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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns Daisy Number 12, Model 29 BB gun: Part 1 Daisy Number 12 Model 20 is a vintage BB gun. This report covers: Preparation Daisy BBs Air Venturi BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs Shooting to the left? Accuracy No joy 4.4 mm lead balls Conclusion … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Knock-open valve Dwell time Window of operation Timed valve Outside lock How it works Pure genius Skill beyond belief More to come My new book, BB Guns Remembered, is a collection of short stories that deal with airguns. The stories aren’t … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Case one Case two Case three Airguns are different Is restoration ever okay? Stradivarius How does all of this relate to airguns? So — refinish and rebuild, or no? This question plagues collectors in every category — not just airguns. You … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: The buckhorn It really works How to use other open sights Aim over Kentucky windage? Summary Adjustable sights have been around for awhile, but they aren’t the only way to hit a target. Before sights were adjustable, shooters knew how to … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Airgun shows Lesson 1. Attend airgun shows Lesson 2. Get a Blue Book Lesson 3. Read this blog — and use it! Lesson 4. Recognize when opportunity knocks That’s how it’s done A tip of the hat to the Joker, who … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: In the beginning Moses goes to the mountain Historic trivia Pump gun a big deal Cast iron versus folded metal Water pistol Number 40 Military model No protoptypes for Fred! He quit — 19 different times! In the beginning I mentioned … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Haenel history Haenel 100 Not a BB pistol? Odd way of cocking Nickel finish Crude sights Shot tube Functioning The future Haenel history Of the many European airgun manufacturers, only a few like Walther, Feinwerkbau and Diana are well-known to American … Read more
