need advice on Crosman 1077, new to me

[thom]

Pics forthcoming, I bought several air rifles at a local flea market a few days ago, including a synthetic stocked Crosman 1077. It appears to be in good condition but missing the complete clip and magazine. MY QUESTION ... Can I insert a fresh CO2 cartridge and test fire it as is (no clip & magazine) before I purchase the missing parts? I don't want to damage the gun, but also don't want to spend $30 for the parts if the gun is no good. Thanks.

 

[Mike_Lenardon]

Wont hurt a thing

 

[thom]

Thanks, I'll take your word for it. I had been wanting a Ruger 10-22 style rifle, and still plan to buy an Umarex version. I wish I still had the two Ruger 10-22 rifles I had back in the 1970s. They sold for $88.88 at Woolworth back then. Now they retail for about $300.
I bought an armload (5 or 6) guns from the same seller at the flea market.
One was a pistol, a Classic 1377 that shoots well but needs rebluing.
If the 1077 appears to function I will order the magazine & clip(s) for it.
Any other tips and/or comments on the Crosman 1077 are welcome.

 

[Bob-in-WV]

Field Supply has the 1077 on sale now for $63 I think.

 

[Matchstickshooter]

You will see all kinds of YT videos on how to reseal and do mods.
I have had a couple.

Also, the 1077 is a 12 shot, while I think the Ruger may only be 10...

 

[Hold_Over]

Field Supply has the 1077 on sale now for $63 I think.

I checked...it is....and now I must convince myself I don't need 1

 

[Bob-in-WV]

I checked...it is....and now I must convince myself I don't need 1

Me too.

 

[Airgun Al]

They are fun if you can get past the horrible trigger!

 

[genericAGuser]

The cart doesn't need to be screwed in as much as you think, it caused mine to not fire full power. Yo said to unscrew it some and it's been fine ever since. Now I screw it in some, then test fire empty till it's sending air, then stop right there

 

[Matchstickshooter]

They are fun if you can get past the horrible trigger!

Yes, they claim it's semi-auto, but it is a revolver type action. Trigger is doing a lot of work.
Someone makes an adjustable trigger for it. It helps. I have one on my "converted" Benjamin Wildfire.

 

[thom]

Seems more people prefer the Crosman than the Ruger.

 

[Hold_Over]

Seems more people prefer the Crosman than the Ruger.

Wish they would bring back the 1077w with the wood stock.