Crosman 100

[45flint]

Wow such a deal!  Like you said at that price you have so much room, no matter what you find.

Couple things off the top, the butt plates were not blued so thats original.  The sight you have looks to me to be the Town and Country which would be a upgrade.  When you say the gun bluing appears good? These were all painted black originally?  The trigger guard is bent a little should be a even curve?

Did you cock the striker first before you pumped?  The gun needs to be cocked to pump.  If it's cocked and still leaking it's probably the valve at the end of the striker?  Just need to reseal.  My 1949 came to life after Oil was introduced into the pump cup but then gave out in a day.  Just keep putting a little oil into the pump and pump it through. 

A reseal is very easy, I did it and I had never resealed a gun before.  There is a UTube that shows you what seals are there.  He didn't buy a seal kit and made his own.  Seal kit makes it piece of cake.



The above helped me

[Yng@hrt]

Hey Steve, you are not going to believe this, poured about 10 drops of 3-1 into her. Let her sit awhile butt down & shebang. She's holding air & I'm letting them fly. Tomorrow I'll put her to the test.

Good news on the sight & butt plate. I'll definitely hang on to the link for replacing seals because I'm sure I'll be needing it sooner or later.

[TerryM]

  That's an outstanding find for 60 dollars.  Somewhat scarce in .177.  Looks to be in good shape, probably a shooter.  Very easy to work on.  Looks like the original trigger guard is missing.

  There appears to be a model 114 and a 160 in the pic?

[45flint]

Hey Steve, you are not going to believe this, poured about 10 drops of 3-1 into her. Let her sit awhile butt down & shebang. She's holding air & I'm letting them fly. Tomorrow I'll put her to the test.

Good news on the sight & butt plate. I'll definitely hang on to the link for replacing seals because I'm sure I'll be needing it sooner or later.

Very cool!   You must live right.

[Yng@hrt]

  That's an outstanding find for 60 dollars.  Somewhat scarce in .177.  Looks to be in good shape, probably a shooter.  Very easy to work on.  Looks like the original trigger guard is missing.

  There appears to be a model 114 and a 160 in the pic?

Well, time to start looking for a trigger guard.

Good eyes Terry...yes those are a 114 & a 160. Are those good ones?

[Yng@hrt]

Located the trigger guard. Looks like the same one for 100, 101, 102, & 104.

[TerryM]

  That's an outstanding find for 60 dollars.  Somewhat scarce in .177.  Looks to be in good shape, probably a shooter.  Very easy to work on.  Looks like the original trigger guard is missing.

  There appears to be a model 114 and a 160 in the pic?

Well, time to start looking for a trigger guard.

Good eyes Terry...yes those are a 114 & a 160. Are those good ones?

Model 114 is a bulk-fill CO2 cannon, 60-65 years old.  I have three, one in particular is a favorite shooter.

[45flint]

Curious if the barrel is steel or bronze?  Might help date it.  Hope it's a good shooter, cause your opinion of the 101 in comparison to the classic Blue Streak would be fasinating. 

[Yng@hrt]

Steve, the barrel is steel...BUT I feel like an idiot...the owner had this listed as a Crosman 100 .177. IT IS NOT A CROSMAN 100. This Crosman is either a 101 or a 102. I should have noticed this from the get go by placing more attention to the barrel. It wasn't until I cleaned it that I noticed the diameter of the barrel was much larger. Even Q-tips had some play.

Sooo, can anyone help as to the model? 

[45flint]

Steve, the barrel is steel...BUT I feel like an idiot...the owner had this listed as a Crosman 100 .177. IT IS NOT A CROSMAN 100. This Crosman is either a 101 or a 102. I should have noticed this from the get go by placing more attention to the barrel. It wasn't until I cleaned it that I noticed the diameter of the barrel was much larger. Even Q-tips had some play.

Sooo, can anyone help as to the model? 

No real loss, it's a 101, and to me a 22 works best with a pumper anyway?  A heavier pellet gets more FP of energy more easily in a pumper.  These were hunting field rifles, why .177 are rare, not sure they are best practical choice?

[Yng@hrt]

For a guy that does not know anything about this model what are the characteristics of the 101? I researched these & there appears to be at least two different bolt types; straight & curved.

[45flint]

For a guy that does not know anything about this model what are the characteristics of the 101? I researched these & there appears to be at least two different bolt types; straight & curved.

The 102 is the repeating model the 101 is the single shot, made from 1925-50.  There are three main sub types.  The first up to 1929 (very rare in good shape, some with Remington steel barrels.)  The second up to WW2.  The third post war.  Your steel barrel probably puts yours 1946-47?  Almost all were straight bolts. The 1949 was curved.  Your cocking knob is the post war 5 ring.

[Yng@hrt]

I did some more goggling & came across someone here who has a '49. Thought I was looking at the same rifle. 

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=124236.0


Thanks again Steve!

[Yng@hrt]

Hope it's a good shooter, cause your opinion of the 101 in comparison to the classic Blue Streak would be fasinating.

As for the caliber, I am very pleased. It was a .22 I was hoping for next, although I couldn't be happier with the Benji 397P.

As for comparing the Crosman 100 series to a Sheridan I don't think I want to get too far into that. Suffice it to say I would trade this one for a vintage Sheridan SS w/o hesitation. Maybe even a blue.

[Yng@hrt]

  That's an outstanding find for 60 dollars.  Somewhat scarce in .177.  Looks to be in good shape, probably a shooter.  Very easy to work on.  Looks like the original trigger guard is missing.

  There appears to be a model 114 and a 160 in the pic?

Well, time to start looking for a trigger guard.

Good eyes Terry...yes those are a 114 & a 160. Are those good ones?

Model 114 is a bulk-fill CO2 cannon, 60-65 years old.  I have three, one in particular is a favorite shooter.

Terry, if you are interested in the 114 pm me & I will fill you in on the details.

[45flint]

Hope it's a good shooter, cause your opinion of the 101 in comparison to the classic Blue Streak would be fasinating.

As for the caliber, I am very pleased. It was a .22 I was hoping for next, although I couldn't be happier with the Benji 397P.

As for comparing the Crosman 100 series to a Sheridan I don't think I want to get too far into that. Suffice it to say I would trade this one for a vintage Sheridan SS w/o hesitation. Maybe even a blue.

Shocking!!  A true Sheridinite!  Here's a test for you, reseal your 101 and your Sheridan in the same afternoon and see which one you like?

[Yng@hrt]

Sorry Steve, not even that would change my mind. 

Hey, speaking of a true Crosmanite!

[avator]

Hope it's a good shooter, cause your opinion of the 101 in comparison to the classic Blue Streak would be fasinating.

As for the caliber, I am very pleased. It was a .22 I was hoping for next, although I couldn't be happier with the Benji 397P.

As for comparing the Crosman 100 series to a Sheridan I don't think I want to get too far into that. Suffice it to say I would trade this one for a vintage Sheridan SS w/o hesitation. Maybe even a blue.

Shocking!!  A true Sheridinite!  Here's a test for you, reseal your 101 and your Sheridan in the same afternoon and see which one you like?

Then don't forget to run to Walmart and pick up some pellets..... oh wait..
Just the facts, ma'am.

[Yng@hrt]

Sorry Bill, that won't work either. Easier for me to get online & order exactly what I want.

Enough talk fellas, how about a friendly game of put your Man where your pearly whites are; my Man for your Dan straight across.

[avator]

You'll take one in the same condition?
Wait.. did you say you put 10 drops of 3-1 oil in it?