Sheridan air rifles are true classics amongĪirguns and deserve lots of recognition for their solid I just might buy another before theyĪre all gone. I haven’t fired it in over 30 years! Yes, your article on “I still have the Blue Streak I purchased in 1968. – UJ Backus” Notice her concentration as the dowel pin is inserted during the installation of the pump arm linkage.
Sheridan’s past that the name will live on. “It is because of the quality and workmanship of the – Tom Gaylord” Jigs are used by Crosman employees to assemble components of the airgun. Rifle is the “go-to” airgun in the Gaylord household. I taught my wife, Edith, to shoot itĪnd she killed many rats and mice around our house. So, when I returned from Germany in 1978, I bought a Blue “I wanted a Sheridan as a kid, but couldn’t afford one. Here triggers, trigger spring, springs, trigger pins, screws, and safeties wait their turn to be hand installed into a trigger group. In the next few pages, you’ll get to see the people, parts, equipment used to build the last of the Sheridan line. It is worth more to them then the book value says they will ever be. Many owners look at their air rifle with the fond memories of childhood in their eyes. Their owners have had them since they were little and even though there are other options out there, this is their go to airgun. As many owners of the Sheridan Air Rifle know that “Know Your Sheridan Rifles & Pistols” by Ron Elbe. Great reference books for the Sheridan include “Sheridan – Classic American Air Rifles” by UJ Backus and 20 caliber cylindrical (model #P50) will remain. A few years back, Crosman discontinued the “Silver Streak” and this year, the “Blue Streak”.Ĭrosman will be discontinuing. As with the pellet guns, these are highly sought after by collectors today.Ĭrosman purchased the Benjamin Air Rifle Company in 1992 and continued to produce the C9 Series under the name of Benjamin/Sheridan. In addition to the pellet guns, Sheridan also produced tranquilizer guns the Model “G” and paintball markers the Model “K2” and “KP2” in the 1980’s. Benjamin continued production of the C Series under the Sheridan name. In 1977, the Benjamin Air Rifle Company bought Sheridan. A FW was also available with polished nickel and a Williams peep sight. The F was nickel finished, while the FB had a blue finish. Sheridan Model F and FB CO2 powered rifles started production in 1975. Both the EB and HB are still being produced, however they are not in the latest Crosman catalog either. The Model H/HB pumper pistol started production in 1982. Sheridan Model E/EB/ED the CO2 powered pistol started production in 1977. 2012 marked the 60 anniversary of the Blue Streak name. The Blue Streak was identical to the Silver Streak, except that it had a blue ebonol-c finish.
The Model CB “Blue Streak” made its first appearance in 1952. The Silver Streaks were nickel plated and featured a hold down thumb safety. In 1949, the Model C “Silver Streak was introduced with a design to better compete in the airgun market. It is believed that Crosman designed the model 108, Town andĬountry to compete with Sheridan’s model A and B. Followed by the Model B “Sporter” in 1948 to 1951. The material used in the Model A were of the highest quality, this included bronze alloy chosen for its superior properties. In 1947 they introduced the Model A “Super Grade”. Their goal was to make the finest American made pneumatic air rifles. The Sheridan airgun company was founded in 1945 in Racine Wisconsin by Ed Wackenhagen and Bob Kraus. Upon my request, Chip was able to provide me with numerous photos used in this article.Ī brief chronology of Sheridan airguns follows. However, I didn’t take photos in the assembly area. Chip’s response was “That’s a great request.” During a tour of the Crosman facility last year, I had the privilege to meet the people who build these wonderfulĪirguns. My request was to have the person who built my BlueĪ few days later I contacted Chip Hunnicutt, Web & Social Media Manager at Crosman to get his thoughts on Airgun Hobbyist Magazine doing a tribute to the Sheridan and also to immortalize the employees who build the airguns, right here is in the USA. I asked Laura Evans, Marketing Coordinator at Crosman for a very special favor. But simply ordering a Blue Streak was not enough. Once the disbelief passed, I ordered a Blue Streak so I could own one of the last in the fine line of Sheridan’s. I contacted Crosman and learned that the Sheridan line is being discontinued in 2013. While looking at Crosman’s 2013 airgun catalog, I discovered that something was missing.
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