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Webley Mark II Service: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Happy Memorial Day Bucket list Webley Mark I Webley Mark II Service One of the finest ever made Breech Sights Large...
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The Daisy 853: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy Avanti 853. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Reader ideas Re-oiling the pump head Old stock screws caused trouble Break the...
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Webley Mark II Service: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Webley Mark II Service air rifle. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Eley Wasps JSB Exact RS RWS Superpoints What to do? Barrel removal Trigger...
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Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Different test Crosman Premiers Peep sight adjustment Back to Premiers...
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Webley Senior straight grip air pistol: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Webley Senior straight grip air pistol. This report covers: Design Piston ring Power Sights Trigger Quirky Today we start looking at a...
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Webley Senior straight grip air pistol: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns Webley Senior straight grip air pistol. This report covers: Lubricated Breech seal Velocity — Eley Wasps JSB Exact RS RWS Hobby...
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The Daisy 853: Part 5
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy Avanti 853. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 A history of airguns This report covers: Don’t despair! Thanks to Daisy Sighting-in The rear sight RWS Hobby RWS...
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How hard can it be?
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Are old airgun parts really that simple to make? It’s a simple plastic part The question Are old airgun parts really...
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Characteristics of a classic airgun
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Airguns are easy to use Airguns are quiet Airguns cock easily Airguns are accurate Airguns have good sights What about...
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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Happy birthday, USA! Terms are important What is a rifle? Flintlock? Target rifle? One-pump rifle Match trigger...
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Daisy’s Red Ryder: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: How many Red Ryders? Number 111 Model 40 Model 94 carbine Model 1938 The Red Ryder explodes! Today we...
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Webley Senior straight grip air pistol: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns Webley Senior straight grip air pistol. This report covers: The test Wasps are first Seating the pellets RWS Hobby H&N...
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Daisy’s Red Ryder: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: My gun Today’s test BB gun powerplant Secrets of the BB gun powerplant Daisy BBs Cocking...
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Webley Mark II Service: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Webley Mark II Service air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The problem Trim the seal Shim the old seal Hole punch Refit the old...
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Webley Mark II Service: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Webley Mark II Service air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Eley Wasps JSB Exact RS RWS Hobby Observations Today we see how...
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Sheridan Blue Streak: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Sheridan Blue Streak was purchased new in 1978. A history of airguns This report covers: Not a shooter You’ve got mice! The problem grows The rifle Thumb...
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Daisy’s Red Ryder: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: The test Daisy BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs H&N Smart Shot BBs Baseline Today we...
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A rare Quackenbush pistol comes to light
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: From Airgun Revue Wes Powers find! Toy pistol? Powered by rubber bands I had a glitch writing today’s historical blog,...
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How a vintage BB shot tube works
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Technology Gravity Shot tube is the true barrel The shot tube What keeps the BB from rolling out the barrel? A spring!...
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Sheridan Blue Streak: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 My Sheridan Blue Streak was purchased new in 1978. A history of airguns This report covers: What about a Steroid? Today’s test Test 1 Test 2 Test 3...
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