New to this forum. I just bought this working Sheridan Silver Streak for $50. I think I got a good deal. Based on a site I came across it was made between June 1956 and May 1961. It pumps up great and holds air. I’m assuming it fires just fine but som .20 caliber pellets are on the way so I’ll know shortly how it shoots. I’m wondering should I just clean and sell as is or is it worth paying someone to restore. I do enjoy squirrel hunting and may keep this awhile but buy/selling/trading and sometimes restoring is how I make extra money. Any input would be appreciated.
Welcome AGN, with a classic Sheridan, and a great acquisition!
Forgive me I was falling asleep researching your Siverstreak stats last night, but here are the results.
Your's Silverstreak has the high comb stock, and crecent butt pad, that tells us that it's prior to 1959 when the low comb stock was introduced.
So, the missing the hole in the right side of the receiver, was removed from the design mid to late 1956, and you do indeed have the screw on rear sight, with the dimples, which was introduced mid 1956. So, that gives you your aproximate age, from the manufacring dates of between mid to late 56 to early 59. There are no other design changes within those dates.
The plastic hand guards weren't introduced until 1962, so someone may have added that to help protect the finish or if it were sent in for work, Sheridan may have added it.
I'd say you're safe to call it a 57 Silverstreak!
