Benjamin Sheridan silver streak age

[Freezypellets]

If this isn't the correct forum please move it. I couldn't decide where it belongs.
I got this new to me Sheridan C series/silver streak and I am having a hard time navigating all the changes to estimate the age.
The pictures are not cooperating.

[tennx]

   Speaking of pictures ??…good luck

[Freezypellets]

   Speaking of pictures ??…good luck

I am working on getting my pictures added. I thought I knew how but apparently not so I am reading the tutorials.

[brewbear]

Pictures will definitely help. One reason your pictures do not load may be because the files are too big. I use https://postimages.org/web it is a free service and once you upload your picture (one at a time) it will create a link you can use to post your pictures.

[Freezypellets]

Let's see how this turns out.

[Freezypellets]

I will get more pictures in a bit but I figured I would ask what parts to get close ups of for identification.
The trigger guard is secured with rivets and it has that rocker safety as shown in the first picture.

[tennx]

She is a beaut…Im no help….but like most appreciate the pictures….good luck

[Freezypellets]

She is a beaut…Im no help….but like most appreciate the pictures….good luck

I am thinking maybe the vintage gate would have been more appropriate.
I will get lots more pictures this afternoon now that I know how to post them.
It is as far as looks go my absolute favorite at the moment. I just got it in trade for a refrigerator repair but unfortunately I have to wait a few more days to get my 20 caliber pellets. I ordered 3 250 count tins of H&N pellets.
I can't wait to shoot it.

[tennx]

Moderators will move….once again good luck

[Freezypellets]

More pictures.

[brewbear]

The number on the left side of the breech 405608 (?) is the serial number. Looking at this list, https://discover.crosman.com/blog/benjamin-sheridan-product-dates-of-manufacture would put your rifle in 1983. Beautiful rifle, enjoy it!

[Freezypellets]

The number on the left side of the breech 405608 (?) is the serial number. Looking at this list, https://discover.crosman.com/blog/benjamin-sheridan-product-dates-of-manufacture would put your rifle in 1983. Beautiful rifle, enjoy it!

Thanks man I appreciate the help.
I'm going to schedule a short work day Thursday because my pellets are supposed to come in Wednesday and I am dying to see how this thing shoots. I'll post some groups then. For some reason the styling of this rifle reminds me of an 1800s cavalry carbine or something like that.

[Flint]

Nice silver streak!

Be sure to keep it well oiled!  I highly recommend secret sauce from MAC1, but you can also use non detergent 30wt oil - which you can get at any automotive store - or probably even walmart.  I got some at tractor supply.  Oil all of the pivot points and make sure they are always moist. 

do you know how to adjust the sights?  if you want the gun to shoot farther to the right, loosen the screw on the left side of the rear sight and then tighten the screw on the right side of the rear sight.  that will pull the rear sight to the right.  then tighten the screw on the left just until the head touches the sight body again. 

you probably know this but the black thing between the receiver and the rear sight is the hand guard.  The correct way to hold a sheridan while pumping is to hold the hand guard with your non dominant hand at chest level with the barrel pointing up, then with your dominant hand open and close the forearm.  I only say this because some people hold the gun at the pistol grip of the stock, which makes it way harder to pump and also prematurely wears the pump arm and linkage.  Tim MacMurray has told me that he can easily tell guns that have been pumped that way due to all the wear and slop in the pump mechanism. 

Have fun shooting - you will love it!  let us know how it goes!

[Freezypellets]

Nice silver streak!

Be sure to keep it well oiled!  I highly recommend secret sauce from MAC1, but you can also use non detergent 30wt oil - which you can get at any automotive store - or probably even walmart.  I got some at tractor supply.  Oil all of the pivot points and make sure they are always moist. 

do you know how to adjust the sights?  if you want the gun to shoot farther to the right, loosen the screw on the left side of the rear sight and then tighten the screw on the right side of the rear sight.  that will pull the rear sight to the right.  then tighten the screw on the left just until the head touches the sight body again. 

you probably know this but the black thing between the receiver and the rear sight is the hand guard.  The correct way to hold a sheridan while pumping is to hold the hand guard with your non dominant hand at chest level with the barrel pointing up, then with your dominant hand open and close the forearm.  I only say this because some people hold the gun at the pistol grip of the stock, which makes it way harder to pump and also prematurely wears the pump arm and linkage.  Tim MacMurray has told me that he can easily tell guns that have been pumped that way due to all the wear and slop in the pump mechanism. 

Have fun shooting - you will love it!  let us know how it goes!

Thanks for the tips. Other than the oiling I didn't know any of that.
I am currently using ND30 until I get around to ordering secret sauce.

[bantam5s]

Let's see how this turns out.

Late 70's- early 80's based on the round top breech and matte finish, later 80's if it's pre drilled and tapped on the right side of the breech.

[longhunter]

Two things.
First. Try some Benjamin .20 cal. domes. I've never had a Sheridan that didn't love them.
Second. 20wt hydraulic jack oil is also a good option for oiling your 'dan.

[Flint]

Two things.
First. Try some Benjamin .20 cal. domes. I've never had a Sheridan that didn't love them.
Second. 20wt hydraulic jack oil is also a good option for oiling your 'dan.

yeah, benjamin .20 domes (aka crosman premiers) are great except they aren't made anymore - and neither are the benjamin "cylindricals" 

probably going to have to go with JSBs

[Freezypellets]

Two things.
First. Try some Benjamin .20 cal. domes. I've never had a Sheridan that didn't love them.
Second. 20wt hydraulic jack oil is also a good option for oiling your 'dan.

yeah, benjamin .20 domes (aka crosman premiers) are great except they aren't made anymore - and neither are the benjamin "cylindricals" 

probably going to have to go with JSBs

I got some H&N field and Target domes coming in the mail hopefully tomorrow.

[Flint]

ok, if those don't shoot good don't despair.  The JSBs seem to shoot good in most sheridans.  I have one sheridan that really loves the predator polymags - but they are pricey. 

[bantam5s]

Two things.
First. Try some Benjamin .20 cal. domes. I've never had a Sheridan that didn't love them.
Second. 20wt hydraulic jack oil is also a good option for oiling your 'dan.

yeah, benjamin .20 domes (aka crosman premiers) are great except they aren't made anymore - and neither are the benjamin "cylindricals" 

probably going to have to go with JSBs

It's such a shame too, because those were my go-to I always knew it was only a matter of time after discontinuing the .20 guns they'd drop the pellets too nut it was sooner than I expected.
I sure wish they would just take one for the team, they're a large company and I know it wouldn't kill them to keep making a pellet that sells less than others.
They still make those ones with a plastic body and some other gimmicky pellets that can't be selling that well so why not?

Think of how many major tool companies make specialty tools that aren't selling anywhere near as much as pair of dykes or a 16oz claw hammer.
I don't know how many 4mm sockets I have from various sets when I've never even seen a 4mm hex fastener, but they still make them.