Just hangin' around

Some of my collection that I like to have on display just because. None are too rare or are high end but all are older/classic vintage and several have special meaning to me.

On the left; Crosman AIR-17 with rare factory scope and mount, I don't think I have seen more than 1-2 others. 

Old Crosman 760- this was my brothers who passed away many years ago.

Crosman 761 XL- a friend's brother had one of these and I drooled over it when I was about 18. I had to have one but it took a looong time before I added it to my collection.

Crosman M1- this is the first variation (1966-67) with wood stock, original magazine, factory manual and repair manual.

Daisy El Dorado BB/pellet- The first airgun that was truly MINE, got it around 1980. I would have no guess how many BB's & pellets went through this one and overall is in very nice condition for its age. I have the repair kit for it but just have not got around to installing it, has not been shot in at least 20 years.

Daisy/Sears Ted Williams 1894 lever action BB rifle- this was my fathers and the first BB gun I think I ever shot. What fun we had using this at home and upstate for many years.

On the right; Crosman 2200 first version- given to me by a family friend who passed away a year or so after gifting it to me.

Beeman R7 pre safety- not in great condition but the first airgun I ever tuned myself.

Markham- Chicago model- these were the world's first BB gun's (not first airgun as some like to argue) made from 1887-1910. Had to have this one for its nostalgia, the company was sold to and is now known as Daisy! 

Crosman 1100 air shotgun.

Beeman R8- a real gem of the lower powered and what I would call mid size piston rifles.

Beeman P1 with Beeman shoulder stock and Blue Ribbon model 25 scope. 

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Your fortunate to have saved these keepsakes.

I had my hands on my rifle from the 60’s a decade ago when my dad passed. Wasn’t into Airgun’s then. Don’t even remember who I gave it to, overwhelming how much stuff I had to move. I ask around, maybe one day I’ll find it again.

Thanks for sharing. Enjoy Crow 

I couldn’t stop thinking where my rifle went. Actually 18 yrs. ago. Now I remember. 3 1/2 months after my father passed my retirement home burnt to the ground. I’m sure it was in the fire. Another heirloom lost, mystery solved. Headache gone. It was a Lucznik. Crow
 
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Some collector guns are for use, and some are for preservation and display. I have a deep appreciation for both. Much is the same with antique cars. 

Make no mistake however, Mike CAN shoot! He won back to back state championships just last year and did it with a .20 cal breakbarrel no less!

I would love to have his collection and enjoy the history he shares here.
 
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