Last week I found the Crosman Model 113 at the scariest second hand store/pawn shop I have ever dared walk into. I got this rifle as part of a $25.00 bundle deal and have already sold the other two off (Model 760 and a Model 66).
The gentleman I bought it from thought it was an old tire pump system that built the pressure and said it was missing that part. I inspected it and could not see how a pump rod would ever fit in the end of the tube. However it intriged me enough to do a quick search to figure out what it was as it did not have Crosman stamped anywhere, only the trigger guard gave me a clue it could be a Crosman and being part of a cheap bundle deal I wanted to at least get a basic understanding of what I was either going to pass on or purchase.
After about 10 minutes of searching on my phone I discovered it was a Crosman 113, the not as common as the Model 114 Bulk Fill Co2 air rifle made by Crosman made some where between 1950 - 1955.
I like buying odd or rarley seen air rifles that may or may not work just to work on and build my knowlledge base for repairing old air rifles, so I bought this one for a future project.
I am not sure where this Model 113 actually lies in the time frame of production, but I am guessing it is probably an early version of the 113's that were made, again not sure and maybe someone here would know.
I plan on refinishing the stock and have ordered one of the 4 parts needed to make it complete: Fill Cap/plug (ordered); Stock Butt Plate, new rear sight base and peep sight. I have not bought a seal kit for it yet as I would like to test it out to see if one is needed. However, I may just get one coming as I get a better comfort level for fresh seals in old guns.
Other Items I understand will I need will be a fill tank and an adapter, not knowing anything about bulk fill systems I need help on what to get and appreciate and welcome the advise of everyone on what to get and where to look for these needed items.
Former home of my Crosman Model 113 - One scarey second hand store/pawn shop
The gentleman I bought it from thought it was an old tire pump system that built the pressure and said it was missing that part. I inspected it and could not see how a pump rod would ever fit in the end of the tube. However it intriged me enough to do a quick search to figure out what it was as it did not have Crosman stamped anywhere, only the trigger guard gave me a clue it could be a Crosman and being part of a cheap bundle deal I wanted to at least get a basic understanding of what I was either going to pass on or purchase.
After about 10 minutes of searching on my phone I discovered it was a Crosman 113, the not as common as the Model 114 Bulk Fill Co2 air rifle made by Crosman made some where between 1950 - 1955.
I like buying odd or rarley seen air rifles that may or may not work just to work on and build my knowlledge base for repairing old air rifles, so I bought this one for a future project.
I am not sure where this Model 113 actually lies in the time frame of production, but I am guessing it is probably an early version of the 113's that were made, again not sure and maybe someone here would know.
I plan on refinishing the stock and have ordered one of the 4 parts needed to make it complete: Fill Cap/plug (ordered); Stock Butt Plate, new rear sight base and peep sight. I have not bought a seal kit for it yet as I would like to test it out to see if one is needed. However, I may just get one coming as I get a better comfort level for fresh seals in old guns.
Other Items I understand will I need will be a fill tank and an adapter, not knowing anything about bulk fill systems I need help on what to get and appreciate and welcome the advise of everyone on what to get and where to look for these needed items.
Former home of my Crosman Model 113 - One scarey second hand store/pawn shop
