AP16 PRECHARGED PNEUMATIC AIR PISTOL

USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS

SAFETY CODE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

AP16 PISTOL OVERVIEW……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

AP16 PISTOL DESIGN AND FUNCTION………………………………………………………………………………………….7

EXPLOSIVE DRAWING………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

LOCKWORK…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9

MAGAZINE FILLING……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

MAGAZINE INSERTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

SHOOTING PROCEDURE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

UNDER-BARREL CYLINDER CHARGING……………………………………………………………………………………….12

CYLINDER ATTACHMENT……………….………………………………………………………………………………………….13

CYLINDER DETACHMENT……………………………………………………………………………….………………………….13

BARREL UNIT ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT………………………………………………………………………14

OPEN SIGHTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15

SAFETY LOCK……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION…………………………………………………………………………………………….16

PERFORMANCE CHECK………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16

TROUBLESHOOTING…………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………17

CONTACT INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

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AP16 air pistol is intended for use by those 18 years or older.

Read all instructions before using. Buyer and User have the duty to obey all domestic laws about the

use and ownership of this pistol.

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SAFETY CODE

AP16 pistol design ensures safe use only when operated adequately.

PLEASE BEAR IN MIND!

• Treat the pistol as if loaded even with a safety lock on.

• Never point the pistol on people or animals.

• Load the pistol only at the firing line.

• After shooting and before leaving the firing line open the bolt, make sure there are no pellets in

the barrel and fire a blank shot into the ground.

• Keep the pistol and pellets out of reach of children and unauthorized people.

• Never remodel or modify any parts or assemblies of the pistol.

• Prevent heating the pistol and the cylinder above 50o C (122o F) and cooling below - 10o C (14o

F).

• The pistol must be charged with compressed air only with the bolt open.

• Compressed air used for charging must comply with GOST 17433-80

• Do not use expired or damaged under-barrel cylinders

• Do not use steel, pyrotechnic or hand-made pellets, wax, clay, nails, or any other unauthorized

objects.

• Never look into the barrel from the muzzle end

Any signs of unauthorized alterations invalidate the Manufacturer`s warranty

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It is necessary to conduct a standard check before shooting the pistol

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

AP16 PISTOL OVERVIEW

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SPECIFICATIONS

AP16 pistol is intended for using indoors in the shooting galleries or ranges and outdoors at the

temperature range of -5o C (23o F) to +40o C (104o F).

The name and the make of the pistol, Manufacturer`s brand and country, caliber in mm and inches,

energy index (if required by domestic laws) and a serial number of the pistol are indicated on the

receiver.

Muzzle energy (J / Foot-pounds), up to (may differ depending on the domestic laws)

3 / 2.21 7.5 / 5.53 25 / 18.44

Energy index (may differ depending on the domestic laws)

F H

Caliber depending on a Pistol type 4.5 mm (.177’’) / 5.5 mm (.22”)

4.5 mm (.177’’)

4.5 mm (.177”) 5.5 mm (.22”)

Shots per fill depending on a Pistol type 120 / 50 90 35 / 29

Accumulation chamber (cal. 4.5 mm (.177”) / 5.5 mm (.22”)), CC

7,6 / 10

Cylinder capacity (Standard / Compact), CC

60 / 32

Working pressure, BAR / PSI 300 / 4351

Test pressure, BAR / PSI 450 / 6527

Trigger weight adjustment range, kg / lbs 0.2 - 1 / 0.44 – 2.2

Trigger pull adjustment range, mm / inch 0,2 – 2 / 0,008 – 0,08

Barrel length (Standard / Compact), mm / inch

228 mm / 8.98’’ Standard 170 mm / 6.69’’ Compact

Overall length (Standard / Compact), mm / inch

365 mm / 14.37’’ Standard 305 mm / 12.01’’ Compact

Height, mm / inch 140 mm / 5.51’’

Width, mm / inch 37 mm / 1.46’’

Weight (unscoped) (Standard / Compact), kg / lbs

1 kg/ 2.2 lbs Standard 0.8 kg / 1.76 lbs Compact

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AP16 PISTOL DESIGN AND FUNCTION

As the Pistol is constantly being updated, the Manufacturer reserves a right to make changes that

improve or do not affect the Pistol specifications.

AP16 Pistol consists of a barrel unit, receiver, bolt, firing device, valve, under-barrel high-pressure

cylinder, handle, safety lock and magazine. The connection of the barrel unit with the receiver

housing is detachable.

The Pistol is equipped with a built-in cutter. The cutter cuts off the stream of compressed air that

follows the pellet thus improving pellet trajectory dispersion parameters.

Pistol function

• When a lever is pulled, the bolt is moved back cocking the hammer. Simultaneously a magazine

rotates for one chamber.

• When the bolt is moved forward, the rammer head pushes a pellet into the barrel and places it

beyond the by-pass port.

• In the forward-most position the bolt is detended

• Trigger pulling releases the hammer from the sear. Affected by the firing spring, the hammer

moves forward and hits the valve stem. The valve opens, and a portion of air enters the barrel

through the by-pass port, causing a shot.

• After the shot is made, the pressure regulator drops open, 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 in further firing.

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EXPLOSIVE DRAWING

1 Receiver 16 Regulator flange 31 Regulator piston

46 Back sight 61 M4x10 DIN 915 screw

2 Shroud 17 Regulator casing 32 Nozzle screw 47 Foresight casing

62 M3x3 DIN 913 screw

3 Barrel 18 Accumulation Chamber

33 Valve plug 48 Foresight 63 M3x8 DIN 7991 screw

4 Cylinder tube

19 Switch casing 34 Valve spring 49 Firing trigger spring

64 M4x25 DIN 912 screw

5 Receiver cover

20 Trigger 35 Valve 50 M3x6 DIN 7991 screw

65 M4x8 DIN 912 screw

6 Handguard 21 Lever 36 Magazine axis 51 M4x12 DIN 7991 screw

66 3x17.8 pin

7 Bolt cover 22 Piston rod 37 Magazine spring

52 M5x12 DIN 7991 screw

67 2x19.8 pin

8 Left pad 23 Balancing lever 38 Ball (3.0) 53 M3x12 DIN 912 screw

68 2x7.8 pin

9 Right pad 24 Bolt 39 Magazine pawl 54 M4x4 DIN 913 screw

69 5x1.5 O-ring

10 Handguard 25 Hammer 40 Magazine pawl holder

55 M3x8 DIN 912 screw

70 3.5x1.5 O-ring

11 Handle nut 26 Receiver nut 41 Sear 56 M6x5 DIN 913 screw

71 5.5x1.5 O-ring

12 Safety lock 27 Adjustment screw

42 Secondary sear 57 M5x6 DIN 913 screw

72 13x1.5 O-ring

13 Pressure indicator

28 Hammer spring 43 Cylinder valve 58 M3x6 DIN 913 screw

73 8.5x1.5 O-ring

14 Cutter 29 Handle screw 44 Cylinder valve spring

59 M3x6 DIN 912 screw

74 19x1.5 O-ring

15 Cylinder plug

30 Magazine 45 Valve plug 60 M4x10 DIN 914 screw

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LOCKWORK

AP16 lockwork (Fig. 1) is based on a double-sear scheme. When the hammer moves back, the sear is

fully cocked. The secondary sear is released, thus locking the sear in a cocked position. When the

trigger is pulled, the trigger base depresses the secondary sear by means of the adjusting screw. The

hammer is de-cocked and hits the valve stem. Valve opening velocity is fine-tuned by rotation of the

adjustment screw.

Fig. 1 – Lockwork

1 – Velocity adjustment screw; 2 – Trigger pull adjustment screw; 3 – Trigger weight adjustment

screw; 4 – Secondary sear pull adjustment screw; 5 – Sear pull adjustment screw; 6 – Secondary sear

pull adjustment screw; 7 – Trigger; 8 – Sear; 9 – Secondary sear; 10 – Hammer; 11 – Bolt; 12 – Handle

screw; 13 – Handle screw nut.

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MAGAZINE

MAGAZINE FILLING

Insert pellets into the magazine until they are fixed with rubber gaskets. The pellets must not poke out of the magazine edges

Fig. 3 – Magazine filling

MAGAZINE INSERTION

Open the bolt firmly back using the sidelever, insert the magazine from the left side of the pistol.

• Rotate the magazine slightly until its clicking position

• Close the bolt until tight using the sidelever

Fig. 4 – Magazine insertion

1 – Magazine; 2 – Bolt

Do not use deformed or dirty pellets. Do not reuse the pellets. Do not use the pellets that protrude

beyond the magazine chambers.

In order to avoid the falling of the pellets out of the chambers, it is necessary to monitor their

retaining by the seal ring. If required, lubricate the rings; replace if damaged.

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SHOOTING PROCEDURE

1. Pull the lever into the rearmost position.

2. Close the lever, ramming a pellet from the magazine.

3. Smoothly pulling the trigger make a shot.

4. Repeat pts 1-3 for subsequent shots.

5. Monitor the air pressure in the cylinder. If the pressure level is below the operating level, fill in

the pistol with compressed air.

6. After the shooting is over, make a blank shot into the ground.

MAINTENANCE

Warning! In case of altering any factory tunings, the Manufacturer is not responsible for uncontrolled

functioning of the pistol and their consequences. Alterations invalidate the Manufacturer`s warranty.

Lockwork adjustment (Fig. 1)

• Trigger weight is adjusted with screw 3. If rotated clockwise, it increases the weight.

• Trigger situation is adjusted with screw 2.

• Secondary sear pull is adjusted with screw 4. If rotated clockwise, it decreases the pull.

After the lockwork adjustment, it is necessary to check the performance in order to avoid

uncontrolled breakdown of the hammer:

• Make several blank shots with air and without pellets making sure that the hammer is placed on

the sear properly.

• Lock and unlock he pistol several times, making sure that the activated safety lock restricts the

pistol from shooting.

• Tap the receiver of cocked pistol with wooden or rubber hammer, making sure that the taps

don`t lead to the lockwork parts displacement.

• Having adjusted the handle to the receiver, cock the pistol and cautiously hit the handle butt

upon a firm surface several times within the distance of 20-30 cm (7-12’’). Make sure that a shot

didn`t occur.

• Check the safety lock performance. If the lock doesn`t move to the right, unscrew the

adjustment screw counterclockwise by half-turn.

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If everything is in accordance to the instructions, the pistol may be used with the new lockwork

adjustments.

If any of the points of the check fail, it is recommended to increase the sear interlocking and/or

trigger pull.

UNDER-BARREL CYLINDER CHARGING

Use filtered and dried compressed air for charging. Make sure that there is no damage or dirt on the

nozzle and the cylinder plug.

It is necessary to obey the following safety code during charging:

• Do not bend the filling hose while charging

• Do not conduct the charging in the presence of children of pregnant women.

Fig. 5 – Under-Barrel cylinder charging

1 – Cylinder; 2 – Filling nozzle

1. It is necessary to cock the bolt pulling the lever into the rearmost position.

2. Activate the safety lock.

3. Connect the filling station to the compressed air source and tighten the bleeding screw.

4. Gently insert the filling nozzle into the cylinder filling port all the way in.

5. Fill in the cylinder with compressed air until the required value.

6. Close the valve on the compressed air source

7. Using the bleeding crew release pressure in the filling station and remove the nozzle from the

filling port of the cylinder.

NOTICE. After the cylinder is charged up to 300 BAR /4351 PSI, the pressure may decrease about 25 BAR

/ 363 PSI due to the air cooling. If you need to fill the cylinder up to maximum, let it cool for several

minutes and then charge it once again. Please note that after the pressure goes down to 110 BAR / 1595

PSI, the pistol will drain the air in the cylinder itself.

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Always make sure that the air is drained out of the filling station! Do not apply any excessive force

when inserting and removing the nozzle in order not to damage the O-rings.

It is recommended to apply a thin layer of a silicon vacuum grease or oil to the filling nozzle seal

occasionally.

CYLINDER ATTACHMENT

Fig. 6. Cylinder attachment

1 – Cylinder; 2 – Regulator; 3 – Receiver

Before attaching a cylinder, it is necessary to cock the bolt pulling the lever into the rearmost

position. Twist in the cylinder clockwise until a slight effort is felt.

Please note that in order to avoid the cylinder binding it is not recommended to use excessive force

when twisting the cylinder into the regulator end.

CYLINDER DETACHMENT

Fig. 7 – Cylinder detachment

To detach the cylinder, wring it out counterclockwise. Please note that the air from the accumulation

chamber will be released simultaneously.

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NB. In order to increase the endurance of the cylinder and the regulator junctions it is

recommended to apply silicone-graphite grease to the areas shown on Fig. 8.

Regulator thread

Cylinder thread

Fig. 8 – Connection threads

Dirt or fine solids entry to the thread may cause binding of cylinder and regulator connections.

BARREL UNIT ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT

Barrel unit detachment and attachment are necessary for occasional examination and cleaning.

• Using the Allen key loosen the locking screws 1 (Fig. 9) located on top of the receiver;

• Carefully remove the barrel unit;

• Carry out the barrel cleaning;

• Install the barrel unit into the receiver so that the flat parts upwards;

• Tighten the locking screws. Do not apply tighten them with the force above 6 N*m.

Fig. 9 – Barrel unit attachment and detachment

1 – Locking screws

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OPEN SIGHTS

Fig. 10 – Back sight 1 – Back sight; 2 – Takedown screw

Back sight adjustment:

• Loosen the takedown screw 2;

• Adjust the backsight to the left or to the right;

• Tighten the takedown screw 2

Fig. 11 – Foresight adjustment

Foresight elevation adjustment:

• Twist in screw 1 clockwise;

• Twisting in and out screw (2) adjust the required elevation;

• When screw (2) is twisted in clockwise, the foresight elevation is decreased;

• Secure the elevation with screw (1).

SAFETY LOCK

To activate the safety lock, cock the bolt and press on the safety lock from the right side of the pistol

until its clicking position (Fig.12). Sears locking occurs.

To deactivate the safety lock, press it from the left side of the pistol.

Safety lock

Fig. 12 – Safety lock

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE PISTOL MUST BE STORED AND TRANSPORTED ONLY WITH THE HAMMER DE-COCKED AND

WITHOUT PELLETS IN THE BARREL

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Store the pistol in safety conditions. Exclude any unauthorized access.

In order to be maintained in the operative conditions, the pistol must be cleaned and dried from

condensation products. There must be no grease on the hammer. All the other metallic parts must be

covered with a thin layer of grease without any streaks and spots.

The pistol must be stored in a case. The hammer must be de-cocked. The cylinder must have a residual

air pressure of 100 BAR / 1450 PSI.

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.

The pistol can be transported by all means of transportation in covered vehicles. Decompress the pistol

before flying an airplane, as the transportation of filled in high-pressure air cylinders is prohibited.

Use a carrier or a special case to transport the pistol, protect it from falls and bumps.

PERFORMANCE CHECK

1. To open the bolt, pull the lever and move it to the rearmost position. There is a hollow for a

finger in the receiver. The hammer gets cocked.

2. Close the bolt so that it engages in the forward-most position.

3. Check the trigger performance with a blank shot.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Attention! It is mandatory to learn the safety precautions (p. 3) if you troubleshoot on your own.

1. The pistol doesn`t shoot

• Make sure that the pistol is pre-charged with compressed air;

• Make sure that 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.

2. The pistol isn`t cocked when the bolt is open

• Check the boltway. If necessary, clean the dirt off the boltway and the bolt. Loosen the

firing action spring by loosening adjustment screw (1) (Fig. 1).

3. Muzzle velocity gaps are more than 1%

• Check the hammer way for foreign objects, grease, dirt, and remove them if necessary;

• Use the better-quality pellets;

• Make sure that all the lockwork springs are set in the required direction;

• Increase the interval between shots to 10-30 seconds.

4. The pistol slowly drains the air out

• Locate the leaking point: apply oil or kerosene to the places shown on Fig. 13. Foam or

bubbles will appear at the leaking place. Replace the damaged seal.

Apply a drop of oil or kerosene for leaking check

Fig. 13 – Leaking check

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• Make several blank shots to remove dirt from the valve

5. Accuracy decrease

• Clean up the barrel

• Use higher-quality pellets

• Check the adjustment of the barrel to the receiver and the muzzle device grip on the

barrel

6. The pistol is not charged although the air is delivered from the attached nozzle

• Replace the nozzle or its seals

In other cases, contact the manufacturer or certified service centers.