BASIC SAFETY RULES

IZH 46M
1. Always treat your airgun as if it is loaded, even if you know it is unloaded.
2. Never point your airgun at anyone or allow anyone to point an airgun at you, even if
you know it is not loaded.
3. Always carry your airgun so the direction of the muzzle is under control, even if you
stumble.
4. Always keep your finger o the trigger unless you are ready to shoot.
5. Always be sure of your target and what lies behind it before firing your airgun. Know
air pistol
owner’s manual
what you will hit if you miss your target.
6. Never leave a loaded airgun unattended.
7. Beware of targets that may cause ricochets.
8. Everyone in the vicinity should wear safety glasses when an airgun is being used,
shot or loaded.

Illustrations and photographs are for information purposes only

and may not show the exact model purchased.

5135 Naiman Parkway

Solon, OH 44139
216-220-1180

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Solon, OH 44139 number of your airgun...............................................................
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 Follow the warnings and safety procedures Warranty
Your IZH airgun is manufactured to the highest standards, using the finest materials to give a lifetime of
shown here and throughout this manual. service. In the unlikely event there are any defects in materials or workmanship in the first twelve (12)
Not a toy. Adult supervision required. This airgun is intended for use by those 18 years of months after retail purchase, we will repair or replace your airgun under warranty. Keep your original
purchase receipt to obtain warranty repairs.
age or older. Misuse or careless use may cause serious injury or death. May be dangerous
up to 500 yards. What is covered: Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for return of
repaired product.
Do not use this airgun until you have read and understood this owner’s manual.
Do not inhale dust from lead pellets or put lead pellets in the mouth. Wash hands after The warranty will be invalid if:
• The airgun has been disassembled and incorrectly reassembled.
handling lead. Lead pellets contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
• The airgun is found to have lubrication not recommended by Air Venturi.
cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). • The airgun has been fitted with non-Air Venturi parts.
• The airgun has been misused or abused.
Use the correct pellet size for your airgun. Never reuse pellets. The use of any other kind of
• The original purchase receipt cannot be presented.
ammunition can cause injury to you or damage to your airgun.
The warranty does NOT cover:
Keep your finger o the trigger while cocking your airgun. When you are sure of your target
• O-rings, screws, seals, springs or stocks.
and backstop and the area around the target is clear, you may take your airgun o SAFE • Any damages or faults caused by owner misuse or action.
and squeeze the trigger to fire. Always keep your airgun on SAFE until you’re ready to • Shipment damage of the airgun to or from Air Venturi.
shoot. • Transportation charges to Air Venturi for defective products.
• Damages caused by abuse or failure to perform normal maintenance.
Remember to place your target carefully and THINK about what you will hit if you miss the • Parts subject to normal wear and tear.
target. • Consequential damages, incidental damages or incidental expenses including damage to property.
• Any other expense.
Do not assume your airgun is unloaded if it fails to fire properly!
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
Never leave your airgun loaded. Always treat an airgun as if it is loaded, even if you think it
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
is not. Always transport your airgun unloaded and in a hard case.
This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights. Retain your sales receipt as proof of purchase and to
Never point an airgun at another person or in an unsafe direction.
obtain warranty coverage.
This airgun does not have a safety. YOU are the ultimate safety for your gun.
Warranty claims for U.S. and Canadian Customers: Call Air Venturi at 216-220-1180 before returning
You and others with you should always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. any product.

Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce or ricochet Implied warranties: Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and
and hit someone or something you did not intend to hit. fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to one year from date of retail purchase.

Always choose your target carefully. It is best to shoot at paper targets attached to a Note: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
safe backstop or a trap intended to safely stop and/or capture airgun ammunition. Your may not apply to you.
backstop should be checked for wear before and after use. Replace your backstop if the
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by federal, state or municipal law which cannot
surface is worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
be preempted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
Do not disassemble, tamper with or attempt to repair or modify your airgun. Doing so may have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.
void your warranty and may result in injury. Contact Air Venturi at 216-220-1180 for repair.
In the unlikely event your airgun malfunctions or exhibits reduced performance, DO NOT
attempt to fix the problem yourself. Call Air Venturi at 216-220-1180 so we can address any
issues or have you return your airgun for repair.
Children are attracted to and can operate guns that can cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use.
If you keep a loaded gun where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or
sent to prison.

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 The IZH 46M is a .177-caliber, single-stroke pneumatic air pistol.
Exploded parts view of IZH 46M Compressed air is forced into a chamber through the full movement of the pump
lever. Do not pump it more than once per shot. Pump and cock it only when you
are ready to shoot. Move the pump lever fully and return it to its resting position.
This air pistol is cocked in the final few degrees of pump lever movement. Read
and follow these directions to safely use and maintain your airgun and to get the
most enjoyment from it.

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENTS
The trigger is adjustable in several
ways. As you adjust one aspect, the
others will change, as well. The screw
behind the trigger blade adjusts the
overtravel (A). The screw behind that
adjusts the location of the second stage
(B). The screw in front of the trigger
blade adjusts the length of the first-
stage pull (C). You MUST adjust the
length of the first-stage pull (C) and A B
C D E
the location of the second stage (B)
together, or you will introduce a false second-stage stop. The large screw at the
top of the trigger blade allows repositioning of the blade (D). Trigger-pull weight
is adjusted by the large screw at the bottom rear of the triggerguard (E). Do not
adjust lighter than the ISSF-regulated 500 grams (17.6 oz.).
The pistol may be safely cocked and dry-fired for training and trigger
adjustment by releasing the bolt and pulling it up until the trigger cocks. Return it
as if you were firing a pellet, and the trigger will fire without air being exhausted.

GRIP
1. frame 22. spring 43. cocking arm 64. screw The grip should be held tight to the receiver. If you find it’s loose, tighten the
2. slide latch 23. plug 44. span bar 65. bolt bar screw but do not over tighten it.
3. blocking lever 24. left-hand grip 45. spring 66. screw
4. blocking lever spring 25. right-hand grip 46. pin 67. nut
5. pistol seal 26. plug 47. lever grip 68. washer BARREL
6. piston 27. screw 48. screw 69. pin The IZH 46M has a rifled steel barrel and will not normally need cleaning.
7. bar 28. screw bushing 49. washer 70. screw
8. hinge pin 29. cylinder 50. hinge 71. screw SIGHTS
9. main valve 30. valve seat 51. connecting rod 72. screw
The sights are metal. The front is fixed and the rear sight is fully adjustable
10. front sight base 31. valve seat 52. roller 73. sight nut
11. front sight 32. bushing 53. pin 74. sight screw for windage and elevation. (Photos 5 & 6)
12. slide latch spring 33. guard 54. heelpiece 75. plunger spring
13. valve spring 34. screw 55. pin 76. palm rest PUMP LEVER
14. valve sear 35. o-ring 56. lock 77. grip insert Below the barrel is the pump lever. Pull it down and forward until the bolt
15. trigger sear 36. screw 57. bolt lever 78. washer
points up. If you don’t pull it all the way forward, the gun will not cock and air
16. sear spring 37. pin 58. bolt 79. screw
17. valve stem 38. sight base 59. spring 80. screw cannot be compressed into the chamber.
18. trigger lever 39. pin 60. pin 81. ball
19. o-ring 40. rear sight 61. trigger base 82. spring BOLT
20. screw 41. sight base plunger 62. trigger 83. washer The bolt is above the grip and in front of the rear sight. It should be pointed
21. yoke 42. rear sight leaf 63. trigger screw
straight up for loading and compression of the air in the cylinder. (Photo 7) The bolt
lever is located behind the bolt and secures the bolt in place for firing. (Photo 8)
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PUMPING & COCKING 5 MAINTENANCE
Hold the pistol grip Before doing any maintenance on your airgun, make sure it’s unloaded.
9 with your dominant Lubricate the air compression chamber with a high-flashpoint oil designed
hand but don’t touch the specifically for use inside an air compression chamber. Put 3 drops of oil on the
trigger or bolt. Point the pump head, which you can see when the pistol is upside down and the pump
gun in a safe direction lever is extended.
and pull the pump lever Lubricate the air compression chamber and air compression seal. Following
forward (Photo 9) until the cocking instructions, cock the air pistol. Insert a few drops of oil into the
the bolt assembly pops compression chamber transfer port. Oil the airgun after every 500 shots.
up to a 90˚ angle (you 6
Oil here
should hear a click
as it pops up). (Don’t
10 overextend or force the
pump lever to avoid
damaging the airgun.)
When fully extended
(Photo 10), the bolt
11 should be popped up 7
and open. Do not pull Also, lightly oil the cocking arm linkage and bolt pivot points with machine
past the click of the bolt oil every six months.
popping up. Return the Do not use firearm cleaners or low-flashpoint oils in the air compression
pump lever to it’s resting chamber or near the transfer port and breech seal to avoid damaging your airgun.
place, which compresses
air for firing. (Photo 11)
If you cocked the gun correctly and pressurized it, If you feel additional maintenance is required,
you will notice resistance as you bring the lever back. 8 contact Air Venturi at 216-220-1180.
Keep your fingers away from the trigger and breech
when pumping the gun.

LOADING
After following the above cocking sequence,
insert a .177-caliber lead pellet into the breech (skirt
facing the rear). Seat the pellet fully or it will be 12
nicked and deformed when you close the bolt, and
accuracy will be compromised. Press down the bolt
lever to lock it (Photo 12). If you have not closed
the bolt completely, the gun will not fire the pellet
but it will discharge the compressed air. There is no
manual safety. Leaving the bolt open until you’re
ready to fire is one way to assure that you do not fire the pellet before you’re
ready. Use only new lead pellets.

FIRING
After cocking and loading as shown above, point
the airgun in a safe direction and squeeze the trigger.
The pellet will discharge. To fire another pellet, follow
the cocking and loading procedures. In storage, leave the bolt lever uncocked by
sliding the latch on the breech forward toward the muzzle. (See above graphic)

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