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mentolio · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2016, 11:40:30 AM »

Would one of you guys PUHLEEEZE put a finished product picture up of that 101?!? I'm jonezin like a junky to see what it looks like now. That said, I'm no expert (barely a novice) but the velocity longhunter posted (635 FPS on 10 pumps w/14.3 CPs?) sounds pretty freakin' good to me.

avator · « **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2016, 03:09:57 PM »

According to Scott, that gun will be in the mail and on it's way to me the first of the week. You can bet your boots I'll post pics when I get my hands on it. It was a great gun before I sent it to him and now it's going to be a great looking gun as well.

longhunter · « **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2016, 06:06:37 PM »

Quote from: mentolio on February 28, 2016, 11:40:30 AM

Would one of you guys PUHLEEEZE put a finished product picture up of that 101?!? I'm jonezin like a junky to see what it looks like now. That said, I'm no expert (barely a novice) but the velocity longhunter posted (635 FPS on 10 pumps w/14.3 CPs?) sounds pretty freakin' good to me.

you'll just have to jones a little longer

. I already boxed it up

. Avator will have to give you your " fix ", when he gets it back in his grubby little paws

.

avator · « **Reply #23 on:** February 28, 2016, 10:21:54 PM »

Scott, can you nail down the year of that one? I know they began making them around '37.

longhunter · « **Reply #24 on:** February 29, 2016, 08:35:08 AM »

Quote from: avator on February 28, 2016, 10:21:54 PM

Scott, can you nail down the year of that one? I know they began making them around '37.

not sure. I know it has the early style peep, ( which I straightened out, by the way ) and a brass front sight. not to mention the straight bolt.
the brass front sight blade MIGHT be an indicator that it was made prior to '42.
only problem is, the gun has a 5 ring hammer. that should make it post WWII. ( I think )??
the only 101/102's that you can easily nail down, as far as age, are the " clickless", and the '49's like mine. the clickless were made for only a certain number of years. the '49 model is the ONLY one that incorporated the bolt retaining plate, at the rear of the receiver.
not having serial numbers, or some type of record of models/changes, makes dating things exceedingly difficult.
you should consider checking out the vintage airgun forum. there's a bunch of us old farts over there. I'm just know there's got to be someone there, who knows more about these guns, and how to date them, than I do.

avator · « **Reply #25 on:** February 29, 2016, 08:57:35 AM »

Yes, I also had it pegged for a pretty early one. Definitely within that '37 - '41 range. The 5 ring might put it later in the range. Some of the older stuff like this went thru a transition period where old stock got used up. It's really hard to say where a gun has been during it's 80 year life and who did what with it. Every now and then I check that knob to make sure it's tight. It may have been lost one time and replaced. I am going to make a small wooden loading tray for it and try to match the color of the stock. Nothing permanent, just a tight fitting small block with a pellet groove in it to make loading a bit easier. I know I'm proud to own it. It will look sweet hanging in out home and we'll enjoy shooting it. Thank you for making it look great.

longhunter · « **Reply #26 on:** February 29, 2016, 09:04:33 AM »

loading tray won't work. the bolt won't close.
I can't wait to "see" your reaction to the 101, when you get it back. I think you're going to love it.

avator · « **Reply #27 on:** February 29, 2016, 09:16:01 AM »

Quote from: longhunter on February 29, 2016, 09:04:33 AM

loading tray won't work. the bolt won't close.
I can't wait to "see" your reaction to the 101, when you get it back. I think you're going to love it.

Oh well, guess i'll have to make do. I may have to hide it, Betty Lou already has wide eyes on it.

Airhunter177 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 29, 2016, 09:41:44 AM »

Scott definitely knows how to restore a 101. He did a great job on mine. Can't wait to see Avator's 101.

TooJung2Die · « **Reply #29 on:** February 29, 2016, 10:52:54 AM »

Yes, 101's are really hard to pin down to a year of manufacture. Crosman would redesign the valve but continue to use the old parts in manufacture until they were gone. 101's sent in for repair came back with the most recent valve parts installed. Owners would do the same thing with the internals and the sights. So you more often than not find a mix of parts from various years in a 101 when you take it apart. Unless you have one that has a feature unique to a certain year like the clickless stock, bolt retainer or wrinkle finish, a best guess is the best you can do. Be happy and enjoy owning and shooting a real classic.

Jon

avator · « **Reply #30 on:** February 29, 2016, 11:24:15 AM »

Thanks Jon.. I should have known you were the "goto" guy on classic Crosman info.

longhunter · « **Reply #31 on:** March 01, 2016, 08:22:31 AM »

John, have you ever paid any attention to the stamped numbers on the receivers?? I think I might have figured them out. they seem to be dated in the same manner as the sheridans, ( bassackwards ), with the exception of the month is a number, instead of a letter. ( 12-30-63 becomes 36-03-21 ). now, does anyone know if they were stamped at the factory, when serviced, or at the factory authorized repair centers?? I have seen several cases where the stamping also occurred on the pump lever, and also the lever link. in those cases, the numbers almost always match the number on the receiver. could this have been a way of tracking service, or repairs?

avator · « **Reply #32 on:** March 01, 2016, 11:00:06 AM »

Seems I saw a number stamped on a pump linkage somewhere before. IIRC it was only 4 digits.

longhunter · « **Reply #33 on:** March 01, 2016, 04:36:59 PM »

On it's way home.

avator · « **Reply #34 on:** March 01, 2016, 05:02:58 PM »

Quote from: longhunter on March 01, 2016, 04:36:59 PM

On it's way home.

I already got my chair sitting by the window.

avator · « **Reply #35 on:** March 04, 2016, 09:49:18 AM »

"Old School" was at the house when I got. WOW !!! Scott (longhunter) did a great job of refinishing this gun. I haven't got a chance to put the rear peep back on it or shoot it because work always seems to get in the way of play around here. I'll get some pics up as soon as I can. Probably this evening. Thanks Scott !!!

longhunter · « **Reply #36 on:** March 04, 2016, 09:56:54 AM »

Glad you're happy with it😊!! How do you like the wood, and the shiny brass front sight? ?

avator · « **Reply #37 on:** March 04, 2016, 10:28:08 AM »

Quote from: longhunter on March 04, 2016, 09:56:54 AM

Glad you're happy with it😊!! How do you like the wood, and the shiny brass front sight? ?

Like I said... I didn't really get much time to spend with it. I took BL out to dinner last night and it was late when we got back. What I did get to see was real nice. The gun shot well before I sent it so I would imagine that hasn't changed. My sister is coming in for a visit this weekend and that always includes lots of shooting. I do have to work tomorrow and do the grocery shopping thing tonight but, Sunday it should see lots of action.

bubba zanetti · « **Reply #38 on:** March 04, 2016, 04:41:03 PM »

I hope to at least shoot a 101 someday. They just look 'cool'.

BZ

longhunter · « **Reply #39 on:** March 04, 2016, 07:30:20 PM »

Quote from: Bubba Zanetti on March 04, 2016, 04:41:03 PM

I hope to at least shoot a 101 someday. They just look 'cool'.

BZ

Yeah they do. That's why I got one to begin with. They're also accurate as all get out. What amazes me is that you have almost the same power as a dan, with half the pumping effort. From what I can tell, the valves are pretty close to the same, internally. I can't figure it out.

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