For help in dating your model, find the Serial number on the barrel. Was acquired by the Benjamin Air Rifle Co., also ending line of original Sheridan Model F's in 1976. As previously noted, in 1977 Sheridan Products Inc. With a Walnut stock and rocker-type thumb safety, this airgun is a great collector’s rifle, known for its accuracy. Though very similar to the Model C, the Model F is powered via CO2. 5mm or.20 caliber, single shot, bolt action. (Benjamin Air Rifle Company continued producing Model C's until 1992 when the company was purchased by competitor Crosman Corporation.Ĭhanges to the design of the Model C were made by both Benjamin and Crosman.) Model F (1975-1990) Total Production: Unknown. Sheridan Products Inc was acquired by its competitor, the Benjamin Air Rifle Company in 1977, thus ending the original line of Sheridan Model C's in 1976. MSRP 19.95 at introduction and was soon selling for $23.95 (1949–50). The only difference between the two steaks is the finish. It was dubbed the 'Streaks' with the Silver Streak being first with its Nickel finish, followed by Blue Streak in a black oxide finish in 1952. They utilized walnut stocks, aluminum receiver, bronze barrel and pump tube.Ī different valve mechanism was used in the Model C than in the previous Model A and B. Lead seals, though.Īlthough less costly to produce when compared to the Super and Sporter Grade, the Model C were still well constructed Airguns using quality materials.

That's an early seventies post serial number model. is redundant, not an expert here in these pumpers. Someone once told me this is called a “CBW” (the extra W is because it has a Williams peep as a factory option?).

Estimated from the end of the 70s or beginning of the 80s.

I have researched the web a bit about repair kits and found some repetitive complaints: some seals in the kit won’t fit, and to solve this you have to reuse old parts, or reshape/adapt parts of the kit, or even get extra Orings elsewhere.Ĭan you please direct me to a good/useful kit?Īny additional parts to get for a successful reseal?Īlso, can you please tell me about precautions to take in the disassembly or assembly process?Ĭ series 20 cal. Maybe I just need to open it and replace seals (there are some repair kits for sale on eBay). Now it doesn’t hold air.Īre there any tricks that I can try, to restore it, without opening it? About 6-8 years ago it used to shoot healthy. Despite having lots of “age marks” I consider this a beautiful vintage gun. I have an older Sheridan C Series (details & picts.

Sheridan blue streak repair diagram