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avator · « **on:** May 24, 2019, 06:00:33 PM »

I've owned this Trapmaster 1100 for 3 or 4 years. It hangs on the wall in our home. IIRC a shot shell came apart and some #8 shot got into it. It shoots but leaks.
I would rip into any PCP, Springer or pumper but for some reason, this one intimidates me. It does have bit of sentimental value to me that I won't go into right now. Some have already heard the story.
Anyways.... I know Tim at MAC1 will work on these and he has a hot valve he can install.... matter of fact I talked to him 30 minutes ago. He wants $85 plus shipping.
I also read an old blog that mention Rick at Precision Pellet can reseal them as well. I have dealt with Rick before and he is a great guy. I haven't called him on this one yet.
So, without bashing anyone... any recommendations?

gendoc · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2019, 06:39:32 PM »

seal kit available on ebay...search item# 173883269122

avator · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2019, 06:41:54 PM »

Yeahhhh... I know but, like I said, I'd rather have someone with experience do this one.
Might have something to do will all these misc. pieces and parts I got laying around.... they came from somewhere ya know... $:-\$

gendoc · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2019, 06:44:23 PM »

ask him about doing the work, he is a crosman repair shop

Acapulco · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2019, 07:49:28 PM »

I had mac work on mine....no issues.

Ribbonstone · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2019, 07:59:17 PM »

For a long time here on the "old" Yellow, Mac1 was a forbidden name to post..don;t know what the dispute was, don't really care...hopefully it's water under the bridge by now.

Burt as a tale....sent a Croamsn 150 in for a rebuild back in about 1983...likely it was this MAc's father that did the work. Gave it away about 1989, but talked to the owner about two months ago, and it's still running.

I don't know what o-ring material or hardness rating "poppa-Mac" used..but evidently it lasts.

avator · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2019, 09:14:37 PM »

I just can't get off the fence. I said in another thread that I wanted to keep this gun original because of the history. Then I talked to Tim and he said most people put the hot valve in them. There is no doubt in my mind that Tim's work is top notch. But, do I want to go that route.... do I want to wait a month?
On the other hand.... I've dealt with Rick on occasion.... that dude is like the Mike Mellick of Crosmans. He'll share his knowledge and let you decide which way you want to go. I think he just may be the man to bring this thing back just like it came out of the box.
Maybe I should wait and give him a call and see what he has to say. Not sure of his weekend hours. I didn't get a chance to call today.

badgerfarm · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2019, 09:48:47 AM »

AB Airguns resealed mine and does great work. Fast turn around time if I recall.

avator · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2019, 10:11:25 AM »

Thanks... I have another gun coming that don't have the sentiment behind it as this one does. I'm going to crack that one open and try my hand at sealing it and use it as a learning tool.

avator · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2019, 08:30:18 AM »

Quote from: gendoc on May 24, 2019, 06:39:32 PM

seal kit available on ebay...search item# 173883269122

Thanks John...
The practice gun offered to me will be here on Friday and the seal kit will be here on Saturday.
And thank you Andy for the gun.
The weekend promises rain so it's a good time to hunker in the shop and tear into this project.

oldpro · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2019, 01:09:07 PM »

Quote from: avator on June 04, 2019, 08:30:18 AM

Quote from: gendoc on May 24, 2019, 06:39:32 PM
seal kit available on ebay...search item# 173883269122
Thanks John...
The practice gun offered to me will be here on Friday and the seal kit will be here on Saturday.
And thank you Andy for the gun.
The weekend promises rain so it's a good time to hunker in the shop and tear into this project.

Ask Motorhead he might do it for you.

avator · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2019, 01:14:41 PM »

Thanks Travis... Andy (Vigilandy) is sending me one that needs a reseal. It don't have the sentimental value as the other one does. I'll take a stab at it. If I fail then I'll see if Scott is willing to help me out.
I almost sold this gun once.. then my good friend and neighbor that gave it to me passed away. I'm so glad I didn't sell it. It originally belonged to his uncle that passed. I just feel compelled to keep it as close to original as possible. If not for that I would ship it off to Timmy Mac for the upgrades.

KnifeMaker · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2019, 02:33:39 AM »

Timmy Mac is top notch. He got tired of Steves arrogance, (owner of the yellow) an said so. result, banned. Almost a badge of honor in the airgun world. LOL

Wayne52 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2019, 05:58:46 AM »

There's a beautiful looking Trapmaster 1100 on ebay right now, I'm sure that the bidding on this one will go sky high by the end of the bidding time. I have it on my watch list right now.

avator · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2019, 08:09:31 AM »

I'm gonna start downloading all the how to's and reading the blogs today so I can get some kind of understanding of the reseal. I remember reading something awhile back about things going 'boing' when you open it.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 12, 2019, 07:36:02 AM »

That 1100 Trapmaster went for $318 that I was watching on Ebay . . . I figured it would go for a lot but not that much.

avator · « **Reply #16 on:** June 12, 2019, 07:40:47 AM »

Don't surprise me none. Before Ray passed I put mine on the classifieds for $200 but got no takers. After Ray passed I was very glad it didn't sell. Work has been crazy stupid and the practice TM is sitting on the bench waiting for me.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2019, 07:49:59 AM »

Ebay seems to really drive the prices up on the vintage stuff. That 1100 looked like brand new though.

avator · « **Reply #18 on:** June 12, 2019, 08:10:12 AM »

It's an interesting gun for sure... When I show it to non airgun folks they are stupified.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 12, 2019, 08:22:44 AM »

I'd like to have one of the Seneca Wingmasters, them are neat guns !!!

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