Is anyone here shooting the SW 78G copy of SW Model 42, I have one coming in that is supposed to be Like New with fewer than a Hundred shots fired...
Chuck
Chuck
Smith Wesson 78G
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Hi chuck I have 2 78g touched by mac1 great shooters but I prefer the cross an mark 1 does your have the adjustable trigger
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I have both a 78 and a 79G. I have recently repaired the Co2 piercing caps on my 79 and Crosman Mark1 so started shooting them again after ten years at rest. I was quite surprised, after that long at rest, when I put a new cart in and they both held pressure. But the 78 needs a piercing cap before I can shoot it. They are nice shooting and accurate guns the trigger on mine could use a little adjusting though long pull and a bit gritty let off.
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Thanks for the love Bio. Not much history on this one. Picked up at Estate sale 25 yrs ago. Ad said air pistol. The son disliked guns and said $50 and its yours.A nice shooter. Need to drag her out. Been 5 yrs.
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One of my favorite,nice feel to it,mine is an adjustable one...many of those need a rebuild,not hard to find seals for them.
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I also have a 78G that I bought on eBay. It has a very slow leak in it. It’ll hold CO2 for about five months. The trigger on mine is actually pretty good for not being adjustable. I think it’s because it’s well broken in .They are very accurate.
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The S&W 78G and 79G are both great shooting pistols. I have 0ne 78G and two 79G and shoot them very often.
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received yesterday and like new...very pleased, adjustable trigger, hi lo power screw under muzzle...5 digit serial number 83xxx, 170000 mfg so an early model...test shooting tomorrow.
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Not true without pictures
and if you don't mind me asking where did you pick this one up at?Steve
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Thanks, at some point I would like to add a 79g to my collection so I'll keep a look out at this site. Looks good Sir, let us know how it shoots!
Steve
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biohazardman,
I'm not trying to be a smart aleck, but you do know that the piercing cap on the 79G and the Mark 1 will work on your 78G. I did it all the time before I found another piercing cap for my Mark 2.
I'm not trying to be a smart aleck, but you do know that the piercing cap on the 79G and the Mark 1 will work on your 78G. I did it all the time before I found another piercing cap for my Mark 2.
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smackdn775,
Don't know where in Texas you might be, but if close to Lake Buchanan and have something to trade, I might be persuaded to part with one of my 79G pistols. I've been adding several of the vintage bulk fed and CO2 cartridge guns to my collection. Most of my CO2 guns are shot in my shop, even in the summer. However I do enjoy my HPA airguns also.
Most of the vintage CO2 guns are very accurate.
Don't know where in Texas you might be, but if close to Lake Buchanan and have something to trade, I might be persuaded to part with one of my 79G pistols. I've been adding several of the vintage bulk fed and CO2 cartridge guns to my collection. Most of my CO2 guns are shot in my shop, even in the summer. However I do enjoy my HPA airguns also.
Most of the vintage CO2 guns are very accurate.
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Thanks for the offer, but maybe should rephrase "collection"...I'm just starting to look into these vintage airguns, so at the moment don't have anything to trade. I actually inherited the 78g I own and it's such a nice pistol I figured at some point I would get the 79g so I'm going to start tracking sale prices. I am also starting to get into PCP airguns so that is currently where the majority of money has been going. I'm always interested in seeing and learning about what other folks have so maybe we can get together at some point. I'm up in Fort Worth but during summer time I sometimes head down to Marble Falls.
Steve
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I have a couple of the piercing caps for 78G/79G that are surplus to my needs. Also have a few of the later Crosman Mark I/II caps. I can sell the S&W ones for $59 and the Mark I/II for $49, both plus shipping if anyone needs them.
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