I’ll make a teflon replacement as I have on so many other pumpers. Three washers? Was this a mistake at the factory or just one of many variations over the years? Different barrel lengths require plastic seal(s) and or o-ring provided to fit and seal(two plastic spacers and an o-ring are supplied). This also marks the first time the inlet valve was not stuck at the bottom of the valve. Mac1 designed and manufactured brake for Benjamin & Sheridan Pump Rifles. Rather than one washer there was a stack between the valve spring and the inlet spring. I like the brass cap that slips over the end of the tube. The pump cup was ok, but I have a new replacement. The rivets are malleable and can be restored. Since I’m going to sand the stock, I need to remove the trigger guard. Notice the rubber to prevent marring the forearm. Sheridans of that era had a big sticker on the buttstock, must have been removed after all the wear occurred.Įven before bleaching the stain was heavy and masked the grain. Tim McMurray, 3rd Generation Owner, Mac1 Airguns, out in California-Specializes in Benjamin/Sheridans (among other things-airguns) from back in the day, one of the few who can silver solder that separated streak barrel (and if you are lucky enough to talk to him direct, will likely get a welcome lecture that you should have removed the rear sight and immediately replaced it with the. Not sure if I can work all the chips out… You can see the buttstock is bleached and chipped. It will hold one pump of pressure and that’s it. The stock is beat up and needs refinishing. The serial number, 243730, shows it was made in 1978. Figured it was time to get this Sheridan Blue Streak working.
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