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Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2018, 08:18:53 PM »

When you get them,and get them all sorted out, you've got to list them and post lots of pics!
(give us something to drool over)!

avator · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2018, 08:56:00 AM »

Stuck my head in the Safety office door on the way out of work last night and said "Hey Matt, bring me guns". I got the thumbs up..... we'll see.

He had shown particular interest in a 1377 carbine on my screen. I have one here that I may take in to show him. Maybe it will promote motivation.

bavaria55n · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2018, 09:43:58 AM »

What a great connection. We all want to see pictures of what you end up with.
Nice that at least one batch of these is going to (you) someone who will appreciate them and preserve them. Hopefully the other batch does too.
Otherwise they may have ended up in a dumpster
Gary

avator · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2018, 09:48:14 AM »

Don't now about a dumpster but it can't be good for them to be sitting in a shed.

avator · « **Reply #24 on:** January 26, 2018, 11:50:04 AM »

Oh boy.... there may be some hope...
Matt stopped by my box this morning to tell me that he has his pumper pistol in the truck. He said his grandfather passed this one down to him and it's not pumping up. We all know that's normally a pretty simple fix. He said it's a rear cocker. I'll snatch it up at lunch time and get it running for him then we'll go from there.

avator · « **Reply #25 on:** January 26, 2018, 03:49:09 PM »

On the way out to lunch I snatched the rear cocker 1377 out of Matt's truck. After a plate of spaghetti, cottage cheese and salad I step out to the shooting bench on the rear deck. I opened the pump arm and put 3 drops of secret sauce on the felt and pumped her up. Pulled back on the rear cocking lever and hit the trigger..... BANG !!! Just like a new one. Then I sent a couple pellets downrange with a big ole grin on my face.
Matt said he wanted to make it into a carbine like the one on my screen saver so I went back in the house and grabbed the one off the rack that is shown on my screen saver. Sent a few downrange to make sure it's still in good working order. Now I'm waiting for Matt to get back from lunch.... I guess you know why.
BTW.... he said he would gather up the rest of the bunch this weekend and bring them to me. I could only hope there are more jewels like this on in the bunch.

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #26 on:** January 26, 2018, 04:11:09 PM »

Airgunners Dreams!

avator · « **Reply #27 on:** January 26, 2018, 04:12:54 PM »

Well.... not so fast there Bobbalouie...
The 1377 RC just happens to be one that Matt's Granddaddy left to him when he passed. He has fond memories of shooting the gun together. I couldn't bring myself to even offer a trade. I asked to follow me to the house after work where I'll return his beloved pistol to him in working order. I did show him the carbine which brought quite a spark to his eyes and he wants it. I didn't quote him a price, instead I proposed that he bring what he has and we'll work it out.

avator · « **Reply #28 on:** January 26, 2018, 04:14:27 PM »

If he's going to drop a pile of non working guns on me, the least I could do is hand him a working one. Specially if they need nothing more than his did.

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #29 on:** January 26, 2018, 06:28:47 PM »

Quote from: avator on January 26, 2018, 04:12:54 PM

Well.... not so fast there Bobbalouie...
The 1377 RC just happens to be one that Matt's Granddaddy left to him when he passed. He has fond memories of shooting the gun together. I couldn't bring myself to even offer a trade. I asked to follow me to the house after work where I'll return his beloved pistol to him in working order. I did show him the carbine which brought quite a spark to his eyes and he wants it. I didn't quote him a price, instead I proposed that he bring what he has and we'll work it out.

LOL I'm just saying, I wish I'd had a boss (or anyone) drop a lifetime collection like that in my lap.
I knew you were fixing up the Grand Dads for him.
Intended no harm or foul.

avator · « **Reply #30 on:** January 26, 2018, 06:44:33 PM »

LOL Wendell... "BobbaLouie" was directed at myself. I think we hit "post" at about the same time.

Oh well, my search for a rear cocking 1377 will continue. I've got plenty to keep me occupied in the meantime.

It's actually almost as good of a feeling to get this one up and running for as it would be to find one.

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #31 on:** January 26, 2018, 08:53:56 PM »

I've been seeing some rear cockers show up on ebay.
You may wind up with one in the mix that's coming? (or something even better)

maybe another m/m 880 out there...lol

msurf · « **Reply #32 on:** January 27, 2018, 02:13:04 AM »

Awesome! That will be one cool score if it comes to fruition. AND sounds like you have two lottery chances! Good luck, wishing it works out.
I have recently been looking for a couple of child hood guns (I think my folks sold them in a garage sale when I was away at college) a specific crosman 760 model, and a rear cocker 1377. They both had brass triggers and the 760 a brass bolt and square BB loader. Took many varmits with that 760!
If some are in the mix, and you want to sell, PM me and lets talk!.
Aloha,
Mike

bantam5s · « **Reply #33 on:** January 27, 2018, 03:47:45 AM »

Way to go, glad he'll be able to shoot that pistol again.

Can't wait to see what he brings you, who knows maybe there will be a rare crosman Canadian boy

I'll bet there will probably be a daisy lever cocker in there for sure.

Yng@hrt · « **Reply #34 on:** January 27, 2018, 07:00:16 AM »

The boss guy has 100. 40 miles away there are 100's. This is getting better by the minute.

avator · « **Reply #35 on:** January 27, 2018, 07:01:56 AM »

He did mention Daisy levers and pumpers. Also been craving an old school 342.

tennx · « **Reply #36 on:** January 27, 2018, 09:58:23 AM »

U remind me of a fellow I used to work with, could step in a cow pie and come up with a gold nugget...congrats and good luck....

avator · « **Reply #37 on:** January 27, 2018, 10:20:13 AM »

Quote from: TennX on January 27, 2018, 09:58:23 AM

U remind me of a fellow I used to work with, could step in a cow pie and come up with a gold nugget...congrats and good luck....

LOL.... however... some of those cow pies are just ..... cow pies.

avator · « **Reply #38 on:** January 27, 2018, 12:31:55 PM »

There really is no better place than the GTA....
Another member pm'd me after reading this thread and offered me a great deal on a 1377RC in need of repair. I gratefully accepted....
Thanks Renfield.

BTW.... He is looking for a No. 237 detachable rear peep sight for a Benji 342/312.... If anyone has one please let me know. I'd like to return his generosity.

avator · « **Reply #39 on:** January 27, 2018, 04:20:02 PM »

Well, just to make the 12 hours pass a little quicker I decided to sport my Ohio State hoodie and ball cap Today. It usually gets a rise from the BAMA crowd.
Who Knew it would be 95% Koreans Today. They're not nearly as fun.

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