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Airguns by Make and Model => Benjamin Airguns => Topic started by: hebear on October 06, 2015, 10:32:58 AM
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A friend just got into airguns and I had some pellets that he could buy off me. He said that he had this old pellet rifle that he was going to throw away. I told him I would look at it and maybe repair it. I had about $50 worth of pellets was going to charge him $20 and then he pulled out his pellet rifle. It was a 1952 sheridan silver streak, still functions but needs seals and some work. I told him he could have the pellets and I owe him money, he said no problem and gave it to me. It has a piece of the forearm chipped off. My question, do I try to repair it?, leave it alone or try to replace the forearm?
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Hi and welcome,
Nice find and it's hard to beat free. The old thin style forearms are really hard to find. Your best bet is to watch ebay for one. For now I would get it shooting and have some fun with it.
Post some pictures.
Bryan
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I agree with Bryan. We have a '68 that has all the finish worn or rubbed off down to the brass.It also has a pretty good size chunk out of the fore arm. Ole "Copper" is Betty Lou's favorite pumper and if I even thought of doing anything to it..... well, let's just say life would get ugly for me. He shoots just as accurate and strong as a new one. Those imperfections are part of the gun's history in my opinion. If it ain't broke..... well, you know.
Congrats on owning one.
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Scars on Cars & Guns are Badges of honor. Proof of use. When they get used a lot they get chunked up. The more accurate they are the more likely they get dinged and rode hard. If it shoots don't do anything till it doesn't. BetteLou will let you know when she needs work. Till then keep the peace and worry Not about Cosmetics.
The real pretty ones I'll be pretty leery of. Minute of Coke Can will not do.
Nothing looks worse than a newer wide Forearm on an Early slimline. YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE THAT!
If it isn't huge you can make up a slurry of walnut sandings and Oil finish. Fill the big gaps up with sandings and superglue a little at a time. Chunks will require finding a donor piece of like colored walnut. Gorilla glue is good for the cracked forearms but it doesn't finish well.
TimmyMac1
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Thanks after thinking about it I agree. Keep it as is and enjoy it. :D