--- product_id: 12814768 title: "Crosman P1322 American Classic Variable Pump .22-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol - Single Shot Bolt Action - 460 FPS - Black" brand: "crosman" price: "R2819" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Crosman" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12814768-crosman-p1322-american-classic-variable-pump-22-caliber-pellet-air store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # .22-caliber rifled barrel for precision Bolt-action single shot with safety switch 460 FPS variable pump power Crosman P1322 American Classic Variable Pump .22-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol - Single Shot Bolt Action - 460 FPS - Black **Brand:** crosman **Price:** R2819 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Own the backyard range with precision power and classic style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crosman P1322 American Classic Variable Pump .22-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol - Single Shot Bolt Action - 460 FPS - Black by crosman - **How much does it cost?** R2819 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12814768-crosman-p1322-american-classic-variable-pump-22-caliber-pellet-air) ## Best For - crosman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted crosman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Pinpoint Accuracy:** Rifled steel barrel stabilizes heavier .22 pellets for consistent, dead-on target hits. - β€’ **Pump Up Your Power:** Manual pneumatic pump lets you dial velocity up to 460 FPSβ€”no CO2 needed, no limits. - β€’ **Safe & Simple Loading:** Bolt-action single shot with integrated safety switch ensures controlled, confident shooting. - β€’ **Custom Sight Alignment:** Adjustable rear sight pairs with fixed front blade for rapid, precise target acquisition. - β€’ **Legacy Meets Innovation:** Nearly a century of Crosman craftsmanship packed into a sleek, durable, and upgrade-ready design. ## Overview The Crosman P1322 American Classic is a .22-caliber multi-pump pneumatic air pistol delivering up to 460 FPS without CO2 cartridges. Featuring a rifled steel barrel for enhanced accuracy, adjustable rear sights, and a bolt-action single-shot mechanism with safety, it offers durable, serviceable performance rooted in nearly 100 years of airgun innovation. Perfect for backyard target practice, skill-building, and small pest control, this pistol combines classic design with modern upgrade potential. ## Description The .22-caliber pneumatic American Classic has a sleek, modern design and is the ultimate in backyard pellet target air pistols. Featuring a single shot bolt action for easier cocking and loading and a rifled steel barrel for accuracy. Get variable pump power with the easy-pump forearm and control the velocity up to 460 fps for your style of target shooting. Comes with a fully adjustable rear sight and fixed blade front sight. "Take It Outside" with Crosman. Review: Variable power at its best. Durable, serviceable, reliable, accurate. - This air pistol has a long history indeed. This type of multi pump pneumatic pistol was originally made in the 1930's by Benjamin, it was very well made (many are still serviceable) but it was fairly costly to produce and was discontinued in the 1990s . In the mid 1950's Crosman introduced a version that did not require as much hand fitting to produce, the 130. The current 1322 model was introduced in 1977 and has been simplified through the years, most recently having production moved overseas to China once the factory in New York was shut down in 2024. There are a few changes: The current version is laser etched "Classic" on the side rather than "American Classic" since it is manufactured overseas. The trigger pull is heavier, although the return spring can easily be replaced with a lighter aftermarket version. The front sight is 1/8” taller than it had been previously. Power and accuracy are comparable, dependent on the amount of pumping done. The price has gone up by about 30% on the pistols manufactured overseas (I am comparing a domestically produced one I purchased in 2024 to an import in 2026), but this could be attributed to inflation and import tariffs. Still, a good overall value in comparison to many other airguns that are not as durable (my grand dad's pistol from the 1930's survived him!) nor as serviceable (parts and repair manuals are readily available and inexpensive) as this design. This pistol, and its derivative CO2 version the 2240, are still a great value. Review: This is a good pellet pistol that is fun to shoot and provides good practice for your shooting skills! - I purchased this gun for just shooting in my back yard. I also wanted to shoot it with my grandson to teach him gun safety and how to shoot. I quickly found out that I loved the pistol. It is fun to shoot and where else can you practice your shooting skills for about a penny a shot. The gun right out of the packing materials was very accurate. I could hit a target 20 yards away as well as repeatedly shoot a Coke can at the same distance. I generally use 5 to 6 pumps for each shot. The manual recommends no more than 10 pumps or you might damage the pressure tube or the seal. Here are some things that I did that were simple and I found helped while shooting the pistol: β€’ After using the pistol for only a short period I noticed the internal pump lever was rubbing the side of the pump channel. I had purchased some Crosman gun oil so I lubricated the pump pins, pump seal and the O-ring seal that touches the back of the pellet. Pumping the pistol was easier and the pellet seemed to shoot with more force. It only takes just a drop or two or oil placed in the right positions. β€’ I had trouble seeing the sights properly. I had a white paint pen that I used to label my rifle magazines and I took it and put white on the rear of the front sight and I drew a 3 sided box around the rear sight aperture. It made a big difference in my ability to see the sight and to shoot better. β€’ I saw that there was a rifle stock available for the pistol from Crosman. I purchased it from a website at a good price and installed it onto the pistol. It made the gun easier to pump and improved my accuracy even more. I am 6’ 2” with long arms and I had absolutely no problems with the stock length. I love that fact that I can go outside and shoot without buying CO2 cartridges. I also like the low cost of the pellets versus any type of ammunition. I like the fact that there are several accessories available to upgrade the pistol. I’ll probably hold off on more accessories for a while as I would rather spend my money on my more expensive pistols and rifles. I do like shooting this Crosman pellet gun and I am practicing my shooting skills and monitoring my breathing, trigger pull, pistol grip and shooting with both eyes open. It is easy to get into bad habits and practice makes perfect. I'll post a couple of photos with the new stock and of the modifications I made to the gun sights so you can see the mods that I have done. This is a great pellet gun and I like it! I have posted photos of the front and rear sights with them colored in with a white paint pen. It makes the pistol much easier to shoot. As you can see, the highlighted sights are much easier to see and they allow you to quickly sight in on the target and they help to give you greater accuracy and faster target acquisition. I have found that using the rifle stock and the sights with white paint on them that my shooting accuracy has improved and the patterns are getting tighter. I found the riflestock helped me to hold the gun more steady and take my time in shooting which resulted in hitting the bullseye more often. What is nice with this gun is that you can make some upgrades without spending a lot of money. There are a lot of low cost upgrades for this pistol than can make it more reliable and more accurate. I have seen many optional upgrades like a better barrel that provides longer life and can serve as a mounting platform for other upgrades. You can add a rail to the better barrel to use as an mounting platform for nice shooting accessories to further improve your shooting accuracy. Once you get the rail you can add in a red dot sight. They also make and sell lower cost lasers that can be fun to shoot with on this pistol. It makes it nice that you can upgrade this pistol with a lot of features that don’t cost a lot but make the gun unique to fit your style of shooting. It is a good training pistol for a young adult or an adult to use to hone their shooting skills. This gun has become a hit at my home as many of my grandsons want to shoot it outside when they come over. I have enjoyed this purchase a lot more than I expected too. So have my grandsons as they love to shoot the pistol. Just remember that this is not a toy and to have people learn the rules of the proper way to handle a pistol. This is worth every penny I have spent on it and I enjoy the time we spend shooting it. This is a good hobby to shoot this low cost gun and with low cost pellets. It is fun to shoot as a practice pistol or as a pistol to control small varmints. I never thought we would have so much fun shooting this air pistol. This is really a fun item to purchase if you are a fan of shooting. I just love shooting a tin can across the yard for the fun of it. It’s an inexpensive way to have fun in your own back yard just plunking away at targets. The quality of this pistol is good and it works well. It is fun to shoot for an hour for a few pennies a shot. If you love to shoot a pistol then this is the best entertainment you can buy. ## Features - MANUAL PUMP POWER: The built-in pneumatic pump lets you set the velocity up to 460 fps. It does not require CO2 cartridges or external air tanks. - ADJUSTABLE OPEN SIGHTS: The front sight is fixed, and the rear sight is adjustable so your shots line up how you want. - .22-CALIBER RIFLED BARREL: The barrel is rifled inside, so heavier .22 pellets stay steady and hit where you aim, great for targets or small critters. - BOLT-ACTION LOADING: Load up one pellet at a time with the bolt-action. Includes a safety switch right behind the trigger for peace of mind. - INNOVATION STARTS HERE: In 1924, Crosman introduced the first pneumatic pump airgun, delivering power without powder. Nearly a century later, Crosman remains a worldwide leader in airguns, ammunition, and shooting optics. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00TEACIIO | | Air Gun Power Type | Pump-Piston | | Barrel Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Best Sellers Rank | #16,718 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #10 in Air Pistols | | Brand | Crosman | | Brand Name | Crosman | | Color | ['Black'] | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,648 Reviews | | Frame Material Type | Metal | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00028478144651 | | Grip Size | 2.25 inches | | Grip Type | Synthetic | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14.25"L x 2.25"W x 6"H | | Item Type Name | Crosman American Classic Multi Pump Pneumatic Pellet Air Pistol .22-Caliber P1322 or .177-Caliber P1377, Black | | Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Crosman Corporation | | Manufacturer Part Number | P1322 | | Model Name | American Classic | | Model Number | P1322 | | Product Dimensions | 14.25"L x 2.25"W x 6"H | | Rounds | 20 | | Team Name | P1322 | | UPC | 028478144651 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Ounce | | Warranty Description | Limited One Year Warranty | ## Product Details - **Air Gun Power Type:** Pump-Piston - **Barrel Material Type:** Alloy Steel - **Brand:** Crosman - **Color:** ['Black'] - **Frame Material:** Metal - **Item Weight:** 1.88 Pounds - **Product Dimensions:** 14.25"L x 2.25"W x 6"H - **Rounds:** 20 - **Team Name:** P1322 - **UPC:** 028478144651 ## Images ![Crosman P1322 American Classic Variable Pump .22-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol - Single Shot Bolt Action - 460 FPS - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51C2ukpzIBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you kill mice with this?** A: Definitely mice but iguana may be a tough kill with a pistol since the fps max is only 450, unless u get a head shot (difficult from a distance). **Q: How many times do you have to pump the .22 caliber to shoot?** A: With the multi-pump P1322 pistol we recommend a minimum of three pumps and maximum of ten. **Q: What scope can this fit to this gun?** A: As it comes, none. If you buy the Crossman 459MT intermounts then any scope that will fit onto 3/8 inch dovetails will work. **Q: what is caliber** A: It refers to the diameter of the ammunition. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Variable power at its best. Durable, serviceable, reliable, accurate. *by R***. on June 4, 2026* This air pistol has a long history indeed. This type of multi pump pneumatic pistol was originally made in the 1930's by Benjamin, it was very well made (many are still serviceable) but it was fairly costly to produce and was discontinued in the 1990s . In the mid 1950's Crosman introduced a version that did not require as much hand fitting to produce, the 130. The current 1322 model was introduced in 1977 and has been simplified through the years, most recently having production moved overseas to China once the factory in New York was shut down in 2024. There are a few changes: The current version is laser etched "Classic" on the side rather than "American Classic" since it is manufactured overseas. The trigger pull is heavier, although the return spring can easily be replaced with a lighter aftermarket version. The front sight is 1/8” taller than it had been previously. Power and accuracy are comparable, dependent on the amount of pumping done. The price has gone up by about 30% on the pistols manufactured overseas (I am comparing a domestically produced one I purchased in 2024 to an import in 2026), but this could be attributed to inflation and import tariffs. Still, a good overall value in comparison to many other airguns that are not as durable (my grand dad's pistol from the 1930's survived him!) nor as serviceable (parts and repair manuals are readily available and inexpensive) as this design. This pistol, and its derivative CO2 version the 2240, are still a great value. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a good pellet pistol that is fun to shoot and provides good practice for your shooting skills! *by J***O on August 28, 2017* I purchased this gun for just shooting in my back yard. I also wanted to shoot it with my grandson to teach him gun safety and how to shoot. I quickly found out that I loved the pistol. It is fun to shoot and where else can you practice your shooting skills for about a penny a shot. The gun right out of the packing materials was very accurate. I could hit a target 20 yards away as well as repeatedly shoot a Coke can at the same distance. I generally use 5 to 6 pumps for each shot. The manual recommends no more than 10 pumps or you might damage the pressure tube or the seal. Here are some things that I did that were simple and I found helped while shooting the pistol: β€’ After using the pistol for only a short period I noticed the internal pump lever was rubbing the side of the pump channel. I had purchased some Crosman gun oil so I lubricated the pump pins, pump seal and the O-ring seal that touches the back of the pellet. Pumping the pistol was easier and the pellet seemed to shoot with more force. It only takes just a drop or two or oil placed in the right positions. β€’ I had trouble seeing the sights properly. I had a white paint pen that I used to label my rifle magazines and I took it and put white on the rear of the front sight and I drew a 3 sided box around the rear sight aperture. It made a big difference in my ability to see the sight and to shoot better. β€’ I saw that there was a rifle stock available for the pistol from Crosman. I purchased it from a website at a good price and installed it onto the pistol. It made the gun easier to pump and improved my accuracy even more. I am 6’ 2” with long arms and I had absolutely no problems with the stock length. I love that fact that I can go outside and shoot without buying CO2 cartridges. I also like the low cost of the pellets versus any type of ammunition. I like the fact that there are several accessories available to upgrade the pistol. I’ll probably hold off on more accessories for a while as I would rather spend my money on my more expensive pistols and rifles. I do like shooting this Crosman pellet gun and I am practicing my shooting skills and monitoring my breathing, trigger pull, pistol grip and shooting with both eyes open. It is easy to get into bad habits and practice makes perfect. I'll post a couple of photos with the new stock and of the modifications I made to the gun sights so you can see the mods that I have done. This is a great pellet gun and I like it! I have posted photos of the front and rear sights with them colored in with a white paint pen. It makes the pistol much easier to shoot. As you can see, the highlighted sights are much easier to see and they allow you to quickly sight in on the target and they help to give you greater accuracy and faster target acquisition. I have found that using the rifle stock and the sights with white paint on them that my shooting accuracy has improved and the patterns are getting tighter. I found the riflestock helped me to hold the gun more steady and take my time in shooting which resulted in hitting the bullseye more often. What is nice with this gun is that you can make some upgrades without spending a lot of money. There are a lot of low cost upgrades for this pistol than can make it more reliable and more accurate. I have seen many optional upgrades like a better barrel that provides longer life and can serve as a mounting platform for other upgrades. You can add a rail to the better barrel to use as an mounting platform for nice shooting accessories to further improve your shooting accuracy. Once you get the rail you can add in a red dot sight. They also make and sell lower cost lasers that can be fun to shoot with on this pistol. It makes it nice that you can upgrade this pistol with a lot of features that don’t cost a lot but make the gun unique to fit your style of shooting. It is a good training pistol for a young adult or an adult to use to hone their shooting skills. This gun has become a hit at my home as many of my grandsons want to shoot it outside when they come over. I have enjoyed this purchase a lot more than I expected too. So have my grandsons as they love to shoot the pistol. Just remember that this is not a toy and to have people learn the rules of the proper way to handle a pistol. This is worth every penny I have spent on it and I enjoy the time we spend shooting it. This is a good hobby to shoot this low cost gun and with low cost pellets. It is fun to shoot as a practice pistol or as a pistol to control small varmints. I never thought we would have so much fun shooting this air pistol. This is really a fun item to purchase if you are a fan of shooting. I just love shooting a tin can across the yard for the fun of it. It’s an inexpensive way to have fun in your own back yard just plunking away at targets. The quality of this pistol is good and it works well. It is fun to shoot for an hour for a few pennies a shot. If you love to shoot a pistol then this is the best entertainment you can buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crosman P1322 pellet gun is worth owning *by D***R on May 28, 2026* The Crosman P1322 Variable pump .22 caliber pellet air pistol is a well-made pistol. Its manufacture is top grade, and the lever, which sits just under the barrel, requires some elbow grease to activate it initially, but with use, the lever gets easier to pump. The sights are adjustable for both windage and elevation, requiring a slot screwdriver to change both of them. It is an accurate pistol in the tests that I have run. I highly recommend this product for anyone who is interested in plinking or rodent removal. ## Frequently Bought Together - CrosmanCrosman - Crosman 7-P577 Pointed .177-Caliber Pellets, lead(500-Count) - CrosmanCrosman --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12814768-crosman-p1322-american-classic-variable-pump-22-caliber-pellet-air](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12814768-crosman-p1322-american-classic-variable-pump-22-caliber-pellet-air) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*