Author Topic: Who else loves the H and E series Sheridan and Benjamin/Sheridan pistols ? (Read 3734 times))

bantam5s · « **on:** July 23, 2020, 06:43:46 PM »

I'm not a collector and I only have one, but I really love it and would also love to see and discuss them.
Theres loads of discussion on the 13xx platform but rarely these and it's a real shame.

I don't mind how stiff they are to pump, I don't find them to need any real modification from their stock form, and I really prefer the rear knob bolt.

I have compressed the trigger spring a little, rounded the edges of the grips a bit, and today I've been trying it out with a trigger shoe on it, but that's all.
The only real downside in my mind is the rear sight, I don't particularly like the crude adjustment of the 13xx rear sight much better but at least they can be replaced. Iove the sight picture just not the very crude adjustment, when you can set it and forget it though It's not really a huge deal.

Robert 5mm · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2020, 06:56:50 PM »

I have both the EB20 and HB20. I bought from Beeman back in the 1980's ( I still have the original paper and boxes )
I rebuilt the seals in the EB - the HB is good.
Do not shoot them very much - but they are very good and a nice gun to shoot

bantam5s · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2020, 07:23:53 PM »

Quote from: Robert 5mm on July 23, 2020, 06:56:50 PM

I have both the EB20 and HB20. I bought from Beeman back in the 1980's ( I still have the original paper and boxes )
I rebuilt the seals in the EB - the HB is good.
Do not shoot them very much - but they are very good and a nice gun to shoot

Any pictures?

The cousin my dad bought his second blue streak off of sold it to him because he had bought one of the pistols , a few years back before he past I had the chance to ask him about it and potentially buying it from him and he had recently given it to a family member to take care of a rat problem.
I'm sure it's still getting the job done.

Psipumper · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2020, 08:17:12 PM »

That is a fine looking gun. Looks like a mini 392. I would buy one but they look to be discontinued. Is it made of brass?

bantam5s · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2020, 08:43:17 PM »

Quote from: Psipumper on July 23, 2020, 08:17:12 PM

That is a fine looking gun. Looks like a mini 392. I would buy one but they look to be discontinued. Is it made of brass?

Yep, all the same materials as a 39x rifle.
Brass tube/ barrel and a case Zamak lower.
They are discontinued sadly, and tend to command a decent penny on Ebay.
Theres one on Ebay right now in nice condition with the box and everything, The starting price is $199 with only 3 days left and no bids bids or watchers but theres a tube of daisy BB's included in the box with it which isn't a good sign.

Glasstomb · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2020, 08:45:51 PM »

Posted this a while back on another thread. Love this little pistol. Keep looking for an HB20 to go with it.

I bought an E20 back in August. Craigslist special $60. Needed a reseal but it was in great shape with just a little flecking near the bolt. Kit was around $30. So into it for <$100. They are great little very fun pistols. One thing they are loud.

Robert 5mm · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2020, 09:22:49 PM »

Had to go take a picture

Glasstomb · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2020, 09:30:16 PM »

Quote from: Robert 5mm on July 23, 2020, 09:22:49 PM

Had to go take a picture

Awesome pair. Now I really need to find the pumper. My EB20 has wood grips. Were they after market or a factory option? I believe it's from early 80's

bantam5s · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2020, 10:13:18 PM »

Quote from: Glasstomb on July 23, 2020, 09:30:16 PM

Quote from: Robert 5mm on July 23, 2020, 09:22:49 PM
Had to go take a picture

Awesome pair. Now I really need to find the pumper. My EB20 has wood grips. Were they after market or a factory option? I believe it's from early 80's

I believe I've seen the Racine Wisconsin E-series pistols with walnut grips.
Not sure if I've ever seen a Racine H-series with walnut grips though.

bantam5s · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2020, 10:25:23 PM »

Quote from: Glasstomb on July 23, 2020, 08:45:51 PM

Posted this a while back on another thread. Love this little pistol. Keep looking for an HB20 to go with it.

I bought an E20 back in August. Craigslist special $60. Needed a reseal but it was in great shape with just a little flecking near the bolt. Kit was around $30. So into it for <$100. They are great little very fun pistols. One thing they are loud.

Excellent score, they always go for way more on Ebay.

Flint would be able to tell you what you need to know about the grips.

bantam5s · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2020, 10:51:53 PM »

Apparently there were Racine made pistols with wood grips, heres a thread which I did not remember.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=156899.0

I would love having that shape pump handle on my H9A, but I don't really hate what's on it.

It seems these pistols are just plain collectable and that may be why there aren't as many people actually shooting them.

Rabbit\Squirrel Killer · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2020, 12:55:08 AM »

I have a Ben/Sheridan E9 .22 and two Sheridan E's which are of coarse .20
I am a fan. I was told by a well know repair facility when I first got one that I should get use to putting seals in them and it really is easy to do in my opinion. They seem to last fairly well for me.

bantam5s · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2020, 01:55:35 AM »

Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 24, 2020, 12:55:08 AM

I have a Ben/Sheridan E9 .22 and two Sheridan E's which are of coarse .20
I am a fan. I was told by a well know repair facility when I first got one that I should get use to putting seals in them and it really is easy to do in my opinion. They seem to last fairly well for me.

Interesting.
Maybe it's just me but seals in a pumper do seem to last longer than in a co2 gun, maybe it has to do with how cold a co2 gun can get ?

triggerfest · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2020, 01:29:07 PM »

I have owned the EB17 with walnut grips, great pistol !

Stupid me, I've sold it... If they would be produced again, I instantly will buy one !!!

bantam5s · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2020, 03:36:50 PM »

Quote from: rudemeister on July 24, 2020, 01:29:07 PM

I have owned the EB17 with walnut grips, great pistol !

Stupid me, I've sold it... If they would be produced again, I instantly will buy one !!!

I've been interested in an E-series, maybe one will pop up for sale at good price at some point.
I'm not a collector though and cannot justify paying for the collector value they tend to command though so it's likely to be a while if I ever get one at all.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2020, 12:10:24 PM »

Here is my H9A in 177 that I picked up here on GTA Classifieds a couple years back... LOVE IT!
I have been casually watching for a matching E to got with it.

It has its own soft case and lives either in the truck or the camper with a tin of pellets so I am never without it.

bantam5s · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2020, 02:21:47 PM »

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 25, 2020, 12:10:24 PM

Here is my H9A in 177 that I picked up here on GTA Classifieds a couple years back... LOVE IT!
I have been casually watching for a matching E to got with it.

It has its own soft case and lives either in the truck or the camper with a tin of pellets so I am never without it.

Perfect pistol for the task.
They're rugged, pack a good punch, and the brass won't rust on you
The case is a good idea, but of course I made a leather holster for mine to live in.

Beautiful example there.

bantam5s · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2020, 02:25:45 PM »

I had thought about a pistol case for mine, but after I made the holster I no longer thought I really needed one.
My pistol kives in this holster 24/7.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2020, 08:35:01 PM »

Your leather working skills are better than Mine.
Very nice!

I also have a 1377 Crosman with a TON of mods, but this H9A in OEM configuration puts it to shame.

Some how it just "works".

bantam5s · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2020, 03:14:45 PM »

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 25, 2020, 08:35:01 PM

Your leather working skills are better than Mine.
Very nice!

I also have a 1377 Crosman with a TON of mods, but this H9A in OEM configuration puts it to shame.
Some how it just "works".

Thank you.
And I agree, you can probably make a 13xx as good or better, but I'll bet you'd spend more that these which are just right as is.

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Who else loves the H and E series Sheridan and Benjamin/Sheridan pistols ?

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