Onomea, how about an update on your S&W re-seal job by Baker, I have one S&W and 3 Crosmans, the old model that fills from a separate tank instead of cartridges that I'd like overhauled.
Those pellet guns that look like Model 41s...
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mayuhm
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When Smith & Wesson announced the sale of these to Daisy, they offered a free rebuild/refurbish and I sent both of mine in for that even though both worked jut fine. Between me, my friends and their children, I spent a LOT of time and money on pellets and CO2. Money well spent. They still put a smile on my face when I come across them.My town banned the firing of airguns in city limits right after I bought my house... my house with perfect range and backstop. Rat ******s.
I got the gun back a few weeks ago, Trooperdan, and am well pleased with the result. Took it into the garage when it first came back and it shoots fine. (And it is LOUD!)
Cost was $100 for clean, lube and new seals, plus $25 return shipping (and whatever I spent to get it there.) Not cheap, but I am pleased with the result.
Stalpeth
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Wow very nice write up. There is a small knife shop in my town that had one of these for sale last time I was there with the box. Gonna go by tomorrow and see if he still has it.
Stalpeth, if you like the gun and want to buy it, try negotiating on the basis that it surely needs to be resealed. (Unless it has already been resealed, it surely does.) If the seller is not receptive, ask to put a deposit down and return with CO2 cartridges and pellets to test.
When testing, put a tissue paper over the breech when you shoot. If it moves when shot, there's a leak. A leak in the grip/butt seal should be more obvious.
Good luck. Let us know how it works out.
When testing, put a tissue paper over the breech when you shoot. If it moves when shot, there's a leak. A leak in the grip/butt seal should be more obvious.
Good luck. Let us know how it works out.
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Well unfortunately for me he recently sold it and another one he had at a gun show.
Here's a good write up from 2016 that I came across:
Classic replica air pistol review: Smith & Wesson 78G and 79G | World of Replica Air Pistols
And here's the conclusion:
... Lots of 78Gs and 79Gs were produced and large numbers still turn up for sale. If you do buy one of these, you aren’t buying a replica: this is a Smith & Wesson handgun which happens to use CO2 and pellets rather than cartridges. For that reason alone, they’re worth considering, but they also happen to be extremely accurate and powerful, so they aren’t disappointing to shoot. Of course, even the most recent 78G or 79G will be more than thirty-five years old now, so you have to expect some wear and tear and it’s probably sensible to budget for re-sealing to get the best out of one. But for your money you’ll get one of the most accurate and powerful replicas around and you’ll own a real slice of S&W history. Which can’t be bad, can it?
Classic replica air pistol review: Smith & Wesson 78G and 79G | World of Replica Air Pistols
And here's the conclusion:
... Lots of 78Gs and 79Gs were produced and large numbers still turn up for sale. If you do buy one of these, you aren’t buying a replica: this is a Smith & Wesson handgun which happens to use CO2 and pellets rather than cartridges. For that reason alone, they’re worth considering, but they also happen to be extremely accurate and powerful, so they aren’t disappointing to shoot. Of course, even the most recent 78G or 79G will be more than thirty-five years old now, so you have to expect some wear and tear and it’s probably sensible to budget for re-sealing to get the best out of one. But for your money you’ll get one of the most accurate and powerful replicas around and you’ll own a real slice of S&W history. Which can’t be bad, can it?
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