Crossman 101 I Picked Up This Morning

[LOKEY]

I just got this 101 with a Diana model 20 this morning at an estate sale. It is in pretty rough shape but looks complete. It doesn't want to cock and it doesn't hold air. From looking online it doesn't seam to be real hard to repair. I am going to do my nest to get it going again.

[Goose]

Nice!  Congrats.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Ride on,

J~

[LOKEY]

Well I found out why it doesn't cock. The catch on the end of the trigger is busted off. I removed the trigger guard and it fell out in my hand.

[DWTrull]

1927 Crosman good find.

[pgritty]

Not hard to work on at all, sometimes a little fiddly to get holding air properly.
Call Mike Baker or Rick Wellnecker for parts, both are good guys for repair parts and some advice.
If you need the numbers just pm me.

Are you going to strip and refinish everything on it?
Pat

[LOKEY]

Not hard to work on at all, sometimes a little fiddly to get holding air properly.
Call Mike Baker or Rick Wellnecker for parts, both are good guys for repair parts and some advice.
If you need the numbers just pm me.

Are you going to strip and refinish everything on it?
Pat

The finish is rough so I might. I need to completely tear it down to see what parts I need. I think a new trigger might be hard to find but we will see?

[LOKEY]

1927 Crosman good find.

Just wondering how you know it's from 1927? Thanks

[Pellet Fun]

Not hard to work on at all, sometimes a little fiddly to get holding air properly.
Call Mike Baker or Rick Wellnecker for parts, both are good guys for repair parts and some advice.
If you need the numbers just pm me.

Are you going to strip and refinish everything on it?
Pat

What pgritty said on parts and jg has the trigger for $7.25. I like Mike and Rick too.

https://www.jgairguns.biz/

[c801tfd]

Nice find indeed, the straight logo version you have was produced from 1925-1929, I have two from this period, both have rifled steel barrels.

Here are some identifying features;
Model 101 pneumatic pump, single shot .22 caliber, die cast receiver with “premeir” logo made iin 1924
Model 101 w/straight logo: pat. Oct. 28, 1924, Crosman Arms Co. Rochester, NY Rifle 1925-1929
Model 101 with applied/disc logo and "clickless" forearm Rifle 1938-1939
Model 101 “Pellet”/“Curved” logo variant 1930-1950
Model 101 Late variant with crinkle finish paint and elm stock Rifle 1949-1950

[LOKEY]

Not hard to work on at all, sometimes a little fiddly to get holding air properly.
Call Mike Baker or Rick Wellnecker for parts, both are good guys for repair parts and some advice.
If you need the numbers just pm me.

Are you going to strip and refinish everything on it?
Pat

What pgritty said on parts and jg has the trigger for $7.25. I like Mike and Rick too.


https://www.jgairguns.biz/

Thanks for the link. That's really helpful.

[Pellet Fun]

That’s some great Crosman history Elroy and all in one place.

[Pellet Fun]

You are most welcome Don and your new acquisition is awesome.

[LOKEY]

You are most welcome Don and your new acquisition is awesome.

 I was just looking at the trigger on JG site. It says it's for 1946 and later models. Will those parts work o mine?

[LOKEY]

I just removed the forearm and I don't see any type of rubber cup or seal at all. What did this use on the pump? was it leather. Anyone got pics of a old one like this in good shape so I know what I need to do to mine to make it right. I see they have a replacement on JG but I want to keep my original part and he requires a core for purchase. I love the wood on this one, It really looks great. I wish the stock was as nice. Thanks

[Pellet Fun]

Don,

That trigger should be the very same as your model but here’s Rick Willnecker’s contact link. He’s a great guy who will help and take the time to walk you through your rebuild and he has a lot of parts. Very reasonable cost if you buy through him. He won’t always have the parts you need so that’s why we look at others when we need them. Anyway, give him a call and he will call back if he doesn’t answer just leave a clear message. He generally returns calls in the afternoon. Let us know how things go.

http://www.airgunshop.net/contactus.html

[Pellet Fun]

Your leather seal is completely gone. The oil felt is  missing too. Jg has those but Rick may have a replacement pump rod with a new cup. That’s a good way to go. If you want to go with the original leather that end piece on the pump rod unscrews using those two holes.

[LOKEY]

Thanks Pellet Fun. I think I answered my own question on the pump seals. I see the Leather seal on JG and the felt oil wiper. I imagine that's all I need. Thanks guys

[Pellet Fun]

There’s some really good information for rebuilding these rifles. I’m going to add a picture of what your old pump rod and cup looked like and a new one.

[c801tfd]

Lokey

Gary beat me to it, of the two he posted I have replaced the leather pump assembly with the synthetic/rubber cup and have no regrets switching. Rick at precision pellet sells the complete assembly with the rubber cup and recommended using it over leather as it increases the velocity and cup is easier to replace if needed. He also sells them for far less than JG, but JG site has bailed me out many times on the various rifles I own.

If you are wanting to keep things original, I have a pump assembly if you need it, it’s yours.

[c801tfd]

Gary,

Thank you, I like history of any type, when it comes to old pumpers the Crosman 10x series gets me every time. I enjoy working on them, fascinated by how many still survive and when I want a challenging rebuild project I love finding the impossible and bringing it back to life.

Lokey - your going to have fun with your project. The only other advise I can offer to get you seal kit from Rick and the lock nut removal tool from  Baker Air Guns ( your going to need one to prevent damage) https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/t1-t5-tool-for-crosman/

Looking forward to watching your progress.