Sheridan air rifle book

Benjamin sheridan multipump air rifles owners manual. It was work to pump and wasnt particularly light but it was accurate, powerful and very ruggedly built. Book sheridan classic american air rifles airgunforum. Sheridan air rifles, named for a civil war general, are vintage products for air gun enthusiasts that can easily be found on ebay at affordable prices. Optional valve tool helps to remove the valve guide without damage.

Shop online for the best selection of airguns at hinterland outfitters, including air rifles, pistols, revolvers, and bb guns. Crosman closed the operation in racine in 1944 and moved the production line to its home location in east bloomfield, new york. In 1991 crosman corporation acquired benjamin and sheridan. Consequently, the manufacturing of benjamin model 397 has also taken place here since that time. Benjamin sheridan rifles represent a long tradition in air guns.

In the same year crosman instituted the serial numbering procedure which included a date of manufacture as part of the serial number. What is the value of a benjamin sheridan corp blue streak. It was our first pneumatic air rifle, bought prior to 1968 and has outlasted all others that followed. Benjaminsheridan airguns and accessories for sale online. I actually called sheridan and complained and the lady asked me what i expected from an air rifle.

Sheridan air rifle book by ronald elbe american vintage. In 1977, the benjamin air rifle company bought sheridan, which remained in racine. I told my friend i would oil it up and check it out for him, but before i go any further, i need a way to identify a model number, or more important, whether it is a. You can still buy benjamin air guns today through the crosman company. Airgun repair and restoration authorized warranty repair. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Man, if an identical model c was built today, or can you imagine a model a or b, id be all over it like a fly on stink. Lothar walther barrel, pcp powered, multishot bolt action air rifle model. This rifle features a fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation, and a cross bolt. The blue streak and silver streak air rifles have been a favorite for decades. Manuals for sheridan c pics american vintage airguns. The book is out of print and difficult to obtain so i am offering an abridged edition as an ebook.

Cant remember the details about trying to revive it last time, but do remember it wouldnt pump up. The hardwood monte carlo stock is sleek and lightweight and sports a raised cheekpiece. Pcp powered, multishot side lever hunting air rifle. This is one air rifle that has appreciated in value. The history of benjamin air rifles gone outdoors your. Our emails are filled with new products, deals, sneak peeks, tips and tricks, contests and more sign up today. Must be 18 and over to purchase and proof of age is required. Beginning january 12, 2020, fly sheridans air service will change from denver air connection to united express. How can i tell what model sheridan c series air rifle i have. The benjamin air rifle company is the worlds secondlargest manufacturer of. I tried target shooting with the sheridan with both types of pellets. It is worth more to them then the book value says they will ever be. How can i tell what model sheridan c series air rifle i.

In 1992 the manufacturing facility was moved to the east bloomfield plant in upstate new york. For much of my life since 1948 i have admired sheridan air guns. Parts and accessories for multi pump sheridan blue streak. The rifled brass barrel is finished in black and sends pellets out the muzzle up to 685 fps. These models have the removable nonsoldered valve, starting with the socalled phase 1 models, manufactured from 1995 to 1997. The company eventually combined in the 1990s with two of its longtime competitors crosman and sheridan. Airguns for sale rifles, pistols, bb guns hinterland outfitters javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. You must be 18 years or older to buy any air gun or air rifle in our store. May 02, 2010 any sheridan blue streak pellet gun experts on the forum.

Super serious 22 cal air rifle, 10lbs of precision german steel and wood, one of the most powerful air rifles extant, used very little. Hi, im looking for the book sheridan classic american air rifles, written by uj backus. I remember being upset because the best i could do with the rifles was to keep all the pellets on a match book cover at 25 yards. Sheridan modela super grade air rifle mpp amoskeag uj backus article. I havent shot it in years though i use to hunt with it quite a bit. Crosman airguns owns both sheridan and benjamin air rifles and guns.

From youngsters learning to use their first benjamin pellet gun to experienced marksmen using an advanced benjamin sheridan. It still holds enough air that it can be shot but leaks. Stoeger uplander blue book of gun values gun carrier weapons guns. This rifle features a fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation, and a cross bolt safety. There were three primary types of sheridan air rifles that the company made over the years. Sheridan blue streak air rifle 20 cal wood stock blue barrel. The creation of the cb led to the update of the manual to reference both the silver and blue streak models. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Although jgairguns has been a full service airgun repair and parts supply business since 1993, now our primary business is supplying airgun parts, pellet gun parts, and bb gun, spring piston,co2, pneumatic airguns parts to repair shops and hobbyists. Three principal sheridan variations air gun blog pyramyd air report. It was purchased by the benjamin air rifle company in 1977, and later purchased by crosman in 1994.

Repairs benjamin, crosman, daisy and sheridan airguns. After cranking up the rear sight so that the pellet will hit the target at 55 yards, on two different targets i find that i can hit the bucket with a. It now includes todays quality sight, tighter tolerances and superior trigger mechanism, black butt plate and finished barrel. Silver streak and blue streak repair manual updated manual. These models underwent several design changes during their long production run. Silver streak and blue streak repair manual updated manual is at following url sheridan manual. This was a response typical of people who after discovering that massproduced products did not live up to the expectation you have. Sheridan blue streak pellet gun problems gunsmithing. The first safety device sheridan used was an automatic safety that airgunners today refer to as the thumb safety. The article on the sheridan looks good, but it saddens me. Reapirs and refinishes benjamin, sheridan and crosman airguns. I recently found an old sheridan from 1972 which is before the benjamin buyout. Serial number by year list for the sheridan rifle yellow. Detailed information on all the sheridan pellet rifles was presented in my book sheridan classic american air rifles.

New jersey, chicago il, morton grove il, morehead nc, philadelphia pa, johnson city tn, washington dc, stratford ct. I have an old sheridan blue streak that is in very good condition except for one thing. Our stock of new, used, nos, and reproduction parts is quite extensive and dates as far back as. Crosman benjamin 392397 sheridan c9 silver streak cb9 blue streak 19952016. Im no expert in air rifles but this one does seem to function fine. United express, operated by skywest, is a regional partner for united airlines.

A section on other sheridan products references the super grade and sporter. Available in both nickle and blue finish, the earlier production units had a large solid aluminum rod which filled the action tube with a ligher small diameter steel rod. What is age of benjamin sheridan c9a series 5mm 20 cal serial. Sheridan hand book brass valves are assembled by hand. Excellent condition sheridan blue streak multi pump air rifle in. This book a must if you own a sheridan blue streak 20 calber pellet rifle my cousin purchased one of these books on or about 6 weeks ago i looked his 8 days. Im sorry to say that my book is no longer in print and would probably be difficult to find a copy. Fly sheridan northcentral wyomings reliable air service. Starting with the sheridan pellet gun, the company aimed to make more than bb guns, while being less than a. Three principal sheridan variations air gun blog pyramyd. Airguns for sale rifles, pistols, bb guns hinterland. This book is the best authority on sheridan airguns. In addition, the benjamin air rifle company continued manufacturing the original pneumatic rifles and pistols. For over 40 years, sheridan has set out to improve air guns by building sturdy rifles.

The other sheridan products section cites the super grade, but the sporter is no longer mentioned. As one of the top american air rifle brands, they are known for their amazing reliability and durability. Beginning january 12, 2020, fly sheridan s air service will change from denver air connection to united express. The other gunsmith i used to talk to was welsley who wrote the airgun book.

In 1992, the crosman corporation, a manufacturer of air guns and air gun accessories, brought benjamin sheridan in its entirety. Authorized repair station for crosman, sheridan, benjamin, daisy and more. Jan 03, 2006 i have borrowed an old sheridan air rifle. It was purchased by the benjamin air rifle company in 1977, and later purchased by crosman in 1994 company history. My library help advanced book search get print book. For those of you who want to put together a real library on airguns, the best single reference ive found for sheridans is ron elbes book, know your sheridan rifles and pistols. Sheridan streak air guns contain all required parts needed to reseal this airgun, plus exploded drawing and tube of oil. Sheridan air rifles are manufactured by benjaminsheridan of usa. A brief history of the sheridan air rifle by andrew leung. The fwb 150 is a recoilless spring piston match air rifle from the early days of 10meter air rifle competition. From the descriptions, it is one of the 49 to 63 boltaction models with a thumb safety unaltered. Benjamin airguns airgun depot air guns shop rifles.

Im into american classics now, with a nice seventies. Make offer benjamin sheridan trail np xl 1500 air rifle. Pcp powered, multishot side lever hunting air rifle model. Sheridan air rifle book by ronald elbe american vintage airguns. Generally, if your c9 or cb9 air rifle is fitted with a plastic trigger assembly, our parts kits will fit. I have searched the www and found virtually no information on this company. It feels very heavy to me, as much or more than my ruger 1022. The sheridan airgun company was founded in 1945 in racine wisconsin by ed. American airguns a brief history of the sheridan air rifle. The fwb 150 acquitted itself well for an old match rifle. For sale, hahn super bb repeater, bb rifle, co2, lever action. This shouldnt hurt the gun and should be easily removable. The book is out of print and difficult to obtain so i am offering an abridged edition as an e book.

Join the pyramyd air mailing list and receive 10% off your next purchase. Silver streak and blue streak repair manual updated manual is at following url. Silver streak and blue streak repair manual updated manual is. Sheridan miscellaneous sheridan vintage airguns gallery. This seal kit contains the seals to repair any sheridan blue streak or silver streak. The supergrade and sporter were followed by the silver streak and blue streak models which sheridan is best known for. The company address on the barrel is given as east bloomfield, new york, 14443. Phase 4 no phase 3 dates of manufacture 20072015 parts availability parts available through.