Anschutz Target Air Rifle Summer Biathlon Air Rifle 2027 User Manual

							Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction Leaflet
Sommerbiathlon  Pressluftgewehr
Summer Biathlon Compressed Air Rifle
Mod. 2027
Bitte sorgfältig lesen, bevor Sie
dieses Gewehr zusammenbauen
oder benutzen.
Please read carefully before you
assemble or operate this rifle.11/01 
						

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Index
Prefa\fe ..................\h..................\h..................\h.... p. 18 
\bafety instru\ftions ..................\h..................\h.... p. 18
General handling of rifles ..................\h......... p. 19 
Ear and eye prote\ftion ..................\h.............. p.20 
Laws ..................\h..................\h..................\h........ p.20
Produ\ft relating safety instru\ftions ............. p.20
Liability ..................\h..................\h..................\h.... p.21
Te\fhni\fal data ..................\h..................\h.......... p.22
Assembly, fitting the Ans\fhütz barreled a\ftion .p.22
Co\fking, loading and sa\hfety operation ..... p.22
Unloading ..................\h..................\h................. p.23
Magazine ..................\h..................\h................. p.23 
Trigger ..................\h..................\h..................\h..... p.23 
Order-numbers ..................\h..................\h......... p.26
Compressed air \fylinder ..................\h........... p.27
Cleaning, maintenan\fe, \fare, lubri\fation .. p.28
A\f\fessories ..................\h..................\h............... p.30
Warranty ..................\h..................\h..................\h. p.30
Copyright ..................\h..................\h..................\h p.31
Appendix ..................\h..................\h..................\h p.34 
						

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Preface
Dear Friends of ANSCHÜTZ,
You  have  made  a  good  choice,  now  that
you  have  decided  to  buy  an  ANSCHÜTZ
product.  The  many  great  results  obtained
with ANSCHÜTZ rifles by target shooters,
participants in the Olympic Games as well
as in World and European championships
made  your  choice  easy,  as  your  rifle  has
benefited  from  our  great  experience  of
making fine sporting and target rifles since
1856.  World-wide,  ANSCHÜTZ  rifles  are
respected  because  of  their  fine  accuracy,
impeccable  design  and  immaculate
workmanship. Should you still be unaware,
they include:
Air rifles, repeater summer biathlon air rifles,
small bore biathlon rifles, Flobert rifles, small
bore single loaders and repeaters, hunting
rifles and shotguns in diverse calibers, the
famous ANSCHÜTZ small bore target rifles
and  air  rifles  and  silhouette  pistols  and
silhouette rifles.
Safety instructions
Attention:
Please read carefully the following articles
before  using  this  rifle.  It  is  extremely
important  that  you  become  thoroughly
familiar  with  this  rifle  and  its  operating
characteristics  by  carefully  reading  and
understanding the instructions in this booklet
before  you  attempt  any  use  of  it  with
ammunition.  Always  remember  the
sequence  of  disassembly.  Should  you  stillhave  problems  with  the  safe  usage  and
correct handling of your rifle or should you
have  additional  questions,  please  do  not
hesitate  to  contact  a  competent  gunsmith
or  dealer  or  address  our  factory  directly.
This  instruction  leaflet  is  extraordinarily
important. Make sure that it is always with
the  rifle  especially  when  it  is  sold,  lent  or
otherwise  given  to  a  third  person.  Our
products  are  exclusively  meant  for  target
shooting. Their use is subject to the „Gene-
ral Technical Rules“ for all target shooting
disciplines  of  the  INTERNATIONAL
SHOOTING SPORT FEDERATION (ISSF),
Bavariaring  21,  80336  München,
Germany or to the rules of the INTERNA-
TIONAL  BIATHLON  UNION,  Airport-
center,  Postbox  1,  A-5073  Wals-Himmel-
reich,  Austria.  Additional  copies  of  this
booklet can be ordered.
Warning:
This rifle can be dangerous if it is not used
correctly  or  if  this  instruction  leaflet  is  not
observed. The privilege of ownership and
safe  use  of  your  rifle  carries  a  personal
responsibility that no one should take lightly.
Rifle  accidents  would  not  occur  if  the
following  rules  of  shooting  safety  were
observed. 
						

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General handling of rifles
1. Treat every rifle as though it was loaded.
Do not take anyone’s word or automatically
assume  it  is  not  loaded.  Check  your  rifle
personally each time you handle it. The safe
and  courteous  way  to  carry  a  rifle  when
you are with others is to leave the bolt open
so  that  they  can  easily  see  that  the  rifle
cannot be fired. Make sure that the rifle is
not loaded when you stop shooting. Make
sure  your  rifle  is  unloaded  before  every
transport. Never pick up your rifle with your
finger on the trigger or the trigger guard.
2. Whenever you pick up your rifle, point
the muzzle at the ground. Always point the
muzzle  of  the  barrel  in  a  safe  direction.
Never  pull  a  rifle  towards  you  by  the
muzzle.
3. Only use your rifle in approved shooting
ranges.  Shoot  your  rifle  only  under  good
visibility and daylight conditions. If you use
your rifle in an indoors range, make sure it
is  adequately  ventilated.  Make  sure    that
there is a safe bullet trap which can be seen
from  all  sides  and  that  there  is  no  one  in
the vicinity of your target. Be absolutely sure
of  a  safe  backstop  and  target.  Never  fire
at a hard, smooth surface or water. Never
shoot at a skyline target or into the air. Do
not  shoot  at  anything  from  which  a  bullet
may ricochet. Never fire your rifle with the
muzzle  in  the  water  or  against  any  other
material to avoid an accident or damage
of your rifle.
4.  Be  sure  that  you  use  the  correct  am-
munition.  The correct calibre can be seen
on your rifle. Load your rifle only when you
are at the range and ready to shoot.5.  Always  keep  your  rifle  clean.  Be  sure
the  bore  is  not  obstructed  by  dirt,  water,
grease or any other foreign materials.
6.  Place  the  safety  fully  into    „S“  or  „F“
position  -  never  inbetween.  Always  keep
safety  in  full  „safe“  position  until  ready  to
fire.  Do  not  put  your  finger  on  the  trigger
when operating the safety or whenever you
are not ready to shoot.
7.  When  not  in  use  your  rifle  should  be
stored  in  a  locked  and  secure  place
accessible only to you. Check first to make
sure  it  is  unloaded.  Store  the  rifle  with
uncocked  trigger.  Store  ammunition  in  a
separate and secure place. It is your special
responsibility to make sure that at all times
and  especially  when  you  are  not  present
your rifle is well secured, out of any reach
of children and other unauthorised persons
and in no way accessible to them. For the
safe storage of your rifle even in a locked
cabinet  or  safe  the  use  of  an  additional
trigger lock is recommended.
Only give your rifle to authorised persons.
Never let your rifle be used by anyone who
is  not  familiar  with  the  safe  handling  of  a
rifle  and  these  instructions.  This  rifle  must
only  by  used  by  a  responsible  adult  or
under his or her supervision.
8. Watch for any change in the operation
of your rifle which might impair its safety. If
you suspect or note a defect or malfunction,
stop using it immediately, unload the rifle,
make sure that it is not under pressure and
send it to a competent gunsmith, the factory
or  its  recommended  repair  station  for
inspection.  Note:  Apart  from  normal
cleaning the rifle must only be disassembled 
						

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Ear and eye protection
You and other persons should always use
approved hearing protection and approved
shatterproof eye protection while shooting.
Laws
When  using  a  rifle  observe  the  corres-
ponding  regulations  and  laws  for  the  use
of firearms in your country. by  an  authorized  gunsmith.  Unqualified
handling or disassembly can cause injuries
or irreparable damage of the rifle.
9. Your rifle should always be handled with
extreme  care.  Make  sure  that  it  is  never
dropped  or  placed  in  such  a  way  that  it
can  fall.  For  transport  purposes  your  rifle
should be dry and clean. We recommend
an approved protective gun case.
10. You must be in good physical condition
and  mental  health  and  not  under  the
influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol)
which  might  impair  vision,  dexterity  or
judgement. Do not use your rifle when you
are tired. Tiredness may result in a loss of
control.
11.  Clean  your  hands  carefully  after
shooting  and  cleaning  your  ANSCHÜTZ
product. Residues of bullets, powder or oil
might impair the health of your skin.
12.  Your  ANSCHÜTZ  rifle  has  been
carefully  built  and  inspected  by  skilled
technicians to provide maximum efficiency.
The  service  life  depends  on  the  owner’s
care and on cleaning following the owner’s
manual closely.
Product relating safety
instructions
Important  note  for  the  handling  of
compressed air cylinders:
1. Only check the manometer level of the
compressed  air  cylinder  when  the  rifle  is
unloaded  and  uncocked.  Never  check  it
while  filling  the  compressed  air  cylinder.
Due to its design the manometer works with
an  accuracy  of  +/-  10  %.  Temperature
variations can also impair the accuracy of
the manometer.
2. Filled compressed air cylinders must not
be exposed to temperatures of more than
50°  Celsius/120°  Fahrenheit.  Therefore
make sure during transport or storage that
the  rifle  is  protected  against  heat,  for
example  by  storing  it  in  the  Styrofoam
packing or by using a gun case. In planes
compressed  air  cylinders  are  only
transported when they are not filled.
3. To empty the compressed air cylinder we
recommend  to  use  our  air  release  screw
(Order-No.  711.3408).  After  approxi-
mately  20  refills  of  the  compressed  air
cylinder  it  should  be  emptied  completely
to get rid off possible condensed water.
4.  Compressed  air  cylinders  which  are
leaky, defective or older than 10 years must
be emptied and must not be used and filled 
						

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anymore.  After  10  years  from  the  date  of
manufacture  the  compressed  air  cylinder
must be checked by the manufacturer for a
fee. The date of manufacture can be seen
from the compressed air cylinder.
5.  Compressed  air  cylinders  and  refill
bottles  must  be  stored  in  a  dry,  dust  and
grease/oil free place.
6.  Protect  valves  and  threads  with  the
corresponding  caps  when  you  have
removed  the  compressed  air  cylinder.
Never  grease  or  oil  the  valves  or
threads of the compressed air cylinder.
Danger of explosion!
7.  Compressed  air  cylinders  must  not  be
filled with more than 200 bar (2,790 psi)
at room temperature. Only use compressed
air  free  of  oil  or  water  (DIN  EN  12021  -
inhaled air). According to legal regulations
we  only  deliver  unfilled  compressed  air
cylinders.
8.  Never  try  to  open  a  compressed  air
cylinder yourself or to carry out mechanic
modifications. Protect your compressed air
cylinder against external force.
9. Apart from the notes above the technical
rules  of  your  country  with  regard  to  the
filling of compressed air cylinders must be
observed.Liability
1.  ANSCHÜTZ  does  not  assume  any
responsibility or payment of damage claims
for damages of any kind resulting from the
disregard of these instructions, non-qualified
treatment or repair, the use of non-original
ANSCHÜTZ  spare  parts,  incorrect
handling, negligence, removal of the knot
varnish or unauthorized modifications.
2. The stock of this rifle has been very care-
fully checked by factory inspectors prior to
shipment  and  has  been  determined  to  be
free of defects. Certain kinds of abuse, such
as dropping of the rifle can cause damage
to  the  stock  for  which  the  owner  is  solely
responsible.  We  also  assume  no
responsibility  for  defects  resulting  from
inappropriate  transportation  (mail,  plane,
etc.).  Please  immediately  contact  your
transporter in such a case.
3. Changes or alterations to this rifle or any
of  its  parts  are  prohibited.  Such  changes
or  alterations  can  significantly  impair  the
safe  use  of  our  product  and  can  lead  to
accidents  involving  severe  or  even  fatal
bodily  injuries.  Any  product  warranty  will
automatically  lapse  in  case  changes  or
alterations  are  implemented.  Users  are
requested  to  carefully  inspect  the  product
with  regard  to  possible  changes  and
alterations before use. In case of doubt you
should contact us for further information. 
						

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Assembly, fitting the
ANSCHÜTZ barreled action
The  stock  and  the  barreled  action  are
packed separately for shipment and need
to be assembled. However, do not do this
until you have followed all the procedures
listed below.
•Wipe away excess surface oil.
•Insert the barreled action into the stock.
•Screw  in  bedding  screws  (two)  with
enclosed Allen wrench Model No. 4406
(Order No. 710.6301) and tighten them
alternately and uniformly. For correct ad-
justments  we  recommend  our  torque
wrench  model  No.  4405  (Order  No.
700.6180),  which  is  to  be  adjusted  to
5 Nm (= 50 cmkp) for wood stocks and
to 6 Nm (60 cmkp) for aluminum stocks.
•Pull a cleaning patch through the barrel
from the chamber towards the muzzle.
After  the  first  assembly  there  might  be  a
warping of the wood. We would therefore
recommend  to  loosen  and  tighten  the
bedding  screws  again  after  some  time.
Cocking, loading and safety
operation
•Pull  back  the  action  to  the  stop  with  the
cocking handle. Subsequently pull it up-
wards and lock it in the groove. The action
is now in the magazine loading position.
•Insert the magazine from the right side to
the stop. The magazine cap now shows
in  the  direction  of  the  shooter,  the  push
knob to the top.
•Remove the action from the catch position
with the cock handle by turning it down-
wards. Then put your thumb on the thumb
rest. Push the action forward into the catch
position with your thumb. The biathlon rifle
is now ready for  shooting.
•To repeat pull the action back with the
cock handle until you hear that it catches,
then close with thumb rest as described
above.
Note:
Only close the action with your thumb via
the thumb rest. Do not use the cock handle
as the action might get jammed.
Attention:
The safety lever must latch properly so that
the ”F“ is covered in the ”safe“ position and
the ”S“ is covered in the ”fire“ position. The
lever must never be situated between the two.
Do  not  store  the  rifle  when  it  is  cocked.
Remove the compressed air cylinder before
storing  your  rifle  (also  see  chapter
”Compressed  Air  Cylinder/Handling”!).
Summer Biathlon Match Rifle
2027 Compressed Air
Technical Data:
Caliber: 4.5 mm
Barrel length: 61 cm/24.01"
Rifling: 42 cm/16.5"
Total length: 106 cm/41.7"
Length of
barreled action: 74 cm/29.1"
Weight: 4.5 kg/9.9 lbs
Version: RepeaterCheck the tight fit of the screws before every
shooting. 
						

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Unloading
It  is  only  possible  to  remove  a  pellet  from
the action by firing it off which should only
be  done  by  firing  it  into  a  bullet  trap.
Observe the safety regulations with regard
to the safe handling of rifles.
Trigger
Warning:
Your  ANSCHÜTZ  target  rifle  offers  you  a
versatility of individual adjusting properties.
Please  make  sure  that  your  rifle  always  is
unloaded when carrying out adjustments.
Trigger adjustments
1. Trigger weight
Adjust  the  trigger  weight  with  set  screw
No. 2:
•if you turn it to the right:
trigger weight is increased (+)
•if you turn it to the left:
trigger weight is decreased (-)
Trigger  weight  and  first  stage  weight
depend  on  each  other  with  regard  to  the
mechanic  mechanism.  If  one  of  them  is
changed  there  will  always  be  a  corres-
ponding change of the other as well. Only  use  diabolo  pellets  in  the  caliber  of
your  air  rifle,  no  bolts  or  other  foreign
materials.
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Magazine
•Remove the magazine cap and pull the
sliding knob to the right stop.
•Keep the lever in this position and insert
a pellet with the cup up into the groove.
•Release the sliding knob, put the cap on
and catch into the referring postion. The
magazine is now loaded.
5-shot magazine:
Identification:  The  sliding  knob  is  not
notched.
1-shot magazine:
Identification: The sliding knob is notched. 
						

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2. Sear engagement:
The  sear  engagement  is  the  distance  bet-
ween the second stage and the release of
the trigger.
Important note:
To  protect  your  precise  trigger  and  to
guarantee  perfect  operation  you  should
always close the action carefully. If the sear
engagement of single stage triggers is too
small and the trigger weight is too low or if
the  first  stage  of  two-stage  triggers  is  too
short, the trigger might release inadvertently
by a sudden impact or too powerful closing
of the action if the gun is loaded and not in
the ”safe“ position.
Adjustment  of  the  sear  engagement  for
assembled two-stage triggers with  set
screw No. 1:
•if you turn it to the left:
sear engagement is shortened
•if you turn it to the right:
sear engagement is extended
Adjustment of an optimum sear engagement:
Make  sure  your  rifle  is  not  loaded.  Cock
your rifle and release the trigger. Check if
the trigger releases as desired.
The sear engagement is too long:
There  is  a  small  distance  between  the
second stage and the release of the trigger.
•Turn  set  screw  No.  1  counter-clockwise
aftercocking  and  releasing  (approxi-
mately 
1/8 turn each).
•Repeat this process until you do not feel
the  second  stage  anymore.  Then  turn
1/4  turn  back  to  the  right.  Thus  the
optimum sear engagement is adjusted.
The sear engagement is too short:
There  is  no  second  stage.  The  trigger
releases un-defined without second stage.
•Turn set screw No. 1 clockwise  for at least
1/4 turn  after  cocking.  Then  release  the
trigger  and  check  if  there  is  a  second
stage.  If  not,  repeat  this  procedure  until
you feel a second stage.
•As  soon  as  you  feel  a  second  stage
proceed  according  to  the  points  of  the
paragraph „The sear engagement is too
long“  to  obtain  an  optimum  sear
engagement.
Adjustment  of  the  optimum  sear
engagement  for  assembled single  stage
triggers with set screw No. 1:
•Cock the rifle.
•Turn set screw No. 1 (first stage) as long
to the right until the trigger releases.
•Turn  set  screw  No.  1  from  this  position
approx. 
1/4 turn to the left. 
						

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Warning:
Single stage triggers are very sensitive and
must be operated with special care.
The  sear  engagement  of 
5/10 0  mm  is  ob-
tained  after  the  action  is  closed.  In
combination with a minimum trigger weight
there  might  be  a  malfunction  and  an
increased  risk  (independent  shot
release).
3.  Malfunctions  of  the  trigger  due  to
wrong adjustment procedure:
If the trigger is not adjusted correctly mal-
functions  may  occur,  tampering  with  the
trigger  adjustments  will  not  result  in  any
success. Therefore proceed as follows:
After  every  change  the  function  of  the
trigger  must  be  checked.  When  the
malfunction  is  removed  check  the  desired
trigger  values  and  adjust  them  again  if
necessary.
The  trigger  catches  the  cocking  piston  or
firing pin, but the trigger does not release:
•Make sure that the safety of the trigger is
released.
The  trigger  does  not  catch  the  cocking
piston or firing pin:
•The  first  stage  trigger  is  adjusted  too
tightly.
•Turn set screw No. 1 approx. 1-2 turns to
the left. Procede according to par. 2.
4. Maintenance:
Please see chapter „Cleaning, maintenance,
care, oils“.