Anschutz Small Bore Rifle Biathlon Small Bore Target Rifle 1827 F User Manual

9 Loading / unloading
9.1  Loading
 
I Only ever load the rifle immediately before use.
Before the rifle is used for the first time, the 
breech and the inside of the barrel must be de-
oiled with  
a lint-free cloth.
NOTE!
 
X Fill the magazine [9] (see Chapter 11).
 
X Open the breech [2] (pull back in the direction of the arrow  
to the end stop).
The firing pin is cocked by opening the breech.
NOTE!
[2]
Fig.3 Opening the breech
11
 
X Push the full magazine [9] into the magazine guide  
until the...

Danger to life!
Unintentional discharge as a result of a loaded,  
unsecured rifle. 
h Keep the muzzle of the firearm pointing in a  
safe direction.
 
h Engage the safety catch after loading the rifle.
WARNING!
 
9 The rifle is fully loaded.
 
X Engage the safety catch (see Chapter 10).
Danger to life!
Unintentional discharge as a result of inattentiveness while 
engaging the safety catch or as a result of  
possible malfunctions after securing.
 
h Even when the safety catch is engaged, the muzzle of a...

 
X Push the magazine release lever [10] forwards (in the direction of the ar -
row).
[10]
Fig.6 Unlocking the magazine
 
9 The magazine [9] is unlocked and can be taken out.
 
X Withdraw the magazine [9] from the magazine recess by hand.
Physical damage!
After it is unlocked, the magazine can fall out of  
the magazine on its own.
 
h Place a hand under the magazine when            unlock -
ing it.
CAUTION!  
X Close the breech [2] (push in the direction of the arrow  
to the end stop).
[2]
Fig.7...

10 Engaging  / releasing the safety catch 
The safety catch can only be engaged/released 
when the rifle is cocked, i.e when the breech 
is open (firing pin cocked) or after the loading 
procedure/breech closed (firing pin and trigger 
cocked).  
The general "Engage/Release" procedure is  
described as follows.
NOTE!
10.1  Engaging the safety catch
 
X Slide the safety catch [17] in cocked position to the rear  
(in the direction of the arrow) ("S" is visible).
The safety catch must...

[2]
Fig.8 Closing the breech
 
X Slide the safety catch [17] in cocked position forward  
(in the direction of the arrow) ("F" is visible).
[x]
Fig.9 Safety catch "Ready to Fire"
 
9 The rifle is cocked and the safety catch is released.
11 Filling the magazine
 
X Push the magazine release lever [10] forwards (in the direction of the ar -
row).
Material damage!
After it is unlocked, the magazine can fall out of  
the magazine on its own.
 
h Place a hand under the magazine when...

 
X Push the cartridge, base first between cut-outs on the sides,  
into the magazine [9].
Danger to life!
Incorrect calibre in the magazine.
 
h Only use the calibre specified on the barrel  
of the rifle.
WARNING!
Fig.12 Magazine filled
 
I Only genuine ANSCHÜTZ magazines may be used.
 
I The specified capacity of the magazines must not be exceeded.
 
I Only cartridges of the calibre specified on the barrel of the rifle may be used.
 
I Only new, clean, factory-charged ammunition of the calibre...

12.2 Spare cartridge holder
The ANSCHÜTZ 1827 Fortner can hold up to 6 spare cartridges in the spare 
cartridge holder [8].
 
X To fill the spare cartridge holder [8], push the cartridges head first into the 
individual chambers.
[8]
Fig.15 Spare cartridge holder
13  Removing/inserting the bolt
 
X Remove the cheek piece (see Chapter 15).
 
X Pull the breech [2] back (in the direction of the arrow,  
to the end stop).
[2]
Fig.16 Opening the breech
 
X Pull the thumb rest [d] back (in the direction of the...

 
X Extract the breech wedge [e] (in the direction of the arrow).
[e]
Fig.18 Exracting the breech wedge
 
X Unscrew the end cap [f] in an anticlockwise direction.
 
X Pull the bolt handle [g] back (in the direction of the arrow)  
and hold it under tension.
[f]
[g]
Fig.19 Unscrewing the end cap
 
X Extract the bolt [2] (in the direction of the arrow).
[2]
Fig.20 Extracting the bolt
 
X The installation of the bolt [2] is carried out in reverse order.
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14 Dismantling / assembling  the  bolt 
Dismantling of the bolt action should only be 
carried out by an authorised specialist.
NOTE!
 
X Remove the bolt (see Chapter 13).
(See Fig. 21 for the following designations)  
X Unscrew the connecting nut [5] until the front and rear sections  
can be separated.
 
X Remove the spring support [6] and the firing pin spring [7].
 
X Press the bolt with locking pin [11] out in an upwards direction.
 
X Pull the cocking handle [15] to the end stop.
 
X Pull the bolt...

of the bolt body.
 
X Install the bolt (see Chapter 13).15 Cheek piece 
15.1  Removing the cheek piece 
 
X Unfasten the clamping screw [x].
 
X Remove the cheek piece [1] from the holder.
 
X Fit in reverse order.
15.2  Adjusting the cheek piece 
The cheek piece can be tilted to various positions. The knurled screws [y] and 
the fixing screws [z] must be released to set to the various  
positions.
 
X Release the clamping screw [x].
 
X Release the appropriate adjusting screw for the desired tilt...