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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: 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
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: A mechanical blowgun How it works Comparison to a blowgun Springs Shape of the gun Breechloaders Triggers Accuracy? Rare? DIY? I was surprised several days ago when a couple readers told me they thought a bellows gun was some kind of … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: First air compressor Condensing chamber/reservoir Valves Controlling force Sealing against air loss The first air valve The rest of the gun was easy Performance When did it happen? I just finished reading about the Wright brothers quest to fly, and I … Read more
