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Airguns by Make and Model => Vintage Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: Lordjohnson on January 20, 2021, 02:31:17 PM

Title: Crosman model 100
Post by: Lordjohnson on January 20, 2021, 02:31:17 PM

I’m not entirely sure why but I can’t find much I formation on this air rifle. I was at a gun store in town and saw this old pellet gun in .177. It was only 45 bucks and looked to be in great condition.
Took me forever to find out what model of crosman it was because it doesn’t list a model name. I Put a handful of pellets through it and it’s an absolute tack driver and joy to shoot!
Does anyone have any experience with the model 100? It looks as though it wasn’t used very much and kept in storage.
Thanks!
-J

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: 45flint on January 20, 2021, 02:40:27 PM

Looks to possibly be a 1949 given the Town and Country sight.  Probably the best year and a .177 would be rarer for sure.  Great find.

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: Lordjohnson on January 20, 2021, 03:04:39 PM

Thanks 45flint!
Would you know where I could get spare parts in case it ceases to hold pressure?
Or someone with experience that I could send it to?

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: 45flint on January 20, 2021, 03:13:33 PM

Quote from: Lordjohnson on January 20, 2021, 03:04:39 PM

Thanks 45flint!
Would you know where I could get spare parts in case it ceases to hold pressure?
Or someone with experience that I could send it to?

These rifles are the easiest guns to work on.  You do need a special tool sold by Baker Airguns and a seal kit.  Or you can just send it to him.  I think he offers a refund on the kit if you end up sending it after failure? 

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: strever on January 20, 2021, 03:15:52 PM

it took me forever to find one for my Crosman 100/101 collection and i paid several times that amount

Model 101	Pneumatic pump, .22 cal., single shot. Die cast receiver w/logo: pat. Oct. 28, 1924, Crosman Arms Co. Rochester, NY	Rifle	1925-1929
Model 101	variant with applied logo and "clickless" forearm	Rifle	1938-1939
Model 101	"Pellet" logo variant with hardwood stock & forearm.	Rifle	1930-1950
Model 101	Late variant with crinkle finish paint and American elm stock	Rifle	1949-1950
Model 102	Pneumatic pump, .22 cal. magazine repeater	Rifle	1929-1950
Model 102	variant with "clickless" forearm	Rifle	1938-1939
Model 100	Pneumatic pump, .177 cal. single shot	Rifle	1940-1950
Model 104	Pneumatic pump, .177 cal. magazine repeater	Rifle	1949-1950
Model 121	CO2, 4 1/2 oz. cylinder .210 cal. single shot	Rifle	1946-1950
Model 117 (Shoot-A-Score)	CO2, hose .210 cal. Magazine repeater	Rifle	1947-1955
Model 122 (102 CG)	CO2, 4 1/2 oz. cylinder .22 cal. repeater w/removable magazine for shooting gallery use.	Rifle	1946-1950
Model 123 (100 CG)	CO2, 4 1/2 oz. cylinder with 47 1/2 degree angle adapter, .177 cal., single shot	Rifle	1946-1950

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: 45flint on January 20, 2021, 03:39:30 PM

Here is a good Utube on reseal:

 https://youtu.be/7dPPxPFSvoU (https://youtu.be/7dPPxPFSvoU)

The valve on mine:

(https://i.imgur.com/6nwpbul.jpg)

My 1949 with scope:

(https://i.imgur.com/0cwB8Gj.jpg)

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: Lordjohnson on January 20, 2021, 09:14:28 PM

thanks for the video!
your 100 looks pretty sweet with that scope mounted.
hows the accuracy on yours?
with the sights already mounted, i was able to score 1/2 inch groups from 20 yards, off hand.

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: TooJung2Die on January 20, 2021, 09:24:57 PM

Lucky find! The model 100 is rare. The .177 cal model 100 only sold a fraction of the number of .22 cal model 101. The smaller caliber was unfamiliar to post war Americans who were much more comfortable with the tried and true .22 cal. Only them fancy Europeans favored the tiny .177 cal. Looks like you found one in excellent condition with a maple stock. Congratulations.

Title: Re: Crosman model 100
Post by: 45flint on January 20, 2021, 09:38:14 PM

Quote from: Lordjohnson on January 20, 2021, 09:14:28 PM

thanks for the video!
your 100 looks pretty sweet with that scope mounted.
hows the accuracy on yours?
with the sights already mounted, i was able to score 1/2 inch groups from 20 yards, off hand.

That pretty amazing shooting!