Got a Crosman Model 140 2nd Variant

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About a month ago I resealed a Crosman 140 4th variant I became fascinated with the design and construction of the 140. Yes the 4th variant is nice with the trigger pack design but that is not me, I wanted an early example of the 140. As luck would have it I found this cheap beat up, rusting, not capable of holding air, loose barrel Crosman 140 2nd variant on the bay site and decided why not get it and see what I could do. 3 and a half weeks later the end result is a rifle I am very pleased with, shoots now, holds air for days and after cleaning it up I find it to be a very beautiful rifle in the crazy grained Elm stock.

Some say the trigger on this variant is disappointing. Strange thing is I like it and as long as you stay to 10 pumps or under it functions just fine. I will be taking it out to shoot it for velocity and accuracy once we get back above zero. Testing it in my shop it sounded like a 22lr so I know it will pack a punch a even 6 pumps. Here are pictures of before and after reseal and refresh:

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More pictures of Crosman 140 after reseal and refresh:

[shovelhead]

Good job, that rifle looks great. Love that grain. I've always been a Benjy guy but now I'm
thinking about getting a Crosman.

[Matchstickshooter]

 That looks SUPER!  Brought back from the dead!

[Pellet Fun]

That 140 has turned into the come back kid! Very nice restoration. I’m curious how you did the stock because of the grain. Did you use a stripper? Also, did you use sand paper; if so what grit(s).

Thanks for sharing.

[Goose]

Nice work, Elroy!  The stock came out  beautiful!

My dad has one like it in his basement.  I guess we need to talk...

Ride on,

J~

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Thank you everyone for the kind words.

Gary, I will look for the grit used, for some reason I buy packs but never pay much attention to grit usually start with a coarse, then medium, then fine followed by a 0000 steel wool rub down and a tack cloth wipe down onto finish using Minwax gel stain, wipe off excess after 10-15 minutes, let dry for 24 hours then finish off with Tru Oil. On the 140 I only used 1 coat of true oil, which was rubbed onto the stock harder than I do if doing multiple coats.

Goose, always glad to talk and help anyway I can.