tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post8887240354056578774..comments2024-03-28T16:46:35.349-07:00Comments on Another Airgun Blog: Healthways Plainsman BB Pistol Disassembly, Part 1Nick Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16450103736731487361noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-17615771483844404592020-09-19T23:52:29.193-07:002020-09-19T23:52:29.193-07:00I wonder if a schematic diagram of a Plainsman Sho...I wonder if a schematic diagram of a Plainsman Shorty .22 pistol is available. The gas cartridge on mine would not come off so I ended up taking it apart. Now I have doubts if I can put it back together.Help! Any available assistance from out there? <br /><br />Rudy L. Sina<br />rleano80sina@yahoo.comRudy L. Sinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-86808284842775984292018-04-26T09:13:15.461-07:002018-04-26T09:13:15.461-07:00I don't, sounds like a really good excuse to b...I don't, sounds like a really good excuse to buy some cheap digital calipers to measure them.<br />NickFelice Luftscheinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376070891556200008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-77227327703331782962018-04-24T21:24:38.227-07:002018-04-24T21:24:38.227-07:00Hi,
While cleaning out my Grandfather stuff I fou...Hi,<br /><br />While cleaning out my Grandfather stuff I found a Plainsman MA22.<br />There were old lead BBs still inside it. <br />But they are visually larger than the BBs used in modern guns.<br /><br />Any idea of the size they are? So I can buy replacements.<br /><br /><br />Thank you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-66170576938190712032018-03-27T15:32:27.720-07:002018-03-27T15:32:27.720-07:00We have an Healthways Plainsman 175 CO2 that is le...We have an Healthways Plainsman 175 CO2 that is leaking CO2; does anyone know how we can fix it?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-91752481883676749452018-01-31T13:17:39.828-08:002018-01-31T13:17:39.828-08:00Does anyone know of a parts source for the plainsm...Does anyone know of a parts source for the plainsman model 9401 (175). I would like to buy a new or like new lever operated co2 piercing cap and the o-ring seal that fits on it. I would also like to know if there is an adapter available for this gun that allows use of the 12 gram co2 cartridge.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-40618666664169526092018-01-30T23:31:18.314-08:002018-01-30T23:31:18.314-08:00This Plainsman is in original box. I put seltzer ...This Plainsman is in original box. I put seltzer 8gram charge in. Held pressure but not firing bb's. Cannot understand why?Colonel 666https://www.blogger.com/profile/06966497129424233697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-17642035412414325052016-10-12T18:33:11.263-07:002016-10-12T18:33:11.263-07:00My name is Kevin and I just received the plainsman...My name is Kevin and I just received the plainsman with the plastic wood looking grips.I am having the same problem. C02 not leaking and seems to work fine but, gun is not loading and firing B.B.'s. how do I go about cleaning the shuttle?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12471157317824215839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-34345818523575621602016-09-28T09:27:28.643-07:002016-09-28T09:27:28.643-07:00Read all the posts about the Plainsman and make it...Read all the posts about the Plainsman and make it work, probably the BB shuttle is gummed up?<br />http://anotherairgunblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Healthways%20PlainsmanNick Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450103736731487361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-67523144168742552582016-09-27T10:21:07.769-07:002016-09-27T10:21:07.769-07:00I just purchased a Plainsman .175 from a flea mark...I just purchased a Plainsman .175 from a flea market, found some 8 gram CO2 cartridges online but after loading the BBs they will not come out the barrel! The gas comes out with good velocity but no BBs. It can be used as a single shot by putting the BB down the barrel but it would be nice to use it as a semi auto. Can you help?<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289430435931502338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-28264921278014717382016-07-04T06:20:23.193-07:002016-07-04T06:20:23.193-07:00I also have one of these guns and I have been look...I also have one of these <a href="http://iawp.wildapricot.org/" rel="nofollow">guns</a> and I have been looking for months on information about it and thank God I found your post. Great work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342012491553723564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-76569929599250255672016-02-29T22:18:12.614-08:002016-02-29T22:18:12.614-08:00I think JGairguns.biz has parts for these.I think JGairguns.biz has parts for these.stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11858061803255149426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-11636529601923227932016-02-28T15:06:57.865-08:002016-02-28T15:06:57.865-08:00Anyone know where I can get parts for the plains m...Anyone know where I can get parts for the plains men 175 missing the Co2 nut I guess it would be called on the bottom of the handle hold s the Co2.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12451264788342289534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-51388715932710688462016-02-28T15:06:27.821-08:002016-02-28T15:06:27.821-08:00Anyone know where I can get parts for the plains m...Anyone know where I can get parts for the plains men 175 missing the Co2 nut I guess it would be called on the bottom of the handle hold s the Co2.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12451264788342289534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-43857162196413890772015-02-07T17:48:40.276-08:002015-02-07T17:48:40.276-08:00It is better than some but way worse than others.It is better than some but way worse than others.Felice Luftscheinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376070891556200008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-53776613461247756552015-02-07T16:39:11.358-08:002015-02-07T16:39:11.358-08:00I have a Plainsman 175 serial # 778070. Appears CO...I have a Plainsman 175 serial # 778070. Appears CO2 piercing pin is down to a little nub. Otherwise it is vintage almost new condition. Are these better than a new pellet I can buy reasonably inexpensive?pesarkis@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-44173292282257928842015-01-22T15:29:06.276-08:002015-01-22T15:29:06.276-08:00I just found a cool older healthways plainsman, it...I just found a cool older healthways plainsman, it seems to work well but it is not holding the o2, it pierces the 8gr co2 cartridge, you hear the gas filling the chamber, you take one shot and its done, if you don't shoot it still leaks out. which O ring would it most likely be causing this. great write up, all 3 blogs. thanks it really helps. jagr1pooh@netzero.net RobertAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16731907081819479169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-22315376421568531642014-12-16T18:41:46.824-08:002014-12-16T18:41:46.824-08:00Ive had my plainsmen since early 70s not enough po...Ive had my plainsmen since early 70s not enough power so i shortined power ajustment spring holy cow what a improvementAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290063506409844270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-6376775014268126992014-08-19T07:08:48.615-07:002014-08-19T07:08:48.615-07:00Do u have any idea how much this kind of airgun to...Do u have any idea how much this kind of airgun today..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-66055098105843895962014-08-13T14:48:28.317-07:002014-08-13T14:48:28.317-07:00stan said: I tried to email u but my attempt fa...stan said: I tried to email u but my attempt failed. If you still have your Plainsman please notify me at mrjjrc45@yahoo.com Thanks, John C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-60994520923308774472013-09-22T11:25:54.097-07:002013-09-22T11:25:54.097-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11858061803255149426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-80641991643584896602013-04-10T17:14:17.544-07:002013-04-10T17:14:17.544-07:00You can try Gunbroker, they come up often. Without...You can try Gunbroker, they come up often. Without the cap it is just a parts gun, and even good condition ones seem to go for only $20-$30.Felice Luftscheinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376070891556200008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-86473188421511070282013-04-10T17:02:00.715-07:002013-04-10T17:02:00.715-07:00Where could I find a lever actuated piercing cap, ...Where could I find a lever actuated piercing cap, mine is missing? What is this gun really worth with out it- parts gun. Can't find any articles about pricing......<br />Thanks in advance for any input, PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-47691558829559067202012-12-27T17:31:16.088-08:002012-12-27T17:31:16.088-08:00I was given a plainsman 175 (as sort of) a gift - ...I was given a plainsman 175 (as sort of) a gift - only to discover that the piercing pin was pushed in and does not have the ability to "puncture" the co2 cyl. Nice ! still searching for the valve body with a piecing pin. pistol does have a nice 'heft' to it . I suppose if I keep it any longer the seals will harden and leak - but nice presentations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-73666151231438286452012-11-22T19:36:30.163-08:002012-11-22T19:36:30.163-08:00I have a plainsman but it does not have the pierci...I have a plainsman but it does not have the piercing valve on the co2 end cap,its just a screw in cap and I can see trigger mechanisms from the co2 entrance hole so I am assuming that this version doesn't encase the co2. Was this an earlier version or------<br />I haven't seen this gun in over 30 years, RIP Dad, and Am wanting to play with it again like I was 13. Thanks for the effort it takes to post these blogs!!racerjim0https://www.blogger.com/profile/03959143822310585279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378835029459742413.post-11901757222656463482012-03-19T09:20:31.847-07:002012-03-19T09:20:31.847-07:00Open it up and double check that everything is ali...Open it up and double check that everything is aligned correctly as per the teardown. Look for missing parts, broken parts, etc.Nick Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450103736731487361noreply@blogger.com