Friends, I recently acquired what I think is a Sheridan Model A Supergrade. I'm asking you to verify mine is one from the pictures below. You can probably tell I'm not an expert. And frankly, I'm kind of confused. I see guns with important differences being called a "Supergrade," and I see a Model A and a Model B. Can you tell me the difference between the two models and tell me what mine is? Anyway, here are the pictures.... If you need additional information, please ask.
Sheridan Supergrade Identification
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If I was you, I would handle it with gloves on, put it in a very safe place and contact an expert or collector about it. Baker airguns sold one a ways back, may have a contact for you if they are not experts on it. Seriously sought after air rifle, working or not.
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It is a Sheridan Model A Supergrade. I was going to refer you to the website run by UJ Backus which has been my go to for years but it doesn’t seem to be up anymore which is a bit distressing. There are two books which you may be able to find. ”Sheridan Classic American Air Rifles” by UJ Backus and “Know Your Sheridan Rifles & Pistols” by Ronald E. Elbe. You’re a fortunate person. Take great care in finding someone to work on it if required, it’s best to have someone with experience working on that rifle. Jay
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Thanks fellows. It's in marvelous condition. It seems to work fine. The wood stock is beautiful as are the metal parts. Might need just a bit of cleaning. If it's within the rules of the forum, can anyone tell me more specifically what they're worth? I'm thinking of putting it at auction at this place: https://www.airguns.net/classifieds/classifieds.php or maybe Ebay.
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Beautiful gun. There will be someone here to answer all your questions about it.
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It appears to be in very good condition, and yes, it is quite valuable.
What you have is as close to an heirloom quality air rifle as you can get.
What you have is as close to an heirloom quality air rifle as you can get.
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A note of caution, Airguns.net is a great place to buy/sell hard to find airguns however, there are scammers on there too. Make sure that if you find a buyer you get payment before shipping and that they can’t cancel/withdraw it.
-Marty
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Definitely a model A Supergrade. The model B’s don’t have serial #’s or cheek rests among many other differences.
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So THAT is a Sheridan Supergrade! So rare I have never even seen one. Thanks for posting the beautiful pictures.
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I would NOT put it on Ebay . there are many reliable Auction sites for fine vintage guns .
IF i can bid on it ,i will drive over and pay in cash . face to face .
IF i can bid on it ,i will drive over and pay in cash . face to face .
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And i thank you all for sharing your information, and advice about sales sites. My understanding is that https://www.airguns.net/classifieds/classifieds.php does not charge anything if you sell something using their service. If you have recomendations or other info, I'm open. Not sure I can receive private messages if you want to warn me privately about any particular site, since I haven't made 10 posts (yet?) on this site. I also wonder if that means posts alone or includes replies to posts. Whatever.
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From my understanding the Model A was the only offering Sheridan made in .22cal.
And they were even rarer than the 5mm model.
And they were even rarer than the 5mm model.
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