Mark IV Airsporter question

[45flint]

Mine rifle had not been shot in 20 years at least and the tap was completely frozen till I got it moving by hammering at it with a small plastic mallot. Could be the lubricant they used back then?

[wilkinww1]

Hi everyone,

Many thanks for these replies - very helpful indeed.

The one I was handling (and thinking of buying) was in very good nick and I don't think had had a lot of use. It may, therefore be (as 45flint says) that the tap had just 'gummed' and would free with some lubrication. However, I certainly didn't want to force it. There was no obvious signs that it had every been stripped down but it may have been.

Anyway thanks again - Plus you have educated me on the automatic taps - For some reason I had it in my head that all the Airsporters had this feature - Useful to be put right on that for future reference

Thanks

Olly

[wild boar]

i seem to remember that if some underlevers are loaded with a pellet first then cocked then the pellet can be sucked partly back toward the air chamber - this might jam the tap if it has happened

[Airsporterman]

Small drop of release oil on the pellet tap and allow to stand for a while to penetrate - then 'Gentle' persuasion and watch out you don't trap the small spring as already highlighted!
Make sure you remove the release oil from surfaces once tap removed.

ASM