Not pretty-but functional, Trash can Sheridan gets new sights

[JohnL57]

This old Sheridan came to me like this-

it was in very rough shape and obviously had been abused. It wouldn't hold air but would fire if pumped up and shot quickly. I first tested to see if it would group-surprisingly it shot well. I found a used stock and forearm, resealed and improvised a front sight from a Daisy Avanti and installed a Williams peep rear sight. it shot OK, but was kind of klunky.

The plastic clamp holding the front sight eventually broke. When I found time (a couple years later) I folded up a new front sight from sheet brass, JB welded it on (took 2 tries) and installed the 5D-SH Williams rear sight designed for the Sheridan C series guns. Mine was a later model that came drilled and tapped and the install was a breeze! It shoots like a dream now, even though it's a bit on the er functional side. I couldn't shape the front blade too much as it's folded and I didn't want to weaken it with too much filing.

I don't know if I'll paint it or not, same with refinishing the stock-It's fun to shoot and accurate, I'm done for now!

 

[otis1016]

Beautifully done, I enjoy seeing things brought back to life after being abused and actually do a fair amount of restoration work myself. I wouldn’t paint it but refinishing the stock would be worthwhile.

Rick H.

 

[mr_nom_noms_]

Damn was the previous owner a bank robber?

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Damn was the previous owner a bank robber?

I dig it

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

This old Sheridan came to me like this-
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it was in very rough shape and obviously had been abused. It wouldn't hold air but would fire if pumped up and shot quickly. I first tested to see if it would group-surprisingly it shot well. I found a used stock and forearm, resealed and improvised a front sight from a Daisy Avanti and installed a Williams peep rear sight. it shot OK, but was kind of klunky.
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The plastic clamp holding the front sight eventually broke. When I found time (a couple years later) I folded up a new front sight from sheet brass, JB welded it on (took 2 tries) and installed the 5D-SH Williams rear sight designed for the Sheridan C series guns. Mine was a later model that came drilled and tapped and the install was a breeze! It shoots like a dream now, even though it's a bit on the er functional side. I couldn't shape the front blade too much as it's folded and I didn't want to weaken it with too much filing.
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I don't know if I'll paint it or not, same with refinishing the stock-It's fun to shoot and accurate, I'm done for now!

Awesome!! did you keep the old pieces? I'd like a slinger looking like thatI'm an oddball though

 

[.20calguy]

This old Sheridan came to me like this-
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it was in very rough shape and obviously had been abused. It wouldn't hold air but would fire if pumped up and shot quickly. I first tested to see if it would group-surprisingly it shot well. I found a used stock and forearm, resealed and improvised a front sight from a Daisy Avanti and installed a Williams peep rear sight. it shot OK, but was kind of klunky.
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The plastic clamp holding the front sight eventually broke. When I found time (a couple years later) I folded up a new front sight from sheet brass, JB welded it on (took 2 tries) and installed the 5D-SH Williams rear sight designed for the Sheridan C series guns. Mine was a later model that came drilled and tapped and the install was a breeze! It shoots like a dream now, even though it's a bit on the er functional side. I couldn't shape the front blade too much as it's folded and I didn't want to weaken it with too much filing.
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I don't know if I'll paint it or not, same with refinishing the stock-It's fun to shoot and accurate, I'm done for now!

I'm into one tha I was told it would be more than a parts gun.

This old Sheridan came to me like this-
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it was in very rough shape and obviously had been abused. It wouldn't hold air but would fire if pumped up and shot quickly. I first tested to see if it would group-surprisingly it shot well. I found a used stock and forearm, resealed and improvised a front sight from a Daisy Avanti and installed a Williams peep rear sight. it shot OK, but was kind of klunky.
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The plastic clamp holding the front sight eventually broke. When I found time (a couple years later) I folded up a new front sight from sheet brass, JB welded it on (took 2 tries) and installed the 5D-SH Williams rear sight designed for the Sheridan C series guns. Mine was a later model that came drilled and tapped and the install was a breeze! It shoots like a dream now, even though it's a bit on the er functional side. I couldn't shape the front blade too much as it's folded and I didn't want to weaken it with too much filing.
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I don't know if I'll paint it or not, same with refinishing the stock-It's fun to shoot and accurate, I'm done for now!

I'm into one now that I was told would never be more than a parts gun. Someone cut the nose off of it as well as the stock.

 

[.20calguy]

I'm into one now that I was told would never be more than a parts gun. Someone cut the nose off of it as well as the stock.

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[beerthief]

mr_nom_nom​

Damn was the previous owner a bank robber?

HAHAHA thoughts of Charley Chaplin came to mind

 

[willy]

Im kinda lost?did you cut the nose off the cooper looking one and put it on the SS? maybe a side shot?

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Im kinda lost?did you cut the nose off the cooper looking one and put it on the SS? maybe a side shot?

One has been butchered a bit. Looks like side by side shot on the one pic.

 

[JKM6442]

As an unrepentant Sheridan C enthusiast, a tip of the hat to you guys for getting these back in action ! ! !

 

[Beer Nap]

I dig it

He made it look like a Howdah.

 

[Treefrog]

Happy to see another Sheridan put back in to service!

J~

 

[.20calguy]

Im kinda lost?did you cut the nose off the cooper looking one and put it on the SS? maybe a side shot?

No I'm going to attemt adding the copper repair part that I fabricated to the original brass tube.
Then cover that repair with a copper sleeve.
See my drawing.
There is an attached photo of it the day I got it. I'm enjoying the project.
Heres a video of phase 1 of the project.