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Sheridan Blue Streak: Part -2

Benjamin Cylindrical

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 My Sheridan Blue Streak was purchased new in 1978. A history of airguns This report covers: What about a Steroid? Today’s test Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Trigger pull Evaluation Today we will look at the power of my vintage Sheridan Blue Streak. I bought … Read more

How a vintage BB shot tube works

BB gun magazine 1

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Technology Gravity Shot tube is the true barrel The shot tube What keeps the BB from rolling out the barrel? A spring! That’s all, folks Today’s report was suggested by a question from reader 45Bravo, who asked, “How does the shot … Read more

A rare Quackenbush pistol comes to light

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: From Airgun Revue Wes Powers find! Toy pistol? Powered by rubber bands I had a glitch writing today’s historical blog, so I pulled in this one from the past. Oddly, Edith did the same thing when I was unconscious on a … Read more

Daisy’s Red Ryder: Part 3

Daisy Red Ryder Daisy target

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: The test Daisy BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs H&N Smart Shot BBs Baseline Today we look at the accuracy of my vintage Daisy Red Ryder BB gun. I shot the gun with open sights … Read more

Schofield Number 3 BB revolver: Part 1

Schofield BB revolver

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Schofield BB revolver. This report covers: A new toy Fatal flaw Single action Safety Cartridge The BB gun Manual needs some work Cartridges Sights Schofield is a rare firearm! Cool! A new toy Oh, boy! Here we go again with another lookalike BB revolver. This Schofield BB gun is … Read more

Sheridan Blue Streak: Part -1

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Sheridan Blue Streak was purchased new in 1978. A history of airguns This report covers: Not a shooter You’ve got mice! The problem grows The rifle Thumb safety Rocker safety Why so different? Twenty caliber Multi-pump Accuracy Trigger Sights Goodbye, Edie Some readers asked me to do … Read more

Webley Mark II Service: Part 4

Webley Mark II Service piston ring

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Webley Mark II Service air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Eley Wasps JSB Exact RS RWS Hobby Observations Today we see how successful my redneck breech seal fix was. I’m hoping for success, but even if it comes I … Read more

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