Sheridan with barrel separation ,, how to fix ??

[OleTomCat]

Timmy did my old Blue Streak and I have to say it looks better than new and shoots like you wouldn't believe......

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[19Sheridan57]

Solder is normally a $25 add on to a Dan Repair. Figure a Rocker with a Steroid Reseal, front plug and solder job will run about $150. Please don't send me any that have been JB welded. That is way too much work to resolder. Once they have been glued get a good size Zip Tie to hold it down and live with it. For guns that have not yet had a solder joint issue, get the rear sight off there, before WE SEE dEjA vU ALL OVER AGAIN.

TimmyMac1

   The rifle doesn't need anything except soldering. How much would that cost, alone ?

[cwlongshot]

My fix for my childhood 1976 SS.  I recently had my Dad send it to me.  The barrel was separated to the point you could actually see under the barrel not just see light.  Once I popped off the rear sight  the barrel relaxed to just being able to see light in a small area.  I put just enough tension on the wires to bring the barrel all the way down.  I reattached the rear sight with a newer version of the triangle grips that look more stamped than solid that held the sight much looser but still tight.  The barrel did not rise any at all.  She shoots as straight as she ever did.

Maybe one day if she ever needs to be resealed I will get it repaired but just don't want to disturb "Precious" too much.  It is the gun that started it all for me.

Thanks to everyone for a really great site full of info.

Thomas

Tppjr,
 Believe me I understand your attachment and affection toward the rifle. But I can honestly tell you Timmy will not remove the 'soul' of your rifle. He actually rejuvenates and empowers it!! Your ''baby'' will come home FAR BETTER then it left and will be ready for LIFETIMES of service for your family!!

19sheridan57,
 I recommend you call Tim directly.

Mac1 Airgun Distributors
13974 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249-2900 USA
www.mac1airgunshop.com
Phone 310-327-3582 Fax 310-327-0238
Mobile/Voicemail 310-327-3581

CW

[tomykay12]

Solder is normally a $25 add on to a Dan Repair. Figure a Rocker with a Steroid Reseal, front plug and solder job will run about $150. Please don't send me any that have been JB welded. That is way too much work to resolder. Once they have been glued get a good size Zip Tie to hold it down and live with it. For guns that have not yet had a solder joint issue, get the rear sight off there, before WE SEE dEjA vU ALL OVER AGAIN.

TimmyMac1

   The rifle doesn't need anything except soldering. How much would that cost, alone ?

I will stand corrected if mistaken, but in order to solder, the guts must be removed, which means a reseal. Another reason I glued mine; it had just been resealed by the "tuner" that sold it to me with the separated barrel. it was shooting great, so that, plus the degree of separation helped me decide to do the wrong thing. In that "tuners" defense, he said he was a springer guy and didn't know a lot about Sheridans. Anyone could see what was up with that barrel, tk

[tppjr]

My fix for my childhood 1976 SS.  I recently had my Dad send it to me.  The barrel was separated to the point you could actually see under the barrel not just see light.  Once I popped off the rear sight  the barrel relaxed to just being able to see light in a small area.  I put just enough tension on the wires to bring the barrel all the way down.  I reattached the rear sight with a newer version of the triangle grips that look more stamped than solid that held the sight much looser but still tight.  The barrel did not rise any at all.  She shoots as straight as she ever did.

Maybe one day if she ever needs to be resealed I will get it repaired but just don't want to disturb "Precious" too much.  It is the gun that started it all for me.

Thanks to everyone for a really great site full of info.

Thomas

Tppjr,
 Believe me I understand your attachment and affection toward the rifle. But I can honestly tell you Timmy will not remove the 'soul' of your rifle. He actually rejuvenates and empowers it!! Your ''baby'' will come home FAR BETTER then it left and will be ready for LIFETIMES of service for your family!!

19sheridan57,
 I recommend you call Tim directly.

Mac1 Airgun Distributors
13974 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249-2900 USA
www.mac1airgunshop.com
Phone 310-327-3582 Fax 310-327-0238
Mobile/Voicemail 310-327-3581

CW

Actually Tim already has a beautiful 1977 BS that I picked up for a full steroid treatment and peep install and I have a RW 342 on it's way to me which will follow the BS to Tim.  This one will get the tootsie treatment as well.  If "precious" ever needs a reseal I will send it in and get the barrel done too but until then she sits in the #1 (airgun) slot in the safe.

Thomas