Crosman C21 - Manual

Model C21
BB Repeater
CO
2
Air Pistol
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIRGUN
WARNING: Not a toy. Adult supervision required. Misuse or careless use may
cause serious injury or death. May be dangerous up to 250 yards (229 meters).
Distributed by
Crosman Corporation
7629 Routes 5 & 20,
E. Bloomfield, NY 14443
www.crosman.com
1-800-7AIRGUN (724-7486)
P/N C21-515
WARNING: WARNING: 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 and markings to make it look more like a firearm. That is dangerous and
may be a crime.
YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR
EYES.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
BUYER AND USER HAVE THE DUTY TO OBEY ALL LAWS ABOUT THE USE AND OWNERSHIP OF
THIS AIRGUN.
THIS AIRGUN IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the CROSMAN ® Model C21 .177 caliber (4.5 mm)-BB air
pistol. Please read this owner’s manual completely. And remember, this airgun is not a toy. Treat it with
the same respect you would a firearm. Always carefully follow the safety instructions found in this owner’s
manual and keep this manual in a safe place for future use.
If you have any questions regarding your new airgun, please contact Crosman at 1-800-724-7486, 585-657-
6161 or www.crosman.com.
Operating Procedures
1. Learning the Parts of Your New Airgun
5. Aiming and Firing Safely
2. Operating the Safety 6. Removing a Jammed BB
3. Installing and Removing CO
2
7. Maintaining Your Airgun
4. Loading and Unloading BBs 8. Reviewing Safety
1. Learning the Parts of Your New Airgun
Learning the names of the parts of your new airgun will help you to understand your owner’s manual. Use this manual to
increase your enjoyment of this airgun.
A. Rear Sight
B. Magazine Release Button
C. Barrel
D. Front Sight
E. Hammer
F. Grip Plate
G. Trigger
H. Trigger Guard
I. Safety (fig. 2)
J. Muzzle
K. Piercing knob (fig. 3)
2. Operating the Safety
A. To Put the Airgun “ON SAFE:”
• Locate the safety on the right side of the airgun.
• Push the safety in and all the way forward toward the “S” for “ON SAFE” (Fig. 2). The safety
is not “ON SAFE” unless it is pushed all the way forward.
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.
B. To Take the Airgun “OFF SAFE”:
• Push the safety in and all the way backward toward the “F” for “OFF SAFE”.
• The airgun is ready to fire when “OFF SAFE”. When the safety is all the way back the airgun is “OFF SAFE” and can
be fired.
3. Installing and Removing the CO
2
Cartridge
A. Installing the CO
2
Cartridge
WARNING: CO
2
cartridges may explode at temperatures above 120°F (48.9°C). Do
not mutilate or incinerate them. Do not expose them to heat or store CO
2
cartridges at
temperatures above 120°F (48.9°C).
• Put the airgun “ON SAFE” (see Section 2A).
• Make sure the airgun is UNLOADED and POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
• Holding the airgun as shown, slide the grip plate straight back to open (Fig. 3).
• Turn the piercing knob left until it is all the way down.
• Insert the new CO
2
cartridge into the airgun with the small neck of the CO
2
cartridge inserted first.
• Finger-tighten the cartridge piercing knob by turning it right.
• Slide the grip plate forward to close.
• To make sure the cartridge has been pierced, point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION, take “OFF
SAFE” (see Step 2B) and pull the trigger.
• If the airgun does not make a popping noise after pulling the trigger, the CO
2
is not being
discharged. In that event put the airgun “ON SAFE” (Step 2A), open the grip plate, and
tighten a 1/4 turn and repeat the steps above.
NOTE: Do not use a wrench or other tool to tighten piercing knob as it may break or damage knob.
NOTE: We recommend the use of Crosman
® Powerlet ® CO
2
cartridges. They are made to fit your airgun. Other brands of CO
2
cartridges may not fit properly and if you force them into place it may result in injury to you or damage to your airgun. Never try to
force any CO
2
cartridge into or out of place. Do not store your airgun with a CO
2
cartridge in it. If you know you will not be using
your airgun for an extended period of time, empty the CO
2
cartridge and remove it from the airgun (Step 4B). This is very important
to remember, as it will prolong the longevity of your airgun seals.
B. Removing the CO
2
Cartridge
WARNING: Keep hands away from escaping CO
2
gas. It can cause frostbite
if allowed to come in contact with skin. Always make sure the CO
2
cartridge is
empty before attempting to remove it from the airgun by slowly turning the knob
counter-clockwise all the way until you no longer hear the escape of CO
2
gas.
• Put the airgun “ON SAFE” (section 2A).
• Make sure the airgun is UNLOADED (section 4B) and pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Slide the grip plate straight back to open (fig. 3.).
• Use one hand to hold the airgun at the top of the receiver, being sure not to cover the muzzle.
• Loosen the cartridge piercing knob by slowly turning it left (see fig. 3) allowing any remaining gas to escape.
• Drop out the CO
2
cartridge.
• Tighten the cartridge piercing knob enough so that the grip passes over it.
• Slide the grip plate forward to close.
4. Loading and Unloading BBs
A. Loading
• Make sure the airgun is “ON SAFE” (See Step 2A) and pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Remove the magazine by pressing on the magazine release button on the left side of the
gun (fig 1.)
• Pull and hold down the BB follower tab (fig. 4). Pull BB follower tab down until it locks
in place.
• Insert up to 18 BBs into the BB loading hole on the front of the magazine (Fig. 4).
• Release the BB follower tab.
• Insert the loaded clip into the air pistol.
• Your gun is now loaded and ready to fire, after reading the entire manual, including
section 8 on reviewing safety.
B. Unloading BBs
• Put the airgun “ON SAFE” (See Step 2A).
• Point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Remove the magazine by pressing on the magazine release button.
• Pull BB follower tab down until it locks in place.
• Tip the magazine until all the BBs fall out of the loading hole.
• If a BB is still visible in the top of the magazine, push the BB out of the magazine using a ramrod.
• Aim the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION, take it “OFF SAFE” (See Step 2B) and fire.
• Repeat this procedure several times until you are sure you are no longer firing BBs.
NOTE: The air pistol must be charged with CO
2
when following these steps but remember, do not store your airgun with a
CO
2
cartridge in it.
WARNING:
Keep hands away from escaping CO
2
gas. It can cause frostbite
if allowed to come in contact with skin. Always make sure the CO
2
cartridge is
empty before attempting to remove it from the airgun by slowly turning the knob
counter-clockwise all the way until you no longer hear the escape of CO
2
gas.
5. Aiming and Firing Safely
• Always point your airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Follow the instructions for inserting CO
2
(section 3A) and loading (section 4A).
• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The BB may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone or
something you had not intended to hit.
• Always choose your target carefully. For example, you may wish to shoot at paper bulls-eye targets that are attached
to a safe backstop such as the Crosman 850 Target Trap. A heavy blanket should be hung
behind the Target Trap to prevent ricochet should you miss the backstop.
• Your airgun is designed for target shooting and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Always
remember to place your target carefully. THINK about what you will hit if you miss the target.
• The airgun is correctly aimed when the front sight blade is positioned exactly in the center of
the notch of the rear sight. The top of the front sight blade should be even with the top of the
notch in the rear sight. The bulls-eye should appear to rest on the top of the
front sight (Fig. 5).
• When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area around the target is clear,
take the airgun “OFF SAFE” (See Step 2B) and pull the trigger to fire.
6. Removing a Jammed BB
Follow the instructions for unloading BBs under section 4B. If you are not able to unjam your airgun by following the unloading pro-
cedure, take no further action. An Authorized Service Station will unjam your airgun at no cost during the warranty period.
7. Maintaining Your Airgun
• Putting 1 drop of Crosman 0241 Pellgunoil ® on the tip of every CO
2
cylinder will help to maintain your airgun. DO NOT
use petroleum distillate based oil or solvent and DO NOT over-oil as this can cause damage to your airgun.
• DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER YOUR AIRGUN. Attempts to modify the airgun in any way inconsistent with this manual
may make your airgun unsafe to use, cause serious injury or death, and will void the warranty.
• If you drop your airgun, visually check to see that it works properly before you use it again. If anything seems
changed, like a shorter or weaker trigger pull, this may mean worn out or broken parts. Call Crosman customer ser-
vice for assistance before using your airgun again.
8. Reviewing Safety
• Never point the airgun at any person or at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Always treat the airgun as though it is loaded and with the same respect you would a firearm.
• Always aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the muzzle of the airgun pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Always keep the airgun ON SAFE until you are ready to shoot.
• 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 out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
• If your reading or prescription glasses are not safety glasses, make sure you wear shooting glasses over your
regular glasses.
• Use .177 caliber (4.5 mm) BBs only. Never reuse ammunition.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The BB may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone or
something you had not intended to hit.
• Place the backstop in a location that will be safe should the backstop fail.
• Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. All backstops are subject to wear and will even-
tually fail. Replace your backstop if the surface is worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or tamper with your airgun. Use an Authorized Service Station. Using unauthorized
repair centers or modifying the function of your airgun in any way may be unsafe and will void your warranty.
• Before you store your airgun, make sure that it is unloaded, not charged, and that the airgun is “ON SAFE.”
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanism/Action BB Repeater Sights Front: Fixed Blade Rear: Fixed Notch
Caliber/Ammunition BB cal (4.5mm) steel airgun shot Safety Slide
Power Source 12 gram CO
2
cartridge Velocity Up to 495 fps
Capacity Up to 18 BBs
PERFORMANCE
Many factors affect velocity, including brand of projectile, type of projectile, amount of CO
2
in cartridge, lubrication, barrel
condition and temperature.
REPAIR SERVICE
If your airgun needs repair, we recommend you take or send it to your nearest Crosman Authorized Service Station. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE IT! Your airgun requires special tools and fixtures to repair it. Any disassembly or
modification not performed by an Authorized Service Station will void the warranty.
A SPECIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Crosman Authorized Service Stations will unjam your airgun at no cost during the warranty period.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the retail consumer for one year from date of retail purchase against defects in material and
workmanship and is transferable. To register the serial number of your airgun, please return the airgun registration form.
The warranty is not conditioned on the return of the card. You should retain the original sales receipt as record of date of pur-
chase.
WHAT IS COVERED
Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Transportation charges to Authorized Service Station for defective product. Damages caused by abuse, modification or failure
to perform normal maintenance - see Owner’s Manual. Any other expense. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. 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.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
U.S. Customers- Locate nearest service station (see www.Crosman.com or call Crosman customer service at 800-724-7486
for list of stations). The service station will give you details of how to proceed with sending the item in for repair. You must
contact the station prior to shipping your product.
International Customers- Please return product to your nearest distributor. If you do not know your distributor, please call 585-657-
6161 and ask for our International Department for assistance.
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.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS 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.
CROSMAN and CROSBLOCK are registered trademarks of Crosman Corporation in the United States.