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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Vintage Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: Ted Howe on May 30, 2016, 12:56:09 PM
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Post a picture of your favorite oldie (air rifle ) here,
Give a discription of your gun, show and tell time.
Here is my Crosman model 147 made 1956-1962.
I restored this gun inside and out.
It is a Pneumatic pump, .177 cal., single shot. Second variant with steel breech & without spoon-handle breech cover.
Shoots at 890 fps with 10 pumps
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Here is a 1st variant Crosman 760 "Posermaster". Wonderful little tack driver.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/loosenock/crosman760001_zpsae840f0f.jpg)
More to follow:
'drif
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My oldest airgun to date is a Sears variant 1400 that was given to me by one of my sons friends. This gun was his dads and it was in need of some t.l.c. His dad was going to toss it in the trash. I'm glad he didn't and it turned out to be a nice little shooter.
Before
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After
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Here's a nice little Benjamin 250 I picked up last year. The prior owner put new grips on it and they handle better than what came with it. The 250, 257 and 252 are small for a CO2 pistol and use 8 gram powerlets. They were made from 1952 until 1956. This one doesn't have a serial number so it is one of the earlier one's. It a great can killer out to about 10 yards. If you run accross a working one at a decent price snap it up. I promise you will not regret it.
Bryan
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My oldest is a Remington 26 BB pump action
(http://i.imgur.com/di7Yjop.jpg)
then comes this cute little model 16 Diana dated to 1930
(http://i.imgur.com/R8mY7jQ.jpg)
to the very elegant BSA Cadet dated to 1945-46
(http://i.imgur.com/WD9iYgu.jpg)
a classic Benji 312
(http://i.imgur.com/NpKW3bB.jpg)
to German precision
(http://i.imgur.com/DkWYTTt.jpg)
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Takes the throne back as my oldest air gun after selling off a couple. I can't get her out much, she's become a recluse. So heres to my oldest and rarest pistol...
The Challenger Plainsman circa 1950's:
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y364/Rob112o/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsviw1aysp.jpeg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/Rob112o/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsviw1aysp.jpeg.html)
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My oldest is a Remington 26 BB pump action
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/5758andrew/DSCF1349.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/5758andrew/media/DSCF1349.jpg.html)
then comes this cute little model 16 Diana dated to 1930
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/5758andrew/DSCF0619.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/5758andrew/media/DSCF0619.jpg.html)
to the very elegant BSA Cadet dated to 1945-46
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/5758andrew/DSCF1621.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/5758andrew/media/DSCF1621.jpg.html)
a classic Benji 312
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/5758andrew/DSCF80148resized.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/5758andrew/media/DSCF80148resized.jpg.html)
to German precision
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/5758andrew/P1100615forum8.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/5758andrew/media/P1100615forum8.jpg.html)
that Remington model 26 is awesome.
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The first and my most favorite is ol' blue my '79 blue streak that my dad bought off his cousin for 60$ in '86 ( the first one that he bought new in '79 was stolen ) he ain't very " looksome " but he's all mine and shoots like a dream.
Next is my '71-'74 2nd var 760 that my uncle found at the dump I call him popper because that what he sounds (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/oldarmyhat123/Mobile%20Uploads/1464651681140-458944735_zpsncgja4yf.jpg) (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/oldarmyhat123/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1464651681140-458944735_zpsncgja4yf.jpg.html)
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Crossman c9a 1997
benji h9a 1967
slavia 620 1968
Diana model 25 1935
Crossman 38c no serial number for date
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Fantastic looking guns are being shown, let's keep them coming!
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Here is my post-war Crosman 101. Weaver J 2.5 on "mystery mount".
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w446/sotol11/IMG_0429%20-%20Copy_zpsc35iriy8.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/sotol11/media/IMG_0429%20-%20Copy_zpsc35iriy8.jpg.html)
Crosman 110 with Weaver C 6, my most accurate pumper:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w446/sotol11/P10102092_zpscc287fa3.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/sotol11/media/P10102092_zpscc287fa3.jpg.html)
Model 108 "Town and Country", wearing a Weaver J 4:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w446/sotol11/IMG_0161%20-%20Copy_zpsvfbmpjcr.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/sotol11/media/IMG_0161%20-%20Copy_zpsvfbmpjcr.jpg.html)
A model 114 with a Weaver B 4 and old Crosman Steel mount. This one is a favorite shooter.
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w446/sotol11/IMG_0211b_zps45d13398.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/sotol11/media/IMG_0211b_zps45d13398.jpg.html)
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Here's a few more.
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Good stuff guys, I'm coming along for the ride.
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Wow, beautiful stuff here! You guys have some serious finding/collecting/repairing/restoring skills...
Here's a few faves of mine:
1. My oldest one, a quarter-stock Diana model 27 from 1926. Still puts 'em out well over 600 fps.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/D27%20Millita/27-milright.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/D27%20Millita/27-milright.jpg.html)
2. Later "DRP"-marked (Nazi era) model 27, another hard shooter. The 2-stage trigger in this gun is incredibly good.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/D27%20DRP/27-drpleft.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/D27%20DRP/27-drpleft.jpg.html)
3. Webley Mk 3, from late 1950's (my avatar pic is a closeup of this one). This well-tuned "No. 2 bore" (.22 cal) beauty is my ultimate can roller, LOL.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/webley%20mk%203%20early%2022/DSC02721_zps09e8522b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/webley%20mk%203%20early%2022/DSC02721_zps09e8522b.jpg.html)
4. A Diana model 50M target rifle from around 1960:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/diana%2050m/50m_lfopen.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/diana%2050m/50m_lfopen.jpg.html)
5. Last but not least, an early example (serial 1010) of the Weihrauch HW 55. I have several other 55's, which are pretty much my idea of the perfect all-round air rifle.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/hw55%201010/1010left.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/hw55%201010/1010left.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/hw55%201010/1010logo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/hw55%201010/1010logo.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/hw55%201010/1010rst2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/hw55%201010/1010rst2.jpg.html)
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WOW, so beautiful collectibles posted here! Great idea, OP......thanks!!!
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Wow. Nice collection Mike.
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is my favorite antique airgun
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Mike that is amazing.
Terry M, I love the old Crosmans. I've seen 120's before, but I don't remember the 110. Is it .22 cal?
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My two favorite Old-Timers. The 101 was a gift of a box of rusty parts. The 118 has been in the family since it was my Uncle's gun when he was a boy. It got passed around and ended back with me missing a few parts. Both are very accurate and like wadcutters.
Jon
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Mike that is amazing.
Terry M, I love the old Crosmans. I've seen 120's before, but I don't remember the 110. Is it .22 cal?
Yes, the model 110 is .22, the 109 is the same gun in .177. They were only made in '49, or so I've read.
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Terry's collection is my favorite because of the period correct scopes he has collected to mount on them and because he has so many! :)
Jon
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Great group of some fine airguns. Thanks for sharing. Time to clean the drool off the keyboard.
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Not up to the standards of most here, but here's my Pre '57 Benji 312
She's a work in progress. Now that it's a shooter again, I polished up the metal a lil bit with Never-Dull... next comes the wood refinish.
Thanks to all here for your help in this project!
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u670/Hoosierb17/Hobbies/KIMG0483_zpsdo5ar08e.jpg)
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u670/Hoosierb17/Hobbies/KIMG0487_zpsyerzyjza.jpg)
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My '37 - '41 Crosman 101 Beautified by Longhunter (our own Scott Decker)
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My '37 - '41 Crosman 101 Beautified by Longhunter (our own Scott Decker)
Awww... SHUCKS 8).
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I'm gonna have to get pics up of my vintage collection... once I remember where they all are :)
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I'm gonna have to get pics up of my vintage collection... once I remember where they all are :)
This will be a show stopper.
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Hoosier Daddy: that 312 is looking good, nice work!
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Thanks.... I am really enjoying it!
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I picked up this old 310 today. It shoots hard but holds a little air. I'm going to shoot it a bunch to see if it will work itself out.
Bryan
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My turn:
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee511/mentolio/image_6.jpeg) (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/mentolio/media/image_6.jpeg.html)
My Crosman 1400, re sealed and waiting for a re finish. Might be a long wait as I love shooting this gun!
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee511/mentolio/image_5.jpeg) (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/mentolio/media/image_5.jpeg.html)
My wife's early 1960s (I think) Crosman 160 that I scored at a gun show for $20.00 about 3 years ago. It is in pretty good cosmetic shape, and I think may have been previously refinished. After a re seal, it shoots great!
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee511/mentolio/image_4.jpeg) (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/mentolio/media/image_4.jpeg.html)
And what collection would be complete without a Sheridan Blue Streak. This particular guy is from 1960(ish), and has had a somewhat rough paper route. It now lives in my gun locker while it awaits me to make time for a complete refurbish (this summer, Ol'Blue, I promise!). Shoots well enough, but doesn't hold air more than a day and will benefit from new seals.
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My 1963 Sheridan Silver Streak with original finish. Steroided with parts from Mac1 by me. :-)
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I'm not aware of the precise definition for oldie/vintage/antique, but it seems like everything in this thread is pre-1980. Here goes:
1954 Anschütz Hakim Egyptian military trainer. Underlever taploader spring gun in .22. Came to me with the stock busted in three pieces, and a Cool Whip tub full of parts (some related, some not, and some missing).
1974 Romanian Pioner II, used for military cadet training. Break barrel spring gun in .177. The entire gun worth of parts was mixed in with the Hakim jumble. A real piece of junk.
1977 Sheridan Blue Streak in .20, bought new by me. Refinished and resealed 2X, light mods.
1974 Daisy Model 25 BB gun. Given to me by a co-worker covered with rust (the gun, not the co-worker). I cleaned, painted, and made the decal to duplicate the silk-screened hunting scene.
1974 Daisy Model 99 BB gun. A garage sale find, came to me with mud packed in the recesses. Light mods.
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I wondered when those old 'Dans would show up. Love 'em.
and mentolio that 1400 of yours has some beautiful wood... She's going to look stellar!
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Might as well show off my '76 Blue Streak. A buddy had two old 'Dans and neither held air. If I would reseal them he'd let me have my pick as payment. This one was the worst of the lot but I could tell there was something interesting under the dull muddy varnish someone had brushed on many years ago. I left the metal as is and tapped it for a Williams peep.
Jon
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1st variant Crosman 1400 @ 1970. Untouched original internals and still going strong.
Tru-oil refurbished stock, re-blued, with a CP red dot and PA Sheridan intermount. Lights out. 8) Thanks for the advice I found from members here.
Given to me by a good neighbor. :D
(http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p563/grover68/008_zps2qwzeonx.jpg)
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A few of mine.
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^^^^^awgeez.^^^^^
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Awesome David!! Is that a 347 on the top and 342 on bottom?
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I'm diggin' the pellet sidesaddle. Gotta get me one of those 8)
What thickness of holder did you get, .250 or .325? and do you like it?
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I was wondering what that was...
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Both are 342s. The top one has the Steroid extended billet. As for the pellet holder, it's .250". Not so sure I really like it though. It just doesn't stay put very well. I wish they made a .20 pellet pen.
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All I can say is WOW!!!
Very impressive guns everyone, some I've never seen before.
Thanks again for sharing.
Ted
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TooJungtodie: WOW! That wood is gorgeous, it's got a whole "tiger maple" look to it. Really nice work, and good eye when choosing that one!
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As noted in my signature line.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-8cZwkK3/1/XL/CA_11231422190972-XL.jpg)
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Here is my collection of Crosmans: 622, 99, 766, 761XL, 2400 (not vintage), and 600. They are all my favorite!
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Sweet collection Erik!!!
I've been looking to add a Crosman 99 and vintage 760 or 761 to my collection for awhile now. I like to buy guns I can see and touch and the 99 is almost impossible to find unless you look on line. I've found a few 760's but haven't been able to make a deal on one. Folks seem to be real proud of the older ones.
Bryan
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oops, double post.
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TooJungtodie: WOW! That wood is gorgeous, it's got a whole "tiger maple" look to it. Really nice work, and good eye when choosing that one!
Thanks, it was a lucky score. My buddy got a very nice Blue Streak out of the deal as well. The wood wasn't as interesting but the metal finish was in much better condition even though it was a few years older. I gave his stock the Tru-Oil "magic elixir" treatment. There's a hint of stripe in the walnut too.
Jon
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I really enjoy well made vintage airguns.
Can't find a pic of my Belgium made HyScore 801.
Here's a HyScore 808, and a HyScore push type pistol. I have a "thing" for HyScore ;)
Been really enjoying my Crosman 160 too. Once I added the extended bulkfill tube, it became my favorite camping airgun.
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Boy, if some of these don't get a "pumpers" heart pumping nothing will. Great examples and collections, congrats.
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I'm totally lovin' this thread! Right in my wheelhouse...
;D
Here's another favorite of mine--it's the first post-war version of the classic Diana model 5 pistol. The one-piece grip/frame was wood on these early ones. Note the amazing variety of delicate checkering and stippling pressed into the wood, the ingenious way the trigger guard screws also hold the action and stock together, and the beautiful tapered barrel that is seen only on these early ones.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/d5left.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/d5left.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/d5right.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/d5right.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/action.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/action.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/barrel-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/barrel-1.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/gripdtls.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/gripdtls.jpg.html)
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Outstanding Mike!
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Here is one I gave to my brother. This was my dad's Benjamin 317. We all shot the snot out of it so it desperately needed a rejuvenation. Dad did get to see it shortly before he passed. The smile was worth it.
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Here is one I gave to my brother. This was my dad's Benjamin 317. We all shot the snot out of it so it desperately needed a rejuvenation. Dad did get to see it shortly before he passed. The smile was worth it.
WOW!
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Here is one I gave to my brother. This was my dad's Benjamin 317. We all shot the snot out of it so it desperately needed a rejuvenation. Dad did get to see it shortly before he passed. The smile was worth it.
That is REALLY lovely! Great gun and great story...the quality and longevity of those classic Benjys means many of 'em live to become TRUE heirlooms.
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As noted in my signature line.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-8cZwkK3/1/XL/CA_11231422190972-XL.jpg)
I really wish mine is in as gooda shape as yours, or everyone else's for that matter.
Mine's probably the sorriest streak on the gta, but the character is what makes it mine.
I just wish I hadn't given it that screwy stain and poly job ( I also left lots of marks in it , when I scraped the old finish off )
One of these days I'm gonna try to remove al of the poly , stain, and marks then just five days he wood a nice oil finish ( even though it's a '79 and the Wood's net exactly spectacular )
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Early 60's , drop dead gorgeous !!
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Top to bottom..
Benji 312
'83 Blue
'94 C9
'68 Blue
Early '60s Silver
And a '54 130
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Tootsie Twins..
312 and 347
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His and Hers Mendoza RM377s...
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'66 760 Tootsie Pop...
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'68 Trapmaster 1100 xl....
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Here's that '48 Rochester that keeps trying to get on my bench for a makeover. He shoots great but he defines ugly. Potential just drips off of him...
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That's quite a collection, Bill! This is the first time I've had a good look at the Rochester you got from my Uncle. That's an odd duck. Restore it or leave it alone, that's the question. How's it shoot?
Jon
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Your uncle had it shooting fairly well when I got it but with a good old secret sauce treatment it shoots really good. Surprisingly accurate. To restore or leave as is?.... I think it deserves to be brought back. Nothing radical. I would like it as close to the original look as possible. I will change that hammered look on the receiver because I never did like it. The wood pump arm will be the biggest challenge. It has been glued and puttied and very poorly at that. I think I remember reading that these were designed for a max of 4 pumps. I have to look that up again. It shoots it's best at 6 right now. I do know that their pitch was "More power with less pumping". Some I've seen have the "v" notch rear sight and this one has the peep. I still regret not grabbing the Apaches he had when I had the chance. He also offered a Kessler. The history on these guns along with the Crosman 101 that inspired them is a very interesting read.
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I am enjoying looking at everyone's old guns. Here are some more of mine.
Crosman 160 with Weaver K2.5 on Ron Robinson mounts:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w446/sotol11/P5160385%20-%20Copy_zps7u2lc2qg.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/sotol11/media/P5160385%20-%20Copy_zps7u2lc2qg.jpg.html)
Crosman 400, new Simmons 4x32 with Ron's mounts:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w446/sotol11/IMG_0096%20-%20Copy_zps4yprytyg.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/sotol11/media/IMG_0096%20-%20Copy_zps4yprytyg.jpg.html)
Crosman 180 modded for bulk fill, Weaver J4 with "tip-off" one piece mount. This may be the most accurate gun I own:
(http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w446/sotol11/IMG_0410%20-%20Copy_zpslsrzj5ul.jpg) (http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/sotol11/media/IMG_0410%20-%20Copy_zpslsrzj5ul.jpg.html)
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Very nice oldies you have there TM.
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As noted in my signature line.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-8cZwkK3/1/XL/CA_11231422190972-XL.jpg)
I really wish mine is in as gooda shape as yours, or everyone else's for that matter.
Mine's probably the sorriest streak on the gta, but the character is what makes it mine.
I just wish I hadn't given it that screwy stain and poly job ( I also left lots of marks in it , when I scraped the old finish off )
One of these days I'm gonna try to remove al of the poly , stain, and marks then just five days he wood a nice oil finish ( even though it's a '79 and the Wood's net exactly spectacular )
The stock on the top one was a little beat up when I got it. I steamed out the dings, stripped and sanded it, then used the Armor All/Tru Oil elixir on it. The bottom one is bone stock, so-to-speak, but in great shape.
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Looking back at Mikes post
Diana model 5
makes me want one now...
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I know a couple of you are probably waiting on me to post pics up, I'll work on it just trying to get a few outside projects done before I dig things out, and will have to do it when it's not raining :)
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My 1957 Silver Streak , which I have owned since it was new !
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SLOBBER time
1953 Sheridan Model A Super Grade, that I just bought !!
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That ain't even fair !!!
So, what number is it? Is it registered yet?
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Wow, chub alert.
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He's gonna have to change his screen name.
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760
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Crosman%20760_1_zpswtxbuq61.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Crosman%20760_3_zpslmxjzw4l.jpg)
a couple of 600's and a MK I
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/3LatestCrosmans_zps7cd7d744.jpg)
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A pair of Smith and Wesson's...78G and 79G...these have the trigger adjustment screws.
Bought them off GunBroker from the original owner...just like new. The seller even had the original sales receipt from when he bought them.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/SampW78G_79G_zps55708ca4.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/SampW78G_79G_3_zpsb05585db.jpg)
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Daisy1200_zpsf546f179.jpg)
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Daisy790_777_zps61178ce2.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Daisy790_777_2_zps35f1b8f6.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Daisy790_777_3_zpse23d9e52.jpg)
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NICE ones,,, RWS !!!
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WOW!
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Fantastic showing of pistols,
I've been looking for quite a while to find a vintage Crosman (600)
Thanks guys, this is a great site
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Still trying to get this one from a guy that works for me.
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u670/Hoosierb17/Hobbies/Johns_zpsrzpuorck.jpg)
Very nice closet queen Crosman 130 he found at a garage sale... in the box, vintage tin of pellets, original cleaning rod, WITH the original sales receipt dated Dec 23rd 1954.
Since I know what he paid... I am always asking him "How Much?"
;)
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Still trying to get this one from a guy that works for me.
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u670/Hoosierb17/Hobbies/Johns_zpsrzpuorck.jpg)
Very nice closet queen Crosman 130 he found at a garage sale... in the box, vintage tin of pellets, original cleaning rod, WITH the original sales receipt dated Dec 23rd 1954.
Since I know what he paid... I am always asking him "How Much?"
;)
I have one of those minus the box, pellets and cleaning rod. Ummm... I don't have the original receipt either. I got mine from a fellow GTA'r and with a bit of tlc it rocks !!
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Pistol%20Collection/1Crosman1600_zpslnqo0dou.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Pistol%20Collection/1Daisy200_zps3tuwymtq.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Pistol%20Collection/1CrosmanMkII_zpsa6ehxtjk.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Pistol%20Collection/1Crosman150_zpsvllihshy.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Pistol%20Collection/1Daisy92_zpsh06iwyu1.jpg)
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OK RWS !! You are officially the pistol King !!
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Daisy99_zpsc8tqix6m.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1CrosmanAir17_zpsg909uveo.jpg)
early 60's 25
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Daisy25old_zps8ishbvb1.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Daisy450_zps7ofr3j04.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Crosman1400_zpscf6fecp3.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Daisy300_zpsjlkucop6.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Daisy1894_zpsi79j3ro1.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Daisy500_zpsaaxsupih.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1SheridanBlueStreak_zpsqjurcm8j.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Crosman700_zpsjvnomu59.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Daisy250_zps49udsmw4.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Crosman160_zpssdqdhjzf.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/Pellet%20Rifle%20Collection/1Benjamin347_zps83uwhujd.jpg)
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SLOBBER time
1953 Sheridan Model A Super Grade, that I just bought !!
WOW.....you just made me drool on myself. Great find...does it shoot as well as it looks?
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Let's see more pictures of that1953 Sheridan Model A Super Grade!
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Better yet, send it to me so I can have a good close look at it. I'll send it back.... eventually.
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Better yet, send it to me so I can have a good close look at it. I'll send it back.... eventually.
by " Aerosmith; "
https://www.google.com/search?q=dream+on+lyrics&oq=Dream+on&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.5601j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 (https://www.google.com/search?q=dream+on+lyrics&oq=Dream+on&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.5601j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)
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LOL... I expected no less.
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760
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Crosman%20760_1_zpswtxbuq61.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/Crosman%20760_3_zpslmxjzw4l.jpg)
a couple of 600's and a MK I
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/rws53/BB_Pellet%20Guns%202/3LatestCrosmans_zps7cd7d744.jpg)
A bnib first var 760 😱😱 I wish my 2nd var was that nice, but it's certainly not since it was found at the dump. I like mine, but I'm pretty sure the wood is a lot lighter then the solid styrene on mine which is fairly heavy for what it is.
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I'll take that Crosman 600 any time, what a beauty!
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I got this one. ew for Christmas in 1973. Still on the original seals but the wood has been refinished by myself.
(https://s20.postimg.org/3kv48vjp9/CameraZOOM-20150815101856180.jpg) (https://postimage.org)image sharing sites (https://postimage.org/)
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Here's another favorite old one-hander, a BSF model S20 pistol. These were made from the late 50's into the 80's. The S20 had a reputation for power, and was in fact basically a modification of a junior rifle with a short barrel and "bullpupped" trigger! One of these that belonged to a friend, was the first "serious" European springer I was ever exposed to...it instigated a lifelong serious illness! :o
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/s20right.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/s20right.jpg.html)
Although the action is long, the receiver tube is so slender you might mistake it for a CO2 gun. It's light and very nicely balanced.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/s20left.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/s20left.jpg.html)
In this shot, you can see the sear hanging way out the back of the action!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/s20action.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/s20action.jpg.html)
Nice old pistol. Kinda hard to cock, but a good trigger and fun to shoot.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/s20medallion.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/s20medallion.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/kyofu2/pistols/bfd9f016.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/kyofu2/media/pistols/bfd9f016.jpg.html)
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1967 Silver , almost new !!! I had forgotten that I had this one !
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1967 Silver , almost new !!! I had forgotten that I had this one !
You know you have too many guns, when u forget you have another silver, lol. That's real nice though!
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1967 Silver , almost new !!! I had forgotten that I had this one !
You know you have too many guns, when u forget you have another silver, lol. That's real nice though!
I used to buy, sell, trade a few cars & once,,, I lost an Oldsmobile !!!
I forgot what I did with it & had loaned it to a lady friend to drive.
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I love these BOXED oldies !!!
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=109852.0;attach=162619)
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=109852.0;attach=162621)
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Awesome Gifford above ^
Here are some of my older airguns.
1965 (or 66) HW35
4th variant 1960s 140
1950s (I think) 312
1936ish Daisy 25
Early 70s Saddle Pal
Late 50s to early 60s Hahn 45 with holster.
Enjoy!
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1975 Walther LGR, stripped/oiled/painted:
(http://barx.org/diverse/walther_lgr_07.jpg)
1978 CZ Slavia 631, stripped/oiled:
(http://barx.org/diverse/slavia_631.jpg)
1978 Diana Mod 5:
(http://barx.org/diverse/diana_mod_5.jpg)
1980 Weihrauch HW 35, stripped/dyed/painted, converted to plastic piston seal:
(http://barx.org/diverse/weihrauch_hw_35.jpg)
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Wow,
That Giffard is incredible looking gun and the box to boot!
Thanks everyone for sharing
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Here's something I picked up at a gun show a couple years ago.
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad250/possumlivingdotcom/Daisy%20Powerline%20200_zps3gbdhtjh.jpg)
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1968 Benjamin 342.
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad250/possumlivingdotcom/Benjamin%20342-1968_zps8ad5z32h.jpg)
And let me slide this one in here. It might not be pre-'85, but in my opinion all rocker Streaks qualify as vintage!
(http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad250/possumlivingdotcom/BlueStreak.jpg)
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Some very interesting guns being shown here,
I'll be going to a BB gun and Air Rifle Show the end of August here in Michigan, hope to come home with something to show everyone.
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Picked up the 3 below yesterday.
Crosman Model 760 Powermaster - no pressure when pumping (new seals?)
Daisy Model 25 - the bottom one works, middle missing the trigger
Hopefully I can get them back in operation.
(http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/barrismello/Daisy%2025s%20%20Crosman%20760_zpsuifr2wbe.jpg~original)
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(http://i.imgur.com/PCxpBOu.jpg)
theyre all the adjustable trigger variant. ;D
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Just got this Sears model 1400 for the price of shipping. You could say, she needs some work:
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y364/Rob112o/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssztwh7ao.jpeg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/Rob112o/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssztwh7ao.jpeg.html)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y364/Rob112o/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2ftlilwv.jpeg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/Rob112o/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2ftlilwv.jpeg.html)
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Just got this Sears model 1400 for the price of shipping. You could say, she needs some work:
I will give you shipping plus $10.
She's got purdy wood!
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I don't understand how somebody can let a gun get in that condition, makes me sick.
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Beats me Terry. But they are the same people that you don't lend stuff to.
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Just got this Sears model 1400 for the price of shipping. You could say, she needs some work:
I will give you shipping plus $10.
She's got purdy wood!
Think I may keep this one Scott. If things change ur first.
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Bring that ole girl back to life Rob,
It deserves a new owner.
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Loved the old pumpers. Keep em coming.
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1969 Sheridan Silver Streak. Bought it Saturday, tomorrow it goes in the mail for a Mac1 tune. Been hunting for a deal on one since I was 16. Only took 10 years ;D
The whole gun has a nice patina to it, I believe I may just leave the finish as is and enjoy the bumps and bruises and relish in the history of it.
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j382/matt_clapp1/20160820_125848_zpsg1fb5jtm.jpg)
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Enjoy the new find Jay,
I would leave it the way it is too!
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Gotta dig out the AIR17 for pics when I finally find my old 760, which had the slotted fore stock & plain buttstock like those shown. Here's a couple shots of the Crosman 160 I just found in the closet. Idk where it came from? Maybe picked it up at the gun show?
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0021_zpsxpdnxosh.jpg) (http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0028_zpst14yzksi.jpg)
It's definitely going to get a full resto. Just need to find parts & info?
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Love my 160... you will too.
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Love it already Great balance, feels good in my hands. But safety appears to be missing? In this pic, you can see a recess behind the bolt, with a seal on a small post. Safety pin, missing lever or pull?
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0032_zpss540isf8.jpg)
*** Well, curiosity finally got the better of me, & I grabbed a small screwdriver to push in that sealed pin behind the bolt. It was indeed the safety. I was then able to pull the trigger & release the pressure on the firing mechanism. didn't hear any gas/air pressure releasing though...Co2 cartridges must be spent? And in front of that small recess I found the letters, " J S"?
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Got this one the other day. I've got a lot of projects going on over here. It's got my head spinning. Still trying to wrap up that 1400 the Talon still needs to be figured out. So I figured why not add another oldie to the collection. The man wanted me to buy it. So I couldn't let him down.
Well, he said it was given to him by his father in law. He's now had it for 10-11 years. Now this gentleman was older 60ish? He said his in law told him he bought it new in 1948-1949. That 1400 was neglected by his previous owner. This girl was used extensively in its life by a hunter for small game.
As you can see the sanding has been done for me. Just by handling over the 60+ years of service.
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y364/Rob112o/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspxgznhru.jpeg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/Rob112o/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspxgznhru.jpeg.html)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y364/Rob112o/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsuv5xmghy.jpeg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/Rob112o/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsuv5xmghy.jpeg.html)
Even though she has got her cracks and a few rough looking edges. She is so soft in the hand. The grip is much slender than any Dan I've had.
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y364/Rob112o/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvas5szso.jpeg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/Rob112o/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvas5szso.jpeg.html)
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Here's my 1964 silver streak and one of my first variant crosman 1970 1400s, both resealed but unrestored and my first air gun being another first variant 1968 1400 that has had a 2240 steel brech modified to fit the air tube with a 24" disco barrel and metal 760 front barrel band/tube plug. Its the bottom one in the rack.
I actually shot all the rifling out of the barrel or at least what little it had since the 1400s were known for very minimal rifling. The OE barrel looks like a shotgun barrel now.
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Went to the Kalamzoo Airgun Show and they had a lot of oldies-Anyone else attend?
Hope this works, I am terrible on pictures.
http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/library/Mobile%20Uploads (http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/library/Mobile%20Uploads)
http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads (http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads)
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I was at the Kalamazoo BB gun and air rifle show last week,
Several BB guns of all conditions and air rifles to see.
Way over priced IMO.
I did purchase a vintage Webley Tempest.
I wanted to make this pistol unique, so l added a Ghost Skull graphics skin to the gun.
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My prides:
(http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o650/jward681/Pellet%20collection/20160724_155413_zpsigz9wjln.jpg)
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Went to the Kalamzoo Airgun Show and they had a lot of oldies-Anyone else attend?
Hope this works, I am terrible on pictures.
http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/library/Mobile%20Uploads (http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/library/Mobile%20Uploads)
http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads (http://s361.photobucket.com/user/bavaria55n/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads)
I go every year, it's a nice show and you can usually find almost anything. I sold every Co2 pistol I brought, they seemed to love those this year.
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Here is my 1973 Benji modle #137
I had to make some custom parts cause I couldn't find any so it has a custom brass hammer that rear cocks with a super strong hammer spring capable of dumping 7-8 pumps ! And a custom machined aluminum rear peep sight made from the 1377 peep apature.. 409 fps with crossman field hunting pellets!
And my Slavia #618 it has been tunned up and made a little top hat for it and shimmed the spring. But.... I can't sem to find a new or NOS piston seal ... I want something that seals better than the leather that's on there. Might have to machine a piston and cup for it that takes squished over tubing to seal.
Don't know the date on the #618 , the serial # is 125736 if anyone can help . Stamped on the barrels breach
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Looks like I've got another old girl on the way. Made a deal for Crosman 622 C02 repeater with 4 clips. Unique bird indeed. 6 shot clip that works like a pump action shotgun. I'll get some pictures up when I get my hands on it. Hopefully midweek.
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Googled pics of the 622. Interesting gun. I can't remember seeing that one, but it's cool. It'll be interesting to hear about. For the rest of you, here's a link to the page I found...https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&qpvt=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&qpvt=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&qpvt=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&FORM=IGRE (https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&qpvt=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&qpvt=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&qpvt=pics+of+crosman+622%3f&FORM=IGRE)
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Hi Bill,
Your going to enjoy the 622 but be prepared to buy pellets because you will go through a tin in a hurry!
Bryan
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LOL... already been thru that. I bought 2 of the 1077 and had the hangie tanks on them. Then I had a Vigilante. I got rid of them for that very reason. However.. the 622 is a classic and works in my collection. When Scott Decker visited our home a month or so ago he took one look and told me that he had a gun that I needed. He knew what he was talking about.
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It's a good thing you are getting the extra clips. I had to buy a few and they are pretty expensive.
Bryan
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That was my first question. Does it have a clip? Fortunately it has 4. I saw them listed for $25 each.
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Nice! be sure to post a pic or 4
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I know you going to enjoy that gun. I've been thinking about buying another one to share when I have family or friends over. The one I have was a basket case and needed a bunch of work including a barrel. It took me about 6 months to find one and I was just lucky because they don't grow on trees. What ever you do don't let your wife shoot it! You'll never get it back!
Bryan
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I know you going to enjoy that gun. I've been thinking about buying another one to share when I have family or friends over. The one I have was a basket case and needed a bunch of work including a barrel. It took me about 6 months to find one and I was just lucky because they don't grow on trees. What ever you do don't let your wife shoot it! You'll never get it back!
Bryan
Oh Geez... She's home to get the package long before I am.
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Picked up a Webley Hurricane today. Wanted one of these for a long time.
(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p521/bhoneydew/Webley%20Hurricane.jpg)
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I was bluing the metal parts of the model 160 today, & noticed what was the lock washer & I think a bushing fell out at some point I didn't notice the lock washer going mia. I need the lock washer &...???
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Better late than never I reckon.... USPS says the 622 is in the mail truck to my house this morning. Apparently it took the scenic route. Only took 2 days to travel 44 miles. It's all good, I'm looking forward to this one.
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Got my Crosman 160 done finally!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO2zP-BzCr0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO2zP-BzCr0)
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Got my Crosman 160 done finally!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO2zP-BzCr0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO2zP-BzCr0)
Looks great.... good job.
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Can't wait to do one more little tweak before I can shoot it at the range!...
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Just for some fun, & too suite this thread, here's some before & after views of the Crosman Variant one model 160 Pellgun from 1955-56 production run;
Before;
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0021_zpsxpdnxosh.jpg)
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0023_zpslq2tkz3r.jpg)
And after...
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0118.jpg)
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0122.jpg)
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Here's my Model F rocker safety. It's converted to bulk fill and one of my favorites.
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/rainmaker20/Sheridan%20F/SherF.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/rainmaker20/media/Sheridan%20F/SherF.jpg.html)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/rainmaker20/Sheridan%20F/FString.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/rainmaker20/media/Sheridan%20F/FString.jpg.html)
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Nice little carbine! Looks like the Ruger .22 carbine my brother has. Did you restore the finishes yourself? Looks restored. nice.
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Thanks.
No that's the original finish. All I had to do was the bulk fill conversion, lighten the striker, and valve work. Oh, also had to fix the barrel separation under the sight.
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Very clean looking never the less. Just for the heck of it, I fired the Winchester 1400CS springer a little bit ago. Dang, that thing is loud with a very pronounced back-n-forth recoil.
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Just picked up and I must say the most complete I've ever seen... Has original receipt for $27 and a Dwight Eisenhower stamp on the envelope that came in the box
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Dug this outta the closet & started cleaning it up. Crosman AIR17. It still has the factory clip, sling & pellet speed loaders from Crosman, stored in the clip. According to Crosman site here, http://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates, (http://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates,) the AIR17 was built January 1987.
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0146.jpg) (http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0149.jpg)
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I picked up this Benjamin Franklin 312 the serial number puts it at 1958
The safety lever is missing and the bluing has worn but it hold psi and shoots
Good the stock is in pretty good shape to
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Another golden oldie! Looks pretty darn good for it's age! Sorta like Rooster Cogburn...our feathers may droop a little, & our waddle may show, but we can still out-crow anything in the barnyard!
Also, my latest episode of Airgun Shooter; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p5k1XlIwI8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p5k1XlIwI8)
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Here's my Model F rocker safety. It's converted to bulk fill and one of my favorites.
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/rainmaker20/Sheridan%20F/SherF.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/rainmaker20/media/Sheridan%20F/SherF.jpg.html)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/rainmaker20/Sheridan%20F/FString.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/rainmaker20/media/Sheridan%20F/FString.jpg.html)
That's a nice Sheridan F. I would like to find one of these, is there a particular vintage that lends itself best to bulk fill?
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Dug this outta the closet & started cleaning it up. Crosman AIR17. It still has the factory clip, sling & pellet speed loaders from Crosman, stored in the clip. According to Crosman site here, http://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates, (http://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates,) the AIR17 was built January 1987.
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0146.jpg) (http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0149.jpg)
the air 17 is a pretty cool little gun, I'm just not sure why they went with a single pump vs multi pump. My dad wanted one of those a long time ago while he was in the army, but now regrets never buying it.
BTW does the faux magazine for that have a slotted piece of foam inside for the chips like the m4177 does ?
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No, it doesn't. I store the speed loaders in there. You might get 4 of'em in there if arranged just right. Thing shoots just fine though. I wanna get some stuff to test fire it at 10yards in the backyard. That's about all I have room for here at home.
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Here's my Model F rocker safety. It's converted to bulk fill and one of my favorites.
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/rainmaker20/Sheridan%20F/SherF.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/rainmaker20/media/Sheridan%20F/SherF.jpg.html)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/rainmaker20/Sheridan%20F/FString.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/rainmaker20/media/Sheridan%20F/FString.jpg.html)
That's a nice Sheridan F. I would like to find one of these, is there a particular vintage that lends itself best to bulk fill?
They all take about the same basic work to convert to bulk fill. The one exception that I've found is the very first F Rocker safety models that have O D threads on the end of the tube for the tube cap. They would need a bridge jumper slid further into the tube to block off the bleeder hole.
I personally favor the Rocker safety F's more than the later thumb safety models because earlier guns are lighter and trimmer.
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Thanks for that. I would definitely want a rocker safety. I love my '67 Streak and have several older Crosman CO2 guns. That looks like one sweet rig. Gonna have to keep my eyes open...
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No, it doesn't. I store the speed loaders in there. You might get 4 of'em in there if arranged just right. Thing shoots just fine though. I wanna get some stuff to test fire it at 10yards in the backyard. That's about all I have room for here at home.
it's a single pump, so 10yds sounds perfect. I hope it proves to be a fun little 10yd gun👍
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My Sheridan Supergrade, manufactured July 1948
Not the greatest pics, but I will take some better ones.
Velocity (fps) with various level of pumps. It sometimes holds air when it is fired, so the exhaust valve is probably a little sticky. I'll add some more Secret Sauce from Mac1 and see if that helps. Overall, very pleased.
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Wow, Jeff, wow!!
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SHA-WINNNGGG!
Lovely!
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NICE Supergrade !
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Darn nice shape for a 1948 model.
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My Ron Robinson scope mounts finally came in a lil while ago! So here's the Crosman 160 with the Weaver V22-A mounted up!
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0153.jpg) (http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0155.jpg)
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My Ron Robinson scope mounts finally came in a lil while ago! So here's the Crosman 160 with the Weaver V22-A mounted up!
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0153.jpg) (http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0155.jpg)
should make a great little plinker or pester 👍
Are you gonna leave the mounts bright or hit them with a gloss black rattle can ? I think they'll look good either way.
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I'm going to leave them as-is. I like how the matte finish provides a nice contrast to the dark metal & the wood. Now to get that lower valve hole re-tapped so I can go shoot it! Here's a bonus shot of my airguns together;
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/unionrdr/IMG_0158.jpg)
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My latest video with the 160, targets & the like...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFXLThr89xk&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFXLThr89xk&feature=youtu.be)
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I forgot all about this thread... Need to post some more pics of my recent additions.
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Haenel 28-R, 20 shot repeater made in the 1930s. Total production of Repeaters 3500?
https://imgur.com/gallery/jbQV7 (https://imgur.com/gallery/jbQV7)
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Because Photobucket Phailed... and I have had some more additions... here is my vintage pumpers that are in my sig line.
Benji 312, 342, 392P, Then my 1st 'Dan model C, My 2nd C, and the C9
*Edit* - Don't know where the white spots came from in the pic... maybe &^^& on the camera lens. :-[
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My pre-'80 springers. Top picture, from top to bottom:
'77 Lucznik 87
'67 Baikal IJ-22
(Unknown age) )Relum Tornado
'77 FÉG Marla (Relum Telly)
Bottom picture, from top to bottom:
Late '50 CZ 236
'67 Slavia 618
'61 Diana 23
'65 Gecado mod. 25
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And the 160 went through the Optima 3-9x32 scope in some 75 shots or so. Swapped on the 4x32 Centerpoint that came with my sons Crosman Optimus .22. Also, finally found my old variant one Crosman 760 Powermaster. Complete, but needs the mac1 seal and piston upgrade kit.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/zmovfT.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnzmovfTj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/gJiuoJ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pngJiuoJj)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/OhpLap.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poOhpLapj)
**PS- Imageshack doesn't use [img], but has different size and type commands I had to figure out.**
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Sorry, pics do not work.
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Yours or mine? Mine checked out fine just now?
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Leonard,
You "links" work to you photos but they are not embedded in your post.
I think BillK was editing his attempt saying HIS photos did not work... Hence the "Sorry"
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(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img923/8577/zmovfT.jpg)
Leonard's would work great if he used the "image" button.
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Yours or mine? Mine checked out fine just now?
We can't see your photos, just the links to them on imageshack. The last post your photos appeared was #165. Are you using a different image hosting site?
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I got this hunk of junk:
(http://i.imgur.com/BrIH0XX.jpg)
Didn't even get a full picture before I tore it apart. I got problems
(http://i.imgur.com/PBiqtVO.jpg)
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That the one you e-mailed me about? Yeah, Decker is your guy.
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Bill!
You were notified more than ONCE? I know I PM'ed you on it.
Wait... That is NOT the Apache that was on ebay...is it?... danged these old eyes
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Yea, that's the one. PM'd Scott and Bryan I saw he did one about 2 years ago. Not an Apache, saw that was debating on it. Then I won this Cr100 for quite cheap so held off on the Apache.
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Late model Sheridan F and my SS.
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WOW !! Look at that wood !!
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That's incredible!!
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Ya, I paid a pretty penny for the SS but I figured the cost of a walnut blank with similar figure and having it made would cost alot more. The finish on it isn't great so at some point I'll take my time and redo it with tung oil.
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Beautiful work on some beautiful wood.
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Last of my two nice older airguns. Crosman CG and Sheridan Model A. GC is in very good overall condition and the Sheridan was well used but still held air when I got it and is very accurate.
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Dave,
Your Sheridan SS and your Crosman have exhibition grade walnut, the best I've ever seen on factory guns ever!
Thanks for sharing, love looking at your pic's.
Andrew
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Dave,
Your Sheridan SS and your Crosman have exhibition grade walnut, the best I've ever seen on factory guns ever!
Thanks for sharing, love looking at your pic's.
Andrew
Don't think the Crosman stock is original, certainly the checkering is not? But very cool gun!
Original checkering on my 102 from the early 1930s
(https://i.imgur.com/UgHFXqf.jpg)
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Wow and another one up your sleeve, that too is the best wood, this one then is original yes?
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Wow and another one up your sleeve, that too is the best wood, this one then is original yes?
Yes it's original, probably 1930. They checkered like this only on the very early years.
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Dang, those are some really fine looking stocks! And SADave, that definitely looks like Corla to me. (norCal walnut)
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@45flint Before photobucket went down I was looking to see if other CG's had the checkering but didnt see any so your probably right. Whoever did it did a nice job though and the stock on your 102 is beautiful.
It's funny I never put a priority on gunstocks until I got the Sheridan A and I needed to get a gun rack or mount for it. The antique store didnt have either but I left with hand made gun cabinet and base for $100 and then I had to fill it up ;D . Didnt seem right to fill it with synthetic stocks and generic beech and it's much cheaper to find old airguns with nice stocks then it is to get firearms and new airguns with nice walnut. Still dont have a rack or mount for the Sheridan lol.
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@45flint Before photobucket went down I was looking to see if other CG's had the checkering but didnt see any so your probably right. Whoever did it did a nice job though and the stock on your 102 is beautiful.
It's funny I never put a priority on gunstocks until I got the Sheridan A and I needed to get a gun rack or mount for it. The antique store didnt have either but I left with hand made gun cabinet and base for $100 and then I had to fill it up ;D . Didnt seem right to fill it with synthetic stocks and generic beech and it's much cheaper to find old airguns with nice stocks then it is to get firearms and new airguns with nice walnut. Still dont have a rack or mount for the Sheridan lol.
I've never seen a CG model with a walnut stock? But not saying it isn't possible.
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(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img923/8577/zmovfT.jpg)
Leonard's would work great if he used the "image" button.
My first airgun looked just like this, minus the scope and sling.
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Yours or mine? Mine checked out fine just now?
We can't see your photos, just the links to them on imageshack. The last post your photos appeared was #165. Are you using a different image hosting site?
Using Imageshack, and they don't have the usual [IMG]. Commands for size and style are separate and different. Size in pixels X pixels, then Direct, Forum, Alt Forum, etc. Strange. I originally chose links on purpose. They are links to site pick. Changing it.
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I've been waiting to find a BS to go with my nicely wooded SS. This one was part of a lot on ebay but I was able to get the seller to sell it seperatley. Wood is pretty nice and the guns finish is almost perfect. Needs to be resealed so hopefully I'l have time to do it soon and shot some now that it's finally cooled off here in TX
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That will be a purty one for sure.
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I've been waiting to find a BS to go with my nicely wooded SS. This one was part of a lot on ebay but I was able to get the seller to sell it seperatley. Wood is pretty nice and the guns finish is almost perfect. Needs to be resealed so hopefully I'l have time to do it soon and shot some now that it's finally cooled off here in TX
WOW
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Beautiful wood on all those. Thanks for the pix !!
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Yes, I do believe you found one !!!!
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SADave, those are some amazing stocks!
Been collecting a few Benji's. Love these models;
Opps. Not Pre '85. Mod feel free to remove...
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I bought quite a few nice air rifles this summer but these are my favorites.
Crosman 180 1962-1967 second variant #2
Daisy Model B 1000 shot 1905-1915
Quackenbush #7 1912-1936
Daisy No. 111 Model 40 Red Ryder 1940-1941
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That " Quacker " looks pretty nice !
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I bought quite a few nice air rifles this summer but these are my favorites.
Crosman 180 1962-1967 second variant #2
Daisy Model B 1000 shot 1905-1915
Quackenbush #7 1912-1936
Daisy No. 111 Model 40 Red Ryder 1940-1941
That 180 looks like such a sweet little gun.
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You have some rare beauties, that's for sure. Very nice furniture.
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Because Photobucket Phailed... and I have had some more additions... here is my vintage pumpers that are in my sig line.
Benji 312, 342, 392P, Then my 1st 'Dan model C, My 2nd C, and the C9
*Edit* - Don't know where the white spots came from in the pic... maybe &^^& on the camera lens. :-[
Darn nice collection Scott!
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My oldest is a Remington 26 BB pump action
(http://i.imgur.com/di7Yjop.jpg)
then comes this cute little model 16 Diana dated to 1930
(http://i.imgur.com/R8mY7jQ.jpg)
to the very elegant BSA Cadet dated to 1945-46
(http://i.imgur.com/WD9iYgu.jpg)
a classic Benji 312
(http://i.imgur.com/NpKW3bB.jpg)
to German precision
(http://i.imgur.com/DkWYTTt.jpg)
I droll every time I see that Benji 312. Another nice one on reply 53. One of these days I'll find me a 312/342 & buff that babies brass! Just me but I don't think there is a sweeter looking finish to go with that reddish furniture.
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Those are some darn nice old rifles! Nice work. I still love how well my Crosman 160 variant one Pellgun came out. It's from the original 1955-56 production run, so it's at least as old as I am. And I'm 61. The first of it's kind, it has more power now @ 660/11.71 and drives tacks at 10yds with RWS superpoint extras. Restomodded it all myself, I love shooting this old Co2 rifle.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/ndIHiu.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pondIHiuj)
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So glad I started this post,
There are so many beautiful guns being shared here.
Keep them coming guys!
Love the wood on many of the old guns.
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Me too! I love the Elm used for the 160 Pellgun. The wood on this one has a sort of flame maple thing going? I also like the over-all style of the older air rifles. Here's another of my oldies. This pic is before I disassemble it for partial restoration. with mac1seal/piston upgrade kit and rebluing a rifled NOS 761xl barrel for it;
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/CCjrOE.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poCCjrOEj)
And the NOS barrel so far;
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/N5Bbcu.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnN5Bbcuj)
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A couple pretty Daisy's. They're both near 80 years old.
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Couple of Great Daisy’s Stuart
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A couple pretty Daisy's. They're both near 80 years old.
How does the Buck Jones shoot compared to a model 25?
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A couple pretty Daisy's. They're both near 80 years old.
How does the Buck Jones shoot compared to a model 25?
The buck Jones shoots around 315 fps and the 25 shoots at a sweet 350 fps. both feel like they have a strong main spring. I know that the 25 has been shot way more than the Buck Jones..... it has alot of play wear and the B. J. looks like a gun that was taken away by Mom three days after Christmas. Both have gotten the same oil treatment from me. not sure just what the difference means. Stronger spring in the 25 because it has more leverage to cock it??
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A couple pretty Daisy's. They're both near 80 years old.
How does the Buck Jones shoot compared to a model 25?
The buck Jones shoots around 315 fps and the 25 shoots at a sweet 350 fps. both feel like they have a strong main spring. I know that the 25 has been shot way more than the Buck Jones..... it has alot of play wear and the B. J. looks like a gun that was taken away by Mom three days after Christmas. Both have gotten the same oil treatment from me. not sure just what the difference means. Stronger spring in the 25 because it has more leverage to cock it??
Could be, it does have a shorter travel distance.
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A couple pretty Daisy's. They're both near 80 years old.
How does the Buck Jones shoot compared to a model 25?
The buck Jones shoots around 315 fps and the 25 shoots at a sweet 350 fps. both feel like they have a strong main spring. I know that the 25 has been shot way more than the Buck Jones..... it has alot of play wear and the B. J. looks like a gun that was taken away by Mom three days after Christmas. Both have gotten the same oil treatment from me. not sure just what the difference means. Stronger spring in the 25 because it has more leverage to cock it??
Could be, it does have a shorter travel distance.
Yeah. That's my thinking as well. BTW That Buck Jones was the finest example I have ever seen.....in person or in any pictures. At least 95% bluing and furniture.
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Top to bottom.
Late 30's Diana Mod 27
Late period Crosman Arms 101 1947 on?
Rochester Precision Arms 1957/58
Daisy 106 1958
Winchester 422 (Diana Mod 22) 1973
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=5501)
I have an old Rogers BB pistol that may be from the 60's but I forgot about it.
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Boy does that Rochester look familiar? ;)
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Boy does that Rochester look familiar? ;)
;D
I'll bet it does!
All the guns pictured came from GTA members. The Rodgers BB pistol not in the picture is from my dad.
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Here's another nice old Daisy I just picked up. #100 Model 38 single shot. It's still shooting hard.....after a silicone oil treatment. 8)
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Nice! Hadn't seen one like that before.
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Nice! Hadn't seen one like that before.
I think Daisy gave it the # 100 because it cost that many pennies in 1938. I've had one before but they are not real common.
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Definitely nice shape for it's age!
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took these pics for a post on refinishing so figured "what the heck" may as well post them on here as well. After all they are sort of old.....one a bit older than his brother.
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took these pics for a post on refinishing so figured "what the heck" may as well post them on here as well. After all they are sort of old.....one a bit older than his brother.
One is at least 50 and the other could be pushing 60... plenty old in airgun years.
I love my 180s, I think they are among Crosman's best ever.
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took these pics for a post on refinishing so figured "what the heck" may as well post them on here as well. After all they are sort of old.....one a bit older than his brother.
One is at least 50 and the other could be pushing 60... plenty old in airgun years.
I love my 180s, I think they are among Crosman's best ever.
I'm with you on the 180's. Very fun plinkers. Mine are not exactly tack drivers but, inside of 20 yards, they will do quarter sized patterns if I do my part.
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Here's a nice German oddball. 4.4 mm shot is a bit of a challenge to source.
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Going back through this I can not believe I did not post a pic or two of the 160 I got from Bill (Avator) a while back.
A reseal and a Amish leather sling later, with it's vintage Peep, she is one awesome gun. No wonder it was chosen as an Air Force training rifle back in the day!
Literal "Tack Driver" that hits HARD!
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That's a beautiful 160. Nice job on the restoration. I'm a little guy so I prefer the 160's little brother. Both are a pleasure to shoot and real lookers in walnut furniture.
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A couple of webley seniors .177 I have just bought. 1947-53. I will restore these and take out the pitting and reblack.
I bought the pair for £100.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4)
Fozzy
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Going back through this I can not believe I did not post a pic or two of the 160 I got from Bill (Avator) a while back.
A reseal and a Amish leather sling later, with it's vintage Peep, she is one awesome gun. No wonder it was chosen as an Air Force training rifle back in the day!
Literal "Tack Driver" that hits HARD!
It definitely needed that sling.. looks good Scott. One of my better pawn shop finds. I found it interesting that Mosberg made that peep for Crosman. You wouldn't know if that particular gun was ear marked specifically for the Air Force unless you had the original box which was marked AF on the label. When I got it there was one of the old style C02 carts in it with the threaded nipple. I was amazed that it held pressure and shot great for quite some time before it developed the leak. I tried to refresh the seals with lube and it didn't work so it went on my "needs repair" list. We made the deal before I got to it.
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A Crosman 130 - I've had it for 5 years or more. I replaced the piston head and o-ring last year.
Not a hard shooter - 14.3 grains in the low 300's. But there is the 5835 foot elevation handicap.
I like the wood pump handle on this variation.
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Nice Craig... I also have one with the wood pump handle.
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Thanks, Bill!
Stuart, I also think the 180 carbine is Crosman's best little rifle ever.
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A couple of webley seniors .177 I have just bought. 1947-53. I will restore these and take out the pitting and reblack.
I bought the pair for £100.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4)
Fozzy
Real classics
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My Webley Premier and a few others
(https://i.imgur.com/ZDA9JT6.jpg)
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That's a nice passel of pistols. (pardon the alliteration) 8)
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Craig that sure looks like a Benjamin HBXX with that furniture, but the breech definitely says "Crosman".... Nice!
Bill, I want you to know the 160 is one of my most treasured guns.
Not only because I was in the Air Force, and this has all the tell-tale signs of being a Trainer....
But if I am having a bad shooting day, I pull this one out and "BAM" right on target... with authority!
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Steve, that's a fabulous quartet! 8)
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My Webley Premier and a few others
(https://i.imgur.com/ZDA9JT6.jpg)
Darn it Steve you've given me the urge for a side arm.
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You do know Marty Sheridan made some nice pumper pistols... some were even silver. ;)
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You do know Marty Sheridan made some nice pumper pistols... some were even silver. ;)
Ya but this guy thinks his is gold;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Benjamin-Sheridan-Nickel-Silver-Streak-Air-Pistol-177-caliber-Model-H9/272912825654?hash=item3f8adf3d36:g:4CsAAOSwWGlZ0nKE (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Benjamin-Sheridan-Nickel-Silver-Streak-Air-Pistol-177-caliber-Model-H9/272912825654?hash=item3f8adf3d36:g:4CsAAOSwWGlZ0nKE)
Darn nice one though...
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A couple of webley seniors .177 I have just bought. 1947-53. I will restore these and take out the pitting and reblack.
I bought the pair for £100.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4)
Fozzy
Ian, wondering what you mean by reblack. Is that the same as re-bluing here?
Earlier Benjamin/Sheridan’s have a black nickel finish over brass which is no longer available in the states.
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A couple of webley seniors .177 I have just bought. 1947-53. I will restore these and take out the pitting and reblack.
I bought the pair for £100.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/XeQmz4)
Fozzy
Ian, wondering what you mean by reblack. Is that the same as re-bluing here?
Earlier Benjamin/Sheridan’s have a black nickel finish over brass which is no longer available in the states.
Yes buddy, it is. Although bluing was done slightly differently, hot black does exactly the same thing, just a more modern way. The gun is polished down to a high shine finish, degreased and put into a hot 140 degree chemical tank for an hour where the chemicals react with the carbon in the steel and turn it black.
Here are some examples of the last gun I'd restored for someone. You can see just how rusty it was. This took me 9 hours of polishing by hand to get the rust off and pitting out before it was ready to go to my local blacking shop.
And the results afterwards. Anything that look like flaws on the surface is actually gun oil as I had wiped it over. It costs me £20, maybe equivalent to $25-30 to have each gun blacked.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/5vEK15 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/5vEK15)
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Here's another oldie I have just this week sold. This is a 77 Venom hunter with tyrolean grade 5 walnut stock, walther barrel and executive silencer in .177 cal. Absolute stunning rifle from the 80s.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/AmJ446 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124581931@N06/shares/AmJ446)
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I've also found that Birchwood/Casey makes aluminum black and brass black for those metals while I was shopping for more Perma-Blue. Found Super-Blue instead.
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That's great work Ian. Since we are on pistols a bit, here a few Co2 pistols from the 60's. All in .22.
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Look at the figuring of that stock!!!!
Bloody Awesome!
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Look at the figuring of that stock!!!!
Bloody Awesome!
Trying not to look. See what happened to the rabbits when they stopped to look?
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COOK! Bring me Hasenpfeffer!!
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Look at the figuring of that stock!!!!
Bloody Awesome!
Trying not to look. See what happened to the rabbits when they stopped to look?
Haha, nice one Bill. ;D
That stock is 30+ years old and a grade 5 walnut tyrolean stock and oil finished with ccl walnut oil.
Ian
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My Webley Premier and a few others
(https://i.imgur.com/ZDA9JT6.jpg)
wow, that's a nice looking lot.
that premier is a looker
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Look at the figuring of that stock!!!!
Bloody Awesome!
Trying not to look. See what happened to the rabbits when they stopped to look?
Haha, nice one Bill. ;D
That stock is 30+ years old and a grade 5 walnut tyrolean stock and oil finished with ccl walnut oil.
Ian
I agree. Beautiful wood, beautiful work.
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Took an EBay beater 140 and converted it from the blow off valve to a modern hammer valve.
Added an MRod trigger, steel breech, suppressor and LW barrel.
Modded the stock to make it look similar to a Remington 700.
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Wow.... and I mean
WOW!
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Amazing craftsmanship! No doubt this took many hrs, wks/month’s to produce. Job well done!
How does she shoot?
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That definitely made the 140 look worlds better! How well does it shoot now?
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A stock 140 with 10 pumps will get about 600 FPS with 14.3 CPHPs.
I have another 140 I resealed, O-ring piston and ice maker TP.
It gets 700 FPS with 10 pumps.
The gun above gets 811 FPS with 10 pumps and 840 FPS with 12 pumps.
This is with a 24" Crosman barrel.
05 pumps=616 FPS, 12.05 FPE
07 pumps=692 FPS, 15.20 FPE
10 pumps=811 FPS, 20.88 FPE
12 pumps=840 FPS, 22.40 FPE
The gun started getting hard to pump past 8 pumps so I added valve volume and it gets 845 FPS on 15 pumps and is easier to pump.
I have a 17 cal Challenger (LW) barrel on it now.
As with any LW barrel, it's very accurate.
With 7.9 CPHPs:
05 pumps=707 FPS, 08.77 FPE
07 pumps=798 FPS, 11.17 FPE
10 pumps=878 FPS, 13.52 FPE
12 pumps=909 FPS, 14.50 FPE
15 pumps=963 FPS, 16.26 FPE
With a 24" unchocked 17 cal Crosman barrel it would get around 1000 FPS.
Some of the parts:
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Very impressive. That's some big numbers for an antique pumper! If I ever get a decent bluing job to take on the NOS 761xl barrel I've been working on, I can finally get inside my 760 v1.
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Very impressive. That's some big numbers for an antique pumper! If I ever get a decent bluing job to take on the NOS 761xl barrel I've been working on, I can finally get inside my 760 v1.
I used truck bed liner (TBL) on my 67 pump tube and barrel.
It was pretty rusty sitting in New England for almost 50 years.
The before and after.
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What is TBL? I have Birchwood/Casey rust & blue remover, cleaner/degreaser, and super blue. Everybody has super blue around her, which turned out to be junk and had to be removed. Have to re-polish the barrel now. cleaned rust and dirt out of the bore. Hope I didn't ruin it with all the chemicals. Forgot to clean the bore after all that each time. Did it today, so it should be fine. So, in my experience, the B/C Perma-Blue is the best of the two bluing liquids they make. Came out great on the 160 Pellgun with only a low polish on the barrel...
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/2IpA4z.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn2IpA4zj)
The last Airgun Shooter Youtube video I posted elsewhere shows what happened to bluing try #2 with the super blue.
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@tack driver, that's awesome work with the 140. Crosman would sell alot if they updated them and made them modular. Shame they haven't yet.
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Picked this 1st year Crosman up a few months ago. Feel free to correct me if it's not, I may be wrong. Far from perfect but not bad for its age. It held air for a bit but started leaking so I'll need to reseal it. The wear on the reciever finish used to annoy me but I've got used to it and Ill need to fix the bolt probe or just keep it for show. When it did hold air I was getting good groups with it at 20yrds.
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Picked this 1st year Crosman up a few months ago. Feel free to correct me if it's not, I may be wrong. Far from perfect but not bad for its age. It held air for a bit but started leaking so I'll need to reseal it. The wear on the reciever finish used to annoy me but I've got used to it and Ill need to fix the bolt probe or just keep it for show. When it did hold air I was getting good groups with it at 20yrds.
That's a nice old classic gun, lots of battle scars.
Probably just needs a reseal.
I would leave it stock and enjoy it as is.
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(https://i.imgflip.com/212bhm.jpg)
ok gang, here is my 1st Sheridan.
an all original 1967 blue streak.
(https://i.imgflip.com/212bsa.jpg)
and here is my all original crosman 101
she's a closet queen.
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yesterday while we were out doing some christmas shopping we stopped by a flea market on the way home. i saw this rusty, dusty, & crusty beauty leaned up in a corner of a booth. the vendor saw me pick it up and told me it was an old rotc training rifle. he said there were no markings on it. i asked him how much & he said 40 bucks. i told him what it was & showed him the markings. he was amazed! he said that he originally bought it from a garage sale because he thought it was a bb gun. i told him he was right & he still let me have it for 40 bucks.
(https://i.imgflip.com/21a5na.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/21a5p3.jpg)
got it home & cocked it... still works!!! added a few drops of mac1 secret sauce & rubbed it down with some rem oil.
this is one nice air rifle.
does anyone know how to date these?
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an you show pics of the markings? I'm intrigued.
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I don't have photographs on hand but its marked "Crosman M-1 Carbine B-B Air Rifle" on the barrel
I can post the photos later.
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That is a very nice score! Just that original magazine is worth 3x your $40. Nice to find a beautiful old classic. 8)
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That is a very nice score! Just that original magazine is worth 3x your $40. Nice to find a beautiful old classic. 8)
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Whooooooops.......double tapped.
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But it was worth repeating Stu...
8)
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You do know Marty Sheridan made some nice pumper pistols... some were even silver. ;)
See what you started...
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Either I am seeing twins...
or am I am seeing "double". :o
Nice pair Marty!
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Picked up a BSA Stutzen .177 taploader new in Box at a local gun shop before Christmas when I went in to browse. The staff always chuckle(with a certain indignation) when I ask about airguns but on that day they had one in the back and I came out on top. Threw out a lowball offer and they took it. Wife wasn't happy but if I hadn't got it would have ate at me. Had some time to shot it over the holidays and the shot cycle smoothed out quickly. Hopefully I'll get some more range time coming up.
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Picked up a BSA Stutzen .177 taploader new in Box at a local gun shop before Christmas when I went in to browse. The staff always chuckle(with a certain indignation) when I ask about airguns but on that day they had one in the back and I came out on top. Threw out a lowball offer and they took it. Wife wasn't happy but if I hadn't got it would have ate at me. Had some time to shot it over the holidays and the shot cycle smoothed out quickly. Hopefully I'll get some more range time coming up.
That is so nice !
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That sure is a beautiful rifle David! Have fun with it. Congratulations!
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David, That is a beauty for sure!
I have always been drawn to a Mannlicher stocked gun.... and a Beezah to boot!
Congrats.
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Yea real nice Stutzen. I had a chance to get a real nice Gamo version off of CL. After, talking myself into it within an hour it was gone.
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1970's 342, Weaver "Marksman" on Benjamin scope mounts.
(https://i.imgur.com/KDznJdW.jpg)
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You have a great collection Terry but that 342 is my favorite. Over the top! 8)
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Finally got around to replacing the peep sight fasteners & the trigger guard on my 101 (Hop Sing). I think I enjoy shooting this one the most. Something about it's crude makeup that's addictive. Sighting it in is almost comical. Adjust the elevation & it throws off the wind-age & vise versa. Looking forward to playing with it again. I'll get him sighted in eventually.
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Here's my 70's Weaver V22-A, 3-6x18 Dual X scope on my Crosman 160 Pellgun, variant 1, 1955-56. It was on my Mohawk 10c (Kmart version of Nylon 66). It is now boxed up, waiting for it's final home on a Crosman model 70 when I get one. Also, here are two 760's that are now in the middle of restoration-my original 760 Powermaster variant 1, June '68, and a 760-D Pumpmaster, April '98 I'm restoring for my brother. He told me last month his, " pumper pistol" had been stolen, so I'm restoring this one for him.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/3rixFk.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm3rixFkj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/3JAkGd.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm3JAkGdj)
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Nice rifles and pistols. Great now I have the antique bug also.
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Hey Gene,
If you ever want to try some Vintage stuff out, I have a couple up here in Kendallville.
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So, works been crazy, long hours.
One night I was surfing gun broker, I ran across a 78g in the box with no reserve and 2 days left on the auction.
The description said it was untested, and from an estate he was asked to sell.
The photos showed the serial number in the 12,000 range, so I emailed the seller for more info as to it having a adjustable trigger.
To my dismay, he posted new photos and extended the auction 8 more days.
Yes a adjustable trigger, and he posted the photo, but didn’t update the description.
I bid a silly low bid to show him I was interested, and forgot about it as I was sure I wouldn’t win.
8 days later I got an email, I won it.
I got it in, open the gun, it still had a cartridge in it, the cartridge was one of the old Crosman “bottlecap” powerlets.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2ufwufo.jpg)j
Under the foam, I found the manual.
I put some pelgun oil in the Passage the transfers the co2 from the grip to the valve, and dry fired it a few times, then put a cartridge in it and popped it.
Not a sound, I cocked it and it fired.
Holy smoke, it didn’t need a reseal.
2 power levels on cocking, like the crosman Mk1.
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2j1ogvm.jpg)
I let it sit overnight to see if it leaked down, the next night I Shot it until the gas ran out, about 40-50 shots.
10 meters, JSB 13.4 Pellets, I called the flier.
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2jb15ib.jpg)
The cap oring was swollen from the co2, so ordered a kit from Mac1.
Big differences between this and the Daisy 790. But that’s going to be another post.
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Nice score! :D
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I'm not a pistol fan because generally they can't come close to a rifle in accuracy. Accuracy like that would change my mind. You got lucky with that deal!
Jon
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Here's my 66AB Powermaster I bought from a member on here. I replaced it's missing parts with NOS ones, then ordered some Hawke medium rise mounts to mount the Optima 3-9x32 scope. Then cleaned it up with some Rem-Oil and it looks and shoots real well now!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/SYV4C3.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmSYV4C3j)
And the other two 760's above have been restomodded now as well. Here's the 760 variant 1, 6/70;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/PgEKB0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plPgEKB0j)
And the 760-D Pumpmaster, 4/98;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/nKk3kq.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnnKk3kqj)
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Pretty sure my Benji 392's & 397's, 101 Crosman & short pumpers are posted here somewhere. Here are the Dan's...
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Very nice pistol Ian!
I sorta forgot about this tread.
Here is my latest "get", a 2nd Var 160 bought off the classifieds here from Gear_Junkie.
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Very nice pistol Ian!
I sorta forgot about this tread.
Here is my latest "get", a 2nd Var 160 bought off the classifieds here from Gear_Junkie.
I love that variant with the simple peep in the very back. Bought my first CO2 pistol 2 weeks ago, this or a 400 would be my desire for a rifle.
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Shooting this in the backyard as I post from my iPhone. This will be the last rifle I will sell. Love this gun. Three gentle pumps and it’s a silent backyard laser with a WW2 feel. Approaching 70 years old and I believe these are the original seals?
(https://i.imgur.com/QRJxFFD.jpg)
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Very nice guns fellas. Need to try me one of them with the peep set all the way back.
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Very nice guns fellas. Need to try me one of them with the peep set all the way back.
It is not a easy find? I think the most elegant CO2 rifle?
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Here's my Benj,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFgvfcqiX30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFgvfcqiX30)
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Dang Andrew... I got a white screen... Even have "flash player" installed.
How about a good old fashioned .jpg pic?
LOL
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I'm sure it's the one I always droll over.
Yup...that's the one.
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Here's my Benj,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFgvfcqiX30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFgvfcqiX30)
Is that naturally brass or did you polish it?
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No 312 ever came from the factory looking like that. Make's a person wonder why not?
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Now I see it on youtube... NICE... VERY NICE!
I too have a polished brass 312 so I can definitely appreciate the work to get her looking that good. 8)
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I had a Benjamin 312 polished like that.
Gave it to my older brother it now sits in the closet and doesn’t hold air anymore.
And he won’t let me reseal it.
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I had a Benjamin 312 polished like that.
Gave it to my older brother it now sits in the closet and doesn’t hold air anymore.
And he won’t let me reseal it.
Are you sure it needs to be resealed? I'd try the alcohol flush first.
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NAH it's toast... Have him send it to me for parts. ;)
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Hey pot-belly spider monkey, I've got dibs. Oh ya... ;) ;) ;)
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It was his first he is 10 years older than me.
He bought it as a kid used.
When it quit working he gave it to me when I was 6. (1971)
My dad sent it off to have it fixed. I used it and abused it until I was in my 30’s.
Then in 1997 for His birthday I gave it back to him, in perfect working condition.
In 1999 I saw it sitting in his garage , covered in sawdust and not able to hold air.
I have repeatedly asked him to please let me take it home and get it back in operable condition but he refuses for some reason.
Some people just don’t deserve nice vintage airguns.
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Hey pot-belly spider monkey, I've got dibs. Oh ya... ;) ;) ;)
Awe Nutz....
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It was his first he is 10 years older than me.
He bought it as a kid used.
When it quit working he gave it to me when I was 6. (1971)
My dad sent it off to have it fixed. I used it and abused it until I was in my 30’s.
Then in 1997 for His birthday I gave it back to him, in perfect working condition.
In 1999 I saw it sitting in his garage , covered in sawdust and not able to hold air.
I have repeatedly asked him to please let me take it home and get it back in operable condition but he refuses for some reason.
Some people just don’t deserve nice vintage airguns.
Talk him into joining GTA. We’ll beat him upside the head with tact. ;D
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Here's my Challenger Plainsman and an Apache Texan with a Perotti-design piston (and a few other internal mods).
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Is that naturally brass or did you polish it?
I polished it, here's an old old post, sorry to re submit it.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=66699.msg635166#msg635166 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=66699.msg635166#msg635166)
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Is that naturally brass or did you polish it?
I polished it, here's an old old post, sorry to re submit it.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=66699.msg635166#msg635166 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=66699.msg635166#msg635166)
I obviously like how your brass turned out. Can you also explain your procedure for refinishing the wood?
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No 312 ever came from the factory looking like that. Make's a person wonder why not?
It is ironic that all the makers covered up the brass, I’m sure, to make the rifle looked blued like a firearm of the day. Because brass is high quality and expensive now, we love to look at these all shined up. So against my natural grain not to alter a vintage gun that I would miss out on this. The polished 108 we just saw is a perfect example as well of how cool this can be!
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Andrews old post he linked to was one of the driving factors in my polishing the brass on my 312 a while back.
That and there wasn't much "brown" left anyway! ;)
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No 312 ever came from the factory looking like that. Make's a person wonder why not?
It is ironic that all the makers covered up the brass, I’m sure, to make the rifle looked blued like a firearm of the day. Because brass is high quality and expensive now, we love to look at these all shined up. So against my natural grain not to alter a vintage gun that I would miss out on this. The polished 108 we just saw is a perfect example as well of how cool this can be!
Steve, got any pix of the polished 108?
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I have a couple of leads on 312’s. Can anyone tell me what the proper nomenclature is for the two different rear sights? One appears to be the standard or more common sight while the other like Andrew’s appears to be more of a fixed sight.
...or better yet; the years these two different sights were offered?
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Mrty take a look at mine I added a pic of just before your post.
It's rear site is fixed.
The one on Andrews looks to be what was the "Bar-V" adjustable rear site.
Also A "Bar-O" rear Peep...
Then there was also a #273 rear Peep.
Click on this from Trev's webpages...
(http://cinedux.com/resources/Benjamin%20Flyer.jpg.opt1394x1862o0%2C0s1394x1862.jpg)
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SWEET! Now I really need to get me one.
The rear peep that was offered is very cool indeed.
BTW; nice job on your's!
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No 312 ever came from the factory looking like that. Make's a person wonder why not?
It is ironic that all the makers covered up the brass, I’m sure, to make the rifle looked blued like a firearm of the day. Because brass is high quality and expensive now, we love to look at these all shined up. So against my natural grain not to alter a vintage gun that I would miss out on this. The polished 108 we just saw is a perfect example as well of how cool this can be!
Steve, got any pix of the polished 108?
From earlier post of guy restoring his:
What is cool about the 108 polished is it about 100% brass, the spacer the adjustable sight, crazy! If they would have sold it polished it may have lasted longer than a year?
(https://i.imgur.com/UMyfwyl.jpg)
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Thanks for the pic Steve. I think it looks nice but there’s something special about the 312. I think it has to do with the walnut stock, tootsie roll forearm, & the reddish tint of the walnut. I think all these factors accentuate the polished brass like no other. I also think the adjustable rear sight of Andrew’s or the fixed site of Scott’s is another important detail. I don’t think the same effect would be had with the standard rear sight.
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A blonde and a brunette of modest pedigree.
The blonde Crosman 180 .22 averages 584.5 fps @ 80 degrees -- the brunette Crosman 180 .22 averages 605.3 fps @ 80 degrees.
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Here's my '73 "Gold" Streak. Andrew helped immensely with his advice on the brass work. It now sports a Williams peep sight that I JB Welded on.
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WOW Randy, I like the looks of that as much as a "silver".
While it may not be worth as much, as an original Silver Streak, I may need to pay better attention to all those Blue Streaks with thin or little original "blueing" left.
Hey.... I got a C9 that is almost there already. ;)
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Thanks for the pic Steve. I think it looks nice but there’s something special about the 312. I think it has to do with the walnut stock, tootsie roll forearm, & the reddish tint of the walnut. I think all these factors accentuate the polished brass like no other. I also think the adjustable rear sight of Andrew’s or the fixed site of Scott’s is another important detail. I don’t think the same effect would be had with the standard rear sight.
I totally agree, that total package is pretty special
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Here's my '73 "Gold" Streak. Andrew helped immensely with his advice on the brass work. It now sports a Williams peep sight that I JB Welded on.
I'm a purest in the purest form but that like the 312 is SICK! IIRC young bucks version of "MAN THAT LOOKS AWESOME"!
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How bout that. Look's like I found my first 312 w/the adjustable rear sight that I can give the Scott/Andrew treatment to.
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Here's my '73 "Gold" Streak. Andrew helped immensely with his advice on the brass work. It now sports a Williams peep sight that I JB Welded on.
She's a looker Randy.
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Here's my '73 "Gold" Streak. Andrew helped immensely with his advice on the brass work. It now sports a Williams peep sight that I JB Welded on.
Randy.....Very Very Nice ! :)
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Here's my '73 "Gold" Streak. Andrew helped immensely with his advice on the brass work. It now sports a Williams peep sight that I JB Welded on.
She's a looker Randy.
Andrew, this question might have gotten lost in the shuffle. Can you tell us your procedure for refinishing the wood?
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Thanks for the replies, guys. I put an adjustable piston in it and get 687 fps on 8 pumps with Benji 14.3's.
So far, Andrews tip on using Tri-flow on the finish seems to be working. No tarnish yet!
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Here's my '73 "Gold" Streak. Andrew helped immensely with his advice on the brass work. It now sports a Williams peep sight that I JB Welded on.
She's a looker Randy.
Andrew, this question might have gotten lost in the shuffle. Can you tell us your procedure for refinishing the wood?
Here's my '73 "Gold" Streak. Andrew helped immensely with his advice on the brass work. It now sports a Williams peep sight that I JB Welded on.
She's a looker Randy.
Andrew, this question might have gotten lost in the shuffle. Can you tell us your procedure for refinishing the wood?
Didn't need to re do the walnut, was like factory new, not a blemish, not a mark anywhere to be seen.
The only reason for the brass work was that it had a couple of small handling marks on the blue which annoyed me as the wood was so perfect I wanted the metal perfect.
I know some will say leave original but to me it's a truly special gun this way.
Being a jeweler by trade I love doing this sort of stuff, plus I have always admired the brass finished Benji's and it is a real stand out 'Golden Gun' in my collection of more than 20 guns.
Here's how it came from Morphy's auction.
(https://i.imgur.com/3IOpFU6.jpg)
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My only truly vintage rifle- new to me HW35.
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Didn't need to re do the walnut, was like factory new, not a blemish, not a mark anywhere to be seen.
The only reason for the brass work was that it had a couple of small handling marks on the blue which annoyed me as the wood was so perfect I wanted the metal perfect.
I know some will say leave original but to me it's a truly special gun this way.
Being a jeweler by trade I love doing this sort of stuff, plus I have always admired the brass finished Benji's and it is a real stand out 'Golden Gun' in my collection of more than 20 guns.
Here's how it came from Morphy's auction.
(https://i.imgur.com/3IOpFU6.jpg)
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Just about new in the box! Oh my! You may have violated some “Vintage AirGun Collecting Law” here. I believe there may be fines involved, and if this was premeditated, well some jail time may be unavoidable? Personally I would avoid a trial by a jury of your peers, it could get ugly? A lenient Judge may be your only hope. Lol
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My only truly vintage rifle- new to me HW35.
That's a great looking rifle Bryan. Thanks for sharing.
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My only truly vintage rifle- new to me HW35.
That's a great looking rifle Bryan. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks brother. Definitely needs a little bit of TLC, but she cocks and shoots, which is the most important thing.
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(https://i.imgur.com/3IOpFU6.jpg)
Just about new in the box! Oh my! You may have violated some “Vintage AirGun Collecting Law” here. I believe there may be fines involved, and if this was premeditated, well some jail time may be unavoidable? Personally I would avoid a trial by a jury of your peers, it could get ugly? A lenient Judge may be your only hope. Lol
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I’m sure he was hammered hard for doing this. I did the same thing to one of my Dan’s & you’d think I’d literally committed a crime. Folks around these parts can be very opinionated (including me). Andrew was kind enough to share his reason for doing so & so did I. The barrel on mine was scuffed up so bad the silver looked like a dark cloud. If I had it to do over I wouldn’t change a thing. Bottom line, the only thing that matters are what the OWNER decides to do & what makes him or her happy.
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(https://i.imgflip.com/2dxqs6.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2dxqup.jpg)
Managed to add a second Rochester to the collection.
I really like these old rifles. Always looking for more.
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The first BB gun I ever shot. I was 9 or 10 years old. A Daisy No. 25. I have not been actively looking but I've been keeping my eyes open for one of a similar vintage for a long time. A few months ago Flatcar1 gave this one to me for the cost of shipping it. According to the Daisy history and the register number it is a plastic stock variant #7 made in 1956. It came halfway disassembled but all the parts were there.
Daisy made a bazillion of these for over 100 years and still makes them in China. This one was made in the original Plymouth, MI Daisy factory. The plunger seal is in good shape. I clocks an expected 350 fps and is accurate for a BB gun at 5 yards. All I did to the metal was buff it with 0000 steel wool and oil it.
I'm pretty satisfied with my little collection of airguns and with the addition of the Daisy it feels complete.
Jon
PS - I'm really glad this thread has been stickyfied.
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The rear sight will be in the box from JG Airguns for my second '37 - '41 Crosman 101 restore. I'll post pics of the twins when it's installed.
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Didn't need to re do the walnut, was like factory new, not a blemish, not a mark anywhere to be seen.
The only reason for the brass work was that it had a couple of small handling marks on the blue which annoyed me as the wood was so perfect I wanted the metal perfect.
I know some will say leave original but to me it's a truly special gun this way.
Being a jeweler by trade I love doing this sort of stuff, plus I have always admired the brass finished Benji's and it is a real stand out 'Golden Gun' in my collection of more than 20 guns.
Here's how it came from Morphy's auction.
(https://i.imgur.com/3IOpFU6.jpg)
Andrew did you blue the bolt, cam plate, etc? If so what product did you use? Thanks
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Andrew did you blue the bolt, cam plate, etc? If so what product did you use? Thanks
Yes, I refinished all screws by fine emerying then they are lathe turned using 1000 grade paper given them that turned finish like you get on best grade guns.
Can't stand polished blued guns, went through that in the 80's trying to emulate those beautiful Vemon guns we used to drool over in Air Gun World mags when they used to do centerfolds, can't tell you how many HW's I had engraved and polished like a mirror.
Cam plate and bolt also had professional re blue, didn't need it though, I just wanted better than factory finish, didn't touch trigger guard left attached to stock, unmarked.
The end brass plugs at both ends I used Birchwood Casey Brass black, works amazingly, a few goes and it's as black as the ace of spades.
All the hot caustic blueing was done by my gunsmith as cold blue is ok but I'm a bit anal and prefer better than factory finish, kinda like a classic car resto, every nut and bolt is polished to perfection.
Here's a good tip for you guys that I learnt from my gunsmith since I started tinkering back in the 80's
After any refinishing and all that trouble of polishing and re blueing the last thing you want to stuff up is when re assembling your gun by marring the screws slot with the screwdriver as it's metal to metal contact,
even though we use proper parallel gunsmith screw driver sets it's almost impossible, so the tip I learned from him was to add a layer or two of masking tape over the screw driver bit before inserting into the slot, stops metal to metal contact and from removing any blue, you can still tighten up tight no probs without marking the screws slots.
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I'm truly hopeless. I just bought another "oldie" from the classifieds.
The 1976 Daisy Bicentennial 880 that "The Fuse" (Stuart) was selling.
Pics and report to come next week.
Thanks Stuart. This one will be hard to keep from Betty Lou.
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Andrew you are a perfectionist for sure. And it shows in your guns, it’s all those little things that adds up to something quite special. Hats off to you.
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Andrew you are a perfectionist for sure. And it shows in your guns, it’s all those little things that adds up to something quite special. Hats off to you.
I agree Steve.
Lots of talent here on the GTA.
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1974 Benjamin 312 seen here with peep sight #273. Serial #H364716. Last recorded 312 according to Crosman Benjamin Sheridan Products Date of Manufacturing is; serial #364750, making this 312 34th to the last ever made.
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Real nice Marty. 😎
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Thanks Dave. ;)
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Wow Marty....Just Wow So Very NICE ! Best Wishes - Tom
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Thank you Tom! ;)
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Holy Moly Marty. Nice find!
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Thank you Stuart & stay tuned. There’s another one scheduled to arrive this Saturday. It’s quite possibly a prewar 312 (early 40's). The box is just as unique as the gun. I say this because folks in the know didn’t even know this full length box existed. I know of only one other one like it. A good friend of mine owns it.
Here's a sneak peak...
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Thank you Stuart & stay tuned. There’s another one scheduled to arrive this Saturday. It’s quite possibly a prewar 312 (early 40's). The box is just as unique as the gun. I say this because folks in the know didn’t even know this full length box existed. I know of only one other one like it. A good friend of mine owns it.
Here's a sneak peak...
Yeow-za ! :)
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Strange thing about this one is the lady says it builds pressure or has pressure but doesn't shoot. How much you wanna bet the safety's engaged?
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Strange thing about this one is the lady says it builds pressure or has pressure but doesn't shoot. How much you wanna bet the safety's engaged?
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Sure nuff nice! That one will do until a good comes along. ;D Congrats on a great find.
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Strange thing about this one is the lady says it builds pressure or has pressure but doesn't shoot. How much you wanna bet the safety's engaged?
That, or overpumped, still easy to fix!
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Thanks Rod. ;)
Hey Bryan or anyone, if the pressure is locked what's the correct way of releasing it?
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Be interesting to see this play out...
If it's retaining the air and won't fire it would seem that you would only be able to pump it up once. Hopefully you are right and the safety is on.
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Not sure if you can see it well enough in this pic but when I enlarge it on my pc it looks like the safety is engaged. The only problem is if she tried to fire it the trigger would be well past center on the guard & it isn't so who knows.
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Not sure if you can see it well enough in this pic but when I enlarge it on my pc it looks like the safety is engaged. The only problem is if she tried to fire it the trigger would be well past center on the guard & it isn't so who knows.
Marty....I sure hope that the safety is all that is wrong with this gun. You sure have a "knack & skill" in finding these wonderful old guns.
Best of Luck with this one ! Best Wishes - Tom
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Here is what she wrote in the ad; I pumped it a few times and it had resistance but it didn’t fire.
I'm purely speculating at this point but In hindsight maybe the check valve isn't seating properly & not allowing the gun to build up pressure. I've had this happen on a couple of guns & the alcohol flush cured them. I'm sure there is 70+ years of crud built up inside this gun so the flush might work. Although I'm a little apprehensive to try it because I think these older pumpers have leather seals & this flush could do more harm than good. Unless someone knows for sure I'll be giving a shout out to Rick or Mike Baker before dumping alcohol into him.
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Thanks Rod. ;)
Hey Bryan or anyone, if the pressure is locked what's the correct way of releasing it?
Remove the rear stock and trigger assembly, remove the striker/spring, insert a dowel into the tube against the valve stem, and with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, tap the dowel against the valve stem with a hammer. If the first tap doesnt do it, continue tapping a little bit harder each time until you hit it hard enough to open the valve.
If there is too much pressure in the valve, the striker won't hit the valve stem hard enough to open it.
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Marty, hopefully it’s as you first suspected, the safety is on. If not, you can move on to more invasive steps.
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Thanks for the info Bryan. Much appreciated!
Thanks Dave. Hopefully the fix will be relatively easy & like you said if not I’ll just move onto the next stage.
To be quite honest, getting it fixed isn’t really at the top of my list right now. I just hope it makes it home in as good a shape as it & the box appear in the photos. My biggest priority is trying to date it. Here (on top) is the other early 40’s 312 I mentioned earlier. It is without a doubt a 1942 or at least that’s what is written on the receipt. That’s right, that 312 still had the receipt that is marked 1942. Heck of a doc to be tucked in the box after all these years.
I think both of these 312’s look identical & there is no mistaking the box. I’ll be comparing notes with the other owner as well as examining docs that come with this one. Maybe there are clues in the paper work or on the box itself. We are also curious to see how the bluing on the two compare to one another. Neither one appears to have been used a whole lot but the bluing on both have worn down about the same, or so it appears. If this is the case then I think it sheds some light as to how delicate the bluing was when these were first built.
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Well, if push comes to shove, the barrel and pump tube are brass (assuming those older ones remained constant), and Birchwood/Casey makes Brass Black for bluing brass like those. Polished and blued would be handsome!
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Are they actually blued, or are they blackened?
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This is what I used to touch up my Racine 342: https://birchwood-casey7.mybigcommerce.com/brass-black-touch-up-3-fl-oz-bottle/
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You can not "Blue" brass.... only steel.
It is a chemical reaction that takes place, not like a "paint" that works on any surface.
Bras is "blackened " or another option is "antiqued" using sulfur that gives it a case hardening effect.
Dang I let the "cat out of the bag" on my future project on that one. >:(
Now Marty, you referenced 1942... as in PRE-WAR. I want to know how this could be. Everything I have found says the 312 was not produced until 1946... POST WAR.
You REALLY peaked my interest there.
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I appreciate all the advice on bluing & you can bet I'll hang onto that information for future reference like bluing parts to my first 312 that I buffed & polished down to the brass. However, let me dispel any notion of bluing any part of this gun. It will remain as is w/o any alterations whatsoever. Fellas, this is a time capsule to how these 312’s were first built and will remain as such. I’m not sure about Vintage pumpers but in the world of vintage muscle cars folks kill for time capsules. In fact there are several clubs that have nothing but these type cars & are worth more than those that remain #’s matching but have been restored. To render this 312 or that of my friends in any way is absolutely beyond the intentions of either one of us. Just isn’t going to happen.
As a side note; a very reputable personality in the world of Vintage air guns suggested to my friend on another site he send his off to Mac1 for the steroid treatment. We both about fell off our chairs. It would be like taking a #s matching muscle car & modifying it. Makes absolutely no sense at all.
I can appreciate what Scott stated in that he is interested to know if these are indeed pre-war 312’s. This just goes to show how rare these guns are & if found how important it is they remain in their natural state w/o alterations. What I can say is that my friends gun did come with a receipt which leaves no doubt it is pre-war. Here is a photo of that receipt...
I am also hoping that someone here recognizes these early model 312's and can add the the discussion.
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Here is what she wrote in the ad; I pumped it a few times and it had resistance but it didn’t fire
Could it be that she did not cock it before trying to fire it. ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ???
Mike
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Here is what she wrote in the ad; I pumped it a few times and it had resistance but it didn’t fire
Could it be that she did not cock it before trying to fire it. ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ???
Mike
It's hard to say without actually seeing the gun but it wouldn't surprise me. However, if this is a 70+ year old gun I can only imagine the grim that's been allowed to stew inside if it hasn't been well cared for. Hopefully I can at least narrow it down this weekend.
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Now Marty, you referenced 1942... as in PRE-WAR. I want to know how this could be. Everything I have found says the 312 was not produced until 1946... POST WAR.
You REALLY peaked my interest there.
Scroll down (under the heading of Benjamin air rifles) to where the plump guy is cycling the gun. Above the photo there is a caption that reads;
"MODERN MECHANIX December 1939, New Benjamin Air Rifles have a lever hand pump."
I think this gives some insight as to when these first 312's were built. I think another key as I mentioned before is the box. I have never seen a full length box with these older benjamins & certainly not any with these graphics. Nor have folks that have been researching these guns for years. I think the box alone will give insight as to the year but finding that information has been difficult.
http://cinedux.com/benjamin-air-pistols-and-rifles.php (http://cinedux.com/benjamin-air-pistols-and-rifles.php)
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Here is what she wrote in the ad; I pumped it a few times and it had resistance but it didn’t fire
Could it be that she did not cock it before trying to fire it. ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ???
Mike
It's hard to say without actually seeing the gun but it wouldn't surprise me. However, if this is a 70+ year old gun I can only imagine the grim that's been allowed to stew inside if it hasn't been well cared for. Hopefully I can at least narrow it down this weekend.
Definitely would not hurt to do a good flush job to being new life back to it.
Mike
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Wow, 5/8 of 1942... That is just crazy.
Makes me wonder if it was a left over receipt book due to war time sales being low and it was '52.
This really is Earth shaking news.
I agree Marty. Don't restore it in the normal sence. Worth much more as is. If you get it shooting,all the better.
If I found a 65 Shelby GT350 in original condition. I wouldn't sand it down to bare metal 😋
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I think the point of the steroid mod is to ensure that it will last under regular use. I believe the mac1 billet lever/adjustable piston kit is "good enough", if not better, as long as you are competent enough to install it on your own. It seems a pretty simple venture.
Personally, I probably lack the discipline to avoid using a vintage Benjamin pumper. If you can avoid using the rifle regularly, then lube and shoot it occasionally it keep it fresh internally. Otherwise, a billet lever kit should make it last literally forever as long as you keep it lubed and never abuse it.
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Sorry Bryan, but I disagree.
When I see a "steroid" it makes me think the owner wanted it to go beyond it's original design intent (number of pumps/fps)
Give me a bone stock Benji in original condition and 8 pumps is all I want to do.
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Different "strokes".
Pun intended :)
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I must have somewhere in the neighborhood of 18 pumpers & all of them are well cared for & are ready to go at a minutes’ notice. Just about every one of them has been flushed whistle clean & lubed. I say just about all of them because a couple of them are so pristine & hold air indefinitely that I just as well... leave well enough alone, & all of them go to bed with their belly’s full. None of these guns will ever go under the knife. Chalk it up to the purest in me. It isn’t in my nature. Another big obstacle is that I’ve fallen into the dreaded “C” word part of this venture which is an even bigger explanation mark for not modifying them.
Don’t get me wrong, hats off to folks who are willing to push the limits of their guns & all reports are the Mac1 mods are terrific. However, I get all the enjoyment I need with 8 stock pumps & if I feel a need to kick it up a notch I’ll pull out one of my Henry’s. ;)
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That's fair. So far, I rarely use more than 5 pumps in my 397. But a billet lever amd adjustable piston is on my short list, then again I am talking about a 397PA. A pristine 312 would be a game changer, for sure.
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I’ve fallen into the dreaded “C” word part of this venture
Huh?
Sorry it's early and I am not hitting on all cylinders yet.
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I’ve fallen into the dreaded “C” word part of this venture
Huh?
Sorry it's early and I am not hitting on all cylinders yet.
Collector... ::)
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Gotchya!
Yep, coffee is what I need... more COFFEE
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Don't know if I ever posted this..
My Sears/Crosman 1st variant 1400. Mac1 kit and ice maker tubing tranfer port.
(http://i.imgur.com/DY1Mx8t.jpg) (https://imgur.com/DY1Mx8t)
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Nice man, how's pumping it with the scope on? Those mounts look lower then the ones I had on mine.
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Nice man, how's pumping it with the scope on? Those mounts look lower then the ones I had on mine.
I have no problem pumping it,and never go higher than 8 pumps.
The scope is big,bordering on ridiculous, but it was marked down at walmart because the package had been opened. 8)
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Good Morning!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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B&W-oldie-impressions
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Good Lord... what do we have there?
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and:
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Benji's
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WoW!Marty, That's nice!
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Thank you Wendell
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B&W-oldie-impressions
Awesome, that’s vintage! Just bought one of those rifles and one is in my dreams!
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1948 Sheridan Model B "Sporter"
Simply elegant!
Muzzle velocity of 700fps with 8 pumps and deadly accurate!
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What can you say The Holy Grail of Sheridans.
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Anschutz Hakim, a .22 underlever taploader. 2800 were made in 1954 by Anschutz - they went into service with the Egyptian army in 1955 as a training rifle. Apparently that training wasn't good enough to keep the Israelis from invading the Sinai in 1956. Almost all of them were sold off as surplus and are now in the U.S.
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Anschutz Hakim, a .22 underlever taploader. 2800 were made in 1954 by Anschutz - they went into service with the Egyptian army in 1955 as a training rifle. Apparently that training wasn't good enough to keep the Israelis from invading the Sinai in 1956. Almost all of them were sold off as surplus and are now in the U.S.
And try to find one that doesn’t look like it’s been run over by a tank 10 times. Lol
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Not sure if I posted this one already. Had it out this morning and took a few pics. I did post it elsewhere but thought it belonged here as well.
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Jeez,That's a nice one!
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Thanks Wendell. I got a few little sweeties tucked away here and there. I try not to get them all out at once. I'm not sure if Betty Lou knows about all of them.
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I'll never tell........
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And try to find one that doesn’t look like it’s been run over by a tank 10 times. Lol
I read somewhere that the actual 8mm semiauto infantry rifles would be assigned to one soldier, and would be religiously taken care of. The training rifles were assigned to a squad and thrown in a corner. This stock came to me in three pieces, and is pinned and glued together with shish kebab skewers (and refinished). (Cue a rousing chorus of "Oh no, you destroyed the collector value!) I got it from a gunsmith that had purchased a pile of them when they were simply surplus curiosities. What I got was a stripped parts gun and a Cool Whip tub of left-over junk. I had to make or adapt a number of things - I tried 7 loading taps before I found one that would align with the breech end of the bore. No matching serial numbers on the parts, and not all original - it really doesn't have "collector value" at this point. I am, however, happy to have a bit of history that I can shoot.
A curious thing about the mechanism is that the transfer port leading to the tap is bore sized. On cocking the tap opens, sealing the compression chamber. The piston moving backwards pulls a vacuum, and I have to be careful to not flick the tap closed too quickly for fear it will pull the pellet backwards. I did find the hammered remains of a pellet in the compression chamber, as well as a bunch of grit. I should have kept the grit, since it was probably eroded from the great pyramids.
All the markings are in Arabic - I was hoping for something exotic like "death to the infidels." A friend at work that reads Arabic told me it just says "5.5mm training rifle."
Mixed in with the parts was an entire second rifle - a 1974 Romanian Pioner II ( a .177 break-barrel cadet trainer). Cracker Jack prizes are constructed better than that thing.
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And try to find one that doesn’t look like it’s been run over by a tank 10 times. Lol
I read somewhere that the actual 8mm semiauto infantry rifles would be assigned to one soldier, and would be religiously taken care of. The training rifles were assigned to a squad and thrown in a corner. This stock came to me in three pieces, and is pinned and glued together with shish kebab skewers (and refinished). (Cue a rousing chorus of "Oh no, you destroyed the collector value!) I got it from a gunsmith that had purchased a pile of them when they were simply surplus curiosities. What I got was a stripped parts gun and a Cool Whip tub of left-over junk. I had to make or adapt a number of things - I tried 7 loading taps before I found one that would align with the breech end of the bore. No matching serial numbers on the parts, and not all original - it really doesn't have "collector value" at this point. I am, however, happy to have a bit of history that I can shoot.
A curious thing about the mechanism is that the transfer port leading to the tap is bore sized. On cocking the tap opens, sealing the compression chamber. The piston moving backwards pulls a vacuum, and I have to be careful to not flick the tap closed too quickly for fear it will pull the pellet backwards. I did find the hammered remains of a pellet in the compression chamber, as well as a bunch of grit. I should have kept the grit, since it was probably eroded from the great pyramids.
All the markings are in Arabic - I was hoping for something exotic like "death to the infidels." A friend at work that reads Arabic told me it just says "5.5mm training rifle."
Mixed in with the parts was an entire second rifle - a 1974 Romanian Pioner II ( a .177 break-barrel cadet trainer). Cracker Jack prizes are constructed better than that thing.
Irony is these are really well made rifles, if they had been cared for they would command high value now. I am still looking for one that’s nice but that may never come.
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Daisy 881 very rare don't know exact year.
Just in use and mounted a scope lately.
It's a bullseye now!
BB (50 Mag) and pellets
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That's a Beauty!
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^^^I agree. That's the best looking Daisy I've ever seen.
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1973-1983 someone told but I think it's older
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I'll get better pics and video of it when it gets here, but here's a seller pic or two of the Crosman model 70 Pellgun That I got on an eBay auction Sunday. Due by pony express tomorrow. It's getting the best restomod I'll have done to date. Including the pre-war model 70 Standard checkering. Build date looks to be 7/79 so far?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/5qKJf2.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl5qKJf2j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/mkhXT4.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnmkhXT4j)
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Well, as of now, it's still in Elk Grove Village IL distribution center. So eBay's estimate of delivery tomorrow will likely be closer to the truth. Darn it. Moving up a day had me all twitter pated. And Saturday, the checkering tool kit arrives via pony express. The sling swivel kit for the 725VTR and 1000x got here yesterday. So things will start picking up around here shortly.
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Just picked up and I must say the most complete I've ever seen... Has original receipt for $27 and a Dwight Eisenhower stamp on the envelope that came in the box
Playing catch up on all the posts...this was a great find! Congrats!
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Welcome to the party Marty!
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^^^Potius sero quam nunquam. Sure hope that isn't something I'm going to regret...
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I just got this 66 Sheridan Blue streak. I have to say that on this one I did have to do the alcohol flush. I had to do it three times . I had to use the compressor to get it to take a little air. I got it to start shooting then started to use the pump arm to take it the rest of the way. I used pneumatic air tool oil. I don't have the secret sauce. I was tempted to use transmission sealer but I finally got the exhaust valve to seal. I don't know if that would of helped to get it sealed faster. Btw does it get harder to pump with alcohol flush it's shooting like it's really powerful.
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Btw does it get harder to pump with alcohol flush it's shooting like it's really powerful.
Nice looking gun Joe.
Alcohol, in addition to breaking down all the crud, dries out everything pretty quick, including ridding the gun of all its oil, so you probably noticed the pump arm dragging. There is a step it the procedure where I mentioned adding oil immediately after the first three cycling series of pure alcohol. This is why, to ensure all parts remain lubricated during the flush. Don't confuse this step with allowing the gun to sit upright overnight with a dose of alcohol.
Another reason could be the gun is still equalizing. I had some unbelievable PSI readings with some of my guns soon after the flush but they soon equalized. The only other reason I can think of is your gun isn’t dumping all the air. In this case you are just adding additional air pressure on top of pre existing pressure. If this is case you will have to repeat the flush.
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I'm surprised and glad that alcohol flushing is becoming a common practice. When I first told the group I had used alcohol inside a vintage Sheridan I was laughed at. I said try it, the worst that can happen is you will be replacing the seals like you originally planned.
The only downside I can think of is alcohol will harden rubber. There are solvents that would flush old airguns even better than alcohol without hardening the rubber. Unfortunately they are no longer available to consumers.
It is very important to get some oil back into the gun immediately after flushing with alcohol.
Jon
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It dumps all the air. I did alcohol then oil three times. I didn't let it sit overnight, I let it sit anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour depending on if I got busy doing something else. The first three pumps are basically normal then by the sixth pump it's equivalent to 8 on my other Sheridans. The report is also louder. It might be equalizing like you said. Btw TooJung2Die, I read some of the old posts and you were the first one to bring up the alcohol flush. If you don't leave the alcohol too long the rubber will probably be alright. I read up on the effects of isopropyl alcohol on rubber.
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I didn't let it sit overnight, I let it sit anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour
These guns are 50+ years old & for the most part so is the oil & residue. Letting them sit overnight is an important step.
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All I know is that it worked for me. Whatever works right. The process that I used was constantly agitating everything with the compressor thereby breaking everything up. I had an exhaust valve not sealing at all working within 4 hours. The overnight step is important but it doesn't mean it's the only way to do it.
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Sure whatever works however, it is important to mention your method isn’t the norm. With the standard method the mess is controlled. I can only imagine the mess when another source of compressed air is introduced.
FWIW, seems like this isn't the right thread for this discussion...maybe a thread all it's own?
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Maybe the moderator can move it somewhere else.
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I'm surprised and glad that alcohol flushing is becoming a common practice. When I first told the group I had used alcohol inside a vintage Sheridan I was laughed at. I said try it, the worst that can happen is you will be replacing the seals like you originally planned.
The only downside I can think of is alcohol will harden rubber. There are solvents that would flush old airguns even better than alcohol without hardening the rubber. Unfortunately they are no longer available to consumers.
It is very important to get some oil back into the gun immediately after flushing with alcohol.
Jon
Think they laughed at you? Should have seen the first time I said I used moonshine...
Cleaned it right out but it took three days for the gun to shoot straight again... or maybe that was the shooter?
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Think they laughed at you? Should have seen the first time I said I used moonshine...
Cleaned it right out but it took three days for the gun to shoot straight again... or maybe that was the shooter?
You put good moonshine in your air rifle??? That's alcohol abuse!!! :D :D :D
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That's nothing... I had to stop using empty nasal spray bottles for Secret Sauce.... :o
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WAAHOOO !!! The hex peep for the '37 - '41 Crosman 101 is on the way !!!
Thanks Andrew !!!
Ain't the GTA a GREAT place to be?
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A couple more make the AVA stable;
https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/benjamin/benjamin-rifles/#post-3281
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Congratulations Marty. Great examples of Benjamins. I really like the nickel one, so you finally found one.
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Congratulations Marty. Great examples of Benjamins. I really like the nickel one, so you finally found one.
Thanks, I've actually had him (S392P) & another one for quite a while. Couldn't understand why folks thought finding these was such a big deal. Found them both within weeks of each other. Well...now I know why. Haven't seen another one since.
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Here is the nicest Rochester in my collection
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0nth.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0o00.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0o8c.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0o9y.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0obk.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0odu.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0ogb.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0oi9.jpg)
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(https://i.imgflip.com/2g0oon.jpg)
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My .177 Plainsman
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g8p95.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2g8pep.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2gzsyp.jpg)
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That Plainsman is beautiful. Looks rather 101’ish.
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Nice Andrew !!! I can see why you're looking for a Kessler. Ever looked into an Apache Fireball Texan? They fit into that group as well.
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2017/02/apache-fire-ball-texan-part-1/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2017/02/apache-fire-ball-texan-part-1/)
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2017/03/apache-fire-ball-texan-part-2/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2017/03/apache-fire-ball-texan-part-2/)
Then there was the pistol.
https://www.jimmiedeesairguns.com/pistols/the-apache-fireball-1947-1949-by-burhans-and-associates-pasadena-california/ (https://www.jimmiedeesairguns.com/pistols/the-apache-fireball-1947-1949-by-burhans-and-associates-pasadena-california/)
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Thanks for sharing Andrew!
Both are very beautiful!
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Both great looking guns Andrew. That Rochester is over the top!
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Hey, thanks fellas.
Glad to share the photographs.
I have a Kessler - Model B. Just finished giving it a tune up actually. Which in part - is why I’m looking for another. It’s a fantastic rifle. Very fun to work on & even more fun to shoot.
Yep, I’ve definitely been beating the bushes looking for a nice Apache rifle as well.
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Kessler Model B
(https://i.imgflip.com/2h0ksl.jpg)
Was out back this morning with the chrony. 10 pump average with some of those Ruger Superpoints:
(https://i.imgflip.com/2h0kyf.jpg)
I’ll get some better photos of the rifle posted up later.
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A little shady but some cool history on those guns.
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As you know, I sold my unrestored Rochester to another member.
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Finally got the "hex" rear peep for the second 101. I'll do a photo shoot with the twins this evening while I have it out sighting it in.
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Finally got the "hex" rear peep for the second 101. I'll do a photo shoot with the twins this evening while I have it out sighting it in.
Cool
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Sorry, didn't get to spend time with "the twins" last night. We looked after the neighbors pets while they were visiting the distilleries in Kentucky over the weekend. They invited us over last night and had brought us back a gift. A signed bottle of Makers Mark White. Among Betty Lou's talents is her ability to talk for hours.
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There's two of'em now! My model 70 Co2 Pellgun in .177, '74, (1st year) we're fairly certain, and 160 Co2 Pellgun .22, 1955-56 variant 1;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/7jibEM.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl7jibEMj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/M1O9ug.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmM1O9ugj)
And my 66AB Powermaster, 6/86. The, " AB" denoting variant 1 (A), revision 1 (B), where the screw on the right side upper right was added to hold the barrel sleeve steadier;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/pgyXQw.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plpgyXQwj)
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Your model 70's scope set up looks good. Those other two seem to be way up there. Is it because they double as an open sight shooter?
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I accidentally posted an older pic of the 160 Pellgun, rather than the newest one. My bad. Newest pic of the 160 is with a Winchester 4x32AO scope mounted that just barely fits. But it's parallax is adjustable down to 15ft! And those Gamo see-through high mounts I used on the model 70 sight through nice, but blade on rear sight is missing. So I have a set of Hawk mid-rise dovetail mounts coming in in a couple days at least. They'll lower the parallax at least 1/4"...maybe 5/16"? And I'll unscrew the broken rear sight part, saving it and the screw in my spare parts boxes for another time. At least I can see through the wings it mounts on, per chance the lowered scope needs to see between them?
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Not a true oldie but one of my more interesting older guns. The Jumbo and ironically it’s the smallest springer I have ever seen.(http://)
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Not a true oldie but one of my more interesting older guns. The Jumbo and ironically it’s the smallest springer I have ever seen.
Cool gun but this is the smallest spring pistol ever made Tell 2, 1930s, Germany.
(https://i.imgur.com/KO9FR56.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bkNXqJb.jpg)
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That might be considered an air derringer.
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I called Tell 2 my own aones ago.
I remember just it was very hard to press the spring down
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I called Tell 2 my own aones ago.
I remember just it was very hard to press the spring down
Es tut mir leid Herr, ich verstehe nicht, was Sie meinen. Vielleicht wird eine bessere Übersetzung benötigt?
Und willkommen bei GTA Martin!
Scott (the long removed German...(Gehring / Shultz) ;)
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I said I owned the gun above called Tell 2 but I find it very complicated to use it
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I said I owned the gun above called Tell 2 but I find it very complicated to use it
Did a UTube on operation:
https://youtu.be/jN2Ux7CnwQE (https://youtu.be/jN2Ux7CnwQE)
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My dads Model 36 that he got in the late 40’s or so. The other gun we just call the Russian. I got it at a gun show in the early 80’s. It is quite accurate. Does anyone know anything about this springer? Please enlighten me.(http://)
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The Russian resembles one of the many Chinese airguns sold at tool shows, etc. But I am not an expert so take this w/a big grain o' salt!
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My dads Model 36 that he got in the late 40’s or so. The other gun we just call the Russian. I got it at a gun show in the early 80’s. It is quite accurate. Does anyone know anything about this springer? Please enlighten me.
It’s a Russian-made Baikal IJ-22. Quite a nice little rifle that was imported in those days. Yup, I don’t think Russians know how to make a bad barrel, even their little junior models often shoot like match rifles.
The metal polish and blueing aren’t the very finest, but note the many nice design touches—barrel lock, double-joint cocking links, blued seats for the stock screws, stock medallion, grip cap and buttplate with white spacers. Quality at all the spots where it’s really necessary.
https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/baikal/ij22-rifle/
The Vintage Airgun Gallery is an awesome place to look up stuff like this!
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Yep, that’s it. Thank you.
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nice little rifle. I have a Baikal side by side 12 ga that I bought in the early 2000's and while its not as finely made as it could be, it's a nice little shotgun. The Russians can make decent products, but, especially during the soviet days, they were made for the "masses" so could be crudely made, yet sure fulfilled their purpose.
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I still love my IZH-27 O/U that I have had since the same time frame.
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'78 Benjamin 347.
I will be reinstalling the two roll pins soon, I have screws there right now. Just performed a rebuild on this.
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Nice Travis!
I have a soft spot for the old 34X series from clear back to my youth!
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I hope my soon to be '81 342 can end up looking that nice.
I hope the stock doesn't need too much work, because it should have the checkering patter in the grip and forearm that I wouldn't want to mess up.
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And the model 70 with the Centerpoint 3-9x32 mildot scope off the GuideHawk NP with the new Hawk mid-rise mounts that lowered the scope some 5/16". I also found out from a Youtube video that the Winchester model 70 the Crosman version was copied from was the base model 70 called, " Ranger". Beechwood stock and no checkering to lower the price point.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/wUa81q.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmwUa81qj)
And the bolt still clears the rear scope bell, with thumb and forefinger used;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/JYpN54.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnJYpN54j)
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Sears & Roebuck Model 799
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vintage HW 77 on vintage TOYOTA Land-cruiser
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=109852.0;attach=243283;image)
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Wow! Beautifully carved.
Nice vintage HW.
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Thank You , Bill
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vintage HW 77 on vintage TOYOTA Land-cruiser
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=109852.0;attach=243283;image)
Deer scene on a airgun? Think you need squirrels and rabbits?
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FWB C60 running boar...purchased new from beeman in mid 80's
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1962 Daisy 100 (bottom) later model Daisy 200 (top), very nice Co2 pistols, the 100 is a replica gun of it's day of a Wamo .22 single shot pistol.
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The 761XL I just got delivered today from a fellow member. Build date March 1976, my birth month. Shined up the brass and cleaned the barrel, pump tube and stocks with some patches & Rem-Oil. Added an old Centerpoint 3-9x32 scope as well.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/zKULyb.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plzKULybj)
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Bought a Daisy 155 off 'bay, kind of an impulse buy (BIN for $25) after having a good experience with a 1940/'41 Red Ryder that shoots hella hard and is accurate to boot. This gun is older but in much better shape than the RR. Hope to get it middle of next week.
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^^^Looks to be in amazing shape for a Pre WWII.
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most vintage, some newer, but 100% awesome
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh302/boomerdc/pellet%20pistols_zps39hl760o.jpg)
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All are cool but to me the S&W 79G is the show stopper- very nice example!
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All are cool but to me the S&W 79G is the show stopper- very nice example!
thank you, I picked it up at one of my local haunts that took it on trade, I paid $25 for it, needed seals, needed the power screw replaced and had a pellet jammed in the barrel.
it works great now and I have a set of tiger maple custom grips coming in for it.....
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$25?? What a freaking DEAL!
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its a regular gun shop, when they get in airguns they put them aside because they know I will more than likely buy it.
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How do you like the Hatsan Tac Boss? I see no one is carrying them anymore. I like the non-blowback pistols.
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Collecting post war airguns have become an addiction for me!!
I have Crosmans, Plainsmans, Sheridans, Kesslers, and just bought my first Apache which I can't wait to try out.
Dave
Crosman
1951 108
1951 109
1951 110
1949 101
1949 101 Wrinkled paint
1949 101 early no flow thru bolt
Kesslers
Model A variant 1
Model A variant 2
Model B
Model C
Plainsman
.22 cal CO2
.22 cal CO2
.22 cal pump
.177 cal pump
.28 cal shotgun pump
Sheridans
1948 Supergrade
1951 Silver streak
1951 Silver streak
1957 Blue streak
1964 Blue streak
1979 Blue streak
2000 Blue streak
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That is one heck of a collection of Sheridan's! I've got a Crosman model 700 on it's way Pony Express from a fellow member now...Just hope I'm not in the hospital then? Just had to fall on a wet floor and hurt myself. Replaced left hip hurts to beat all *(&^ if I try to use the muscles around the joint.
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Dave- now that's a collection! What's that thing-a-ma-gig up top the Sheridan collection? 8)
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That is one heck of a collection of Sheridan's! I've got a Crosman model 700 on it's way Pony Express from a fellow member now...Just hope I'm not in the hospital then? Just had to fall on a wet floor and hurt myself. Replaced left hip hurts to beat all *(&^ if I try to use the muscles around the joint.
Leonard, I hope everything is okay (besides the *OUCH* of it all, that is)!!!
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Dave, that’s quite the collection you have there. 😎
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Collecting post war airguns have become an addiction for me!!
I have Crosmans, Plainsmans, Sheridans, Kesslers, and just bought my first Apache which I can't wait to try out.
Dave
Crosman
1951 108
1951 109
1951 110
1949 101
1949 101 Wrinkled paint
1949 101 early no flow thru bolt
Kesslers
Model A variant 1
Model A variant 2
Model B
Model C
Plainsman
.22 cal CO2
.22 cal CO2
.22 cal pump
.177 cal pump
.28 cal shotgun pump
Sheridans
1948 Supergrade
1951 Silver streak
1951 Silver streak
1957 Blue streak
1964 Blue streak
1979 Blue streak
2000 Blue streak
Wow that’s a collection, you have seen them all, what’s your favorite?
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How do you like the Hatsan Tac Boss? I see no one is carrying them anymore. I like the non-blowback pistols.
its not a bad gun, I picked up 2 of them because they were cheaper than a spare mag @ $25 each from a hunting store in northern MI
mags were $35 from pyramid so I just bought 2 guns to have a spare mag
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Hey, since I'm back again figured I'd pop in on this thread again. Motorcycle has been keeping me busy of late. That's the reason why I've been MIA for the last 2-3 months. Though I wasn't here, I wasn't not keeping my eye out locally for airgun treasures. I scored this a while back and kinda stored it away. I'll give ya a sneak peek. Only shot it once. Took it apart almost immediately upon picking it up. It's an early one, I'm guessing based on the number? What is it...
(http://i.imgur.com/7bf5nqT.jpg)
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Diana? Yes or No? I think the black trigger eliminates HW? And the safety in back looks Diana?
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I don't have a clue but from what I saw on AVA; Weihrauch
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it must be older than me. it wasn't Made in West Germany
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Diana? Yes or No? I think the black trigger eliminates HW? And the safety in back looks Diana?
Nope, not Diana. Correct, it's not a HW. You talking about this black trigger?
(http://i.imgur.com/aViZnt1.jpg)
What do you think about the safety now?
(http://i.imgur.com/3mYsNNI.jpg)
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Haenel. Is that a black plastic trigger? = Walther
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I had thought Walther too but the safety is unfamiliar to me (nothing new there! lol). Judging by the little that's been shown so far it looks like it's in good condition, whatever it is.
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And the latest vintage air rifle added to my burgeoning collection...a Crosman Pell Master 700. Built from 1968-70. This one is in real good shape and still seems tight internally? Cleaned up pretty decent too.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/dcvKeL.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmdcvKeLj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/OU0pWV.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnOU0pWVj)
Bought it from the same fellow member that sold me the 761XL. I really need another gun rack!
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Haenel. Is that a black plastic trigger? = Walther
Correct Steve, it does have a plastic trigger, but it's not a Walther. Here is another hint. This will probably be the give away. I'll post a full pic if we are stumped.
(http://i.imgur.com/QCDFNO8.jpg)
Custom stock was made for this beauty.
(http://i.imgur.com/eTEnpai.jpg)
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Seems obvious... now! lol
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Leonard, I'm telling myself >> do not go buy that 700 !!! The guy I got my 102 from also has a beat 700. These are just he gun he gets to resell.
The 102 & 700 came from the same place/guy. No question that both have sat for at least 30/40 yrs or way before we had the net to chase parts.
Butt: inner self is saaa ying buy buy trade
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Its an early FWB 124 or 127 in a custom stock.
Mike
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Yes sir my friend.
(http://i.imgur.com/Ncialq3.jpg)
Block
(http://i.imgur.com/5ufjeJb.jpg)
Side view
(http://i.imgur.com/56R2SzL.jpg)
Other side of the Boyds stock
(http://i.imgur.com/csxkVWp.jpg)
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Custom stock, not fair! Lol. Cool gun. What year would it be? Total classic. Just read only the early ones had plastic triggers.
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Leonard, I'm telling myself >> do not go buy that 700 !!! The guy I got my 102 from also has a beat 700. These are just he gun he gets to resell.
The 102 & 700 came from the same place/guy. No question that both have sat for at least 30/40 yrs or way before we had the net to chase parts.
Butt: inner self is saaa ying buy buy trade
Aw, c'mon...do it!!! you KNOW you want too!? Nice lil shooter too. Do it...resistance is futile!...
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I did :o fps 455 it doesn't like gamo pointed pellets, those got stuck in that rotary loader, to much of a point
(https://i.postimg.cc/yN7BX6p8/DSC00231.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
The capsule on the left was in this gun, the right is new, How old is the left one
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLTtccYD/DSC00237.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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80's cartridge I think? I got one in my model 70. Had one lil whiff of Co2 left in it. Got one in the 700 too, but one of the newer ones. I cleaned mine for the 2nd time today, pulled more dirt off it. Umarex .22 swab won't fit the barrel? Tried a few more pellets in it too. The AA domed are borderline too long. The CPHP's worked pretty decent, but the Gamo hunter and Sig-Sauer Crux seemed to work the best. The last three also loaded very easily.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/JN7p3A.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plJN7p3Aj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/72vfIq.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po72vfIqj)
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Custom stock, not fair! Lol. Cool gun. What year would it be? Total classic. Just read only the early ones had plastic triggers.
I read that 15 part blog by BB. As for age I would guess an early 70's. There is no Beeman address. Just the "made in Germany"
It's a Boyds stock on there. I have to get in touch with the guy I got it from. He said it was tuned by somebody. I've never shot another 124 so nothing to compare it too. She shoots real nice, cycles smooth, and a quick snap/thud upon firing.
Need to post this on the German thread see if we can tap some info from the springer guys.
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BEAUTY!!!!
I loves me an FWB, and that one is quite nice!
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Here's my dad's Schimel GP 22 that he received as a gift around 1951. He shot it once then put it in the bottom drawer of the gun cabinet until I found it last year. It still has all the paperwork. I'd love to get it into shooting condition, but I think the seals are bad and I have no idea where to begin.
Thanks
Gary
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BEAUTY!!!!
I loves me an FWB, and that one is quite nice!
Thanks Scott. It’s not too bad. Still shooting it with the iron sights. Debating on scoping it. Do you have a 124?
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Here's my dad's Schimel GP 22 that he received as a gift around 1951. He shot it once then put it in the bottom drawer of the gun cabinet until I found it last year. It still has all the paperwork. I'd love to get it into shooting condition, but I think the seals are bad and I have no idea where to begin.
Thanks
Gary
Gary, never had that pistol, but it uses Co2 cartridges so it will definitely need the face seal changed out. You can get a face seal quite easily for the 2240 and cut to size.
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Thanks Rob,
I'm going to do some research to figure out if it would be best to try it myself or send it to an expert. Last thing I want to do is make matters worse.
Again, thanks for your input.
Gary
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BEAUTY!!!!
I loves me an FWB, and that one is quite nice!
Thanks Scott. It’s not too bad. Still shooting it with the iron sights. Debating on scoping it. Do you have a 124?
Not yet... ;D
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1971 Winchester 435
1985 RWS 27
1987 RWS 26
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New to things here. Trying to get some more information on a DIANA Model 48. I cannot find info on many of these old Model 48's and none with the similar specific traits. Most certain it is a pre war but does not have the LUFT-GEWEHR stamped on the barrel. 84 is stamped on the butt end of the piston/trigger assembly and 48 and 76 are stamped on the backside of the cover for the chamber lever. Also have not seen the center locking screw set up like this one. Rear sight is incomplete I think.
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Anschutz 335, photos from the auction, cant figure out how the use my camera
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Here is my latest buy, I got her all sealed up too and she's a good shooter 8)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4901/45967635484_4f06fa9f16_c.jpg)
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Sweet!
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Beautiful example- looks unused! Is that the "first version"?
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I received my O-ring kits today and fixed the ol' 140, it was given to me for restoring a 57 Spoonbolt Crosman 140.
Installed the kit did another Deburr and found why it didnt seal after the last kit. nice little burr.
the easiest way ive found it to drag a q tip on all the edges, if it snags it will leave the little white thread hanging on it.
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Beautiful example- looks unused! Is that the "first version"?
Yes it is and I've since won another bid on another Type one as well, I've already taken it apart and the suspected bad valve in it isn't bad at all, it was assembled wrong but it is missing the ball and spring for the safety, I should be getting the much needed o rings for these guns and they should be in the mail tomorrow.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7819/46786154651_3360532fef_b.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4867/46060990684_b13d19b97d_b.jpg)
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Wayne... try the spring from a BIC lighter and a #8 shot for a temp fix on the safety. I put a dab of grease on them to keep them from exiting on the next tear down.
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1968 Crosman Powermaster 760, new seals and pump cup replaced today.
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Clean looking gun Mark...nice!
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Is that the original stock? Wow, talk about nice grain.
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Is that the original stock? Wow, talk about nice grain.
Original stock, stripped and refinished, rear sight is waiting for new screws
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Wayne... try the spring from a BIC lighter and a #8 shot for a temp fix on the safety. I put a dab of grease on them to keep them from exiting on the next tear down.
Bill after I had run the last co2 cartridge through it I took it apart and put a BIC spring and a home made thing out of some drill stock, worked out great :D
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Awesome Wayne.... ya pick up lots of tricks hanging out in here... ;)
Now if you want the real thing just search for detent ball and spring with google. They're out there for a couple bucks.
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Wanted to share some photographs of my .21 cal Crosman CG Gallery Gun
(https://i.imgflip.com/2rkhj3.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2rkho2.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/2rkhrk.jpg)
Fun as *(&^ to shoot.
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Wanted to share some photographs of my .21 cal Crosman CG Gallery Gun
That's just cool
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I won two vintage Crosman Super Pell canisters on eBay auctions this past weekend. And...a Crosman 73 Saddle Pal Co2 rifle! Looked pretty decent & is the 4th vintage Crosman Co2 rifle going in my collection.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/Puc5kE.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poPuc5kEj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/GdtUfY.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plGdtUfYj)
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Very cool 8)
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Very cool too, insomuch as it's only got a few scratches. Otherwise, it looks to be in VGC for a $79 auction win! got here a lil while ago, -4F outside too. Thing was frozen. Well packed though. Here's a few picks I took a lil while ago;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/JkTysG.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmJkTysGj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/8hyWb2.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl8hyWb2j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/bvN7Ob.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pobvN7Obj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/dhQuy7.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmdhQuy7j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/QWRf3W.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poQWRf3Wj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/Y7Brzt.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmY7Brztj)
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1968 Crosman 760 Powermaster
This beauty is posted on ebay
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It looks to me like the stock has been given a recent coat of gloss polyurethane and a permanent marker was used to cover up scratches on the receiver.
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It looks to me like the stock has been given a recent coat of gloss polyurethane and a permanent marker was used to cover up scratches on the receiver.
Yep... not natural for sure.
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Here's my latest addition to my Crosman 150 collection. I got it in the mail yesterday and had it all sealed up 5 hours later. Almost like new internals on this one.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7918/47193221122_c5de29f304_h.jpg)
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If it was on ebay, I was watchin that one.
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If it was on ebay, I was watchin that one.
That's where I got it.
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Got this one from an eBay auction win delivered yesterday. Daisy 1894 model 30-30 Buffalo Bill commemorative built 1965. I went to jr high with his grandson in 1969.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/XHq1xv.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plXHq1xvj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/RCFuoo.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plRCFuooj)
Medal says, " Buffalo Bill chief of scouts";
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/6hwlui.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po6hwluij)
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I'm a new dude to this site, but not to air guns. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed looking at all these vintage beauty's! So many cool old guns. I'm partial to the pumpers, something about those old Dans and Benji's. Thanks to everybody that posted pics. I've got to post some more to be able to post pics, hopefully soon I can contribute.
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I'm a new dude to this site, but not to air guns. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed looking at all these vintage beauty's! So many cool old guns. I'm partial to the pumpers, something about those old Dans and Benji's. Thanks to everybody that posted pics. I've got to post some more to be able to post pics, hopefully soon I can contribute.
Go to the welcome new members page and in a few days just saying hello, you will have all the post needed :)
I need to get better lighting and get some good clear photos of my 3 classics.
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+1... no better way to build your post count and share the good feelings here on GTA than to welcome new members.
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Very nice Scott.
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My babies. ;)
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Nice collection of "American Muscle". ;D
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I won this one at auction and took delivery yesterday. A 760-25 25 year commemorative that turned out to be in near-new condition inside & out for only 25 bucks! Just look at this after a Rem-Oil rubdown and dry;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/gHKKSY.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plgHKKSYj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/44aRnC.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl44aRnCj)
And this Sears, Roebuck & Co version of the Daisy 1894 model 30-30 with gold metal parts and octagon barrel from a friend coming in Saturday. He just told me about it last night after he mentioned & showed pics of rebuilding it. Gold parts look really good!;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/xdOTp6.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poxdOTp6j)
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Seeing the pistol in the bottom right of UnionDr last pic above... what is the thoughts here of a Shiloh?
Is it an accurate pistol or a smooth bore BB shooter for "Looks"?
(https://auctionimages.s3.amazonaws.com/68899/55297/45032950.jpg)
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Idk, but my buddy that owns the airguns in the pic spoke of the plated one taking .177cl pellets in those cartridges. That'd be interesting to me if blued. Never shot one myself.
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Love this thread.
Slobber slobber.
Crosman Town & Country 108 (left, .22) and 107 (right, .177), 1949-1950
I had the 108 resealed by Rick Willnecker and resealed the 107 myself with a seal kit from Rick and a valve tool from Ped.
(https://i.imgur.com/RF2m1Tb.jpg)
Cap Chur Model 50. A .50" tranquilizer gun for veterinarians and farmers. Based on the Crosman 160.
(https://i.imgur.com/0nv64DI.jpg)
BSA Meteor Mk4 .22. I modded this one. It shoots well. From the seventies I believe.
(https://i.imgur.com/uviOj4D.jpg)
Sears 180 (.22), the same Crosman T&C 108 and Crosman 140
(https://i.imgur.com/Ano6WHh.jpg)
A few oldies and a few more recent guns on this photo. Top to bottom: BSA Standard Pattern .22 (1926), BSA Improved Model D Light Model .177 (1916), Titan Bearcat (.20, from the seventies), PAX Phoenix (.22), BSA Spitfire (.22), BSA Ultra (.177)
(https://i.imgur.com/CfWrKHx.jpg)
Webley Service Rifle Mk2 .22. This one belongs to my former landlord who used to shoot pheasants with it when he was a farm boy.
I like his rusty one much better than my relatively clean Service Rifle. Interesting and well made guns from the nineteen thirties.
(https://i.imgur.com/sEYlFzS.jpg)
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Thanks for sharing Louis!
WOW!
Many of those have probably never been seen here.
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About half of them yeah Hoosier. Here's a pic of the three saddle guns I won at auction the last month or so. Two of'em in the last 10 days or so;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/p8WAPG.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plp8WAPGj)
And a 760-25 25th comemorative in VGC I also won very recently;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/99wrUi.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm99wrUij)
And a nice, solid 760-C from '91 I just won;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/r91Vpz.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnr91Vpzj)
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Thanks for sharing Louis!
WOW!
Many of those have probably never been seen here.
Thank you Hoosier :D
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Love this thread.
Slobber slobber.
Crosman Town & Country 108 (left, .22) and 107 (right, .177), 1949-1950
I had the 108 resealed by Rick Willnecker and resealed the 107 myself with a seal kit from Rick and a valve tool from Ped.
(https://i.imgur.com/RF2m1Tb.jpg)
Cap Chur Model 50. A .50" tranquilizer gun for veterinarians and farmers. Based on the Crosman 160.
(https://i.imgur.com/0nv64DI.jpg)
BSA Meteor Mk4 .22. I modded this one. It shoots well. From the seventies I believe.
(https://i.imgur.com/uviOj4D.jpg)
Sears 180 (.22), the same Crosman T&C 108 and Crosman 140
(https://i.imgur.com/Ano6WHh.jpg)
A few oldies and a few more recent guns on this photo. Top to bottom: BSA Standard Pattern .22 (1926), BSA Improved Model D Light Model .177 (1916), Titan Bearcat (.20, from the seventies), PAX Phoenix (.22), BSA Spitfire (.22), BSA Ultra (.177)
(https://i.imgur.com/CfWrKHx.jpg)
Webley Service Rifle Mk2 .22. This one belongs to my former landlord who used to shoot pheasants with it when he was a farm boy.
I like his rusty one much better than my relatively clean Service Rifle. Interesting and well made guns from the nineteen thirties.
(https://i.imgur.com/sEYlFzS.jpg)
Amazing collection Louis! Excellent condition!
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Model 1894's...
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Thanks for the pics yng@hrt. Now I know my Sears rifle was a Centennial. And what the boxes looked like. What centennial? 1776 to 1976 I assume? It was built 5/76.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/N18eMP.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poN18eMPj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/K9nb1C.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmK9nb1Cj)
And I love my Buffalo Bill Commemorative built 11/76. Especially since I knew his G-Grandson for a time. When I get to feelin' down, and these sorta things come to mind...I realize I have had some special blessings in my life that are all mine!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/XHq1xv.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plXHq1xvj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/RCFuoo.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plRCFuooj)
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Thanks for the pics yng@hrt. Now I know my Sears rifle was a Centennial. And what the boxes looked like. What centennial? 1776 to 1976 I assume? It was built 5/76.
You lost me Leonard. Are you saying your Centennial is dated '76? I have 4, one is a parts gun & isn't shown. The one's in the photos are; the first pic, & the top three in the last pic. All 4 are dated Nov. 1970 & have a glossier brass gold finish & have; 'Replica Centennial Rifle Crafted By Daisy', below & right of the rear sight. This would be the 'Centennial'. I believe yours has 'Crafted By Daisy' which is not a Centennial. If you look close you can see the stark contrast in color between the two. Stands to reason why the Centennial is referred to as a Yellow Boy/Golden Spike & yours a Golden Boy.
This Centennial was sold exclusively through Sears & it was this model that came with the Fred Harmon box sleeve with the cool western scenes shown in my first pic. The other one was sold by Daisy & has a more traditional box (no sleeve).
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America's centennial would've been 1976. So maybe this is Daisy's centennial? And mine's a Daisy and not Sears? Now I'M confused? Mine says, " crafted by Daisy". It also has, " Sears, Roebuck & Co on the barrel. Model no. 799.19052. Just like the one in your pic?
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America's centennial would've been 1976. So maybe this is Daisy's centennial? And mine's a Daisy and not Sears? Now I'M confused? Mine says, " crafted by Daisy". It also has, " Sears, Roebuck & Co on the barrel. Model no. 799.19052. Just like the one in your pic?
Confused? I think I made it perfectly clear. Your highlighted in red statement says it all regardless of the date... "Crafted By Daisy". As I stated; if it were a Centennial commemorative model it would have this instead; "Replica-Centennial Rifle-Crafted By Daisy".
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If that's true, then WHY does it have Sears, Roebuck & Co and the same model number as yours stamped on the barrel? Same year as one or more of yours as well.
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^^^I give up... ???
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If that's true, then WHY does it have Sears, Roebuck & Co and the same model number as yours stamped on the barrel? Same year as one or more of yours as well.
Daisy and Sears Crafted By Daisy airguns don't necessarily give separate model numbers to limited production/special edition models. In fact, the majority carry the same model designation as the "regular" model it was based on. Which seems to be the case here. Nothing mysterious about it, really.
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So, it’s old enough to be vintage, and rare enough in the USA, to be interesting.
UK model Gunpower Stealth, .22.
Serial number 667.
Sub 12 ft lb.
well over 300 shots per fill.
And the safety works backwards from the AirForce guns.
Look ma, no power wheel!
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Cobalt, that was the answer I was basically looking for. not it's like this, deal with it. I'm not stupid. Just wanted a clear explanation of WHY the heck is everything the same but one phrase that changes everything?! And not just changed how they stamped it on the barrel? So it's a special addition, but not a centennial, even though it's identical...save for a dang phrase? Dang it. So much for extra value.
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even though it's identical
NO they are not identical! That's the whole point in trying to explain the differences. The simplest way is to look at the color variation between the two which are obvious, this & the stamp below the rear sights which I made perfectly clear on both counts in my previous explanation. Here are two additional photos so that your "identical" comment doesn't confuse folks.
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Wanted to share some photographs of my .21 cal Crosman CG Gallery Gun
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Fun as *(&^ to shoot.
That's a cool shooter! There are Crosman .21 cal. pellets listed recently on the 'bay. Said is for 'CG gallery guns', cost is astronomical https://www.ebay.com/itm/183724454056?_trksid=p2471758.m4704 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/183724454056?_trksid=p2471758.m4704)
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Nice collection!! Guys
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even though it's identical
NO they are not identical! That's the whole point in trying to explain the differences. The simplest way is to look at the color variation between the two which are obvious, this & the stamp below the rear sights which I made perfectly clear on both counts in my previous explanation. Here are two additional photos so that your "identical" comment doesn't confuse folks.
I think they shouldn't have had all the same stuff stamped on both barrels, lacking one phrase. That in itself is confusing. Misleading at the least. So I basically got something interesting, but not as valuable. Dang it.
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even though it's identical
NO they are not identical! That's the whole point in trying to explain the differences. The simplest way is to look at the color variation between the two which are obvious, this & the stamp below the rear sights which I made perfectly clear on both counts in my previous explanation. Here are two additional photos so that your "identical" comment doesn't confuse folks.
I think they shouldn't have had all the same stuff stamped on both barrels, lacking one phrase. That in itself is confusing. Misleading at the least. So I basically got something interesting, but not as valuable. Dang it.
Not true Leonard. You have a very sought after AG. It’s been my experience that both these guns bring the same amount of money on/at auction sites as long as their condition is like yours. The major difference I see is when a “Centennial” comes up at auction or from a private seller & is sold with the “Fred Harmon” sleeve & Harmon pamphlet. If you find one of these at a reasonable price…grab it! ;)
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It's value lies in how you look at it. What's it worth to you. Honestly... who cares what others think.
I don't buy into the "mine is better than yours" mentality. Heck, ya'll probably ain't even seen half the guns I have around here. I got them because, in one way or another, they make me happy. I have, and will continue to post guns that I got a special deal on or put together or restored.
I'm more of a "gatherer" than a "collector". ALL of my guns get "used" whenever the urge hits me. If you buy a gun from me one thing is guaranteed..... it's a used gun.
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It's value lies in how you look at it. What's it worth to you. Honestly... who cares what others think.
I don't buy into the "mine is better than yours" mentality. Heck, ya'll probably ain't even seen half the guns I have around here. I got them because, in one way or another, they make me happy. I have, and will continue to post guns that I got a special deal on or put together or restored.
I'm more of a "gatherer" than a "collector". ALL of my guns get "used" whenever the urge hits me. If you buy a gun from me one thing is guaranteed..... it's a used gun.
I get all that Bill. You’ve mentioned that countless times. Are you assuming I don’t use mine?
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It's value lies in how you look at it. What's it worth to you. Honestly... who cares what others think.
I don't buy into the "mine is better than yours" mentality. Heck, ya'll probably ain't even seen half the guns I have around here. I got them because, in one way or another, they make me happy. I have, and will continue to post guns that I got a special deal on or put together or restored.
I'm more of a "gatherer" than a "collector". ALL of my guns get "used" whenever the urge hits me. If you buy a gun from me one thing is guaranteed..... it's a used gun.
I get all that Bill. You’ve mentioned that countless times. Are you assuming I don’t use mine?
LOL.... not at all. I was actually responding to Leonard. He seemed depressed that his gun wasn't what he thought it was value wise.
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It's value lies in how you look at it. What's it worth to you. Honestly... who cares what others think.
I don't buy into the "mine is better than yours" mentality. Heck, ya'll probably ain't even seen half the guns I have around here. I got them because, in one way or another, they make me happy. I have, and will continue to post guns that I got a special deal on or put together or restored.
I'm more of a "gatherer" than a "collector". ALL of my guns get "used" whenever the urge hits me. If you buy a gun from me one thing is guaranteed..... it's a used gun.
I get all that Bill. You’ve mentioned that countless times. Are you assuming I don’t use mine?
LOL.... not at all. I was actually responding to Leonard. He seemed depressed that his gun wasn't what he thought it was value wise.
Hook...line...& sucker...I digress... :D
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Okay...
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It's value lies in how you look at it. What's it worth to you. Honestly... who cares what others think.
I'm more of a "gatherer" than a "collector". ALL of my guns get "used" whenever the urge hits me.
Gives new meaning to the phrase "hunter and gatherer" ;) That's what I am, too.
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I wouldn't say I got snookered. Not completely anyway. No, it's not the official version. But it has the same store name and model number on it plain as day. It's newly rebuilt by a friend, and in better condition than the one that sold for $454. I like the octagon barrel and old-fashioned front blade sight. Very Victorian. Besides, my Grandma was born 1893 or 1896. She gave me a silver dollar that her father saved for her when she was born. So this sorta ties in with all those memories. Cool. It shoots well, and the sound it makes cocking it takes me back to those old B&W cowboy shows of my youth. Might be cool if they made other old replicas? Like Henry's, Spencer's, and Sharps/Remington rolling blocks?
So, all in all, it was a good win/buy and looks/works great. I can sit at my desk and admire the old rifles for what they are...and that bit of family history and all.
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Might be cool if they made other old replicas? Like Henry's, Spencer's, and Sharps/Remington rolling blocks?
Oh, it's been done! Air Ordnance (Mrodair) has a replica Remington rolling block... IF your pockets are deep enough. ;)
http://mrodair.com/modoc_9mm_remington_rolling_block_replica_pcp_air_rifle (http://mrodair.com/modoc_9mm_remington_rolling_block_replica_pcp_air_rifle)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yajFtinQ-JY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yajFtinQ-JY)
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There also a take on a Kentucky rifle, the Ultra HI Model BB 76 Kentucky Air Rifle
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Huh. The old .45 Kentucky kit rifle I built in the 70's, and rebuilding now is an Ultra-Hi. .45cal percussion lock.
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Might be cool if they made other old replicas? Like Henry's, Spencer's, and Sharps/Remington rolling blocks?
Oh, it's been done! Air Ordnance (Mrodair) has a replica Remington rolling block... IF your pockets are deep enough. ;)
http://mrodair.com/modoc_9mm_remington_rolling_block_replica_pcp_air_rifle (http://mrodair.com/modoc_9mm_remington_rolling_block_replica_pcp_air_rifle)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yajFtinQ-JY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yajFtinQ-JY)
That is so cool but too many $.
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How does the Kentucky long rifle work? As in, where/how do you load the ammo & propellant? I don't see anything from the pictures shown.
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Think muzzleloader. ;)
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There also a take on a Kentucky rifle, the Ultra HI Model BB 76 Kentucky Air Rifle
That's a real cool BB gun. Made in Japan for the American Bicentennial. It's at least a partial knock-off of Daisy's 50 shot spring fed shot tube a la model 25 and model 99. The Uultr-Hi's shot tube was a couple inches longer to work in that 48" long rifle. I've had a couple and they shoot in the 380 fps range, when shooting correctly. It is an adult size BB gun for sure. Mostly all wood and metal. They were well made.
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Might be cool to get the BB gun version to hang with the, " Real" Ultra-Hi .45 Kentucky percussion rifle I built in the late 70's. Idk how old it was, but the box the kit came in was yellowing.
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There also a take on a Kentucky rifle, the Ultra HI Model BB 76 Kentucky Air Rifle
That's a real cool BB gun. Made in Japan for the American Bicentennial. It's at least a partial knock-off of Daisy's 50 shot spring fed shot tube a la model 25 and model 99. The Uultr-Hi's shot tube was a couple inches longer to work in that 48" long rifle. I've had a couple and they shoot in the 380 fps range, when shooting correctly. It is an adult size BB gun for sure. Mostly all wood and metal. They were well made.
Thanks Stuart, those are some interesting facts about that gun. Humming right along! And a longer version of a M25 shot tube? That would be great for a project. I'd like to see the powerplant, too. But the cost is too high to buy one just for parts.
What really turned me off from them was a review Tom Gaylord did on the PA blog. He stated the bore was too large to shoot steel BBs accurately, and that it needed to use 4.4mm lead shot, so that killed it for me.
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There also a take on a Kentucky rifle, the Ultra HI Model BB 76 Kentucky Air Rifle
That's a real cool BB gun. Made in Japan for the American Bicentennial. It's at least a partial knock-off of Daisy's 50 shot spring fed shot tube a la model 25 and model 99. The Uultr-Hi's shot tube was a couple inches longer to work in that 48" long rifle. I've had a couple and they shoot in the 380 fps range, when shooting correctly. It is an adult size BB gun for sure. Mostly all wood and metal. They were well made.
Thanks Stuart, those are some interesting facts about that gun. Humming right along! And a longer version of a M25 shot tube? That would be great for a project. I'd like to see the powerplant, too. But the cost is too high to buy one just for parts.
What really turned me off from them was a review Tom Gaylord did on the PA blog. He stated the bore was too large to shoot steel BBs accurately, and that it needed to use 4.4mm lead shot, so that killed it for me.
Yeah. I didn't bother to do an accuracy test. I bought them to sell so I just did a chrony on them. They are really cool looking though.
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How does the Kentucky long rifle work? As in, where/how do you load the ammo & propellant? I don't see anything from the pictures shown.
Idk if you meant my, " real" Ultra-Hi Kentucky percussion rifle? But you would measure and pour 70 grains of FFFg black powder, Pyrodex, or similar down the barrel. Then hold a lubed .010" patch over the end of the barrel. Push a led ball down into the bore on top of the patch. Then use the two short rammers to get it started. Then use the long rod to seat the patched ball on top of the powder charge. Then place a percussion cap on the nipple under the hammer, which should be in the safe (middle) position. The rifle is ready to fire when you pull the hammer all the way back. Like a Winchester/Marlin saddle gun.
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How does the Kentucky long rifle work? As in, where/how do you load the ammo & propellant? I don't see anything from the pictures shown.
Idk if you meant my, " real" Ultra-Hi Kentucky percussion rifle? But you would measure and pour 70 grains of FFFg black powder, Pyrodex, or similar down the barrel. Then hold a lubed .010" patch over the end of the barrel. Push a led ball down into the bore on top of the patch. Then use the two short rammers to get it started. Then use the long rod to seat the patched ball on top of the powder charge. Then place a percussion cap on the nipple under the hammer, which should be in the safe (middle) position. The rifle is ready to fire when you pull the hammer all the way back. Like a Winchester/Marlin saddle gun.
And now it's all about the smoke, flame and of course that deep throated BAM. I'm a black powder fan. ;D
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How does the Kentucky long rifle work? As in, where/how do you load the ammo & propellant? I don't see anything from the pictures shown.
Idk if you meant my, " real" Ultra-Hi Kentucky percussion rifle? But you would measure and pour 70 grains of FFFg black powder, Pyrodex, or similar down the barrel. Then hold a lubed .010" patch over the end of the barrel. Push a led ball down into the bore on top of the patch. Then use the two short rammers to get it started. Then use the long rod to seat the patched ball on top of the powder charge. Then place a percussion cap on the nipple under the hammer, which should be in the safe (middle) position. The rifle is ready to fire when you pull the hammer all the way back. Like a Winchester/Marlin saddle gun.
I'm quite familiar with how a black powder muzzle loader works. I should be, I've had several. I was assuming, apparently wrongly, that we were talking about a replica airgun reproduction. :o
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How does the Kentucky long rifle work? As in, where/how do you load the ammo & propellant? I don't see anything from the pictures shown.
Idk if you meant my, " real" Ultra-Hi Kentucky percussion rifle? But you would measure and pour 70 grains of FFFg black powder, Pyrodex, or similar down the barrel. Then hold a lubed .010" patch over the end of the barrel. Push a led ball down into the bore on top of the patch. Then use the two short rammers to get it started. Then use the long rod to seat the patched ball on top of the powder charge. Then place a percussion cap on the nipple under the hammer, which should be in the safe (middle) position. The rifle is ready to fire when you pull the hammer all the way back. Like a Winchester/Marlin saddle gun.
I'm quite familiar with how a black powder muzzle loader works. I should be, I've had several. I was assuming, apparently wrongly, that we were talking about a replica airgun reproduction. :o
We were until the BP gun was brought up.
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I brought it up because it's the Ultra-Hi Kentucky rifle the BB gun was made from. They added a cheek piece where there wasn't one though. Just wanted to show the history of it. I love how it has that BOOM and crackling roar through the trees when it goes off! Like Thor's hammer or something. I'd like to have that BB gun version hanging with my real version though.
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Another 101
I was sent another Crosman 101 to reseal. This is just a rust-oration job. Rear sight is missing. It came with a seal kit of unknown origin containing a pump cup, amber-colored clear soft seals and a few o-rings I didn't use. I resurfaced and polished the valve seal seats so it has held two pumps for several days. It is a combination of parts from several years. The receiver, bent flow-through bolt and bolt retainer are clearly 1949. The rubber "clickless" forearm must've come from another gun because those were only available 1938-41. The brass valve body doesn't have an outside o-ring groove. The exhaust valve body and valve internals are aluminum.
Like every 101 I have seen so far it's a hodge-podge of parts from different guns. It doesn't matter, it's supposed to be a shooter and that it does well. :)
Jon
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Nice walnut buttstock, shame it's missing the OE wood forearm. I've yet to see one that didn't show wear to the stoving. Regardless, nice job on a nice shooter!
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Just love those "poorman Supergrades".
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Crosman 101 Valve Wrench
More people who will use this will see it here than in the accessories gate. I lost my 101 valve wrench and made a new one from 3/8" diameter black steel pipe nipple 8" long. All you need is a hacksaw, drill and a file. Cut off the threaded ends with the hacksaw. Using the hacksaw again cut one end so there are two "ears" left sticking out. Clean up the rough edges and burrs left by the hacksaw with a file. The "ears" should be about 0.040" wide to fit the valve nut slots. Drill a hole on the opposite end of the pipe to allow a Philips screw driver to work as a handle to turn it. Cheap, easy and it works.
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Crosman 1400
I think it's from early 70s
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Not sure the year or model of this Daisy.
I'm guessing 50s-60s.
It has not been shot in sometime.
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Not sure the year or model of this Daisy.
I'm guessing 50s-60s.
It has not been shot in sometime.
That's a model 107. It has what they called a "trombone action". The pump arm works directly on the spring so it's a little harder to cock than a model 25, but it's also simpler in its construction. They were made in Plymouth and also Rogers. Probably the best remembered 107s are the Buck Jones models from the '30s. Your gun looks to be from the mid-'50s to early '60s as you guessed, and is in very nice condition.
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Here's my Crosman model 99 I won at auction recently. Built from 1965 to 1970. Looks darn good, but needs parts and seals inside. Still cost me $152 out the door on eBay. Plus another nearly 50 bucks for seal kit from Dennis Baker. I have yet to tear into it to see what parts are needed? .22cal 10 shot repeater. Can't wait to test it!
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a diana pre war I picked up from a friend, as taken condition, have not touched it other than shoot it
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What a great old survivor, Jeff!
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Interesting thread.
Longtime neighbor friend sees me shooting air rifles when they walk their dogs in the morning, offers to sell me his pair of old air rifles. Turns out they are an early 80's Benjamin Sheridan 397PA with a fallen-off (but recovered) rear sight. And an early 80's Beeman model 250 with a broken plastic part in the trigger assembly; wouldn't hold a cock. I offered him more but he said $60. Ended up using a length of Gorilla duct tape as an interface between the brass barrel and the rear sight; works for now, will try not to knock it, and ordered intermounts for scope rings from Pyramyd Air.
After mauling the soft plastic plugs on the trigger assembly pin of the Model 250 Beeman (was not sure if it was a screw) I was able to super glue the plastic part that holds the trigger adjustment screw and safety stop right behind the trigger. Also seemed like the grease was old and sticky, I used WD40 on the trigger assembly (Hope not a fatal mistake in the long term) then put it together. One thing's for sure, springers like this are heavy/steady shooting beasts (and plenty accurate). It has an excellent, very low cheek-weld. Ordered scope rings to install a similar vintage Beeman Blue Ribbon scope that I had bought for a .22 Ruger 7722(?) way back when their side panels were green. ~35 shots in on the Beeman and good-to-go.
Any info you all have on these well used rifles is welcome. So far, searching internet, it looks like they are not worth more than $100 when clean (which these are not) and the Beeman does have the shorter safety button. The 250 also has "Made in Germany" and next to that, numbers stamped "07" and "80". Made in July 1980?
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https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/beeman-model-250/ (https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/beeman-model-250/)
I thought it was a Weihrauch but I was wrong.
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Got lucky and found this laying on a couch at a yard sale, cost me less then a 1/2 rack of my favorite adult beverage.
Crosman 2200
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SCORE!!!
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Hope you don't mind pistols too..
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Uber cool Walther, Steve. Some might see the cap on the bottom of the grip and think CO2, but... nope! Always hoped to find a LP III for a good price.
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Cheers buddy ...its a K short barrel version with none std super tune internals...520 fps and 1/2” groups at 10 yards off hand...
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NICE Walther!
Uber cool Walther, Steve. Some might see the cap on the bottom of the grip and think CO2, but... nope! Always hoped to find a LP III for a good price.
I am one... *raises hand* You mean it is not Co2?
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springer ;D
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I need to Google that!!!
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Walther LP53 or you may have a better chance of finding a Polish copy the Lucznik Predom for a lot less $$$. I have 2 or 3 of the Predoms :P nice pistols but not equal to the LP53's I've handled
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/05/predom-target-pistol-by-lucznik/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/05/predom-target-pistol-by-lucznik/)
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springer ;D
Yes, its a springer.. Stock, they usually make about 400fps similar to a P17 pistol but can easily be made to go much quicker and shoot much better than running stock twin springs and the old leather piston seal..
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I want them all to cover my wall LOL
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I am so disappointed photobucket has done what they have, very sad that those nice pics are all fuzzed out!
Love those old Giffard's!
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FWB-124 HOME TUNED with V-Mach kit from Steve P. UK.<div>stock recheckered stained & hand rubbed royal Londen oil. FWB-300S , ARTIC 1 pice spring.
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FWB-124 HOME TUNED with V-Mach kit from Steve P. UK.<div>stock recheckered stained & hand rubbed royal Londen oil. FWB-300S , ARTIC 1 pice spring.
Nice Kory, Tyros are my favorite, any other pics?
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I have stayed away from posting because I don't like the idea of "favorite".
Here a a few of my oldies that I like a lot!
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Dan I am lovin that second pic Sears 160!
Nice!!!
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This is the only "oldie" that I have.
I bought it from Yng@hrt - Marty.
It was rebuilt by Rob112o with Mac1 parts.
It is a 20 cal. 1979 Sheridan Silver Streak Rocker Safety
The first picture is how it looks now.
The Bottom two pictures were taken by Marty before he sold it to me.
Best Wishes - Tom
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Maybe just one but a very nice one it is, Tom. Wonder where Marty has been these days? He amassed a heck of a collection in near record time.
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Maybe just one but a very nice one it is, Tom. Wonder where Marty has been these days? He amassed a heck of a collection in near record time.
Att. Mark:
As I understand it....Marty requested to be dropped from his membership here in the GTA.
I don't know the reason for his request.
To bad too ..I really enjoyed his postings.
I wish him well and all the best !
My Best Wishes To You... Marty - Your Friend Tom
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Marty took his guns and left (literally).
Deleted all his useful posts and resigned.
Messed up a lot of usefully threads that are now full of holes.
That is why the "modify" button now has a time limit.
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Easy fellas.... I'm sure folks have their reasons for doing what they do. Marty didn't do anything that hasn't been done before. Unfortunately we have to do what we have to do to keep it to a minimum.
The topic is 'oldies' not 'old news'..... ;)
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Easy fellas.... I'm sure folks have their reasons for doing what they do. Marty didn't do anything that hasn't been done before. Unfortunately we have to do what we have to do to keep it to a minimum.
The topic is 'oldies' not 'old news'..... ;)
Your so right..Bill ! Lets get back to those oldie....Air Guns ! ;)
Anybody got anything to show and tell ? ;D
Best Wishes - Tom
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Easy fellas.... I'm sure folks have their reasons for doing what they do. Marty didn't do anything that hasn't been done before. Unfortunately we have to do what we have to do to keep it to a minimum.
The topic is 'oldies' not 'old news'..... ;)
Your so right..Bill ! Lets get back to those... oldie...Air Guns ! ;)
Anybody got anything to... show and.... tell ? ;D
Best Wishes - Tom
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Sorry Bill, you are correct.
I need me a new oldie!
Wish I could get my Buddy to part with his "one owner" silver streak.
He has had it since we were kids and it just collects dust now but won't part with it for sentimental reasons.
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Once again I've been considering quelling the number of airguns. Betty Lou and I don't shoot nearly as much as we used to. As soon as I begin looking at the 'oldies' my mind gets all muddled up and I give up. I have so much other stuff that isn't worth much more than packaging and shipping that it's just easier to keep it. Maybe a good yard sale is in order.
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"hoola hoop" ?
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"hoola hoop" ?
TBD
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FWB-124 , Beeman blue Ribbon
SS-2 SHORT SCOPE , V-Mach home tuned , 2nd. rebuild. I wish I knew of your site before I did my 1st. one. Glad I'm not the only spring nut out there. I PUT in more time and $ than any of my powder burners. But when you think of the trigger time since the mid 70's , the powder burners don't come close.
A soft tune is next.
Springer
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HW-77K .20 cal. oldie 25mm. CYLINDER early 80's had a Venom tune , now V-Mach . Did a home tune 8 months ago with a V-Mach kit. Shoots better than ever , the old Venom spring was still good just a little bend in it , and the seal was working had a few nicks in .
It's shooting silver bears 10gr. @ 849 fps. and silver jets 11.1 grs. @ 809fps.
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Wow...Very Nice Rifles ..Cory !
Best Wishes - Tom
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Thanks Tom & A few pic's for Andrew as requested.
3 FWB'S 2 124's & a 127 .22 cal.
Just finished tuning the 127 .22
Was asking any one that has ran in , owned or worked on a FWB .22 127 as when I got it it was only doing 545fps. with 13gr. silver bears. The blue book states 700+ BUT mostly all are exaggerated numbers as I guess they got the numbers from Beeman, that shot old Japan 6.7 Lasers for there fps listing. still looking for real world fps and grs weight to go on . I know in .177 it at one time was the gold STANDARD of ADULT air guns. I shot one 124 .177 with silver jets & I killed & ate a lot of critters when I lived in MS. I installed A.R.H.Q.
TWISTER SPRING, BLACK GERMAN PISTON SEAL ,titan spring , home made piston sleeve. it doing 630fps with 13gr. silver bears. I'm thinking it might be almost max due to the fact air leak at breach , put paper towel over breach , put a hole in it. luck I had bough the last 4 molded breach seals from a guy in Canada. thicker wider . problem solved. But if is passing gas , pardon my language past the factory so Rings then I will be happy with a cool under POWERED but accurate rainbow trajectory .22.
Aloha BEST shooting .
springer
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Diana RWS 46 Stutzen is a underlever rifle. The well-balanced Mannlicher Monte Carlo hardwood stock has a raised cheekpiece and checkering on the grip and forearm. Love the look and feel, even if it is a bit heavy.
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Aloha D. Dan moved to Hi. from S. Ca. in 87 , what's napping with new gun/ air rifles? any way sweet rifle , spigot loading port? Was this a verson ofa WW-2 German trainer?
And do they still have air gun shows there. I use to go to great western gun show before the %\º{€@&** drove them to L.V. The once a year gun show is like two basket ball courts in size and a yard sale in content.
Sweet RIFLE !
springer
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Aloha D. Dan moved to Hi. from S. Ca. in 87 , what's napping with new gun/ air rifles? any way sweet rifle , spigot loading port? Was this a verson ofa WW-2 German trainer?
And do they still have air gun shows there. I use to go to great western gun show before the %\º{€@&** drove them to L.V. The once a year gun show is like two basket ball courts in size and a yard sale in content.
Sweet RIFLE !
springer
California has NO new Airgun Laws (still free to have any airgun state) I live in the Inland Empire and have not gotten word of any airgun shows around locally. There are still some annual gun shows so far (with opposition by the anti-gun folks).
The Diana RWS 46ST Stutzen has the flip-loading port and the schnable-tipped well-balanced Mannlicher Monte Carlo hardwood stock. That is how it was described, I am sure there are some styling cues taken from other rifles but I don't know the whole history of the design. I like the look and the 46ST a lot.
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I find it interesting that the RWS 320M and the Diana 24D I have coming tomorrow look similar enough to be from the same time period style-wise?
RWS 320M;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/onmeDR.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmonmeDRj)
Diana 24D;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/lOOPmT.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pllOOPmTj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/6OqRHx.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn6OqRHxj)
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Better pic of the Diana 24D with older Centerpoint 4x32;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/iXEAEk.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pniXEAEkj)
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Leonard, I see you are dabbling in Fraulein now.
Good for you!
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Leonard, I see you are dabbling in Fraulein now.
Good for you!
Yeah, I finally found some I can afford. The Diana 24D feels solid and well balanced in the hand. Cocks easy and still shoots & recoils with authority. Build date is 06/94. I think I'll upgrade the seals just the same. Clean and polish inside after I make a spring compressor. About the same with the RWS 320M. Still seems to shoot well. I also removed what I thought was a scope stop screw in the back of the Diana's metal scope rail. I like the teeth cut into the top of it too. I was able to move the scope back another 1/2" as a result for better eye relief. Less neck strain.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/BUHy4U.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnBUHy4Uj)
You can see the short rear peep sight screw near the screwdriver in this pic.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/ebruAm.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plebruAmj)
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Walther CMP-1 BULK FILL CO-2 10M PISTOL. GOOD FUN AND IN HAWAII IT'S YEAR ROUND SHOOTING VERY LITTLE fps deavation.
Aloha Springer
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here's one of my favorites
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Daniel,
Is that a Daisy military trainer?
Sorry, I don't speak Daisy ::)
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Model 40 I believe. Nice. Those bayonets are made of unobtanium.
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Model 40 I believe. Nice. Those bayonets are made of unobtanium.
Ahh, I know that material from my machines at work. ::)
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You can see the short rear peep sight screw near the screwdriver in this pic.
That's the screw for a peep sight?!? Dang, all these years I thought it was a scope stop. ???
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You can see the short rear peep sight screw near the screwdriver in this pic.
That's the screw for a peep sight?!? Dang, all these years I thought it was a scope stop. ???
It's a stop screw
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You can see the short rear peep sight screw near the screwdriver in this pic.
That's the screw for a peep sight?!? Dang, all these years I thought it was a scope stop. ???
It's a stop screw
I've heard it both ways. Never seen the actual peep that uses it.
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That's what a Mod told me. I've seen some larger diameter peep sights on these older German rifles online here and there. Never saved any pics though.
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Bit late in reply, thanks for the pic's Kory, looks like a Maccari Tyro? wonder why it's inletted so the action sits so far forward, an idea?
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A optic cocludesion? looks like about the same as my outher 2 the deluxe stock I refinished , recheckered, stained it with 4colors to make faux grain. AND yes it was a DIY Air RIFLE H.Q. STOCK . as is the lamadated stock A.R.H.Q. Last pic is the refinished FWB DELUXE STOCK I GOT IN THE MID 70'S IS WAS WASTED LACQUER WAS FOGIE AND CRACKING. FINISHED WAS HAND RUBED ROYAL LONDON SATIN OIL.
C U Andrew.
springer
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Walther CMP-1 BULKFILL CO2 10m pistol.
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outher side CMP-1 WALTHER
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I've said it before, but...
That looks likes a fist full of fun!
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Nice looking furniture on your airguns, Andrew. :)
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outher side CMP-1 WALTHER
That is so cool!
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Falke 10.
The Model 10 is the smallest rifle made by Falke and the first one in their range. It is followed by Model 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100.
There is also one pistol the Model 33.
The model 10 and 20 is essentially the same rifle, the latter only benefiting from fore end grips which gives it in my opinion a more "real rifle" look.
The rifle is very light, weighing in at about 1kg and has a length of 80cm. Target market with the Model 10 and 20 were obviously small boys(or girls). I can just imagine the absolute joy on a 5year old's face when receiving one of these as a birthday or Christmas present!. We can only speculate, on how many small children got started on a path of absolute love for all guns, because of receiving one of these dainty little rifles when very young.
The target market for these little rifles was also their biggest enemy I suspect! Again, no one knows how many were made and sold. What is very, very certain is that not many survived to today. I suspect most were all but destroyed by their young owners, and father time and neglect destroyed what was left when the rifle was discarded by its owner. That this particular rifle made it through the years, in the condition it is in is nothing short of a miracle!
This little gem is in exceptional condition! The only one in South Africa that has been unearthed so far, and one of handful world wide.
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cool looking rifle, brings back a happier fun time I your life?
thanks for sharing.
Aloha Springer
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Amazing Henry.... simply amazing!
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Falke 10.
This little gem is in exceptional condition! The only one in South Africa that has been unearthed so far, and one of handful world wide.
I'll give you $100 right now and pay for shipping too! Before it gets rusty! ;D ;) :P
That's nice!
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here's a sweet one
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That is nice, never seen one with a box.
Gary
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Falke 10.
The Model 10 is the smallest rifle made by Falke and the first one in their range. It is followed by Model 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100.
There is also one pistol the Model 33.
The model 10 and 20 is essentially the same rifle, the latter only benefiting from fore end grips which gives it in my opinion a more "real rifle" look.
The rifle is very light, weighing in at about 1kg and has a length of 80cm. Target market with the Model 10 and 20 were obviously small boys(or girls). I can just imagine the absolute joy on a 5year old's face when receiving one of these as a birthday or Christmas present!. We can only speculate, on how many small children got started on a path of absolute love for all guns, because of receiving one of these dainty little rifles when very young.
The target market for these little rifles was also their biggest enemy I suspect! Again, no one knows how many were made and sold. What is very, very certain is that not many survived to today. I suspect most were all but destroyed by their young owners, and father time and neglect destroyed what was left when the rifle was discarded by its owner. That this particular rifle made it through the years, in the condition it is in is nothing short of a miracle!
This little gem is in exceptional condition! The only one in South Africa that has been unearthed so far, and one of handful world wide.
Very nice thanks for sharing. Falke guns are just very rare, had a chance to buy a 80 a couple years ago and regret not getting it.
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here's a sweet one
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=109852.0;attach=292131;image)
That gun displays the best of any Daisy I know of. The box has to be uber rare because that's the only one I've seen with the box, too!
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New in the box Benjamin 132 from 1971
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvH73tFy/IMG-20171002-163643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1ndtq0Q)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DwcwpSw6/IMG-20171002-163426.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJdwdLM0)
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What the..... Wait... How in the h... NIB?!
NICE!!!
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I know, someone bought it and packed it away, when they passed the kids sold it on ebay.
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Backyard shooting today:
(https://i.imgur.com/DwGLQ2W.jpg)
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Steve, you got some nice guns, man.
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Steve, you got some nice guns, man.
Doubt I will ever top that Diana.
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Some of my faves
(https://i.imgur.com/aFhS3A7.jpg)
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Some of my faves
(https://i.imgur.com/aFhS3A7.jpg)
Nice rack!
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Nice rack!
That's what HE said ;)
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here's some newly acquired oldies. Some more vintage than others.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/dSHYlB.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/podSHYlBj)
After a Rem-Oil rubdown. The GuideHawk NP looks better too!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/Q9Iurn.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQ9Iurnj)
And the Winchester 1977XS;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/UCp4f9.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poUCp4f9j)
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Stopped raining for a while and 74 degrees outside, I decided to shoot my two oldies. The Sheridan with rocker safety is a Racine Model C that I resealed and refinished a few weeks ago. The Sears 126 is a .22cal copy of the Crosman 1400. I resealed it last year for a friend who was going to throw it away. He decided to just give it to me. Which I quickly agreed to accept. They are both great fun to shoot and are keepers for me. (http://)
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Two nice looking guns. I see you use orange paint on the front sights. I do too.
74 degrees in Kentucky! I wish I lived there. Spring comes early, and you're closer to the bourbon, too!
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Yep, that thin front sight blade is much easier to pick up, for my eyes, with a little dayglo orange paint topped with a little super glue for stay on power. Do love the Kentucky Bourbon. Never get tired of touring the many distilleries here.
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Couple of Beauties there Van.
Thanks for sharing!
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Crosman 105 106 112 115
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FALKE 90 with original diopter
(https://sta.sh/0282vj92aeyr)
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DIANA 50 match with original diopter
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Feinwerkbau FWB 300 S U with bushnell AR/223 drop zone and some home-made parts....
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Wunderbar!!
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Danke, mein Freund! ;) ;D
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Although I am in Indiana I am a Square-head by blood..
Grand-Dad was a Shultz and Grand-ma was a Gehring.
Taught me Deutsch sprechen.
;)
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If you enter the familiy-name
https://www.kartezumnamen.eu/ (https://www.kartezumnamen.eu/)
you can see the distribution on the German map.
Shultz is probably" Schulz", a very common German Name.
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Although I am in Indiana I am a Square-head by blood..
Grand-Dad was a Shultz and Grand-ma was a Gehring.
Taught me Deutsch sprechen.
;)
Ich spreche nur ein bisschen Deutsch. I took four years of German in High School (a long time ago), but never used it afterwards, so I don't remember much at all. Occasionally I will try to read some online just for kicks. We always had lots of copies of Der Spiegel in class.
My older brother took four years of German in High School too, and then went to Italy in the USAF to do Microwave communication maintenance, where he met his wife that knew Italian and German so they communicated mostly in German at the first of their relationship.
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"Small Internet"
Dan, I am diggin the new avatar!
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"Small Internet"
Dan, I am diggin the new avatar!
Thanks, I thought it was time to suit up, on the Internet anyway. ;D In "real life" just the social distancing and washing hands and no suit "yet"!
I have a friend that frequents auctions and about two months ago he could have bought a pallet of complete head to toe hazmat suits for $200 but his son talked him out of it. It seems like a bad decision now.
Back to airgun oldies.
Here is My Benjamin 250 that is in great condition. Of course the C02 is a new one, but fills the spot.
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Holey Cow Dan, that looks NEW!
Does it take 8 or 12g carts?
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Holey Cow Dan, that looks NEW!
Does it take 8 or 12g carts?
8gr, and it works like new too. But I am afraid to put wear on it, so I have a 250, 252, 257 that are worn to use. I like the 25x series of Benjamin's a lot.
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Here is another Benjamin that is in great shape. It's a 362
MODEL 362 is a .22 cal., 8g CO2 cylinder, single shot, bolt action, rifled barrel, breech-loading, black finish, 21 in. walnut half stock, manual safety latch. Made in 1958-1959
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Nice!
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Looks a lot like a Crosman 180.
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Grand-Dad was a Shultz and Grand-ma was a Gehring.
;)
OhmiGod! Was your Grand-Dad by any chance a Sergeant? :o
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Some more German Stuff :D
Weihrauch HW 77
(https://sta.sh/013ss6o69ihv)
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Now that's some nice carving!
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Amazing.... simply amazing.
I believe I have seen that gun before on the internet, are you it's original owner?
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Hi Scott, I postet some pictures here:
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=101545.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=101545.0)
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=101545.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=101545.0)
atb Jochen
Our BLOG in German
https://provence2017canebieres.wordpress.com (https://provence2017canebieres.wordpress.com)
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1971 Blue Streak bought 5 yrs ago on Gunbroker. 1984 Benjamin 342 bought 3 yrs ago on ebay. These were each listed as good working condition - NOT !! Pump linkage was bent on Streak and Benji held no air. Resealed and/or repaired both. Nothing special just well used and still very accurate shooters.
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Boaring restrictions in France (you have to fill in a form to leave the house) : time for some photoshop-experiments ;D
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(http://)
When I was 10 years old, I got a Benji 342 in 1971 from Santa. I hunted every weekend with a boyhood friend who then got a more powerful BlueStreak in about 1974. I was envious of his firepower but we were both able to take squirrels and rabbits with both air rifles. Just recently I acquired the BlueStreak from my old friend and had it overhauled by a forum member. The last rifle is a Daisy 142 Defender (original sling) that my grandmother used to keep squirrels out of her pecan and fig trees. Grandma was born in 1895 and lived to the ripe age of 101 years.
These are my most memorable boy toys going back 45 plus years.
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Opee, That is fantastic!
I have similar childhood story. I had a Benji, the neighbor kid had a 'Dan.
My original 342 was lost in a house fire. The quest for a replacement decades is what brought me here.
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I got a hold of a Crosman 160 recently. It shot but had a slow (overnight) leak down. So I re sealed it and It holds great now. The box has some damage and tape too but I am glad to have it.
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Nice gun. I'd really like to get one of those but we only get about 3 hours of warm enough weather per year to shoot them.
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Nice gun. I'd really like to get one of those but we only get about 3 hours of warm enough weather per year to shoot them.
WOW three HOURS per year, LOL
That's worse that the places in North Dakota I lived as a kid.
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Nice 2nd Var there Dan!
Even with the Box!!!
Amazing
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Nice 2nd Var there Dan!
Even with the Box!!!
Amazing
I think it is a first variant, no barrel band. Blue Book says the 2nd had the barrel band. I am no expert on the differences though. Is the info in the Blue Book wrong on this or is it a variant transition?
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Good question.
I was going by the rear sight, I thought that was not available on the first. (probably mistaken)
But you are right, my Var 2 has a barrel band.
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First series but that sight was added later?
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Nice 2nd Var there Dan!
Even with the Box!!!
Amazing
I think it is a first variant, no barrel band. Blue Book says the 2nd had the barrel band. I am no expert on the differences though. Is the info in the Blue Book wrong on this or is it a variant transition?
I believe you're right thinking it's a first variant. From the Crosman Products Dates page: ''Model 160, CO2, two powerlets, .22 cal., single shot. First variant w/automatic safety & without barrel band. 1955-1956''.
https://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates (https://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates)
Very nice one!
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Crosman 111 that I resealed. I was going the repaint it but when I stripped it I liked the two tone look so I just clear coated it.
Then I turned it into a mini carbine using a old crutch.
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Nice 2nd Var there Dan!
Even with the Box!!!
Amazing
I think it is a first variant, no barrel band. Blue Book says the 2nd had the barrel band. I am no expert on the differences though. Is the info in the Blue Book wrong on this or is it a variant transition?
I believe you're right thinking it's a first variant. From the Crosman Products Dates page: ''Model 160, CO2, two powerlets, .22 cal., single shot. First variant w/automatic safety & without barrel band. 1955-1956''.
https://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates (https://www.crosman.com/discover/crosman/crosman-product-dates)
Very nice one!
Yup. I have a 160 variant 1 and it has the stamped steel trigger guard and no barrel band. But, rather, a separator between the barrel and gas tube curved to fit both. Also, the first variant didn't have the cheek riser. Here's a couple pics of it restomodded from 500-550FPS to about 730!;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/bN9qz8.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnbN9qz8j)
And earlier pic with different scope, but left side. Check out the grain figuring in that Elm!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/IATsZu.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmIATsZuj)
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‘71 Silverstreak w/Weaver B6 scope. Chipmunks hate this beauty ....
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simply: beautiful! including the scope (thumbs-up dont work)
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Yahtzee, I have two of the old 70's Weaver V22-A's (Dual X) 3-6x18mm. Those old, long scopes look more their age to me. I bought it new in the 70's for $27.xx. It's on the 760 Powermaster variant 4 given to me by Donnie Reed. Both from the 70's so the scope is period-correct;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/iY7znJ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poiY7znJj)
Ditto with the same scope I found on eBay and mounted on the Crosman model #70 Pellgun, a first year '73, so also period-correct;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/NFQ4bM.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poNFQ4bMj)
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i inherited this sheridan but have no clue what size pellet it shoots or how many pumps it needs. any help? thanks if you need any more pics let me know.
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1579/6857916/24814453/414434093.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1579/6857916/24814453/414434092.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1579/6857916/24814453/414434091.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1579/6857916/24814453/414434090.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1579/6857916/24814453/414434089.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1579/6857916/24814453/414434098.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1579/6857916/24814453/414434097.jpg)
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i inherited this sheridan but have no clue what size pellet it shoots or how many pumps it needs. any help? thanks if you need any more pics let me know.
Hi Steven.
Your Sheridan Blue Streak shoots .20 cal pellets. ( 5mm) The maximum recommended number of pumps is 8.
Your rifle is an older version with a hold down safety. I believe that model was made during the 1950's and very early 1960's.
Your rifle was the model that preceded the rocker safety model.
There are folks here in the forum that are experts on Sheridan rifles. I am not.
Best Wishes - Tom
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Very nice!
Tom is Spot on...
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i inherited this sheridan but have no clue what size pellet it shoots or how many pumps it needs. any help? thanks if you need any more pics let me know.
Nice! Yes it is .20 caliber, (all the true "Sheridan" guns were, The similar looking rifles mark "Benjamin Sheridan" can be .177, .20, or .22. I like the grain on that stock. The hold down thumb safety is not as user friendly as the rocker safety (it must be held down to fire) but they are very much desired/sought by collectors from what I have read and seen.
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Yeah, the figuring on that stock is lovely. Over-all, it looks to be in pretty decent shape. Here's a pic of the Crosman model 99 .22 repeater after being restored. Still need to match up some valve parts though. Otherwise, everything works fine now.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/wGN4jb.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/powGN4jbj)
And the Hahn Super BB Repeater I still haven't found a good copy of;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/DWQVAO.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnDWQVAOj)
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Here is my 600's
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Very nice Dan!!!
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Very nice Dan!!!
Thanks all three were purchased as known leakers that I then put seals in myself. They all hold indefinitely and shoot great now. Here is a pic of the last torn down.
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My Crosman model 70 with a new stock I just got yesterday. I'll use the scratch-n-ding original stock to practice checkering on. the medium wood tone looks good on it. Shows up the bluing nicer. first year, 1973 build and low serial number!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/QwHZQL.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnQwHZQLj)
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"Probably" a Will Rifle
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Cool old break barrel. Nice checkering too.
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Here’s my 1400. With what most refer to as the slimline stock.
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WOW!!!
Very nice Michael.
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Yeah, definitely better looking. I've only seen a slimline stock twice...this is #2!
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And here's my latest acquisition...I finally found a Crosman model 166 in good condition. The much sought-after Hahn Super BB Repeater! Looks great and everything works. Just no serial number or date stamp on it anywhere. Looking at the included owner's manual, I found the date stamped at the top of the service center list, " August 20,1967!" I'm assuming that to be the build date. Added to the rifle in the box at that point on the assembly line?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/sj1yzP.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmsj1yzPj)
And here we see the 30-round tubular magazine with spring loaded bolt. Just like the model 99 .22 repeater.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/pI8G20.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/popI8G20j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/2vdXON.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn2vdXONj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/XvZFOs.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmXvZFOsj)
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That thing looks brand new! Way to go Leonard!
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Found another rifle , I guess you d say this is vintage , Sheridan Blue Streak from 1970 ebonial C finish looked perfect , very little if any mechanical wear. Just cleaned it up . Feels powerful. Need to test .
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Ebonial C finish?
Beautiful wood grain!
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Found another rifle , I guess you d say this is vintage , Sheridan Blue Streak from 1970 ebonol -
C finish looked perfect , very little if any mechanical wear. Just cleaned it up . Feels powerful. Need to test .
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Ebonial C finish?
Beautiful wood grain!
LOL....yup ebonol-c ......i was in a hurry i guess.
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That thing looks brand new! Way to go Leonard!
Thanks man! The receiver and the but stock have minor usage marks. But nothing too noticeable. Can't wait to shoot all these new air rifles and two new pistols when I finish the man cave remodel. It cost me just under $171 at auction.
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I'm a newbie who finds himself with this Crosman 108 after my father passed. He was a Wisconsin farm boy with 3 brothers, so it's been used and slightly abused. Looking for tips on finding the pump hinge pin and rear sight adjustment screw.
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I'm a newbie who finds himself with this Crosman 108 after my father passed. He was a Wisconsin farm boy with 3 brothers, so it's been used and slightly abused. Looking for tips on finding the pump hinge pin and rear sight adjustment screw.
You can start here may be best to call not everything is posted on the web, or they know where to look.
https://www.jgairguns.biz/ (https://www.jgairguns.biz/)
you can also try a cross post otr have a Mod move this to the Crosman Gate.
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I'm a newbie who finds himself with this Crosman 108 after my father passed. He was a Wisconsin farm boy with 3 brothers, so it's been used and slightly abused. Looking for tips on finding the pump hinge pin and rear sight adjustment screw.
It looks great from here! It's in VG condition for an airgun that old. Especially one that was shared by four brothers. I get a lot of my old Crosman parts from Rick Willnecker at Precision Pellet here in PA. http://www.airgunshop.net/ (http://www.airgunshop.net/)
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Rick will take the time to answer your questions as well.... great guy.
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I also recently won an auction for a 50's Weaver KV60 3-5x28(?) scope with original mounts designed to fit the Winchester model 70. So it also fits my Crosman model #70 Pellgun equally well. Didn't have to change mount positions. just added the UTG dovetail to picatinny mounts and it dropped right on!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/PO7Y1m.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poPO7Y1mj)
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Left Hand Giss Bliss. All resealed by yours truly, all in excellent order.
Just can't determine which to pick up first?
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Left Hand Giss Bliss. All resealed by yours truly, all in excellent order.
Just can't determine which to pick up first?
I hate you. ;)
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Mmmmmm.... Tyro's
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you ain't see LH Tyros yet. Give me a few hours....
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My latest oldies.
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Just posted a question regarding this Sears Version as well.
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OH MY STARS Steve... GREAT SCORE!!!!
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Not exactly vintage yet, but definitely collectable. My pair of 2016 limited edition Crosman GuideHawk NP's. Lighter stocked one is .177cal with Centerpoint 3-9x40AO mildot scope. Slightly darker one with Centerpoint 3-9x32 mildot scope is the recently acquired .22cal with Amish hand-made buffalo hide sling. Both will have them soon.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/LnwFDV.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmLnwFDVj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/kwh1lQ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnkwh1lQj)
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Diana 15 , Winchester 416 and a Hy Score 808 .177 youth bb/pellet guns I have completely restored in the last couple week. The 15 has a story behind it and so I left the stock with Nick's and initials.
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I recently completed the restoration of a fairly well abused 760 Powermaster variant 2. Built October 1973. 6 weeks and some $70 in parts later, here's a little before and after...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/U8U1tN.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnU8U1tNj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/7KfLZ9.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po7KfLZ9j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/P7je12.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmP7je12j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/4V3mg5.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po4V3mg5j)
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It looks a whole lot nicer!
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yeah, it was pretty beat up and left for dead in his dad's garage. It's all purty again after 6 weeks of work.
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Sig Hsmmerli mid.401 / .177 , perhaps made about 1980 . Picture took before trying restoration.
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I love 132's and 137's from the 70's, one is new in the box, another is like new without the box and the others are used but in good workable condition. The two on top are discontinued models 15-20 years old and NIB.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PNwVbB7r/JSB_monster_pellets.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNwVbB7r)
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I love 132's and 137's from the 70's, one is new in the box, another is like new without the box and the others are used but in good workable condition. The two on top are discontinued models 15-20 years old and NIB.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PNwVbB7r/JSB_monster_pellets.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNwVbB7r)
Here's my dad's
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Picked this up just after Christmas
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Wards Daisy
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Picked this up just after Christmas
MARK... OH MY GOSH!
:o
We need details!!!!
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I won a few things at my brother's estate auction over the weekend. Among them, these old Co2 pistols. The first, a Crosman "22" model 112 in serviceable condition. I guess you need to use a wide-bladed standard screwdriver on the front cover to add a 12g Co2 capsule? Never saw this model up close & personal before? Feels solid & well balanced in the hand. Said to be accurate as well? Should be for as long as it is!? Wanna clean it up and restore it. Antique the white marble/elephant ivory grips to look more like the mammoth ivory grips I've seen a couple times. That'll be cool. I like that it uses .22cal pellets. Have a wide spectrum of styles and weights to try in it.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/b3qtBw.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pob3qtBwj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/aexxGj.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmaexxGjj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/D6GvrU.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poD6GvrUj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/VnERDY.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poVnERDYj)
Next up is the (sort of) replica of the Colt Woodsman called a Plainsman 175 by Healthways LA Calif(ornia). It appears to be the early version of the original model from the 60's that used the 8g soda bottle Co2 Capsules. It has a lever on the Co2 chamber cap to actuate the piercing pin in the cap. A screw next to that gives 3 power settings, low 250-270FPS, medium 350-380FPS & high, which is said to be 420-440FPS! In the same territory as the Crosman 357-6 I have, a replica of the Colt python @ 435FPS in .177cal. $12 new, it was priced at about half that of the Crosman revolvers of the day. I got the Plainsman 175 & Crosman model 112 for $55 together in the same lot. The downside is the fact that it uses .22cal silver coated steel BB's no longer available. H&N lead .22 balls won't work, as there are magnets in the internal repeater loading system. Trigger & safety still work fine, so that's a plus. It's also missing the left side grip, although the two mounting screws are present? Guess I shoulda looked closer at that boxed lot of gun parts? Anyway, on to the pics;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/Q9dNci.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnQ9dNcij)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/hYAgb0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnhYAgb0j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/pgLQHP.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmpgLQHPj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/8Agtf9.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm8Agtf9j)
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I won a few things at my brother's estate auction over the weekend. Among them, these old Co2 pistols. The first, a Crosman "22" model 112 in serviceable condition. I guess you need to use a wide-bladed standard screwdriver on the front cover to add a 12g Co2 capsule? Never saw this model up close & personal before? Feels solid & well balanced in the hand. Said to be accurate as well? Should be for as long as it is!? Wanna clean it up and restore it. Antique the white marble/elephant ivory grips to look more like the mammoth ivory grips I've seen a couple times. That'll be cool. I like that it uses .22cal pellets. Have a wide spectrum of styles and weights to try in it.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/b3qtBw.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pob3qtBwj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/aexxGj.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmaexxGjj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/D6GvrU.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poD6GvrUj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/VnERDY.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poVnERDYj)
Next up is the (sort of) replica of the Colt Woodsman called a Plainsman 175 by Healthways LA Calif(ornia). It appears to be the early version of the original model from the 60's that used the 8g soda bottle Co2 Capsules. It has a lever on the Co2 chamber cap to actuate the piercing pin in the cap. A screw next to that gives 3 power settings, low 250-270FPS, medium 350-380FPS & high, which is said to be 420-440FPS! In the same territory as the Crosman 357-6 I have, a replica of the Colt python @ 435FPS in .177cal. $12 new, it was priced at about half that of the Crosman revolvers of the day. I got the Plainsman 175 & Crosman model 112 for $55 together in the same lot. The downside is the fact that it uses .22cal silver coated steel BB's no longer available. H&N lead .22 balls won't work, as there are magnets in the internal repeater loading system. Trigger & safety still work fine, so that's a plus. It's also missing the left side grip, although the two mounting screws are present? Guess I shoulda looked closer at that boxed lot of gun parts? Anyway, on to the pics;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/Q9dNci.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnQ9dNcij)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/hYAgb0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnhYAgb0j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/pgLQHP.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmpgLQHPj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/dXoNT2.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmdXoNT2j)
Your Plainsman box says 9401, wrong box. The models 9401 and the model 175 are both .175 caliber according to what I have seen. I have two of them and I know they are both .175 caliber.
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I changed pics when I spotted that. They say .177 BB's will work in those. but there are two .22 caliber models, the MA22 & 9404 Shorty. So, are you saying mine will except modern .177 BB's, which are actually 4.2mm to 4.3mm, rather than .4.5mm bore diameter? That'd simplify things greatly!
** I just found another one on eBay for Buy It Now. Made a deal for it & around Jan 27th. Sooner I hope! So I'll have a decent lookin' parts gun.
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I changed pics when I spotted that. They say .177 BB's will work in those. but there are two .22 caliber models, the MA22 & 9404 Shorty. So, are you saying mine will except modern .177 BB's, which are actually 4.2mm to 4.3mm, rather than .4.5mm bore diameter? That'd simplify things greatly!
** I just found another one on eBay for Buy It Now. Made a deal for it & around Jan 27th. Sooner I hope! So I'll have a decent lookin' parts gun.
I have shot mine with .177 bb and used and have used MrFizz and Leland seltzer chargers (8gr C02). Healthways may have used the 9401 box for the model 175 too since the manufacture dates overlap, IDK?
Make sure you don't use oversized bb's though, like Marksman brand.
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I changed pics when I spotted that. They say .177 BB's will work in those. but there are two .22 caliber models, the MA22 & 9404 Shorty. So, are you saying mine will except modern .177 BB's, which are actually 4.2mm to 4.3mm, rather than .4.5mm bore diameter? That'd simplify things greatly!
** I just found another one on eBay for Buy It Now. Made a deal for it & around Jan 27th. Sooner I hope! So I'll have a decent lookin' parts gun.
I have shot mine with .177 bb and used and have used MrFizz and Leland seltzer chargers (8gr C02). Healthways may have used the 9401 box for the model 175 too since the manufacture dates overlap, IDK?
Make sure you don't use oversized bb's though, like Marksman brand.
I have a bottle of like 1500 Copperhead BB's I'll be using for the foreseeable future. Figured they'd be fine? Can't wait to get this pistol stripped and repainted Rustoleum Gloss black. Looked good on the 760V2 receiver halves. Interesting that it's a (sort of) replica of the Colt Woodsman. Always looked like an American Luger to me? So all but one of my pistols is a Colt Replica. Colt seems to cover so much ground in the air gun arena? Cleaned it up a wee bit the other day with a green Scotchbrite pad and rubbing alcohol. Need to use that and a gun cleaning brush again on the checkering.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/J0vtdQ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmJ0vtdQj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/PRRnSF.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poPRRnSFj)
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And, speaking of oldies once more, Here's the Crosman model 112 from 1950-54. Bulk-fill Co2 .22cal pistol. Cleaned up pretty decent for a pistol that's 67-71 years old! I need to get some kind of Co2 system to connect to this thing to fill it.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/wfdEen.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/powfdEenj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/NYApcs.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poNYApcsj)
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Possibly the finest condition Vintage Webley in the world. As it was the day it came out the factory in 55.
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Sig Hsmmerli mod.401 , 80's
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My 1949-1952 Chrome Daisy No 118 and .118 Mini BBs
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This Healthways Plainsman 175 BB repeater is due in today. Was gonna use it for parts but got a bid in for the grips to fit the original model I won at my brother's estate auction. So this one'll make two I'll own. Might sell this one? It's from the 60's like my brothers. The original version if you will...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/pdnyKc.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmpdnyKcj)
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Gamo Center .177/4,5 cal.
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Nice Gamo, I once had the Daisy mod 62 version of that pistol. Very solid and great little shooter/plinker. Gave it to a buddy of mine on his 71 birthday.
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I can’t seem to attach photos..... but really enjoyed seeing all the others everyone share
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I can’t seem to attach photos..... but really enjoyed seeing all the others everyone share
Got to have 20 post to attach photos and place adds in classifieds. Start welcoming new members and you will have 20 post in no time.
BD
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Here's a rare bird indeed! My Healthways Plainsman MX175 rifle with walnut stock. Co2 BB repeater that can use either the 8g or 12g Co2 capsules. Late 60's-early 70's?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/fXcBoN.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pofXcBoNj)
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Thats is how a rifle should look...
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353 and salvia ZVP
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Mac1 LD Finalist Edition
Adam Vigil Shoulder Stock
Carbon Fiber Baffled Shroud
Zero at 20 Yards
Lots of Fun!
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I found this Western Auto Revelation on EB for 9 dollars. I used the receiver on this build, and the pump tube and barrel on another build.
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I picked up this 1978 PowerMaster and put the life back in it. I must say it gets some use.
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Maybe not as old as some of the other vintage beauties on this thread. But here is my recently acquired Diana 34 with a manufacture date of February '92. Mounted by a equally vintage Bushnell Sportview scope.
(https://i.imgur.com/g3tXEBbh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9UF6k8yh.jpg)
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Well I don't think they are vintage, but you don't see them very often,
Daisy 914 and a Crosman AIR-17
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I don't remember posting my 677 I got a few months ago.
I put new seals in it and re-lubed it, it actually was the cleanest of any 600 series I have done though. I was told it would shoot but had a very slow leak, but for cautions sake I didn't shoot it until I knew it was good to go.
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this Sears .22 was left for dead, I gave them $25 and re-sealed it.
It was my first time doing a complete reseal. I even replaced the pump cup by using a puller to pop the brass cap off.
I have only had luck doing that twice. Most of the time I end up using MAC1 flat tops.
the photo was the way I received it. I will get a newer photo and post it later.
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The trick to get the brass retainer off is to get a hardened washer with a center hole ID the size of the shaft where the felt wiper sits and a bigger OD than the pump cup backing washer. Then cut a slot in the washer so it will slip over the ID of the shaft where the felt wiper is and adjust the jaws of a vice to fit the OD of the pump cup washer and use a flat nose punch smaller than the ID of the brass retainer and drive it off the shaft using a hammer.
I have replaced several piston cups on the old crosmans and benjis and never split a brass retainer yet.
Here's a pic of my 2240 breeched 1400 with a maximus 177 barrel. I have had it since 1968 when I got it as a birthday present.
BD
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The trick to get the brass retainer off is to get a hardened washer with a center hole ID the size of the shaft where the felt wiper sits and a bigger OD than the pump cup backing washer. Then cut a slot in the washer so it will slip over the ID of the shaft where the felt wiper is and adjust the jaws of a vice to fit the OD of the pump cup washer and use a flat nose punch smaller than the ID of the brass retainer and drive it off the shaft using a hammer.
I have replaced several piston cups on the old crosmans and benjis and never split a brass retainer yet.
Here's a pic of my 2240 breeched 1400 with a maximus 177 barrel. I have had it since 1968 when I got it as a birthday present.
BD
Thanks, that is a great idea.
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The trick to get the brass retainer off is to get a hardened washer with a center hole ID the size of the shaft where the felt wiper sits and a bigger OD than the pump cup backing washer. Then cut a slot in the washer so it will slip over the ID of the shaft where the felt wiper is and adjust the jaws of a vice to fit the OD of the pump cup washer and use a flat nose punch smaller than the ID of the brass retainer and drive it off the shaft using a hammer.
I have replaced several piston cups on the old crosmans and benjis and never split a brass retainer yet.
Here's a pic of my 2240 breeched 1400 with a maximus 177 barrel. I have had it since 1968 when I got it as a birthday present.
BD
Nice rifle. I saw one like that about six months ago. I just started a build like it. It will be a 1377 on top of a 1400 thinking about a 24" barrel
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The trick to get the brass retainer off is to get a hardened washer with a center hole ID the size of the shaft where the felt wiper sits and a bigger OD than the pump cup backing washer. Then cut a slot in the washer so it will slip over the ID of the shaft where the felt wiper is and adjust the jaws of a vice to fit the OD of the pump cup washer and use a flat nose punch smaller than the ID of the brass retainer and drive it off the shaft using a hammer.
I have replaced several piston cups on the old crosmans and benjis and never split a brass retainer yet.
Here's a pic of my 2240 breeched 1400 with a maximus 177 barrel. I have had it since 1968 when I got it as a birthday present.
BD
Nice rifle. I saw one like that about six months ago. I just started a build like it. It will be a 1377 on top of a 1400 thinking about a 24" barrel
Mine has a 26" .177 Maximus barrel and disco breech with a old metal 760 front barrel band. The disco breech indexes off the rear mount screw hole with the 1400 tube so you can use that rear hole location to index for where to drill the forward mounting hole for the 1400 tube mounting screw in the disco breech and counter sink it to use the factory 1400 front mounting screw. Then just epoxy the 4/40 screw hole in the disco breech channel so the pellet does not fall into when loading and it a plug and play affair from there.
BD
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I just bought a J.C. Higgins 126.19300
my plan is to put a 1377 steel breech with a 24" barrel.
I won't know if it will work until the rifle gets here.
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I did not want to tear my perfectly good strong shooting 1400 apart on a whim.
That is the reason for the J.C. Higgins
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The J C Higgins should be a rebranded 1400 so same gun with different markings.
BD
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The JC Higgins is roll stamped 126.19300 this one looks more like a 110
The Sears is roll stamped 126.1930 this one is the same as a 1400, but it has the dove tail and a white barrel spacer.
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Rebranded 140 crosman.
BD
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Having fun with this one!
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Looks brand new!
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Looks brand new!
Thanks. The condition is pretty remarkable considering it's age. I think it's a fairly early one. Additional photos here: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=186472.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=186472.0)
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My new to me second variant Crosman 150...
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Nice one Mike!
Looks like new!!!
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Some of my airgun collection
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Sorry no sleeping tree rats in my photo
1966 Crosman M1
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Finished my 126.19300 today
Re-sealed and stock touched up.
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Wow....
Just that...
WOW!!
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=109852.0;attach=358995;image)
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Just realized I have not posted my latest purchase here.
50's vintage Crosman 114 with a long linage that includes a guy named "Fletcher" ;)
It shoots HARD and accurate with a variety of pellets.. AMAZING considering it's age!!!
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=359031;image)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=359029;image)
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Picked this up recently and should have a service manual arriving tomorrow. Hopefully I can get it running.
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Dave... You are on a ROLL buddy!
Congrats!
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Picked this up recently and should have a service manual arriving tomorrow. Hopefully I can get it running.
And post the procedure you did. ;D
I have one that is a working example, but may as well collect info just in case. ;)
I don't have a box for mine. :(
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Just realized I have not posted my latest purchase here.
50's vintage Crosman 114 with a long linage that includes a guy named "Fletcher" ;)
It shoots HARD and accurate with a variety of pellets.. AMAZING considering it's age!!!
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=359031;image)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=359029;image)
Very nice, I love seeing to old ones still in use!
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My first variant Crosman 150...
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My Crosman model 112 .22cal bulk-fill pistol. Built 1950-1954;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/wfdEen.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/powfdEenj)
Healthways Plainsman MX175 semi-auto BB repeater rifle with walnut stock. Built about 1970;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/zcXt6n.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pozcXt6nj)
Healthways Plainsman 175 BB repeater pistol, late 50's;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/J0vtdQ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmJ0vtdQj)
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Lovena 21 made in Czechoslovakia
Not sure of vintage but Czechoslovakia split up in 1992 so...
Essentially a cheapened version of a Crosman Mark II - clamshell plastic construction - but feels solid
Performance wise: more accurate and a better trigger than my Mark II
Still being made. It's shame they are not imported to the US - I bet they would sell a ton of them
(https://i.imgur.com/J7gCUD1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XnnyYdm.jpg)
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Healthways
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Some more Crosman's
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451's
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Just one of many.
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Just one of many.
What is it? At first glance I thought it was a Sheridan but after looking at the full size photo I don't know. It's not a Blue Streak.
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My guess is a C9A Sheridan after the Crosman take-over?
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my crosman 105 & 106 pistols. Rifles are a Kessler & thumb safety sheridan.
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To from FLZ in Germany new one in is the little guy probably made before WW1.
(https://i.imgur.com/9qyXQTW.jpg)
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Nice collection I be afraid to play with them parts are hard to find, and I like taking things apart
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Some old Slavia 618 and 624s and a Benjamin Franklin I think it’s a 110 if I remember. Those Slavias are great fun!
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Those Slavias are great fun!
And appear to be in great condition, too!
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Just another HW 55! This one a 55M from the 60's, with "Burgo" markings. Note the barrel sleeve with Walther-like securing nut at the muzzle, a detail which may have been unique to Burgo.
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That is a beauty Mike !!!
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That is definitely a beauty! What kind of power does it make?
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i Just Reblued my Beeman R7 it came out very Nice .
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R7 reblued from the top side
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more light on its side. The blueing cured and splendid
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<<< a Benjamin Franklin I think it’s a 110 if I remember.>>>
If it is a smooth bore it should be a 310.
Versatile gun for steel or lead BB's and pellets.
Gary
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Ain't she purdy? 1967 Blue Streak
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Picked this up at auction a few weeks back. Thought about polishing the action but may just leave it as is. Now I need to find my Benji peep sight, I got one just no idea where I left it lol
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Picked this up at auction a few weeks back. Thought about polishing the action but may just leave it as is. Now I need to find my Benji peep sight, I got one just no idea where I left it lol
She's a beauty!
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Wow David... I mean WOW!
Such a beauty!
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=109852.0;attach=386340;image)
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VERY NICE DAVE! ;D
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Holy Canolli! I've never seen wood that nice on a Benjamin and very few guns of any type. Congratulations!
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Here is a pretty neat Milbro series 70 model 77 that I found in pretty rough shape. Cleaned up very nicely! It is missing the Milbro badge from the side of the stock but that’s ok. It shoots beautifully! Not powerful but a very enjoyable backyard plinker or good to teach young ones with as well.
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Thanks for the compliments. I got lucky winning it, I was at my max bid. I need to do some touch up work on the stock and will get some better quality pics once that's done. This one will sit beside my nicely wooded SSs and BS.
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This is a Benjamin model 600 automatic,has anyone ever seen this version of it. Any replies would be awesome.
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I saw one for sale on eBay about 5 or 6 years ago but it sold quickly with a BIN while I was trying to research it.
It's .175 cal. semi-auto with a 25 shot magazine and a smoothbore barrel, I have read it has a similar valve as used in the single shot Model 200, a walnut half stock, a black nickel finish, and the early versions are marked "Automatic" on the side plate. That's all I know.
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I just wanted show a couple of Crosman 600,one I shoot and one that collects dust
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Very nice!
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Jeff,
I have a 600.
Other than the information from Dan I don't know much about it.
You could pump it up and get several shots before having to pump up again.
Don't know how many pumps yielded how many shots.
Gary
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Jeff,
I have a 600.
Other than the information from Dan I don't know much about it.
You could pump it up and get several shots before having to pump up again.
Don't know how many pumps yielded how many shots.
Gary
The Crosman 600 isn't a multi-pump pistol, it uses a C02 for power and it is a semi-auto
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This is probably the 600 auto from eBay that’s were i got it as soon as I seen I bought it I love older repeaters I’ve collected just about every model they made including there pistols I also collect the alphabet Benjamin’s ,I love pre war Benjamins like I said in my introduction it’s an illness.
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This is probably the 600 auto from eBay that’s were i got it as soon as I seen I bought it I love older repeaters I’ve collected just about every model they made including there pistols I also collect the alphabet Benjamin’s ,I love pre war Benjamins like I said in my introduction it’s an illness.
I don't collect all the oldie repeaters but like them, I have a few Crosman Pistols. 2x 1600, 2x 451, 2x 454, 3x 600, 1x 677
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Here’s an oldie , made for 1or2 Year’s the gov.wasnt real happy about ,it’s a daisy vl under lever, that shot 22 cal bullets with a propellant attached to the back and ignited by compressed air . Your neighbors definitely know your shooting it
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How about an in door shotgun to shoot trap with. The Trap master 1100 powered by co2, it wasn’t offered very long but very cool to shoot.
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I just wanted to share my oldest Benjamin’s, mod f,g,300,310 all pump and hold air the f and g are muzzle loaders
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I posted my mod 600 ,and wanted to share the rest of my Benjamin repeaters, mod 600,700,3100,720,710 and a 150pistole.
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How about a daisy mod 118 with its original bbs and shooting gallery
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How about an in door shotgun to shoot trap with. The Trap master 1100 powered by co2, it wasn’t offered very long but very cool to shoot.
Those Trap master shells are a cinch to reload with a Traditions .36 BP (.375) pistol wad on either side of whatever size shot you use. Won't even come apart in your pocket walking around in the field, nice snug fit.
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Thanks for the info I’ll have to try that I’ve only got a couple of boxes shells and I’m stingy with shooting them
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.375 lead balls are a lot of fun too...no wads needed, they just pop right in. Nice slug gun at short ranges.
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I’ve got a couple of different buck shot molds I’ll have to measure to see if I have one close enough to cast them myself ,that would make that gun more than just a dust collector, thank you for the help.
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I wanted to share my Sheridan addiction from the hold down safety on up I’ve got two different silver streaks one mat one polished
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I don’t know if this Sheridan qualifies as vintage but it’s my favorite it is 22 years old.
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I wanted to share my Sheridan addiction from the hold down safety on up I’ve got two different silver streaks one mat one polished
Who do you think you are? 19Sheridan57? ;)
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What do you mean
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Here’s one more
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Here’s a few more sort of .co2 blue streak,c9a and 2260 mb. ,Crosman sort of tribute to Sheridan.i also picked up the Crosman version and had it heavily modified because of the plastic breech they came with.
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This is the only "oldie" that I have.
I bought it from Yng@hrt - Marty.
It was rebuilt by Rob112o with Mac1 parts.
It is a 20 cal. 1979 Sheridan Silver Streak Rocker Safety
The first picture is how it looks now.
The Bottom two pictures were taken by Marty before he sold it to me.
Best Wishes - Tom
Click the pictures to enlarge the image:
Tom,
So you ended up with my old Silver Streak. Man that one was pretty. The condition it was in upon receiving it I couldn’t believe it needed new seals. If you ever decide to part ways with it. Let me know.
Enjoy it though she was a good one.
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Easy fellas.... I'm sure folks have their reasons for doing what they do. Marty didn't do anything that hasn't been done before. Unfortunately we have to do what we have to do to keep it to a minimum.
The topic is 'oldies' not 'old news'..... ;)
Oh, Marty left? That’s stinks. Now I’m trying to think what else I sold him. Hmm
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He did like his 397P's
. Especially Chrome ones. ;)
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He did like his 397P's
. Especially Chrome ones. ;)
That’s right I remember that. He kept trying to get a few of my 392p 397P’s when I had a trove of them. Along my travels from Cali to Beaufort and Dallas I’ve given several of them to friends. Trying to get them hooked. They all liked their real guns, but I insisted in between your few range days practice with this.
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Just arrived in tonight... a Crosman 105
Only produced from 1948 until 1953.
Polished brass in all the right places to match my 101 rifle rebuild of the same vintage.
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That’s a nice 105 ,how well does it shoot? I have alot of Crosman pistols but no 105s every time I see one they want crazy money for them
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She's a project. Vent's air out the barrel when pumping.
I knew this going in so a reseal kit was bought the same day. ;)
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Just arrived in tonight... a Crosman 105. Only produced from 1948 until 1953. Polished brass in all the right places to match my 101 rifle rebuild of the same vintage.
Nice! Looking forward to seeing a photo of them together, when you get around to it.
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I went back through to see what I already posted and made a list so I won't repeat, now I will continue on with my Benjamin 122.
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My 262
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Some of my MSP's
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My Daisy 179
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Your Benjamin is in great shape , here’s some of my Benjamin pumpers 137s in boxes 132,110 122,a pair h9a 177 and 22
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Killer daisy pistols love um
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Here’s a couple a pistols the smith&wesson 786 that I’ve had for along time works great and a daisy power line 790 both are the same gun ,I just bought the 790 at a local auction but I have to reseal it
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Here’s the guns my wife and I shoot the most my Benjamin 257 her 262 and my Crosman 150 we take these camping with us just to relax
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This is my first Benjamin I ever bought it’s a 342 I gave 50.00 dollars for 40years ago.
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What do you mean
Oh, sorry. I didn't notice you were new to the forum. You have such a nice (and large)Sheridan collection it reminded me of another member here (19Sheridan57) who is known for his extensive sheridan collection.
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My 132
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Don’t get me wrong I love Sheridan’s I love old Benjamin’s and Crosman the most and dabble a little in Daisy’s. My favorite guns to reseal the most are Crosman they definitely help me to relax. I just finished up a 101 the last gun my brother picked up for me. It was ruff and full of silicone,why does everyone think that silicone will seal everything? What mess .it took awhile to get all the missing parts but there is a a guy out there that has just about every Crosman part you can think of . The guns back together and looks and works great
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ok.... where have you been all this time??
;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlBr2fyqn9g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlBr2fyqn9g)
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This is my first Benjamin I ever bought it’s a 342 I gave 50.00 dollars for 40years ago.
SWOON!
I lost mine in a house fire back in the '80s.. the search for a replacement 40 years later lead me here to GTA. ;)
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Sorry for your loss I hope you were able to find it and if you don’t mind me asking what was it
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.to answer your first question, I used to have lot of people that search for guns for me ,know most them are gone nobody to really to talk about air rifles .most everybody has seen my collection think I’m nuts, it would just be nice to talk to someone about them who shares the same passion,I love to build them and shoot them,most of all I really like collecting them
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Schimel P22
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Ampell - Plink N Whiz
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Rabbit do you collect the tins the boxes the crates that pellets come in, I still have my first tin,and I really haven’t thrown any away since then and yeh I know that’s nuts. Here’s some the ones I’ve collected over the years and would love to see different ones.
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Very cool pistol,were did you find that? What year was it made? Did they make it our was it made for them?
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Very cool pistol,were did you find that? What year was it made? Did they make it our was it made for them?
I got it on an online auction. The Ampell Acro Plink-n-whiz co2 pistol was made by Shakespeare fishing reels. They were made in 1975 only and in three models, a .177 pellet, a .22 pellet, and the bb repeater.
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That’s really cool gun, I had never new they existed, please post more.
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That’s really cool gun, I had never new they existed, please post more.
True they look cool, but have a very bad rep. Mine does shoot and hold without leaking, at least it did when I bought it in 2019 or 2020?. It looks "Like New" and I just shot one C02 empty and have not tried it since to save the appearance. Here is what D. T. Fletcher post once about it.
"I see the entire AmPell (American Pellet) adventure to be so underwhelming as to be remarkable. Especially given that the participants were so established stars at Crosman Arms. Rudy Merz was the wizard of Fairport. Ed Dennison was THE man at the Crosman for manufacturing and Design throughout the Golden Years. They are acknowledged to be the best at their jobs. Then... The Plink-N-Whiz. It has to be one of the worst air guns ever mass produced. It may well be a marvel of engineering with the fewest number of parts but ... it's really a sad little gun. That they got their adventure off the ground at all is pretty amazing just wish they could have come out with something more memorable." D. T. Fletcher
So I have a bit of history even if it is known as "sad".
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I like the unusual ones I’ve got an all plastic Crosman co2 pistol , one of the hardest shooting guns for such a small gun and it’s is ugly as *(&^ all grey, I’m getting ready to buy 5 more guns tonight I really need help.
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I like the unusual ones I’ve got an all plastic Crosman co2 pistol , one of the hardest shooting guns for such a small gun and it’s is ugly as *(&^ all grey, I’m getting ready to buy 5 more guns tonight I really need help.
I was "sick" buying many for about 7 years but I put the brakes on because some financial priorities shifted in the last year. I have no debt and a fair income but I am also a little cramped for space for more airguns currently with 211. I would say there is ones that I would buy in a heartbeat if I see a deal, but I am trying not to look. LOL
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I stopped counting a few years ago at about 170 that being said I haven’t stopped collecting, my wife gave me one our kids old bedroom I put in double racks the length of two walls for guns out the box and shelves for guns in boxes see I like new ones as well as old ones I’ve got guns I’ve never even opened. One wall
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I stopped counting a few years ago at about 170 that being said I haven’t stopped collecting, my wife gave me one our kids old bedroom I put in double racks the length of two walls for guns out the box and shelves for guns in boxes see I like new ones as well as old ones I’ve got guns I’ve never even opened.
Funny I have too, including 4 Crosman Custom Shop guns. :o
I have my room, but it is my office and airgun room, my Library takes up one wall. I need to get rid of most of the books because I have most in digital format too, so it seems redundant and unnecessary now. I prefer reading on screen anyway and my digital Library is over 3,000 books.
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My SSP
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A co2 crosman
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A co2 crosman
Yes Crosman Silhouette Sport (SSP) 250 with a flip up type loading gate, this one had the brass aftermarket replacement on it when I bought it. It should have a sight hood on it but was missing it when I got it.
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I stopped counting a few years ago at about 170 that being said I haven’t stopped collecting, my wife gave me one our kids old bedroom I put in double racks the length of two walls for guns out the box and shelves for guns in boxes see I like new ones as well as old ones I’ve got guns I’ve never even opened. One wall
Minnow.... Congrats on the collection, and a great wife. :D
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thank you, It looks like you have few too.ive got a few Sheridan’s from start to cross over but I don’t have a super grade so I’m invious
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Pulled some oldies out of moving boxes from last year.
68 Blue Streak
94 Racine 392P from (Scott Decker)
74 Benji
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SO glad to see you posting again Rob!
I like the idea of the black hose "hand guard" on the 74 Benji! I may copy that. ;)
Is it a 342 or 347?
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SO glad to see you posting again Rob!
I like the idea of the black hose "hand guard" on the 74 Benji! I may copy that. ;)
Is it a 342 or 347?
Scott, it’s a 1/4 fuel injection hose. Works great and 1/30 of the price compared to the original hand guards, lol. I’m sure you got a few original ones that move when pumping as they’ve become hard plastic. These stay put being made of rubber. It’s a 342 btw got it from a guy in Arizona who had tapped it to except the Williams peep.
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While I got those rifles out and exercised them a little. I stumbled across the Challenger Plainsman!! I knew it was somewhere just hadn’t looked for it yet. Still holding air which was good. Took it out and popped several shots in a questionable orange.
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Nice , now about that questionable orange ???
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'62
'61
'68
'76
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NICE SHAWN!!!!
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Thanks Scott. Just a few old beaters I came across. ;D
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Received this today...
'Dan Silver Streak... serial 431294 makes her out as a 1984.
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Received this today...
'Dan Silver Streak... serial 431294 makes her out as a 1984.
Congratulations Scott!
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Wow! That's NICE!!!
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Nice score Scott!
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Thanks guys!
Tonight I might get to shoot it a couple shots after work tonight before heading to work at the Lodge.
I DEFINATELY have time to play with it tomorrow!
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I have shown this off before, but this is the right place for it. I picked this up from Baker Airguns, about 5 years ago, and I am glad I did. They had resealed it, and refinished the metal, but this is not a wall hanger, this is a hot shooter, so the new finish has taken a ding or two, but it doesn't look bad for a nearly 100 year old gun. When I bought it, they indicated that it was a 1926 vintage...
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Some pics... ;)
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and my DIANA 50 M
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Some pics... ;)
Super nice!
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here are two of my keepers a Marksman 70 in .20, and my favorite a Super Sport in .22 ;)
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So it is that time again. I need to start cleaning and doing quarterly check-ups on the collection. It takes more time each quarter. Maybe because more show up :). This time I need to clean 71 air guns!
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Gamo Center .177/4,5 cal.
Hi sandu_race,
These are very rare in working order. You have a very nice example.
I have acquired a pre-owned that has been refurbished and is very nice.
The pistol did not come with an Owner's Manual.
Would you have the original Owner's (Instruction) manual (english version)? If you do...could I purchase from you a scanned (digital copy) version for my own personal use to add to my pistol ? Please let me know if you could assist.
Thank you very much.
Hawk-i
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I bought these Vintage Daisy's off a Facebook air guns group buddy a few days ago for $75. From Iowa to me in NE OH. An Eagle model 98 built November 9, 1961 (L091 date code). Missing the butt stock nut but shoots strong. And a Red Rider Carbine No111 model 40 with plastic stocks built 1953-54. Trigger is loose, fore stock is backward with copper-plated steel band missing, but good otherwise.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/6SUOLc.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pm6SUOLcj)
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The SS
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The SS
The long slim forearm Sheridan is my favorite model. What years was it made with that slim forearm?
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The SS
The long slim forearm Sheridan is my favorite model. What years was it made with that slim forearm?
Between 1952 to 1955 as far as I can tell.
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I was the only bidder (?) on a beautiful Daisy model 99 Target Special. In very nice condition with wood stocks and factory sling in great shape as well. Should have it by the weekend?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/CSKhRj.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCSKhRjj)
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Very nice. I think of the 880 and 99 as the only serious Daisy airguns.
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Very nice. I think of the 880 and 99 as the only serious Daisy airguns.
I also have two Sears only 880 Eldorado's built 1973. This one shoots well and the other needs a resto.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/GTQLYD.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnGTQLYDj)
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And a new pic of the Daisy model 99 Target Special I snipped from my new video...
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And the Eagle model 98 (11/9/61) for which I got the cobalt327 Super Spring. Still trying to find the vertical butt stock bolt before buying the seal kit. I did get the reproduction Daisy cleated leather sling for it off eBay though. Looks great.
Super Spring
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/ZmQXWx.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmZmQXWxj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/47tHje.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn47tHjej)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/NqZT6P.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poNqZT6Pj)
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I was the only bidder (?) on a beautiful Daisy model 99 Target Special. In very nice condition with wood stocks and factory sling in great shape as well. Should have it by the weekend?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/CSKhRj.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCSKhRjj)
What beautiful work you do! I look at this rifle and recall my Daisy 131, with which I carefully and painstakingly chased out the dust-bunnies, cleaned and resealed, then refinished the stock, and fabricated a hood for the front sight. I gave this rifle to my nephew, who never having shot an air rifle, nor firearm of any type, was able to group it as well as I could after just a few tries, and it was a pretty accurate rifle at that. Sadly, my brother tells me he really doesn't shoot it a lot, even though he is an incredible outdoor sportsman.
My Daisy 120, I gave to one of my grandsons, in "as found" condition", which was pretty good, and he thoroughly enjoys it!
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I was the only bidder (?) on a beautiful Daisy model 99 Target Special. In very nice condition with wood stocks and factory sling in great shape as well. Should have it by the weekend?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/CSKhRj.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCSKhRjj)
What beautiful work you do! I look at this rifle and recall my Daisy 131, with which I carefully and painstakingly chased out the dust-bunnies, cleaned and resealed, then refinished the stock, and fabricated a hood for the front sight. I gave this rifle to my nephew, who never having shot an air rifle, nor firearm of any type, was able to group it as well as I could after just a few tries, and it was a pretty accurate rifle at that. Sadly, my brother tells me he really doesn't shoot it a lot, even though he is an incredible outdoor sportsman.
My Daisy 120, I gave to one of my grandsons, in "as found" condition", which was pretty good, and he thoroughly enjoys it!
Thanks. I've done better than these. But I do enjoy doing it. Need to get that screw and seal kit for the Eagle 98 to start on that one. I wish I could get stencil kits for the Eagle 98 and Red Rider Carbine No111 model 40 and some gold l;eaf paint to redo the stencils on those?
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I am looking for a 96, 98, or 99, to refurbish, or maybe one of each. I have 3 more grandsons...
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They've been coming up on eBay the last couple months.
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My oldest oldies.
1964 Sheridan Blue Streak
Post war Crosman 102 .22 caliber repeater
1950? Crosman 140 - first year production - self cocking
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Gotta figger out why I keep double tapping the photos.
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Very nice. Did you refinish the Streak?
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Very nice. Did you refinish the Streak?
I had to reseal it, but all I did to the wood was put a little Tru Oil on it.
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I got to shoot my Crosman 400 today. I recently replaced the O-ring on the bolt probe so now the bolt doesn’t fly open with each shot. It’s amazing that I was a bit slow in figuring out the fix. Finding the O-rings in my Airguns box helped a lot to light the idea bulb.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxZ87g9T/D88-AD87-A-559-A-46-AE-9919-C7-C5-B950-A1-CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3FY8mkq)
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Very nice. Did you refinish the Streak?
I had to reseal it, but all I did to the wood was put a little Tru Oil on it.
Thanks....It looks great!
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Daisy Model 25. Cobalt327 (Mark) puts it around 1962.
(http://i.imgur.com/97d6zjP.jpg) (https://imgur.com/97d6zjP)
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So many beautiful pieces of history, thank you all for posting them. I only started looking seriously at air guns about eight or nine months ago and the first one that caught my eye was the Crosman 150. Without further to do, here are my humble submissions
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With the exception of the Nickel Crosman 150 Medalist, all the custom grips are made by Mr. Austin Vernon.
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I've been waiting to get the pre-requisite 20 posts in order to show My Dad's Daisy Red Ryder Number 111 mod 40 circa 1946.
He was a teen with a paper route and cost him $3-$4. I remember shooting this on occasion as a kid. My Dad passed in 2006 and I was given this gun by my Mother.
It sat in a closet and had a bit of surface rust before I started cleaning it up this year along with finding several incorrect fasteners that got lost over time and replaced with whatever was around.
Looked around a bit and found the correct slotted and blued fasteners thanks to Cobalt427 and JG Airguns.
It shoots like a champ considering although I don't have a chronograph to share numbers. I enjoy plinking targets and chasing squirrels.
I just made the DIY gun vise from parts mostly from Home Depot and Harbor Freight. Too bad there's not a place here on these boards for DIY vises and shooting tables, Lord knows this hobby is expensive enough.
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I've been waiting to get the pre-requisite 20 posts
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Boy, that is a beauty. Congrats on reviving that treasure!
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Nice to have it back and in great condition again.
there is a thread that has a mix of diy and much scattered about depending on the style of airgunning. https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?board=136.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?board=136.0)
I just found another lost in the woodwork of the airgun gate. https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=174425.20 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=174425.20)
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Wow!!!! The only thing I have that's old is me!!!
You guys make me hide mine bb guns under the bed!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful toys.
If the wife can collect her antique trash ... I mean treasures... I guess I can find a new hobby!!
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Sheridan model B
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Boot pic is very well done.
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Indeed!
Frameable
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I don't generally like flash pictures but here's a view of my 31x Benjis.
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I have a Red Rider Carbine no111 model 40 with aluminum lever and plastic stocks. Built 1953-54. Gotta fix the trigger yet. Drift pin was missing.
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USPS dropped off my GB purchase a day early 😃.
Listed as not working. Looked like a “forgot it was in the attic find”. Took an hour to clean up the crude, dust and treat the rusty bits. Plus gave it a desperately needed and very generous lube. It was holding 2 pumps for the pics.
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Can't beat a good ole "dan".... congrats.
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WHOO-HOO Timothy
Nice score!
Even the grain on the stock and pump arm lines up!
8)
CONGRATS!
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USPS dropped off my GB purchase a day early 😃.
Looking good! The black finish looks almost perfect and the wood is nice too.
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Thanks for the accolades. If it wasn’t for the rusty trigger guard and rear site I’d say its 85-90%, even the pump arm bumper is barely worn. After my clean and lube it has held air overnite and doesn’t need a reseal as sold.
I think I stole it for 125 + shipping which is just a smidge more that I paid for my other ‘57/58 10+ years ago. Since that one is scoped and well used I m thinking to swap the steel parts and keep this one pristine.
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I think I stole it for 125 + shipping which is just a smidge more that I paid for my other ‘57/58 10+ years ago.
DUDE!!!!
You certainly did... even before today's crazy prices they are fetching.
Nice grab!
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I think I stole it for 125 + shipping
You did OK ;) ;) 8) congrats
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Here's a Crosman 782 Black Diamond from April of '92
(http://i.imgur.com/1cnGH4f.jpg) (https://imgur.com/1cnGH4f)
and 1982 Daisy 880
(http://i.imgur.com/6SHdaxr.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6SHdaxr)
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My Crosman 781, Daisy 822, and Daisy 840
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Thanks for the accolades. If it wasn’t for the rusty trigger guard and rear site I’d say its 85-90%, even the pump arm bumper is barely worn. After my clean and lube it has held air overnite and doesn’t need a reseal as sold.
I think I stole it for 125 + shipping which is just a smidge more that I paid for my other ‘57/58 10+ years ago. Since that one is scoped and well used I m thinking to swap the steel parts and keep this one pristine.
It looks good to me ! You got a great buy on it, which is hard to do ight now. What is the serial number or date on it ? The trigger guard is almost always the first place to start rusting.
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My Crosman 781, Daisy 822, and Daisy 840
I had an 840 a few years ago, wasn't smart enough to keep it. :o
These all look great! 8)
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Here's a typical FWB 150 with story. Gun dealer selling the gun for the deceased owner, had sat in the gun case since new in 1968. Trigger jammed, I sent it to Pilkington: trigger parts for 150 hard to find. Easy repair, after new spring and seals, is like shooting a brand new airgun almost 60 years old!
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Thanks for the accolades. If it wasn’t for the rusty trigger guard and rear site I’d say its 85-90%, even the pump arm bumper is barely worn. After my clean and lube it has held air overnite and doesn’t need a reseal as sold.
I think I stole it for 125 + shipping which is just a smidge more that I paid for my other ‘57/58 10+ years ago. Since that one is scoped and well used I m thinking to swap the steel parts and keep this one pristine.
It looks good to me ! You got a great buy on it, which is hard to do ight now. What is the serial number or date on it ? The trigger guard is almost always the first place to start rusting.
I believe it is 57-58 due to high comb stock, straight bolt, narrow trigger guard and single screw rear sight. Only ID is “Sheridan Products Inc” on right side of compression tube.
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My 788 Crosman BB scout, barely making the cut from 1992. Found it at a yard sale for $3.
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My 55, and 72, Bluestreaks.
Tim McMurray changed my 72's rear sight, from an earlier model Sheridan, so the sight doesn't match the year 72.
The 55 has an aftermarket hand pump guard on it that doesn't match year 55.
The sftermarket handguards, come from Keith Urquart, in Anna Tx.
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My 55, and 72, Bluestreaks.
Tim McMurray changed my 72's rear sight, from an earlier model Sheridan, so the sight doesn't match the year 72.
The 55 has an aftermarket hand pump guard on it that doesn't match year 55.
The sftermarket handguards, come from Keith Urquart, in Anna Tx.
Sweet .I love my sheridan rifles too always have fun with them...
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Here's a Crosman 782 Black Diamond from April of '92
(http://i.imgur.com/1cnGH4f.jpg) (https://imgur.com/1cnGH4f)
and 1982 Daisy 880
(http://i.imgur.com/6SHdaxr.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6SHdaxr)
Just realised I had listed the Daisy as an 82.... it is an 84! :o
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I bought them new 1976. One for my brother and one for me.
25 years ago my brother gave me back his rusted leaking model 73.
I have restored both of them. super fun little guns.