It's interesting comparing today's models with those of yesteryear, I have a variety of the early Crosman 760's and I am amazed at the longevity of that solid styrene plastic, and the heft of these small guns compared to modern day stuff in this segment. The modern Daisy will out shoot the Crosman ,(but not by much), these things are built so well I'm sure they will survive another 50 years, not sure of the new stuff? I have one of these 760's that looked like it was ran over by a truck and buried for 20 years, new seals and a clean up and it shoots well. 
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I buy those for liberal friends of mine who hate guns...for Christmas. Works like a charm. They quickly become liberals that love guns! Half joking. All it takes is one airgun for someone to join this sport, and it doesn't take 2k to get one. I usually buy the 760 for about $34 sometimes less. It is a great gun to get someone in the hobby. The 760 has an American charm to it that pulls people in. When you give it to someone you have to say the words "don't shoot your eye out kid."
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Your post and picture are most appreciated as it has brought back fond memories for a man who is knocking on the age of sixty. The top gun (Daisy) one just like it, belonged to my best friend Trip & the Crosman 760 was mine. Back then, in the early seventies, school let out on June 14th and for us that was opening day of dove and quail season & it lasted all summer. We were all of 8 or 9 yrs. old enjoying every minute of our youth.
Recently a neighbor brought out a Crosman 760 he had purchased approximately 5 or 6 years ago. It was in terrific condition but would not even print on a paper plate at 25 yards! What! My Crosman 760 was very accurate out to about 35 yards ( scoped of course 4x). I made sure the chamber was clear and looked down the barrel with a flashlight at the other end - No Rifling. Crosman’s response was that they no longer put rifling in the barrel & the Crosman 760 is designed to teach young people to shoot. My response to that statement was “ shoot what “? If the gun is not accurate it will only frustrate the child & turn him/ her away from the sport.
Crosman this corporate decision has cost you dearly.
The old saying “ The quality remains long after the price is forgotten” rings true every time! Make quality & charge more - I will simply work that much harder to save up for one.
Your post and picture are most appreciated as it has brought back fond memories for a man who is knocking on the age of sixty. The top gun (Daisy) one just like it, belonged to my best friend Trip & the Crosman 760 was mine. Back then, in the early seventies, school let out on June 14th and for us that was opening day of dove and quail season & it lasted all summer. We were all of 8 or 9 yrs. old enjoying every minute of our youth.
Recently a neighbor brought out a Crosman 760 he had purchased approximately 5 or 6 years ago. It was in terrific condition but would not even print on a paper plate at 25 yards! What! My Crosman 760 was very accurate out to about 35 yards ( scoped of course 4x). I made sure the chamber was clear and looked down the barrel with a flashlight at the other end - No Rifling. Crosman’s response was that they no longer put rifling in the barrel & the Crosman 760 is designed to teach young people to shoot. My response to that statement was “ shoot what “? If the gun is not accurate it will only frustrate the child & turn him/ her away from the sport.
Crosman this corporate decision has cost you dearly.
The old saying “ The quality remains long after the price is forgotten” rings true every time! Make quality & charge more - I will simply work that much harder to save up for one.
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Radioflyer,
I'm about your age too and also had a Crosman 760 back in the early seventies. It was all wood and metal and had a rifled barrel. I did some fine shooting with it and because of the very good accuracy I got with it I was encouraged to stay in the shooting game. It would have been very discouraging if it wouldnt have had a rifled barrel. I had no idea the new ones are smooth bores. What a shame.
I agree with you that it is way better to pay more up front for quality.
I'm about your age too and also had a Crosman 760 back in the early seventies. It was all wood and metal and had a rifled barrel. I did some fine shooting with it and because of the very good accuracy I got with it I was encouraged to stay in the shooting game. It would have been very discouraging if it wouldnt have had a rifled barrel. I had no idea the new ones are smooth bores. What a shame.
I agree with you that it is way better to pay more up front for quality.
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We all had Daisy's of one variant or another, if you had a Powermaster 760 you were a serious air-gunner hunter, we heard of these guys with the "most powerful pellet gun in the word" a blue streak, but rarely ever seen one. This 1970 had the price tag of $21.98 from a sporting goods store, it lived a nice life, I re-sealed it and it shoots like new.
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Centurion1
That’s a beautiful example of back in the day quality; robustly built & accurate with a fair amount of heft to her. A reliable trusted companion that never let you down - much like a good hunting dog; they go hand in hand. You are correct - none of us ever retained the illusive & coveted “Blue Streak”. For that one I would have needed a fourth paper route to save up. Thank you for sharing & God Bless.
Moog do you miss her?
Without a doubt I do!
That’s a beautiful example of back in the day quality; robustly built & accurate with a fair amount of heft to her. A reliable trusted companion that never let you down - much like a good hunting dog; they go hand in hand. You are correct - none of us ever retained the illusive & coveted “Blue Streak”. For that one I would have needed a fourth paper route to save up. Thank you for sharing & God Bless.
Moog do you miss her?
Without a doubt I do!
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