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Airguns by Make and Model => Vintage Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: Yng@hrt on October 07, 2017, 06:11:37 AM
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Headed to a gun show this morning. Will be searching for Sheridan Silver Streak's, Super Grade's (a fella can dream can't he?), & Benji 392's. Any other recommendations would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
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A Crosman 101 is always a nice find.
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Take your smart phone and when you see an airgun you are unfamiliar with do a google search on it. Any write up from "Airgun Academy" or "Another Airgun Blog" are good, dependable, unbiased resources of info. There is also the good old GTA search function for a wealth of info at your fingertips.
Knowing your affection for vintage pumpers Marty, maybe if you see a Crosman 1400 it will tickle your fancy.
(http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo221/rsterne/Crosman%20140/1400RestoredLeft.jpg)
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Sharp Ace. Dubbed the Sheridan of the Orient. They're supposed to be well made, hard shooting & accurate. Plus, very few people have one. So it would definitely be unique.
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2009/09/sharp-ace-the-sheridan-of-the-orient/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2009/09/sharp-ace-the-sheridan-of-the-orient/)
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Great advice fella's! Guess i could have looked here as well;
Top 25 Pumpers
1 Sheridan; Model "A" Super Grade & Model "B" Sporter
2. Sheridan; Model "C" (Pre-1990, including Benjamin-Sheridan C9-Racine production)
3. Benjamin (Racine produced); 392/397P, 342/347 ('78-up)
4. Kessler
5. Apache Fireball Texan ('48-49)
6. Benjamin 310/312/317
7. Benjamin 340/342/347 ('68-'77)
8. Crosman 101/102 (all)
9. Crosman 107/108
10. Crosman 766/2100
11. Crosman 140/1400 (including JC Higgins, Hawthorne & other dept store house brand versions).
12. Crosman 120
13. Bejamin 392PA/397PA
14. Crosman 1389/2289
15. Daisy/Avanti 753/853/953
16. Rochester
17. Daisy 880 (metal receiver)
18. Crosman 760 Pump Master (1st variant)
19. S&W 77a
20. Daisy 922
21. Daystate Sportsman Mark II
22. Titan Mohawk
23. 50th Anniversary Sheridan
24. Benjamin Centennial
25. Crosman 3100
Honorable Mention (outstanding pumpers that did not meet criteria for this list but deserve recognition)
Millennium
FX Independence (standard model)
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I saw a pretty nice Model A for sale, recently.
Last gun show I went to did not have a single air rifle ! I wanted to go to the air rifle gun show this month, but doubt I will be able to. Good luck.
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That's the thing about NM. Just finding any air rifle at a show would be a plus. Spoke to a guy last year at his booth & he said this show would probably be my best bet at finding something. Waited a whole year. Imagine that, lived here almost 60 yrs & last year was my first gun show. Didn't know there were different types of gun shows. Yup, I'd have to say I'm still pretty green when it comes to this stuff. :(
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I go to every gun show looking for airguns. Don't find them often but have made a few killer deals. When a firearms dealer has an older one that needs seals they may sell it very cheap.
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I was going to suggest you print out your thread list but thought "Nah, that's too obvious". ;D
Now, not that I am currently fond of one or anything....
But you might keep you eyes open for a CO2 Sheridan Model F to 'round out you collection.
Most people don't know what it is and you might get it cheap.
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I was going to suggest you print out your thread list but thought "Nah, that's too obvious". ;D
Now, not that I am currently fond of one or anything....
But you might keep you eyes open for a CO2 Sheridan Model F to 'round out you collection.
Most people don't know what it is and you might get it cheap.
I don't even own a Model F , CO2 Sheridan !
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I'll tell you what Steve, if i locate a Model F I'll trade you straight across for this one; http://www.ujays.net/sb20.html (http://www.ujays.net/sb20.html) 8)
Well...off to the races. Balloon Fiesta this weekend. Traffic's going to be a mad house...
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I don't even own a Model F , CO2 Sheridan !
Steve... You just made my DAY!
Good Luck Marty!
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Wow. This NM show was about as eventful as shopping with my wife. Actually worse. 5 for parking, 8 for admission...really suc%ed! I Think I'll let my fingers do the shopping from now on.
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Crosman 3100? A pumper??
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I had to Google 3100... Another to add the watch list. Thanks for that.
I think ::)
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Got me scratching my head; I have a Crosman 3100...it's a springer. ???
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Wow...surprised no one caught that. Guess i can back tract & pull up the next one on the list.
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My bad. Here's the correct top 25 pumper list;
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=125162.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=125162.0)
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Now I'm confused; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Benjamin-model-3100-air-rifle-/152728404818?hash=item238f528352:g:k7MAAOSw~cVZ08WW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Benjamin-model-3100-air-rifle-/152728404818?hash=item238f528352:g:k7MAAOSw~cVZ08WW)
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HaHa,no harm done,just wondering if there was something I hadn't heard about. Also wondered if it was meant as 2100, but thats further up the list.
And nice pic of a 1400,Scot!
Now I see! Meant as a Benji! thanks Marty!
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To OP, I find better luck at swap meets and antique shows. When I lived up north, there was a small 'antique' show at the local fairgrounds every few months. I got to know some of the vendors. Turns out they go around to estate and yard sales, buy up stuff, then take it to the antique show. After a couple of shows, pretty quickly there were airguns showing up. Yes, I paid more than they did for them, but then I didn't have to drive around every weekend to every yard sale in the county. They were on the lookout for stuff that I wanted and would smile bigly when they saw me at the antique show. Let them do the work for you.
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I had a chance to go to two Airgun shows this year. New York and Kalamazoo, 70 tables all airguns!
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And nice pic of a 1400,Scot!
That beautiful 1400 belongs to rsterne right here on GTA! 8)
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Last gun show I went to cost the same as Marty mentioned. Admission doubled for two of us. I found one air gun. A rusted Chinese B2. The guy said "I'll let you have that for $60". I just had to walk away without saying anything.
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And nice pic of a 1400,Scot!
That beautiful 1400 belongs to rsterne right here on GTA! 8)
NICE!!!!
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To OP, I find better luck at swap meets and antique shows. When I lived up north, there was a small 'antique' show at the local fairgrounds every few months. I got to know some of the vendors. Turns out they go around to estate and yard sales, buy up stuff, then take it to the antique show. After a couple of shows, pretty quickly there were airguns showing up. Yes, I paid more than they did for them, but then I didn't have to drive around every weekend to every yard sale in the county. They were on the lookout for stuff that I wanted and would smile bigly when they saw me at the antique show. Let them do the work for you.
Sounds like you have a good system working for you. When you think about it your coming out smelling like a rose. Those guys are lucky if they break even, gas, time, etc.
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I had a chance to go to two Airgun shows this year. New York and Kalamazoo, 70 tables all airguns!
Now that's what I'm talking about! Not going to happen around here. Luck to find one table with one air gun. ;)
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Last gun show I went to cost the same as Marty mentioned. Admission doubled for two of us. I found one air gun. A rusted Chinese B2. The guy said "I'll let you have that for $60". I just had to walk away without saying anything.
Well Bill, at least you did better than me that go round. A rust bucket is better than a goose egg...I think. Maybe next time I'll peak through the window before dishing out hard earned cash to see a bunch of cra&...knives & rifles folks r trying to get rid of.
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And nice pic of a 1400,Scot!
That beautiful 1400 belongs to rsterne right here on GTA! 8)
I knew I had seen that 1400 before, doing online searches a couple of years back to refurbish my 140, turned up Rsterne's postings of his 1400 right here on the GTA. one of the reasons I joined :D unfortunately last time I checked that page was ruined by PhotoBucket actions.. >:(
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I'll tell you what Steve, if i locate a Model F I'll trade you straight across for this one; http://www.ujays.net/sb20.html (http://www.ujays.net/sb20.html) 8)
Well...off to the races. Balloon Fiesta this weekend. Traffic's going to be a mad house...
Oh , Yu maka me laff out laudd !!!
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Ya, I figured my chances of winning the lottery were far greater...:)
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I saw a Model A recently for $1200 . A Model B can bring $1500 up., if in great condition.
Only collectibles that are not in my stables are the Left Handed Sheridan & a Model F, CO2. I have had many chances to buy a Model F , but never did because I never thought I would wind up collecting Sheridans. Will probably get one & put a scope on it. Left handed ones can cost more than the A & B !
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Will probably get one & put a scope on it.
Surprised my buddy Bill hasn't blown a gasket. :)
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I'd probably scope a C02 Sheridan as well.... just not a pumper.
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Makes perfect sense. I still have hope for you though. Give it a few more years. Can't hang on to those teen age eyes forever. :)
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Peeps work just fine.
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I doubt you'll find one buy you should keep an eye out for a Crosman Canadian boy
(https://s1.postimg.org/8fislfd8of/9f457a2fe977dc34c7d99d901154d2fd.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
They were made in Canada out of the crosman 130 pistol valve...ect and would later prompt crosman to develop the powermaster 760.
( Not my pic just found it online )
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I doubt you'll find one buy you should keep an eye out for a Crosman Canadian boy
(https://s1.postimg.org/8fislfd8of/9f457a2fe977dc34c7d99d901154d2fd.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
They were made in Canada out of the crosman 130 pistol valve...ect and would later prompt crosman to develop the powermaster 760.
( Not my pic just found it online )
Have to agree that would be a find. I wouldn’t mind finding a Benjamin 397 carbine either. They were not made very long. Underpowered maybe but cool.
To me I look for anything that is unusual in good shape and just makes me smile. I would love to find a Crosman Town and Country. Never know what can turn up, I take my blue book and hope. Airgun shows are really the place to go. I went to a regular gun show and only one table with airguns and mostly overpriced and beat to *(&^.
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I doubt you'll find one buy you should keep an eye out for a Crosman Canadian boy
(https://s1.postimg.org/8fislfd8of/9f457a2fe977dc34c7d99d901154d2fd.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
They were made in Canada out of the crosman 130 pistol valve...ect and would later prompt crosman to develop the powermaster 760.
( Not my pic just found it online )
Your right, just about any air gunner would be proud to add this one to their collection. Found a few more pix here;
http://www.network54.com/Forum/681456/thread/1362405021/5/C (http://www.network54.com/Forum/681456/thread/1362405021/5/C)
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I doubt you'll find one buy you should keep an eye out for a Crosman Canadian boy
(https://s1.postimg.org/8fislfd8of/9f457a2fe977dc34c7d99d901154d2fd.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
They were made in Canada out of the crosman 130 pistol valve...ect and would later prompt crosman to develop the powermaster 760.
( Not my pic just found it online )
Never seen or heard of these! Cool little carbine. Thanks for sharing.
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The recent Texas Airgun Show had two Sheridan A's, a Silver Streak,2 blue streaks, some Crosman 1xx and 2xx, and 760 pumpers. Also some older HW's, FWB's and even 2 Whiscombes.
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I doubt you'll find one buy you should keep an eye out for a Crosman Canadian boy
(https://s1.postimg.org/8fislfd8of/9f457a2fe977dc34c7d99d901154d2fd.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
They were made in Canada out of the crosman 130 pistol valve...ect and would later prompt crosman to develop the powermaster 760.
( Not my pic just found it online )
Your right, just about any air gunner would be proud to add this one to their collection. Found a few more pix here;
http://www.network54.com/Forum/681456/thread/1362405021/5/C (http://www.network54.com/Forum/681456/thread/1362405021/5/C)
That's where I borrowed the picture from.
Btw if someone plays their cards right they could turn a 1377 into basically a Canadian boy for under $250 plus some work to convert the stock. Of course it'll help if you sell the 1377 trigger group and grips / forearm that come on it when your bulid is done
All you need is a custom shop 1377 with steel breech and 18" barrel ( basically 100$ plus shipping ) then a 2260 stock and trigger group.
I found the stock and trigger group for 100$ and 50$ respectively on eBay but I'm sure they're much less from crosman.
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The recent Texas Airgun Show had two Sheridan A's, a Silver Streak,2 blue streaks, some Crosman 1xx and 2xx, and 760 pumpers. Also some older HW's, FWB's and even 2 Whiscombes.
Just curious; do you recall the price for the A's?
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Gun show finds over the last few years.
'67 Sheridan Blue Streak- $60
Late production and earlier Crosman 160- $60, $75
Late production and earlier Crosman 180- $50 each
Soldered valve 397P- $60
'64 Benji 342- $50
Crosman Mark II pistol- $5
Crosman 101- $60 Actually this one was at a "Western Antiques and Collectables" show.
Think that's it. Lots of scopes and rings.
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Gun show finds over the last few years.
'67 Sheridan Blue Streak- $60
Late production and earlier Crosman 160- $60, $75
Late production and earlier Crosman 180- $50 each
Soldered valve 397P- $60
'64 Benji 342- $50
Crosman Mark II pistol- $5
Crosman 101- $60 Actually this one was at a "Western Antiques and Collectables" show.
Think that's it. Lots of scopes and rings.
Wow! Well done Terry!
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The recent Texas Airgun Show had two Sheridan A's, a Silver Streak,2 blue streaks, some Crosman 1xx and 2xx, and 760 pumpers. Also some older HW's, FWB's and even 2 Whiscombes.
Just curious; do you recall the price for the A's?
$1300 & $1500. One of the A’s is mine and for sale.