Do you enjoy vintage airguns? Sharing some research...

[ctshooter]

If you are into vintage airguns like I have become in the past year or so I'm sure you've enjoyed the research part of the process and finding out about their history around the world. There's the Blue Book of Airguns which I picked up over the summer and find an excellent resource for some basic information on models, variants and a base for condition and value. I enjoy flipping through the pages and picking some models I'd like to acquire, but for a long time I did have a hard time finding online resources for further information, instructions, manuals, marketing information, repair instructions etc.

I'd like to share a few resources which have become invaluable to me in the process.

Ebay user Crosman600repair has an excellent selection of CO2 reseal kits: https://www.ebay.com/usr/crosman600repair

Many people are probably aware of JG Airguns. They are an excellent resource for very hard to find parts. https://www.jgairguns.biz/parts-c-78/

I've two websites with a plethora of information on a large variety of vintage airgun information:
The Vintage Airguns Gallery: https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/
Trev's Airgun Scrapbook: https://cinedux.com/

I think it would be great for others to share any resources they find valuable as they grow their collection.

Of course this thread would not be complete without some eye candy.

 

[rsfrid]

How about

Still shoots well.

 

[willy]

i think this might qualify?

 

[stewie]

Thanks for posting that, ctshooter. Had to do a double take on your second picture--that pistol in the middle is a dead ringer for an S&W Model 41 .22 target pistol. Thanks again.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

Had the MKI & II and the S&W 78 & 79 all fun and esp. the MK's grouped very very well indeed.
My favorite linke when it come time to work on some of them : https://anotherairgunblog.blogspot.com/
and fun fun fun reading: https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/

John

 

[holo07]

I love the old stuff

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

About 20 years old now. When Benjamin and Sheridan merged. Nicest one they ever made. Did it for only about 5 minutes. Brand new around $69.

 

[SteveP-52]

For parts, Rick at Precision Pellet is a name often mentioned for harder to find parts:

Precision Pellet | Your Source for Air Guns and Repair

Precision Pellet | Local air gun shop | Sales, repair, accessories | Top brands service station | Competitive prices, excellent service.

www.airgunshop.net

 

[Treefrog]

Good thread! I'm over collecting, but certainly enjoy the use of my older Sheridan and Crosmans.

I've found https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ to be really handy when looking for info on older airguns. Between the Sears & Roebuck, Montgomery Ward and J.C. Penney catalogs, there's a lot to be learned.

J~

 

[MDriskill]

Danny Garvin's "Vintage Airguns Gallery" linked above is a FANTASTIC mother lode of information and photos on old airguns of every type. Everyone reading this should bookmark it right now!

Here are three great forum / discussion sites...I check these every day.

1. "American Vintage Airguns"

American Vintage Airguns

THE Forum For Collectors Of American Vintage Airguns-American Vintage Airguns-Archive of Network 54 AVA forums

www.tapatalk.com

2. "Vintage Air Gun Gate" at Gateway to Airguns

Vintage Air Gun Gate - Airguns & Guns Forum

Vintage Air Gun Gate, Air guns, Airgun Forum

www.gatewaytoairguns.org

3. "Collectible Airguns" sub-forum at the UK BBS

Collectable airguns

This is the place for anything to do with older or rarer airguns, both discussion and sales/valuations

www.airgunbbs.com

And yeah, I have a few oldies around here.

PS. SO envious of the Ben/Sher H9, what a beauty! Back in the day when they were new, I coulda walked across the street (literally) - from my house to the Sears store - and picked one up. Still kicking myself I didn't.

 

[cjtamu]

What a great thread. Just placed an order for Crosman 140 flathead piston rebuild kit with Mac1 Airguns so there’s another source. Beautiful hardware in this thread. I knew BoG and MDriskill would make us drool.

Mac1 Ultimate Airgun Shopping

 

[DualMagMike]

some of my vintage 10m collection;

 

[holo07]

 

[Canoa]

Quatro das minhas melhores airguns.
BSF 70
HW85
FWB 300
HW55

 

[jkingrph]

I have an old Crosman 160 that needs a rebuild, anyone know where I can find some instructions? I would like to know something before tearing into it.

 

[razor62]

These are the only photos that I've got available at the moment. FWB 300S Lefty, Webley Eclipse, Diana mod 50T01 Airsporter Stutzen Mod RB2. I've got several others and I'm always looking for classic springers.

 

[AirSupply]

Jimmie Dee's Airguns

A collection of rare vintage and modern airguns.

www.jimmiedeesairguns.com

Jimmy has a great pistol collection and lots of info.
Some more Falke stuff

 

[Septicdeath]

Ya like the vintage stuff

https://youtube.com/@goldtouchvintageairgun

 

[Beer Nap]

The Girandoni air rifle was used for the first time in the Napoleonic wars

 

[SteveP-52]

No clue how much help this may be to anyone, but figured I'd post it anyway:

Trev's Airgun Scrapbook