Sheridan Sights

[Jgarret7]

Can anyone explain what the issue is with the rear sights is on the Sheridan's? I have recently been getting back into the pellet world. Grew up with a Sheridan my grandad let me use. It was given to another family member that could care less about it and has no idea where it is now... Through the years I have been building my centerfire collection. Now that I have a son, I have found myself venturing back to the roots and the basics. In the past month, I have bought an FX impact m4, Huben GK1, and Umarex Notos. As cool as the new ones are, I had to get a few sheridans... I recently purchaced a 64 silver streak and a mint blue streak. I keep seeing where folks say they have removed rear sights to avoid issues. What is this issue and what should i be looking for? Thanks!

 

[Treefrog]

Good question, J. The '64 won't be a problem as it uses itty-bitty screws to secure the rear sight.

The wedge-type sight mounting method on the later models caused stress on the soldered joint between the barrel and pump-tube. That stress can crack the joint and separate the barrel from the tube. The scope-mount that Sheridan marketed in the seventies added even more stress and caused more separations. Many of us have removed the rear sight and added a receiver-mounted peep sight to prevent the problem.

Cheers,

J~

 

[Revoman]

Welcome to the best forum on the web, air gun related or not. There is a TON of information here, from mostly friendly folks.

While I'm no expert and you would likely have MUCH better luck with your question in the "Traditional Airguns" Forum, I believe that the issue is when adjusting the rear sight with the adjusting screw, it can/will apply pressure on the soldered joint of the barrel and sometimes this will separate the barrel from the air tube.

mike

 

[Jgarret7]

Good question, J. The '64 won't be a problem as it uses itty-bitty screws to secure the rear sight.

The wedge-type sight mounting method on the later models caused stress on the soldered joint between the barrel and pump-tube. That stress can crack the joint and separate the barrel from the tube. The scope-mount that Sheridan marketed in the seventies added even more stress and caused more separations. Many of us have removed the rear sight and added a receiver-mounted peep sight to prevent the problem.

Cheers,

J~

Ahhh, makes since. Thank you!

 

[Jgarret7]

Welcome to the best forum on the web, air gun related or not. There is a TON of information here, from mostly friendly folks.

While I'm no expert and you would likely have MUCH better luck with your question in the "Traditional Airguns" Forum, I believe that the issue is when adjusting the rear sight with the adjusting screw, it can/will apply pressure on the soldered joint of the barrel and sometimes this will separate the barrel from the air tube.

mike

thanks and i appreciate it.

 

[pan60]

I remove mine to add a scope plus as mentioned I dont care for the wedge type sight for the reasons mention if care is taken its most likely less of a issue but as seen it is a issue.

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

I removed mine as well and put on the Williams peep but sometimes I wished I had the open sights.
A guy in Hawaii makes a rear mount (you put the original sight on it) that is attached with grub screws that grab the barrel without putting pressure on the joints.
It works neat…eBay ….

 

[Jgarret7]

I removed mine as well and put on the Williams peep but sometimes I wished I had the open sights.
A guy in Hawaii makes a rear mount (you put the original sight on it) that is attached with grub screws that grab the barrel without putting pressure on the joints.
It works neat…eBay ….

Thank you!

 

[cavedweller]

I removed mine as well and put on the Williams peep but sometimes I wished I had the open sights.
A guy in Hawaii makes a rear mount (you put the original sight on it) that is attached with grub screws that grab the barrel without putting pressure on the joints.
It works neat…eBay ….

Link?

 

[Revoman]

I'm assuming that it's this guy....

Sheridan /Benjamin set screw rear sight Assembly | eBay

Sheridan/Benjamin set screw rear sight. Stop your rifle from barrel separation by using these set screw style rear sights. Allen wrench included. This auction is for 1 rear sight.

www.ebay.com

A simple search produced this.

mike

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

Link?

I don’t do links.

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

That guy is a good egg.

I have bought oddball parts from him many times, and it is quality stuff.

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

That guy is a good egg.

I have bought oddball parts from him many times, and it is quality stuff.

Yep