$25.00 Junkyard Find .177 Crosman Model 113 Up and Shooting Again

[c801tfd]

I am so glad I bought it. This 113 is the first time I had run across a CO2 bulk fill air rifle, from there I set out to get this one shooting again and to find parts that were missing. After obtaining the needed parts and seal kit I then proceeded to secure a modern fill system from Mac1 for the 20oz paintball bottle bottle bought locally.

My son and I refinished the stock and resealed it. This project was a success as it does not leak at all, we have put about 150 rounds through it getting roughly 55-65 shots a fill which varies as we are playing with the power adjustment screw to find what we like for targets and hunting purpose.

In all this one off junkyard find has turned into a very pleasant surprise.

 

[SteveV]

Very cool, you have resurrected an airgun!

Nice to see a father & son project turn out successful -

SALUTE!

 

[survivor45]

I’m so new to airguns. I don’t know what kind of upgrades you can do some of those old guns. That is cool you got that back in service. This last weekend I was in an Antique Store in Yakama Wa and came across this 

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[c801tfd]

Survivor45,

That .22 Model 114 is a great pickup and for it age 1950-1955 it is in pretty decent shape. One day I hope to find a 114 in a similar condition. 


If you plan on getting it shooting again here are some good resources to get you started:

These are the exact parts Mr. MacMurray at Mac1 Airguns said to get for filling the old bulk fill air rifles and pistols:

http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/male-quick-connect-p/psi18mqc.htm This part screws into the muzzle fill port

And 

http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/quick-co2-filler-w-bleeder-p/m1ttslqc.htm This part has a slide open close valve and attaches to tank.



As for a seal kit I am sure Mac1 has them as well. However, I bought mine on eBay, it worked perfectly: 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223962096992?hash=item34252e6560:g:jE0AAOSw40ZeW~qG

 

[c801tfd]

SteveV,

Thank you, my youngest is 16 now, he has been my adventurous partner in all endeavors, he is so fascinated with the precision and detail needed to rebuild these old rifles, springers, pumpers and Co2 power plants I can actually see him going off to college to be an engineered some sort.

Hehas even started to draw up and work out details on a what if air rifle based on vintage concepts. He has asked me when the time comes would I help him machine, fabricate and build what he designs, until he is ready we will find other vintage rifles to rebuild and shoot.

 

[survivor45]

Survivor45,

That .22 Model 114 is a great pickup and for it age 1950-1955 it is in pretty decent shape. One day I hope to find a 114 in a similar condition. 


If you plan on getting it shooting again here are some good resources to get you started:

These are the exact parts Mr. MacMurray at Mac1 Airguns said to get for filling the old bulk fill air rifles and pistols:

http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/male-quick-connect-p/psi18mqc.htm This part screws into the muzzle fill port

And 

http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/quick-co2-filler-w-bleeder-p/m1ttslqc.htm This part has a slide open close valve and attaches to tank.



As for a seal kit I am sure Mac1 has them as well. However, I bought mine on eBay, it worked perfectly: 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223962096992?hash=item34252e6560:g:jE0AAOSw40ZeW~qG

I did not buy it. It was way overpriced IMO for a project gun. 
But It looked like a cool old gun. 

 

[c801tfd]

Survivor45,

They are cool old guns, on average I have seen them sell in typical settings between $99.00 and $125.00 at most and those were for shootable guns. Anything more would require the original 10oz bulk fill tank along with the rifle. Really tough to say what happens to prices when something ends up in an antique shop or at an auction site. Here is where I found my Crosman Model 113 off the beaten path on the way to Kalispell Mt for a conference. I figured why not stop you never know what treasures places like these hold. But I can say without a doubt, down to earth prices and no interest in auction sites with this place.

 

[SteveV]

SteveV,

Thank you, my youngest is 16 now, he has been my adventurous partner in all endeavors, he is so fascinated with the precision and detail needed to rebuild these old rifles, springers, pumpers and Co2 power plants I can actually see him going off to college to be an engineered some sort.

Hehas even started to draw up and work out details on a what if air rifle based on vintage concepts. He has asked me when the time comes would I help him machine, fabricate and build what he designs, until he is ready we will find other vintage rifles to rebuild and shoot.

You are most welcome breaux -

Crosman guns are a blast to work on, and endless hours can be spent tinkering and combining parts from different guns.

When I was 16, I had no idea what I wanted to do as far as making a living, so I know you must be proud!