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Wunderwerks
Plinker
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My Clean Up Crew
Real Name: Rich
3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 15, 2018, 10:14:50 PM »
Over this past year picked these up at 3 different estate sales. The wood on all 3 needed a lot of TLC but the guns were not abused. The blue streak with the Williams peep needed only a good cleaning. It almost still looks new with I believe original internals averaging 574 fps. with 6 pumps using Benjamin 14.3 gr. When I did 8 pumps it went to 623 fps. The silver needed a seal kit and a deep cleaning which took forever. It's averaging 614 fps with 6 pumps. Couldn't get 8 pumps in as a neighbor lady and little boy came walking down to the HOA pond directly behind our lot. If the police catch you shooting even a BB gun, its a $1,000 fine plus losing the gun. The latest is the '52 to '55 Dan that also needed a seal kit and a good cleaning. This old Dan is now averaging 545 fps with 6 pumps and 573 with 8. I've put less than 10 pellets through each one so far. Hope the avg. gets better with usage. Trying to locate good ones on the cheap and restoring them is making retirement even more fun.
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TerryM
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Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 15, 2018, 10:36:30 PM »
Very nice, they are all beautiful, especially the older one. I am fortunate to live in a city where it is legal to shoot air guns in my backyard, as long as all shots stay on my property.
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TX
Crosman model#
101, 108, 110, 112, 113, 114 (x2), 118,
140, 180 (x3), 187, 400, Mark II, 1377, 1322, 150, 122CG, Sears 126.19311, Ted Williams Match Rifle (2nd variant 160) Self made 180-400-114 hybrid carbine
Benjamin model#
312(x2), 317, 342, Discovery
Sheridan:
Blue Streak (x2: '64, '67)
F model CO2 Blue Streak (converted to bulk fill)
xtred1
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Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 15, 2018, 10:40:15 PM »
Those are very regal! I have always loved their looks.
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45flint
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Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 04:59:58 AM »
That is cool. You like I have found airguns a great addition to retirement. Be careful it can easily become an obsession. Lol
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19Sheridan57
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Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 05:33:21 AM »
Very nice Sheridans.
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Hoosier Daddy
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Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 07:15:54 AM »
Beautiful 'Dans you have there Rich.
Very, very nice.
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Kendallville, IN
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JimQwerty123
always said ...
"Shoot safe and have fun!"
Yng@hrt
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Benjaholic
Real Name: Marty
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 07:18:26 AM »
Hope someone moves this to the Vintage Gate...almost missed em. Very nice & good numbers to match.
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Benji's;
2-Prewar '42 312's, '68 312, '69 347, '82-'86 342 (checkered), 'Centennial' Model 87, '90 342 (none checkered), 2-'91 S392P's, '93 S397P, '93 397P, '94 397C, '95 S397P, '96 392PA (w/"P" trigger group), & a '53 137 pistol.
Dan's;
'98 Model C9PB '50th Anniversary', several Vintage Silver & Blue Streaks, including a '69 Silver w/factory Williams, H9 & H9A.
Daisy's;
2-Model 21's, 882 w/factory Williams, boxed Sears 'Golden Spike', Christmas Dream 20,25,30,35
Favorite everyday plinker/pester '71 880.
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Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 08:18:21 AM »
JACKPOT !!! Good find.
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Yatzee982
Shooter
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Real Name: Marc
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 11:55:31 AM »
Beautiful !!
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bantam5s
They might sound like a lot of work till you realize you only need 3-4 pumps for plinking.
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Real Name: David
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 03:06:44 PM »
3 beautiful streaks there.
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USA CA Arbuckle
PCP? I never touched the stuff !
No, it's a type of airgun !
Oh!, no I don't have one of those.
RBQChicken
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Real Name: Randy
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 05:47:02 PM »
Beautiful guns. Are there no end plugs in the pump tubes of those older 'Dans?
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U.P. of MI
The first time I hit it, I missed. The second time I hit it in the same place.
Wunderwerks
Plinker
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My Clean Up Crew
Real Name: Rich
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 07:37:33 PM »
Randy,
What end plug are you referring to?
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Yng@hrt
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Benjaholic
Real Name: Marty
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 08:18:41 PM »
^^^The more you get to know Randy the more you'll know he's yanking your chain? Ha Randy?
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Benji's;
2-Prewar '42 312's, '68 312, '69 347, '82-'86 342 (checkered), 'Centennial' Model 87, '90 342 (none checkered), 2-'91 S392P's, '93 S397P, '93 397P, '94 397C, '95 S397P, '96 392PA (w/"P" trigger group), & a '53 137 pistol.
Dan's;
'98 Model C9PB '50th Anniversary', several Vintage Silver & Blue Streaks, including a '69 Silver w/factory Williams, H9 & H9A.
Daisy's;
2-Model 21's, 882 w/factory Williams, boxed Sears 'Golden Spike', Christmas Dream 20,25,30,35
Favorite everyday plinker/pester '71 880.
Hoosier Daddy
The sound of silence
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Attack life... It's gonna kill you anyway.
Real Name: Scott
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 09:11:03 PM »
Those aluminum / pot metal end caps on the pump tubes were cropped off on your first pic...
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Kendallville, IN
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JimQwerty123
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"Shoot safe and have fun!"
CaptJ
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Real Name: Corey
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 09:14:51 PM »
Beautiful!
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Detroit, MI
Own:
Sheridan Blue Streak (the one that started it all)
Sheridan E Series
Daisy 853
Crosman Summit Ranger .22cal
Crosman 101 -1925, -1931/32, & postwar 19?? (JoeK)
Colt Pellet SAA
Webley Premier, Prewar Senior
Hyscore 800
Webley Mk3 (MDriskill)
Plymouth, MI Var6 Model 25
Crosman 160 Var2 (Hoosier Daddy)
WTB/Wish List:
Crosman 140/1400
Crosman 400 or 99
Crosman Mark 1
HW30s
Diana 27
Webley MK1 Pistol
RBQChicken
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Posts: 1648
Real Name: Randy
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 10:03:45 PM »
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 16, 2018, 09:11:03 PM
Those aluminum / pot metal end caps on the pump tubes were cropped off on your first pic...
That's it! I didn't realize they were cropped off. Looked like they were missing.
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U.P. of MI
The first time I hit it, I missed. The second time I hit it in the same place.
Yng@hrt
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Benjaholic
Real Name: Marty
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 16, 2018, 10:06:02 PM »
^^^Dude...I was giving you way too much credit.
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Benji's;
2-Prewar '42 312's, '68 312, '69 347, '82-'86 342 (checkered), 'Centennial' Model 87, '90 342 (none checkered), 2-'91 S392P's, '93 S397P, '93 397P, '94 397C, '95 S397P, '96 392PA (w/"P" trigger group), & a '53 137 pistol.
Dan's;
'98 Model C9PB '50th Anniversary', several Vintage Silver & Blue Streaks, including a '69 Silver w/factory Williams, H9 & H9A.
Daisy's;
2-Model 21's, 882 w/factory Williams, boxed Sears 'Golden Spike', Christmas Dream 20,25,30,35
Favorite everyday plinker/pester '71 880.
RBQChicken
Expert
Posts: 1648
Real Name: Randy
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 17, 2018, 07:29:20 AM »
Hey, I need all the help I can get!
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U.P. of MI
The first time I hit it, I missed. The second time I hit it in the same place.
Goose
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 864
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Real Name: Jeff
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 17, 2018, 09:08:14 AM »
Wow. Those are beautiful. Congrats!
J~
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Eddie Howard
Shooter
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Real Name: John
Re: 3 Rescued Handsome Dans
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October 17, 2018, 01:32:24 PM »
sweet find and nice rifles.
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