Well that was quick.I had the cocking arm off and was and getting ready to get the main spring out when I saw it. The main cross pin wasn't in all the way; one end came clear out of its hole. I'm not sure if it was like this all along, or if it wandered while I was shooting it. The pin on most springers is held in by the stock, but on this rifle the ends of the pin are completely exposed. I managed to get the pin back in by putting a block over the muzzle and leaning into it while tapping the pin with a hammer.Trigger has some travel, again. I bet that was the only problem. So figuring out how to take this rifle completely apart is for another day. I'm just going to put some tape over the ends of the pin! Yeah, I figured out how the bear trap works. It looks pretty trustworthy but I don't trust it, yet. It seems like the rifle is designed to cocked nearly all the way on safe; the safety stops it from fully cocking. Then load while on the bear trap + holding the cocking arm. Then take it off safe, finish cocking, then close it.
John. I got one identical to your XS B9. It's a Xponghao B6Z. All black, single shot .177 pellets. No magazines or magazine well. Had it for years. Does not break down, looks like it would, but doesn't. Came with a mock leather covered wood case designed to hold the gun at full length. Awful trigger, maybe 12 lbs, but a tac driver. Has a Ruger 4x32 scope on it with a mount off-set 1 1/2" for good eye relief. Have had a scout scope on it. Shoots hard. Got it used for $125 if memory serves.Did you buy it new or used? Who camoed it? I read the clips are for lead BB's and it shoots pellets single shot. Do you have a QB57. I have two.