Daisy 20th Century Cast Iron BB gun: Part 1
Today I have a real oldie for you. It’s a Daisy 20th Century BB gun with a cast iron frame.
20th century
Winchester 422: Part 4
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Winchester’s 422 is another lower-powered breakbarrel from the 1960s and ’70s. Part 1Part 2Part 3 History of airguns This report covers: Told you! The test RWS Hobby RWS Meisterkugeln Rifle RWS Superpoint RWS R10 Match Heavy RWS R10 Match Pistol RWS Superdomes What to do? H&N Baracuda Match with … Read more
1896 New King Single Shot: Part 3
Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier 1896 New King single shot BB gun. Part 1Part 2 History of airguns This report covers: Straightening the barrel 4.55 mm BBs dropped to bottom It also shoots 4.5 mm balls 4.55 mm lead balls Velocity Muzzle energy Oops! 4.50 mm lead balls Discussion What does today’s test give us? … Read more
The first Smith & Wesson 78G air pistol(s): Part 3
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier A very early S&W 78G air pistol. Though the picture looks matte because of lighting, this is one with glossy paint. It’s like new! Part 1Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: First test — is the frame porous? The test Discussion 1 Crosman Premiers Air Arms … Read more
Diana 27S: Part 5
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 27S. Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4 A history of airguns This report covers: The ball bearing cage spring and guideTW ChambersAssemblyAssembling the anti-beartrapThe first testHow much lube?Here we go!Air Arms FalconsJSB Exact HeavyRWS HobbyCocking effortSummary Today I finish assembling the Diana 27S, and we test it for velocity. … Read more
The first Smith & Wesson 78G air pistol(s): Part 2
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier A very early S&W 78G air pistol. Though the picture looks matte because of lighting, this is one with glossy paint. It’s like new! Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Oh, oh! BB is fine Parallax! Peep sight Back to the S&W 78G Velocity Power adjuster … Read more
Diana 27S: Part 4
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 27S. Part 1Part 2Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Trepidation Disassembly Anti-beartrap mechanism Pictures! Secret washer Remove the trigger? The rest of the disassembly Cleaning Lubrication and assembly Hit the wall Frustration The solution The final solution Denny was a pattern maker The irony! One … Read more
