Crosman 760, imagine if...

[Thor760]

Have to weigh in here since a mid 80s rifled 760 started it all for me.  I am not a fan of the clip/fiber optic or newest variant.  I own the new ones and even a Pink version that I got for my daughter.  They feel and look like toys and definitely not something my kids would want to pass down to their kids. 
 
There is something about a wood or even styrene with a metal receiver/brass bolt that is appealing to the eye and you feel the quality in your hand.  I would definitely be in line to buy one if Crosman ever decides to do another anniversary edition.  Can you imagine if they did a re-re on the tootsie roll variant!

Seems like today that kids are into to the full auto CO2 guns and airsoft.  Much different than the GenX era I grew up in, where every kid ran through the woods with 760s, 880s and a 2100 if you were the baddest kid on the block.

[lillysdad621]

Well, after our little thread picked up steam, i went on some reassurance fact checking and Alas, my heart is broken....
Reaching out to some contacts at Crosman, word has come down that East Bloomfield is no more. The operation shall be moved to Arkansas (where Gamo and Daisy reside now), and no plan or concessions have been made for the Good people at Crosman. And as a coup de grace, I have been informed that the 760, last generation is in fact now made in china.
That prompted a frantic trip to walmart (5 of them )and in fact, the box now clearly states "designed in the USA, Made in China". I even scavenged deep in the shelves and found an older box which, almost mockingly, state ONLY "Made in China".

Got a weird look from a lady with a cart full of stuff, as she passed behind this forlorn 50 year old man holding the box down as if it weighed a ton, with his eyes closed to avoid the obvious release of a tear... Minutes later, box went on the shelf, deep breath taken and with the little dignity left in me, went straight to my car... Same lady looked (same look) at me howling inside my truck with the windows up while she was packing her minivan full of bags.

there goes, the end of an era.

I figured i owed it to you guys to say that my comment was a bit antiquated (actually less than a month), but how things change, right? Now lets all take a moment to go into our collective gun cabinets, and reach in for that blocky, or woody pump arm. Close your eyes and remember what adventures we had with our ole 760s by our side.

[ER00z]

Sad...

Are there any (non-pcp) airguns that are still made in the states?

[ER00z]

Well, after our little thread picked up steam, i went on some reassurance fact checking and Alas, my heart is broken....
Reaching out to some contacts at Crosman, word has come down that East Bloomfield is no more. The operation shall be moved to Arkansas (where Gamo and Daisy reside now), and no plan or concessions have been made for the Good people at Crosman. And as a coup de grace, I have been informed that the 760, last generation is in fact now made in china.
That prompted a frantic trip to walmart (5 of them )and in fact, the box now clearly states "designed in the USA, Made in China". I even scavenged deep in the shelves and found an older box which, almost mockingly, state ONLY "Made in China".

Got a weird look from a lady with a cart full of stuff, as she passed behind this forlorn 50 year old man holding the box down as if it weighed a ton, with his eyes closed to avoid the obvious release of a tear... Minutes later, box went on the shelf, deep breath taken and with the little dignity left in me, went straight to my car... Same lady looked (same look) at me howling inside my truck with the windows up while she was packing her minivan full of bags.

there goes, the end of an era.

I figured i owed it to you guys to say that my comment was a bit antiquated (actually less than a month), but how things change, right? Now lets all take a moment to go into our collective gun cabinets, and reach in for that blocky, or woody pump arm. Close your eyes and remember what adventures we had with our ole 760s by our side.

Nice writing, but like I said, sad. I've thought of some questions...

If folks could have their dream 760 (whatever variant/materials) ...BUT it was manufactured/assembled/whatever outside of the U.S.A., would it matter to them?

If younger kids aren't into or getting current model 760's like in years past, why not target those who are buying them? ... "older" kids 

Should the 760 be an air 'rifle' or 'gun'? Probably save a bunch just making m4-177 barrels...

This and many more questions might never be answered... (Like how many licks to the center of a tootsie pop?  )

[Matchstickshooter]

 three...

[bantam5s]

Sad...

Are there any (non-pcp) airguns that are still made in the states?

I think the 2240, 13xx, and maybe the vigilante are ?
I know the 357 / vigilante receiver is used by Bug-a-salt for their co2 pistol which is supposed to be " MADE IN USA " , so I assume the vigilante was still made here.

The daisy 499 is also American made still, though I have to assume a decen number of parts are probably imported.

[Back_Roads]

 I might have a tin of Crosman pellets assembled in USA

[ER00z]

I might have a tin of Crosman pellets assembled in USA

 

Knocking an open tin off a bench and putting them back in don't count, Lol