Please help me ID this sheridan .20 cal that is in need of tlc

[19Sheridan57]

  Sounds good. You are fortunate to have a repair person close by.  The B-S pellets will shoot OK & are good for hunting, but JSB Diabolo Exacts, 13.73 Gr. are more accurate !

[Hoosier Daddy]

Depending on what the pellets are you got with the gun... they may be valuable to collectors as well.
 Might want to hold onto them.

[19Sheridan57]

  YEP. Last year, I sold a case of those pellets in the red container , one at a time. That was long before the price went up, but I was still satisfied.

[RunsOnAir]

Scott, I don't know if it was sarcasm or not  as this is a total first for me, but I find it fantastic indeed
This being said,  I've been offered to actually be present and  observe the repair being done. You can bet I said yes please!
I think I'll ask that person what else he does on airguns. I'm so pleased that I'm already thinking about what other business I could give him.

Steve, thanks for the info, I have taken note and I'll buy those.
I've never owned a .20 caliber in my life. I was actually super stoked to find a tin of .20 caliber pellets to shoot it with!

It did not come with any assorted pellet container.
It did come with an unrelated rectangular plastic container holding .177 diabolo pellets.
It'd be hilarious if that plastic container had any collector value. I would be surprised as it looks like a cheapo container, but I'll post a picture tomorrow if I have time.

[Hoosier Daddy]

No sarcasm intended.. I think it's Great!

[RunsOnAir]

Another thank you to all!
The air compressor tool oil I was using to lube it up is non-detergent.
After 2 days of light shooting and storage overnight with 2 pumps in, I cannot hear the air leaking anymore.
I just pumped gradually up to 8 times and shot. There is a definite increase in velocity and I can't see the pellet anymore.
I do not find the pumping to be difficult until pump #7. even for the last 2 for full power, I manage without real issue.
I did a string of 8 shots at 'full' power and did not mind once the pumping.

I am keeping the reseal appointment to make sure everything is fine and maybe do preventive maintenance. I want to meet the person. have the feeling I'll like this guy a lot.

The open sights are nice to use, but I am wondering if adding peeps might increase accuracy while maintaining the same level of fun. Peeps seem to be more in line with the style and age of the Sheridan. Red dots scopes don't feel right at all in my mind.

[RBQChicken]

A peep sight is the way to go with this gun.  Doesn't interfere with pumping, and the sights are low to the barrel, unlike scopes. 

[bantam5s]

Peeps are absolutely the way to go.
I was always quite happy with the factory open sights on my '79, but I could never do this with 'em.

[19Sheridan57]

  I have some with standard sights, peeps, red dot , & scopes. I like all of them !

[Hoosier Daddy]

Because your Silver Streak is already drilled and tapped... A Williams 5D-SH is a natural.
 They just don't get any better for the "Bang for the Buck"

[avator]

Here.... lemme help you a bit..

Speaking of best bang for your buck....

https://ochocos.com/williams-5d-sh-receiver-peep-sight-crosman-air-rifles-1418

[Cloud 9]

Here.... lemme help you a bit..

Speaking of best bang for your buck....

https://ochocos.com/williams-5d-sh-receiver-peep-sight-crosman-air-rifles-1418

How do they sell them that cheap!!  I just ordered 2!!

[RunsOnAir]

Here.... lemme help you a bit..

Speaking of best bang for your buck....

https://ochocos.com/williams-5d-sh-receiver-peep-sight-crosman-air-rifles-1418

How do they sell them that cheap!!  I just ordered 2!!

And they now are out of stock    Good for you tough!

[Cloud 9]

Here.... lemme help you a bit..

Speaking of best bang for your buck....

https://ochocos.com/williams-5d-sh-receiver-peep-sight-crosman-air-rifles-1418

How do they sell them that cheap!!  I just ordered 2!!

And they now are out of stock    Good for you tough!

Let me know if you want one and we can work a deal after they arrive.  They in stock at Midway and some other places too.

[avator]

Another member stumbled across them a couple years ago... I have bought a few from them as I needed them. They will return to stock.

[RunsOnAir]

No problem, there are a few places that sell them  for around $35.
I am grateful for the reference you provided, this is where the real value is for me: now I know I'll order the right ones!

[RunsOnAir]

The Sheridan has been overhauled by Chet Pauls from Fresno CA, a Crosman, Benjamin & Sheridan authorized Service Station, and man, is there a world of difference from before!
I spent some very nice 2 hours while he showed me how it is done and having some great conversations.
Chet in himself is a huge sale argument for me buying a Benjamin air rifle in the future.

Reviving the seals with a very small amount of oil worked to some extent, but during the overhaul, I saw how much the seals were crushed and hard.
It is a completely different air gun now. Like from a fun plinking airsoft to a serious tool I don't want to give to my son but keep to myself. That little silver streak is a jewel.
the pumping is also significantly more involved.

It should now be good for 15 more years of faithful services!

[Hoosier Daddy]

That is great news...
Now, put a pump or two in it when you put it away.

[RunsOnAir]

I've been told one only.
And that it's not really for the seals but more to keep condensation from happening inside.

[RunsOnAir]

Resurrecting the post shamelessly because I am considering parting with it and just started a new thread asking for input on what a fair price would be.