Skif a 3000 manual

The A series use a moving barrel to actually fire the pistol. As you pull the trigger, the inner barrel moves forward against a spring until it reaches the release point. It then springs back against the firing valve, allowing the pistol to shoot.

In the A series up to 28 pellets are loaded into a drop-out transparent plastic conveyor type magazine. Twenty-eight separate plastic pellet holders are arranged in a track inside the plastic housing, and indexing causes these plastic holders to shuffle round the track.

The magazine is released by using the ambidextrous release in the base of the trigger guard. This magazine is very similar to the 22 shot conveyor type magazines used on two other Anics replicas — The Berkut A and the Beretta AS.

The A cannot be fired with the magazine removed — even with CO2 loaded, pulling the trigger with the magazine removed will cause the hammer to fall, but the pistol will not fire. Pellets are loaded from the rear of the magazine via an opening which gives access to just four of the pellets holders at a time.

However, you can only load three pellets at a time as you need to insert the long end of the brass tamping tool into the fourth holder and use this to drag the next empty holders to line up with the opening. To reduce jamming, extreme care must be taken when loading pellets. The supplied brass tool should be used to tamp pellets into each holders so that they sit clear of the front and rear edge of the holder the tool can be adjusted by unscrewing the two halves to set the appropriate depth for different lengths of pellet.

Anics recommend pellets with an overall length of less than 7. I found that both my As worked best with flat-fronted, target type pellets. Loading CO2 involves opening the piercing flap in the base of the grip, and then pressing the cartridge release button on the rear of the grip which allows the CO2 retaining gate to open. A CO2 cartridge can then be inserted and the retaining gate can be clipped closed. A screw is then finger tightened and finally the piercing flap is closed.

These replicas also include a working manual safety on the left rear of the frame. Take-down latches are provided on either side of the frame. Pushing these down allows the rear of the slide to be retracted, raised, and the slide removed by moving it forward off the barrel. The rear sight on the A models is fully adjustable using slotted screws for separate windage and elevation adjustment. On the A, only windage adjustment is provided. The curved lower part of the grip is much wider than the top.

Anics claim a 9lbs double action pull, but on both my examples the pull was variable and peaked at over 12lbs. The problem in double action is that pulling the trigger does several things. It cocks the hammer, advances the next pellet in the conveyor magazine and moves the inner barrel forward. I found that after six or so shots, it was extremely difficult to maintain the sights on target during the long pull. Fortunately, manually cocking the hammer which also moves the barrel forward gives a much lighter 5lbs single action pull though the first part of the pull still indexes the magazine even in single action.

Not particularly great for a pellet shooter with a rifled barrel. The A can also be used to shoot 4. On their website they claim up to fps for the A and up to fps for the LB version when shooting pellets and up to fps when shooting steel BBs. With pellets, my original A chronoed at around — fps and my A LB at around — fps, dependant on temperature.

Incidentally, my power figures were measured in double action — for some reason, single action shooting gave around 10fps less on both pistols. CO2 consumption seemed to be notably worse when shooting quickly. I also had a number of random instances of low power shots on both pistols. The gun would shoot, and a pellet would leave the barrel, but the sound was muted and the pellet seemed to move much more slowly than usual. Power is a little better than some other pellet shooting replicas but accuracy is just average and only achievable if you use the pistol in single action.

The A series generally seem to be well made and finished, but they do seem to be prone to frequent jamming. However, overenthusiastic tamping can distort skirts and cause a pellet to jam in the barrel, particularly if CO2 pressure is falling. The worst possible problem is a pellet which jams halfway out of the magazine. The only remedy is to poke something down the barrel after removing the CO2! As the pellet holders in the Anics magazine are made of relatively soft plastic, they do wear over time.

Fortunately, replacement magazines are still widely available and relatively cheap. If you have recurring issues with jamming on an elderly A, it may be worth trying a replacement magazine. The very heavy trigger pull is a major issue, and the conveyor magazine seems to be responsible for some of this. Trying the trigger in double action with the magazine removed gave a pull of around 9lbs, still not great but much closer to the figure claimed by Anics.

The conveyor part of the magazine does seem to be very stiff, and dismantling the magazine and using silicone oil or grease to lubricate the channel through which the pellet holders travel does help. However, doing this just makes the double action pull bad rather than horrible — nothing is going to turn an A into a creamy smooth shooter. Finish on all models seems to be durable, but the slide finish on all but the later A is very rough.

A number of owners have reported leaks with these replicas, especially from the main CO2 seal, though both of mine sealed perfectly. I have even seen reports of valves exploding, breaking the slide, though again I have no direct experience of this. I have to admit that both my A replicas spent more time gathering dust at the back of the gun cabinet than being used. You do have to be very careful to tamp pellets down accurately in the magazine, though at least you do get 28 shots without reloading.

But mostly, it was the indifferent accuracy. Even after taking time to load pellets carefully and cocking for each single action shot, neither of my As were particularly accurate. When the SKIF A was introduced almost twenty years ago, there were relatively few multi-shot pellet pistols on the market.

Now there are many more to choose from and technology has moved on. Which is sort of OK. The A series is robust with a durable finish and all versions come with a spare magazine, which is always welcome. But you do have to put up with a very nasty double action trigger pull, average accuracy and CO2 consumption and these replicas do seem to be very prone to misfeeds and jamming.

Also consider trying new magazines if you continue to have jamming issues. There are people on-line who will tell you that the SKIF A series are some of the most accurate and powerful replica pistols ever made. Never pull an air pistol toward you by the muzzle. Don't climb a tree, cross a ditch or fence with a loaded air pistol. When receiving a air pistol always open the action and make sure it is unloaded.

NEVER accept anyone's word that an air pistol is "unloaded" or "empty". You should also inspect it by passing a cleaning rod through the bore to make sure it is clear. Keep air pistols unloaded when not actually in use Load the air pistol only when preparing to fire. Never drop your air pistol.

If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function before using it again. Do not remove any internal safety or safety device on the air pistol. Safety mechanisms are designed to protect you from injury or death.

Do maintain and keep your air pistol clean. Keep in a dry place away from other metals and water. If your air pistol shows sign of corrosion or improper operation, have it serviced by a competent gunsmith.

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your air pistol. Never point the muzzle at any person or any animal.

Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water, Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel. Keep the barrel free of any obstruction. Remember an air pistol has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone else. Be careful with your air pistol — an accident is almost always the result of not following basic safety rules.

WRITE US concerning any items or circumstances which you don't understand and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your air pistol. Separate the slide and the frame of the pistol by placing the housing into the extreme rear position and by lifting its rear part; with the new pistols extra force should be applied since the mechanism is newly assembled and parts maybe not yet close-fitting.

Should the pistol get wet it is necessary to make incomplete disassembly of the pistol and to leave the pistol in a warm place for a few hours. The temperature should not be higher than 45gC. Further on, lubricate the pistol mechanism with gun oil in the following places. Regular oiling should be done after shots but no less than once every six months following the procedure described in item 4 5 of this section. If storing the pistol without using it for more than three month, we recommend removing the C02 cartridge following the procedure 2.

When being transported the pistol must be protected against climatic effects and mechanical damages. Before transportation to a maintenance shop for repair the pistol should be accordingly packed Transportation packing should deny any chance of being moved inside and should protect the pistol against mechanical carnage, dust and moisture.

With the A barrel pointed away from you in a safe direction and the safety on, insert the jam clearing rod in the barrel and push the pellet back into the magazine that has jammed the magazine rotation movement. See Figure J. Pellets are not being fired when I pull the trigger A C02 bulb needs to be replaced see operation section of manual B Pellets stuck in barrel 1 Remove magazine as described in manual 2 With the A barrel pointed away from you in a safe direction and the safety on, insert the jam clearing rod in the barrel and push the pellets out of the barrel so that they fall out of the magazine well.

European American Armory Corp air pistols are warranted to the original retail customer for 90 days from date of purchase against factory defects in metal parts. All metal parts and labor or replacement at our option are covered. Mainsprings, seals and stock are warranted to the original retail customer for a period of 30 days from the verified purchase date against defects.

Parts and labor to repair mainsprings, seals and stock will be provided for 30 days from the verified purchase date. Evidence of proof of purchase is necessary for all warranty repair service. Transportation to and from our repair facilities, governmental fees, damage caused by failure to perform normal maintenance, sales outside the United States, damage due to non factory lead pellets, steel shot or darts, or any unauthorized repair, modification, misuse, abuse, or alteration of the product is not covered by this Limited Repair Warranty.

Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to 90 Days from date of original retai purchase. To obtain warranty performance send your product with proof of retail purchase, freight prepaid to:. Altering or modifying parts is dangerous and will void the warranty. This air pistol was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as designed.

It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for this air pistol and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements nor originals are altered or changed. Your air pistol is a complex precision tool with many parts that must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe operation.

Putting an air pistol together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can result in a damaged air pistol, serious injury or death to you and others through malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your air pistol or at least check any work not performed by a gunsmith. For parts and service contact:. Air Pistols are not classified as firearms by the U.

Gun Control Act of Air Pistols are not generally considered to be weapons: however, they can cause serious injury, death and property damage. Thus, they should be handled with great care. Safety is your responsibility. Neither the manufacturer, nor European Amencan Armory Corporation, assume any responsibility for personal injury, death or property damage resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge or for the function of any air pistol subjected to influences beyond our control.

NOTE Manufacturer has the right to change design of the pistol without any notification to the customer. Latch Pin. Combat Fighter System. Premium Football Tips. The Lucky Landlord Tips. Shipping Container Home Made Easy. Build a Container Home. Related Category Gun Control. Responses weronika How to make semi auto air gun? Luam How to open skif a? If a pellet is in the chamber and the pistol has been pressurized, this pistol can be fired Always treat your air pistol as if it is loaded 2.

If the pellet doesn't feed into the chamber, don't force it - there is a reason - determine the reason before continuing 5. Leam to regularly clean and inspect your air pistol 7. You only get one set of eyes 8. Weight, kg 0. Total length, mm 13 height mm width, mm 30 34 1. Number of grooves 6 1. Form of the threads Rectangular 1. Direction of the grooves Right 1.

Thread length, mm 1. Type of bullets lead pellets 1. Magazine capacity 28 1. C02 capacity 75 shots min 1. Trigger pull pressure DA mode 36N 3.