Author Topic: Picked up an old Blue Streak today... (Read 1205 times))

benji397 · « **on:** December 15, 2021, 03:43:48 PM »

from a thrift store. All the fella was able to tell me is that he's had it a long time. Everything is there but pumping doesn't produce pressure. I would like to identify the year. The only numbers that look like a serial number are on the breech and they are either 76910 or 7691C. Can anyone help identify please?

Acapulco · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2021, 03:50:17 PM »

Nice pickup on that clean gun. Serial number on the rocker puts it mid 70s.

Enjoy the gun. What did u pay ?

DanD · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2021, 04:02:34 PM »

I think that's 1967. Has grooves along the top of the receiver, right?

benji397 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2021, 04:03:21 PM »

Quote from: DanD on December 15, 2021, 04:02:34 PM

I think that's 1967. Has grooves along the top of the receiver, right?

Yes, it does.

Goose · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2021, 04:15:07 PM »

Nice find! Yes, thats a March of 1967 serial number.

Looking forward to seeing you get it going.

Ride on,

J~

Acapulco · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2021, 04:17:30 PM »

Good eyes...missed the grooves

Pellet Fun · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2021, 06:09:20 PM »

You did good and very nice find. It looks nice. These things are still out there.

benji397 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2021, 09:30:13 PM »

Quote from: Pellet Fun on December 15, 2021, 06:09:20 PM

You did good and very nice find. It looks nice. These things are still out there.

Thank you

19Sheridan57 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2021, 08:21:28 AM »

Yes, March 1967 is correct. [ read the numbers backwards ] I like those that were made along that time. Did you get it working, yet ? If you did, thank you for bringing it back to life & " adopting it from that homeless shelter !"

benji397 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2021, 08:45:17 AM »

Quote from: 19Sheridan57 on December 16, 2021, 08:21:28 AM

Yes, March 1967 is correct. [ read the numbers backwards ] I like those that were made along that time. Did you get it working, yet ? If you did, thank you for bringing it back to life & " adopting it from that homeless shelter !"

No, I haven't. It will be some time, even if I do. I bought it because it was available and I always wanted one. I bought a 342 a couple days prior that I want to reseal and play with but I'm going to keep studying YT videos on resealing them. I have a kit and tool ordered from Baker. I have zero experience with older airguns, only a little with the newer carrtidge valves.

19Sheridan57 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2021, 08:53:47 AM »

Good deal, you will love it once you get it repaired !

TerryM · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2021, 09:45:42 AM »

I have a "67 Streak, it is my favorite pumper. Resealing a 342 and a Streak is the same job, they have virtually identical internal parts.

A couple of simple tips to save trouble on either one: Wrap a strip of duck tape around the valve tool so it just fits inside the tube. This makes it easier to align the valve nut threads on reassembly. If there is a lead seal stuck in front of the exhaust valve guide, leave it there.

bantam5s · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2021, 01:16:53 PM »

That's the beautiful great condition rifle you thought " looked too old " ?

Glad you saw the error of your ways and went back for it, you got a great one there.

benji397 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2021, 04:55:39 PM »

Quote from: bantam5s on December 16, 2021, 01:16:53 PM

That's the beautiful great condition rifle you thought " looked too old " ?

Glad you saw the error of your ways and went back for it, you got a great one there.

Thanks!

benji397 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2021, 04:56:08 PM »

Quote from: TerryM on December 16, 2021, 09:45:42 AM

I have a "67 Streak, it is my favorite pumper. Resealing a 342 and a Streak is the same job, they have virtually identical internal parts.

A couple of simple tips to save trouble on either one: Wrap a strip of duck tape around the valve tool so it just fits inside the tube. This makes it easier to align the valve nut threads on reassembly. If there is a lead seal stuck in front of the exhaust valve guide, leave it there.

Thanks for the tip!

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2021, 01:04:07 PM »

Also, when re-installing the nut, (on either the 'Streak or 342) slowly turn it backwards (C.C.W.) with light pressure and you can "feel" when the threads begin, then you can start gently turning it in (C.W.) and it thread in.
This helps from "cross threading" the nut in the soft brass valve threads.

benji397 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2021, 03:49:38 PM »

I had a change of plans. Now I think I will not proceed with working on the 342, I have a seal kit on the way if needed but I'll put it on the back burner. I really want to get the Streak up and running. I have a kit on the way for it too. I did the disassembly a few minutes ago and it is very dirty. Last night I sort of did an alcohol flush to loosen things up and I'd say it did. I have a lot of cleaning to do but I'm more excited about this one than I am the 342. It looks like even though the BS is a '67 vintage, it has not been apart. My valve tool hasn't arrived yet so I can't take the valve out yet but it looks undisturbed although dirty.

LOKEY · « **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2021, 04:26:13 PM »

Wow that's nice. You will have fun when you get it going. I have a Silver streak and I love it. It's the newer one from the 90's

19Sheridan57 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2021, 05:04:36 PM »

I have owned some made in the 1950’s which had never been apart & shot well !

benji397 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2021, 06:02:33 PM »

Quote from: LOKEY on December 17, 2021, 04:26:13 PM

Wow that's nice. You will have fun when you get it going. I have a Silver streak and I love it. It's the newer one from the 90's

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