Info on 3 Sheridan Rifles? Please!

[Newbie2120]

Hi everyone,

Forgive me in advance as I’m new to the game. I recently acquired 3 Sheridan .20 air rifles, 2 of which are silver streaks and the third is a blue streak. I’ve done some research on dates of manufacture for each rifle, but haven’t been able to conclude with much assurance on it. I’ve attached some photos, I’m hoping someone can shed some light on age of each? I bought these as a package deal, only hoping to retain 1 so I’d also appreciate some input on which would be most worthy to keep. Thanks in advance, please ask any questions that are due!

 

[Revoman]

Although I'm sure that you will get some answers to your questions, you might want to consider putting this in the "Traditional Airguns" Forum. It's more aligned with that group.
They all appear to need some TLC, especially with the stocks. They are easily refinished using either Tru-Oil or Tung Oil, both easily applied and good finishes.
You can also re-blue, although it's not a true "bluing" in the sense of the word, it's actually a blackener. Birchwood Casey makes a Copper/Brass Blackener.
Forum member: mikebaker1
Sells reseal kits at an excellent price if needed.
Value varies of course depending on condition, so if you refinish them, the better the price (usually). Sold as is, perhaps in the $100-$120ish neighborhood, in excellent condition, perhaps $250-$300ish.
I would keep the best of the two Silver Streaks and work on that one to keep.

Mike

 

[GeneT]

They're all garbage - you should send them to me for disposal... ;-)

I wouldn't get rid of a single one of them, those are treasures, the likes of which are not made today. I'm a shooter, and not a collector, so I can't give you any advice as to which is most valuable, but I can tell you that if you let any of them go, there will come a time when you regret it. Sheridans are great guns. I have an embarrassing selection of PCPs and I can tell you that I'd never let my one and only Sheridan pump go...

GsT

 

[Treefrog]

Very cool!

Those are all from the late seventies and later. You'll find more info here. - Sheridan Blue Streak Serial Numbers - keenanalysis

Cheers,

J~

 

[AirNGasman]

Although I'm sure that you will get some answers to your questions, you might want to consider putting this in the "Traditional Airguns" Forum. It's more aligned with that group.
They all appear to need some TLC, especially with the stocks. They are easily refinished using either Tru-Oil or Tung Oil, both easily applied and good finishes.
You can also re-blue, although it's not a true "bluing" in the sense of the word, it's actually a blackener. Birchwood Casey makes a Copper/Brass Blackener.
Forum member: mikebaker1
Sells reseal kits at an excellent price if needed.
Value varies of course depending on condition, so if you refinish them, the better the price (usually). Sold as is, perhaps in the $100-$120ish neighborhood, in excellent condition, perhaps $250-$300ish.
I would keep the best of the two Silver Streaks and work on that one to keep.

Mike

Revoman is spot on in all regards. Thanks for saving me a lot of keyboarding!
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[Newbie2120]

Thanks for the information to those who have responded so far. Does anyone happen to know why one of the silver streaks doesn’t have a serial number? The barrel looks a bit different on it and the markings are different too. Anyone happen to know exact dates of manufacture for these rifles? Thanks in advance.

 

[JimBentley]

This information is pretty accurate from my experience. I presently own 6-10 Streaks.

Sheridan Products - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Gerry52]

NICE acquisition! FYI, mounts are made for Sheridans that allow a red dot sight (or scope) to be mounted on them. If I can find the link I'll post it if you're interested. I found them for a friend who owns a Blue Streak.
Here's a link for one type of mount.

4-Piece Scope Mounts for Air Guns - Compatible with Sheridan Rifles and Pistols | eBay

Compatible with Sheridan Rifles and Pistols. Upgrade your air gun with our high-quality 4-Piece Scope Mounts. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just starting out, our mounts will help you achieve better accuracy and precision with your air gun.

www.ebay.com

 

[Revoman]

"Does anyone happen to know why one of the silver streaks doesn’t have a serial number?"
I believe, and I'm certain that I will be corrected if in error, that pre-1978ish, there were no serial numbers. They kept logs of the key features that were instituted before that year to track the approximate year that those key features occurred.
So, perhaps in year 1950, the top strap at the bolt had checkering, but that was changed in 1951 to straight lines (example and not necessarily accurate).
In that 1978ish Sheridan was bought out by, I believe Benjamin (?), and they started with the serial numbers.
I hope that this fills-in a little more for you.

Mike