It required a special wrench and it vise to to take it apart. | Thank you sir, Copyright 1999-2022 Pyramyd Air. For all of that year and the next it had a genuine wood stock. But I know I have heard of it in the past on the blog. Another way, and the most dangerous one was to put the palm of the hand over the muzzle and to push down on the barrel with the butt resting on the ground. One guy I followed on the previous shift was natourious for leaving a machine not as good as could be. Daisy BB Gun Or Crosman Air Rifle Walnut Wood Forearm Forend Parts. Imagine that !!! Thank you very much for that! Custom Crosman 101 With thanks to Steven. I will be careful on what I am doing. Holding the barrel rigid might pick up on other things the gun does when firing. That is another reason I wanted M1 Carbine so bad! Ot better yet take a magnetic indicator base and attach it to the air resivoir tube. Crosman 761 Powermaster XL Ed If you prefer long guns, you may be interested in a Crosman M1 Carbine BB gun or a Crosman 400 in .22 caliber. You, being a machinist,.. ought to have some knowledge of that. It sold under the Iver Johnson name, also. With the band out that close to the muzzle end. Thanks again. I understand there is spring and ball device that should stop this. serial 178211063. The other with the wood stock says Crosman 760 Pumpmaster 1966-1991 25 year commemorative issue. This mostly offsets the extra 2#s of the M1. With thanks to S Crosman Model-101CG CO2. This was not easy at all. I know Quigley had a flip up rear sight; was it a Creedmore. If only we could get the trendy thing back to putting that sight on everything. The rear sight is one of the most exceptional parts of this BB gun! Thanks. I do my best work in the early AM,.. after some coffee of course. BB I was wondering if someone could tell me how to break the gun down to clean and replace springs and seals if its possible? They layed out MASH units and such. Thats a huge difference. 1/2 movements makes that a 15 movement exercise. Or let go of it at a higher angle and send it flying out to a target way out in a feild. Then you can slip the barrel band off the back way. Chris U You also eliminate a lot of hold-over ~850 fps vs ~ 1,400 fps making the rifle MUCH easier to use at mid-range by the relatively inexperienced troops it was intended for. Most of these vintage and used airguns, pellet guns and BB guns have been tested in our shop, and unless otherwise stated are in working condition. And Ill be waiting to hear how it goes tomorrow if you get that end peice off the barrel. Mark all read, Topic Icons: Chris U serial 47 (or 2)5322142. Pick up a tin for your arsenal and Manufacturers Description Proven to be the best hunting pellet made! Superior accuracy and take down punch. My dad was in the Korean war. SOLD - $129.99. We did have cap guns when we was younger that looked like revolvers. GuysIm probably preaching to the chior here where most of you already know all of this. As a species, some of us are pretty darned innovative. Cobalt327 $380.00. With thanks Crosman CO2 rifles collection So now heres another one. All of these classic airguns are described with condition and a clear photograph. In our neighborhood we regularly had BB gun wars wearing goggles and lots of layers of clothes in the winter. One was was to push the muzzle against something hard like a tree trunk. I knew at some point in time I would be taking my Maximus apart in one way or another. So my question is this: why not make a carbine to replace the 1911 handgun in .45 caliber? My dad bought a 1943 Rock-ola in 1965 for $24. Especially small parts like screws . BB Really though, I think that the barrel is too thin and too long to go unsupported. I am thinking of the air transfer tube that intersects with the barrel and would prevent just a straight forward removal of the barrel. He got it for home defense, figuring that wed have most intruders outgunned, and he trained my brothers and me in its use. For whatever reason, we all know which lasted longer in service between the .45 ACP 1911A1 and the .30 M1 carbine. I dont know M1 Carbines and V-350s that well. Well worth the time of some simple adjustments. Guns & Military Artifacts > ONLINE GUN AUCTION (04/16) VINTAGE CROSMAN MODEL 397PA PELLET RIFLE MFG. Thanks for the video of the arrow thrower. HY Score. CLICK HERE TO FIND A CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTER That may be the reason we are seeing mini-tanks under the barrels. Courtesy of Leo Crosman Model-160 Ted Williams .177 caliber 8 gr Pointed 200 pcs .30 caliber | 7.62 mm 50.15gr | 3.25g Domed 150 pcs M 27/12 Made in Czech Republic, .25 caliber | 6.35 mm 33.95gr | 2.20g Domed 300 pcs Made in Czech Republic. 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The carbine was intended as an easy to use weapon for support troops as well as tank crews, artillery units, mortar units, transportation, etc etc. This caused some dangerous situations for small children who thought the gun was empty because it had been pointed down for a long time. And the M1 which I did upgrade and works is a lot of fun to shoot. The M-1 is a BB caliber push barrel spring piston smoothbore with a twenty shot gravity fed magazine. Chris U It does seem to be that way dont it. Im working today so might not be able to answer back right away. I only took the short piston out for cleaning once, in one of my carbines. As for the rear removal of the band,.. Really? By Garvin. If I remember right Matt61 has messed with one also. Plus all the aftermarket stuff thats available for them. It was made by Remington Rand. It stopped the threat fast. FX Air Rifle Pellets .22 Cal, 25.39 Grains, Domed, 350ct. It looks and even operates like the original. Chiappa firearms currently makes a 22lr and 9 mm version , try Gunbroker, There is also an M1 Carbine version of the Ruger 10/22 as a distributor special , you can use Ruger 10, 15 and 25 round magazines which is an advantage, BobThe reason that I took out the short piston for cleaning was that it was full of lead shavings. Then the other question is do they want to reuse the peice they are taking off. I love them all! Chris U But really the barrel band needs to be out of the equation bc so it no kind of way can be contacted. Ok thanks. Crosman Single-Action Six was a realistic .22 pellet revolver. It is a spring-piston design, but there is more. I noticed that up above to about the reply button. BB I forgot to thank you for your report on the Crosman carbine in the archives. @Gunfun 1 I wasnt able to respond in our convo above, theres no Reply button for some reason. It's here you'll find some of the most popular Crosman pellet guns of all time. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. Issue in 30cal, after market in 5.5mm and 9mm! This one is the later variant with a Croswood ( plastic ) stock. 1980 , Vintage 1960 Nellie Fox Crosman Pellguns Hahn BB Guns Original Ad 721, AD 1973 BB - , s 1984 BB . For discussion purposes do you see what I mean. Thank you for this report! This part Crosman Model-113. Carbine buffs should read the ( formerly ) secret report-USE OF INFANTRY WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT IN KOREA. Either missing or not working. Not measured. The second giveaway is finish wear at the muzzle. Best Pump: Crosman 760B Pumpmaster. I love quirky mechanisms. From the set screw marks, it was off a bit. The information below i Crosman Model-108 'Town and Country'. The NRA Museum s Crosman Backpacker BB Gun. Tom Slocum is the man I mentioned. Unapproved Got the heat gun from work. Good memories. Remember forward of that small flat head screw under the bolt that is helping secure the breech. Williams did invent a carbine of his own and submitted it to the Army for consideration, but it was too late. I dont have his contact info, but you should be able to find him through Google. You are trying to make sense of Army decisions! I am saying nothing of the ID rifling,.. strictly how the exterior is made. 2,334. If the box werent there, the bb would just drop to the floor. And Im almost willing to bet Twotalon is out there reading too. That love sets the stage for the Crosman M1 Carbine. Pelletier, I was as ignorant of airguns as the next guy. Maybe its some type of Loctite or something they use. Forum contains unread posts And less transfer port air leakage when the air blast happens from the shot. With that short of a barrel will I notice much of an improvement in velocity with the power pack plus kit? First variant. Obviously you were looking for (what if) the gun got more accurate. This one is the later variant with Read more "Crosman M1 Carbine BB Gun Mfg 1968-1976" This gun brings back great memories of hunting with dad. I can move the band fore and aft, no problem. Never tried it, either. Your email address will not be published. Vintage Ammo; Other Ammunition; Ammunition Reloading. A love/hate relationship formed. It IS worthy. It was one of the early Crosman lookalike airguns of which they produced a bundle. Im just glad I got this piece working as it should, and its is a very cool vintage item it have as well. Hot OKI found a parts list and the retainer ball is listed as .140. Crosman Pumpmaster 760 Pellet / BB Gun - Black with Scope. Weighing in at 25.39 grains, these will hit with authority and do a great job of bucking the wind. .177 cal 8.4 grains Domed 4.52mm head size 500ct Made by pellet powerhouseJSB in the Czech Republic, FXpellets are sure to deliver premium performance in all of your airguns. Spoiled by technology I guess! Is that too long given the diameter of the barrel? Fluting of barrels I do believe adds stiffness while at the same time, removing weight. But thats what we was thinking when we was kids. I also ordered the long steel breech mainly for strength because of the increased pressure the gun will be subjected too if I do my planned upgrade. Throw in a kid,.. and it sounds like a recipe for something not so good. Courtesy of Le Crosman Model-160 - Third Variant. The U.S. .30-caliber M1 Carbine above and the Crosman M1 Carbine below. Crosman Pumpmaster 760 Pellet / BB Gun - Black with Scope. | You have realistic look feel of the M1 BB gun! Perhaps someone else here can weigh in on the topic. . I ordered one in .22 with the 10.1 Crosman barrel as the longer barrels just looked too ungainly. I dont know if thats a good test with the set screw backed out on the barrel band. Another thing I would like to know regarding the 760. Witness the near non-existence of rifles chambered for it. Crosman 1925 model This rifle sold on Gunbroker i. I still have the little spring which goes into the side hole with the bb retainer ball. I know the M16 was early model and NOT dependable, when I had the option of the M16 vs M1 Carbine! Sticky That was a rifle that supposedly was to replace the M1911A1 pistol, because the Army felt too may soldiers could not shoot the pistol accurately enough. Everyone I knew wanted one and I was the first to get it. Crosman 84 Match CO2 rifle Not because on inconvenience, but for safety concerns. And I want to know your thoughts. And what does it matter if the barrel is long or shorter. Terms of Use | Pre-Owned. ID, OD, wall thickness,.. stack it up however you want. 5 years ago. Courtesy of Leo Crosman Model-400 - Second Variant. They had already begun development on the Carbine and were not going to stop. Thanks BB all your great articles. I have just ordered a Crosman custom shop 2300KT carbine which is just a 2240 with lots of bells and whistles I guess. The .45 caliber was for the 1911 pistol and the Thompson submachine gun. Unless you are looking at a fully pristine gun, there will be finish wear on the rear of the barrel for several inches. Chris U Its that simple to use and also simple to install. For 30mm scope tube See-thru mount Medium profile Fits most weaver / picatinny rails Model# RGWM-30M4. I not only enjoy Toms articles and writing style but also the comments of his many readers. Vintage Crosman V-350 slider action air gun bb gun for parts or repair. Cobalt327 .45ACP as a rifle round is kind of a dog. The information Crosman Model-760 Pumpmaster (Limited edition gold Powermaster Model-760 1st variant (wood stock and Crosman Model-140. Or pretend we was racking the hammer getting the bad guys. You on the way back? A rifle with 15 rounds of .45 ACP would be fairly heavy, as would be the extra ammo to lug around, plus the heavy, low velocity .45 would drop quite quickly. And you almost need someone to pull the trigger while you set a finger from your other hand on the barrel and see if the barrel rises. Our experts also offer exclusive 10-for-$10 Test . The V350 is a very powerful BB gun from the 1960s. I would be very interested to hear about the .22 rimfire version. The Crosman M-1 is a replica of the U.S. M1 30 caliber carbine. Maybe they have a payroll deduction program? Your gun could still be getting barrel rise and contacting the upper part of the band. Crosman V-350 bb . He had them wrapped up in tissue paper or something and tucked inside a photo album. #22. We do not display every part online. Brand New. I wonder what combination of characteristics would make a more accurate barrel. Thats kind of a generic term. Well if its bumping the barrel band. They have the Maximus with that peice thats threaded so things can be screwed on. There is nothing holding the breech down out past the transfer port blast. I mean really?,. Crosman DSFAM DPMS SBR 25rd Magazine 4.5mm BB Black Polymer for Crosman DPMS SBR Full Auto Air Rifle This magazine is designed for use with the Crossman DPMS Full Auto air rifle . Gentlemen; It never lived up to that, and was condemned by many as a failed rifle, when what it really was, was a unique replacement for a sidearm. Thats one reason why putting the muzzle on the ground to cock it not a good idea. The Carbine inherited all of that, so it's a powerful gun. Most ( if not all ) .45 ammo used corrosive primers. 1) 2 barrels, 1 fluted, 1 not, (same diameter),.. the fluted barrel be weaker, but will dissipate heat better. Sad thing, is, I cant do anything as far refurbishing this barrel until I get that little retainer ball. . And in the Pacific theater it did become the weapon of choice for the front-line due to the short barrel and lightweight characteristics of both the rifle and ammo. https://trainers4me.com/Backyard-Games-Crosman-2240/ They also offer a $99.99 two stage trigger for the 2240 you name it, they sell it. Will try the no band tomorrow indoors at 41 to see how it compares. 2) 2 barrels 1 fluted, 1 not, (same weight) (non-fluted has smaller OD than the fluted),.. the fluted barrel will be stiffer, but not because of the fluting,.. but rather the increased diameter. Have no idea what the stuff was that they put in the threads . 2) Per BBs report, and my measurements, the barrel appears to be 26.25 long. The steel magazine seemed to weigh a ton and if you actually filled it with BBs it may well have weighed at least that much. As much as I knew about Crosman at that time I thought CO2 gun were all they made. . Last post by Garvin, 3 years ago, First post and replies Once you got use to the sling you could hit targets right out in front of you basically like a sling shot. I think Sheridan pump guns have the same recommendations. Docteur Ralph Wi Crosman Hahn 166 Super BB Repeater Cleaning pellets are too light to be shot through spring guns. Chris U And just to add to this, I figured out how the BB is retained and prevented from rolling out of the barrel after being cocked. As always, someone comes forward with a reasonable answer to my sometimes unreasonable queries and musings. 4 offers from $39.99. 1999. Courtesy of Leonardj. Airgun manufacturers A-Z; Various vintage & antique galleries . You will enjoy it! Tactical Bolt-Action, Variable Pump Air Rifle w/ Ammo, Targets and Shooting Glasses (Model: M4-177KT) $90.99. I would have been around 5 when these things were launched. But Im just excited that figuring this out as I go. Erma made the most common rimfire. It shoots flat and true with literally no recoil. Then act like we was drawing and shooting the pistol. Hmm good question. Labelled Crosman 760 a Coleman division on left side. If the .45 caliber was adequate for the handgun and submachine gun, then it should have been adequate for the carbine. Thanks again. You know what if the barrel flex was contained in a a different spot than the factory location. I would think that a larger diameter barrel (OD) could withstand being unsupported for a longer distance. I will test the cocking effort in Part 2. But, bbs Rool out the barrel if it is lowered. I had shot hundreds of cast bullets ( 130 grain) and I was starting to get malfunctions. Featuring a realistically sized BB pistol, a framed gel target, and 250 steel BBs, so you can get to plinking right out of the box! My first bb gun was a crosman v350. Closed. Either way, much reduced to what is 60-80 above. After that, return the barrel and shoot the gun like any other springer. The inform Crosman Model-107 'Town and Country'. Tactical Bolt-Action, Variable Pump Air Rifle w/ Ammo, Targets and Shooting Glasses (Model: M4-177KT) $90.99. This will bring up a complete list of parts that we have for your model. By comparison, a .357 magnum revolver round at 50 yards provides 510 lb-ft. Bottom line, at 5.5 lbs loaded the lightweight M1 carbine, loaded with a 15 round mag, is a dandy rifle for personal defense 50 yards and under, although it does have good accuracy out to 100 yards. . As for your question, if the barrel is too thin, it would have too much flop so to speak. It has a lot of carbon, but no corrosion. . Modern Crosman airgun products continue to push the envelope with fully . Scope, pod, new rings, band,. Depth of flute and width of flute Im sure changes the strength of the barrel. Crosman 1925 model (Alm collection) With thanks t. By Garvin. 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