the fill hose. 
 
CAUTION:​ Disconnecting the fill hose from the airgun without first bleeding the air may result in injury from 
6. Fill/Charge Airgun w/High Pressure Charging Tank
hose whip as a result of pressure in the fill hose. 
 
 

6. Fill/Charge Airgun w/High Pressure Charging Tank
 FILL YOUR PCP AIRGUN USING COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN GAS ONLY. USE 
 
OF OTHER GASES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY 
DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.  
 FILL YOUR PCP AIRGUN USING COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN GAS ONLY. USE 
OF OTHER GASES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY 
 DO NOT FILL AIRGUN WITH OXYGEN OR ANY GAS OTHER THAN COMPRESSED 
DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.  
AIR OR NITROGEN GAS! FILLING WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN AIR IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID YOUR 
WARRANTY.   DO NOT FILL AIRGUN WITH OXYGEN OR ANY GAS OTHER THAN COMPRESSED 
AIR OR NITROGEN GAS! FILLING WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN AIR IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID YOUR 
WARRANTY.  DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM FILL PRESSURE OF 300 bar/4,350 psi AT ROOM 
TEMPERATURE! 
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM FILL PRESSURE OF 300 bar/4,350 psi AT ROOM 
TEMPERATURE!  DISCONNECTING THE FILL HOSE FROM THE AIRGUN WITHOUT FIRST BLEEDING 
THE AIR MAY RESULT IN INJURY FROM HOSE WHIP DUE TO PRESSURE IN THE FILL HOSE. 
  DISCONNECTING THE FILL HOSE FROM THE AIRGUN WITHOUT FIRST BLEEDING 
NOTE: ​ T o ensure safe operation, avoid distractions such as children or animals when refilling your pistol. Be 
THE AIR MAY RESULT IN INJURY FROM HOSE WHIP DUE TO PRESSURE IN THE FILL HOSE. 
sure the pistol is unloaded before filling. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection when filling with 
 
high-pressure air.  
NOTE: ​To ensure safe operation, avoid distractions such as children or animals when refilling your pistol. Be 
CAUTION: NEVER FILL YOUR AIRGUN OVER 300 BAR / 4,350 PSI. THIS IS
sure the pistol is unloaded before filling. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection when filling with 
CAUTION: ​NEVER FILL YOUR AIRGUN OVER 300 BAR/4,350 PSI. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID THE 
DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. In an over-filled ondition
high-pressure air.  
WARRANTY. In an over-filled condition (above 300 bar/4,350 psi), the regulator may malfunction and cause 
(above 300 bar/4,350 psi), the regulator may malfunction and ause the pistol
the pistol to fire at a much lower velocity.
to fi e at a much   lower velocity.
CAUTION: ​NEVER FILL YOUR AIRGUN OVER 300 BAR/4,350 PSI. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID THE 
WARRANTY. In an over-filled condition (above 300 bar/4,350 psi), the regulator may malfunction and cause 
CAUTION:​ DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE AIRGUN OR TO DISASSEMBLE IT TO CORRECT AN OVERVILL OR VALVE 
the pistol to fire at a much lower velocity.
LOCK.     

CAUTION:​  DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE AIRGUN OR TO DISASSEMBLE IT TO CORRECT AN OVERVILL OR VALVE 
NOTE:​  If at any point in time, the cylinder is empty before filling, be sure to cock the pistol prior to fill it. It is 
LOCK.  
recommended to apply a thin layer of silicon to the filling nozzle seal occasionally.   
 
NOTE:​  If at any point in time, the cylinder is empty before filling, be sure to cock the pistol prior to fill it. It is 
6.1 ​Locate the fill port at the end of the air reservoir tube below the barrel, shown in Figure 3. 
recommended to apply a thin layer of silicon to the filling nozzle seal occasionally.   
6.2 ​Lay the airgun next to the charging tank, making sure the airgun is pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION. 
 
● The tank or charging station should be within easy reach of the fill port of the airgun. 
6.1 ​Locate the fill port at the end of the air reservoir tube below the barrel, shown in Figure 3. 
6.3​ Hand-tighten the bleeder valve on the hose.  
6.2 ​Lay the airgun next to the charging tank, making sure the airgun is pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION. 
6.4 ​Carefully insert the fill probe into the airgun’s exposed fill port. Do not apply excessive force when 
● The tank or charging station should be within easy reach of the fill port of the airgun. 
inserting and removing the nozzle in order not to damage the O-rings. 
6.3​ Hand-tighten the bleeder valve on the hose.  
6.5​ Open the main valve of the scuba tank or PCP charging station to allow a SLOW, CONTROLLED infusion 
6.4 ​Carefully insert the fill probe into the airgun’s exposed fill port. Do not apply excessive force when 
of air. 
inserting and removing the nozzle in order not to damage the O-rings. 
6.6​ Continue by watching the pressure level on the manometer, especially when the pressure reaches 172 
6.5​ Open the main valve of the scuba tank or PCP charging station to allow a SLOW, CONTROLLED infusion 
bar/2,500 psi. 
of air. 
● DO NOT exceed 300 bar/4,350 psi. 
6.6​ Continue by watching the pressure level on the manometer, especially when the pressure reaches 172 
6.7​ Once your pistol has reached the desired pressure, close the main valve on the scuba tank or PCP 
bar/2,500 psi. 
charging station.   
● DO NOT exceed 300 bar/4,350 psi. 
● DO NOT exceed 300 bar/4,350 psi. 
6.7​ Once your pistol has reached the desired pressure, close the main valve on the scuba tank or PCP 
6.8​ Open the bleed valve. 
charging station.   
● DO NOT exceed 300 bar/4,350 psi. 
6.8​ Open the bleed valve.  7 
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 ● You will hear a loud rush of air (and maybe see some water vapor) escape from the bleed valve.  
● You may now safely remove the fill probe adapter from the pistol's fill port.  
 

7. Uncocking  
7.1 Uncocking the Airgun 
● With the airgun pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION, draw the sidelever rearward – slightly past its 
stopping point so that you feel some resistance. 
● Remove the magazine from the pistol. 
● Still holding the side lever securely, pull the trigger. 
o You will feel the side lever pull in, towards the closed position. 
● Gently ease the side lever toward the closed position. 
● Pull the trigger to confirm the pistol is NOT in firing mode. 
 
NOTE:​  The airgun will NOT be harmed if it is dry-fired. 
 

8. Loading the Magazine 
 

 ​DO NOT INHALE DUST FROM LEAD PROJECTILES OR PUT THEM IN YOUR 
MOUTH. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING LEAD. LEAD PELLETS CONTAIN LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO 
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM). 

USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION SIZE FOR YOUR AIR PISTOL MODEL. NEVER 
REUSE AMMUNITION. THE USE OF ANY OTHER KIND OF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO YOU OR 
DAMAGE TO YOUR PISTOL.  

 
CAUTION: ALWAYS​ point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION​. 
 
8.1 Loading the magazine 
● Insert pellets one at a time into each of the 7 chambers.  Be sure to press each pellet into the chamber 
until it is retained by the o-ring.   
 
NOTE: ​Make sure the pellets do not protrude from either end of the magazine.  Some pellets may be too long 
to use in the magazine. 
 
NOTE:​ ​Do not use deformed or dirty pellets.  Do not reuse ammunition.  Do not use ammunition that 
protrudes beyond the drum chambers. 
 
NOTE:​ ​In order to avoid pellets falling out while being loaded into the magazine drum chambers, it is useful to 
monitor how tight the seal ring is. If necessary, lubricate the ring; or replace the ring if damaged. 
 
 
 
 
 

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 Bolt
Bolt

Magazine
Magazine

Figure 5
Side
SideLever
Lever

side lever, (this will load a pellet into the barrel).

 10. Hammer 
11. Bolt 
12. Handle screw 
13. Handle screw nut 
 
NOTE: ​After adjusting the trigger settings, it is recommended that you check the performance.  To do this: 
● Dry fire the pistol several times to ensure the trigger is working safely at the new settings. 
● Move the safety between “SAFE” and “FIRE” to ensure the safety is still functioning properly.  
 

12. Storage of the Airgun 
● ALWAYS store the airgun with the ammunition removed and the safety on.  
● The pistol must be stored and transported only with the hammer de-cocked and without a pellet in the 
barrel! Carefully check that there is no ammunition in the barrel.  
● KEEP THE AIRGUN OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN and users not familiar with its use. Store the 
airgun separately from the ammunition. 
● It is recommended that you store your PCP airgun with at least 1,000 psi of high-pressure air. 
● There must not be any oil in the hammer and the hammer chamber. Other metal parts must have a 
thin layer of grease without any streaks and spots. 
● Use silicone lubrication, not oil-based. 
● It is possible to store the pistol depressurized, but it may be necessary to disassemble the cylinder and 
lubricate all the rubber seals before using. 
● Use the screw to decompress the pistol before flying an airplane. 
 

13. Troubleshooting 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
      CAUTION: ​It is mandatory to learn the Rules of Safe Shooting (section 1) if you troubleshoot on your own. 
 
13.1 The pistol doesn’t shoot 
● Make sure the pistol is pre-charged with compressed air. 
● Make sure the hammer is cocked when the bolt is opened. 
● Check if there are any pellets in the barrel from the previous shooting.  
● If necessary, push them out using a cleaning brush in the direction of the muzzle end, having removed 
the barrel unit. 
  
13.2​  ​The pistol isn’t cocked when the bolt is open 
● Check the bolt pathway.  
● If necessary, clean the dirt off the bolt pathway and the bolt.  
● Loosen the firing action spring by loosening the velocity adjustment screw (Fig. 6, number 1). 
  
13.3  Muzzle velocity gaps are more than 1% 
● Check the hammer way for foreign objects, grease, dirt, and remove if necessary. 
● Use higher-quality pellets. 
● Make sure that all the lockwork springs are set in the required direction. 
● Increase the interval between shots to 10-30 seconds. 
  
13.4  The pistol slowly drains the air out 
● Locate the leaking point. 

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● Apply silicone based oil to the places
shown on Fig. 7. Foam or bubbles will
appear at the leaking place.
● Replace the damaged seal if necessary.
● Once replaced, apply a drop of silicone
based oil to check for further leaking.
● Make several blank shots to remove
Apply a drop of silicone oil to check for leaks
dirt from the valve.

Fig. 7 –​ Leaking check

13.5​ A
​ ccuracy decrease

● Clean the barrel.

● Use higher-quality pellets.
● Check the fit of the barrel to the receiver, and the fit of the shroud unit on the barrel.

13.6​ T​ he pistol is not charged although the air is delivered from the attached nozzle
● Replace the nozzle or its seals.

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14. Specifications 
 

1   Receiver   16  Regulator  31  Regulator  46  Back sight   61  M4x10 DIN 

 
flange   piston   915 screw  
2  Shroud   17  Regulator  32  Nozzle screw   47  Foresight  62  M3x3 DIN 
casing   casing  913 screw  
3  Barrel   18  Accumulation  33  Valve plug   48  Foresight   63  M3x8 DIN 
Chamber   7991 screw  
4  Cylinder  19  Switch casing   34  Valve spring   49  Firing trigger  64  M4x25 DIN 
tube  spring  912 screw  
5  Receiver  20  Trigger   35  Valve   50  M3x6 DIN  65  M4x8 DIN 
cover   7991 screw   912 screw  
6  Handguard   21  Lever   36  Magazine axis   51  M4x12 DIN  66  3x17.8 pin  
7991 screw  
7  Bolt cover   22  Piston rod   37  Magazine  52  M5x12 DIN  67  2x19.8 pin 
spring   7991 screw  
8  Left pad   23  Balancing lever   38  Ball (3.0)   53  M3x12 DIN  68  2x7.8 pin  
912 screw  
9  Right pad   24  Bolt   39  Magazine pawl   54  M4x4 DIN  69  5x1.5 
913 screw   O-ring  
10  Handguard   25  Hammer   40  Magazine pawl  55  M3x8 DIN  70  3.5x1.5 
holder   912 screw   O-ring  
11  Handle nut  26  Receiver nut   41  Sear  56  M6x5 DIN  71  5.5x1.5 
913 screw   O-ring  
12  Safety lock  27  Adjustment  42  Secondary  57  M5x6 DIN  72  13x1.5 
screw   sear  913 screw   O-ring  
13  Pressure  28  Hammer spring   43  Cylinder valve   58  M3x6 DIN  73  8.5x1.5 
indicator   913 screw   O-ring  
14  Cutter   29  Handle screw   44  Cylinder valve  59  M3x6 DIN  74  19x1.5 
spring   912 screw   O-ring  
15  Cylinder  30  Magazine   45  Valve plug   60  M4x10 DIN  75 
plug  914 screw    

 
 
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15. Warranty 
 
One-Year Limited Warranty:  
Your Air Venturi airgun is manufactured to the highest possible standards, using the finest materials to give a 
lifetime of service. In the unlikely event there are any defects in materials or workmanship in the first twelve 
(12) months after retail purchase, we will repair or replace the defective items under warranty.  
 
What is covered?  
Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.  
 
What is NOT covered?  
● Any damage or faults caused by owner misuse, action or inaction.  
● Transportation charges to Air Venturi for defective products.  
● Damages caused by abuse or failure to perform normal maintenance. 
● Any other expense.  
● Parts subject to normal wear and tear.  
● Consequential damages, incidental damages or incidental expenses including damage to property.  
 
This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights. Retain your sales receipt as proof of purchase.  
 
NOTE: ​Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the 
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
 
Warranty claims:  
Warranty claims for U.S. and Canadian customers. 
Call Air Venturi at 216-220-1180 before returning any product.  
 
Implied warranties:  
Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular 
purpose, are limited in duration to one year from date of retail purchase.  
NOTE: ​Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation 
may not apply to you.  
 
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by federal, state or municipal law, which cannot be 
preempted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 
other rights, which vary from state to state and country to country.  
Illustrations and photographs are for information purposes only and may not show the exact model you 
purchased.  
 
The warranty shall be invalid if the PCP Airgun:  
● Has been incorrectly disassembled, reassembled or maintained.  
● Has been fitted with non-Air Venturi parts.  
● Has been abused, misused or improperly stored.  
● Original purchase receipt cannot be presented. 
 
 
 
 

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16. Customer Service 
In the unlikely event your pistol malfunctions, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM YOURSELF. Please call 
Air Venturi so we can address any issues or have you return the pistol for repair.  
Air Venturi service line: 216-220-1180 
 

17. Company Contact Information 
 
 
Air Venturi 
Air Venturi
5135 Naiman Parkway 
5135 Naiman Parkway
Solon, OH 44139 
Cleveland, OH 44139
216-220-1180 
216-220-1180
 
For assistance, technical support or warranty claims,  
contact the Air Venturi service line: 216-220-1180 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Copyright ©2016 Air Venturi. All rights reserved.                                                           AV­ATA­AP16​ ​– 1.0 

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