Sheridan "Silver Streak" air rifles

[ZR2guy]

Sheridan Air Rifle info? I have 2 "Silver Streak" air rifles that I inherited from my late Grandfather(WWII vet). I have owned numerous air rifles through the years but mainly newer stuff. These are visually in great shape, no rust, no scratches in the wood and no apparent missing parts.. I know they won't hold air so I am debating whether to have them reconditioned and keep them or sell them as is. Any help in establishing the age of them would be great. I know that they both have the old style push down safety but there are no serial numbers on them. One does have the 5mm /cal stamped on it but the other one doesn't. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[WardenWolf]

They might hold air. You could be pleasantly surprised. These things were built like tanks, and even if they don't they probably need just a little oil to bring the seals back to life.

They look like they have the older push-button type safety. Not particularly pleasant to use. Many people love the old Blue Streak and Silver Streak air rifles. I'm honestly not a huge fan, though. The stock is uncomfortable and they're very hard to pump. The front sight blade is also overly large, and the bolt can be stiff. Yes, they're well-built, but they're more trouble than they're worth in my opinion.

 

[MistWolf]

The stocks do not have a Monte Carlo which means they were made before Benjamin took them over. Sheridans were 5mm, or 20 caliber. My father killed many rabbits, some as far as 50 yards away. The rear sight was not mounted very well. I never felt the front sight was too wide. Our Sheridan was a "Blue Streak" and much of the finish has worn off. If I recall right, the Silver Streaks were nickel plated.

The Sheridan was definitely an adult air rifle. It was work to pump and wasn't particularly light but it was accurate, powerful and very ruggedly built. It was our first pneumatic air rifle, bought prior to 1968 and has outlasted all others that followed. It still holds enough air that it can be shot but leaks. I've been giving serious thought to having it rebuilt.

I don't know how difficult it will be to find 5mm pellets

 

[mdauben]

Sheridan Air Rifle info? I have 2 "Silver Streak" air rifles that I inherited from my late Grandfather(WWII vet).

They look like some great sentimental keepsakes, but I'm not sure they are worth "reconditioning" just to sell them. The Blue Streak is still in production and new one's can be found for less than $200. I don't know if there is a secret "Sheridan Collectors Society" out there who are interested in them as collectables, but as "shooters" I would not expect to get more than $100 in working conditions, significantly less "as is" if they won't hold air.

I don't know how difficult it will be to find 5mm pellets

They might not be available at every Walmart, but they are easy enough to find with the on-line airgun suppliers.

 

[C0untZer0]

I have the Bejamin Blue Streak and it's a great rifle.

I am training my kids on fundamentals of marksmanship and it's a great rifle.

I also owned a Sheridan Blue Streak - it was a terrific rifle.

While I was away at college my brother took my rifle out and lost it.

I had to get another one, I really loved that Blue Streak, but Bejamin had purchased the company by then.

 

[Hanshi]

I've owned a "Blue Streak" since long before Benjamin bought them and it has accounted for untold rabbits and squirrels. Mine no longer holds air and I'm considering having it reconditioned with the "magnum" kit so it will once again be usable. I wish those two were mine.

 

[EmbarkChief]

I have a "Blue Streak" inherited from my grandfather. It was used for pigeon control in the plant of the family buisness until the mid '80s. Hell, 20 years ago I was still using it to shoot pigeons out of the boat lift at the family bayhouse. It's all Sheridan, and I still get it out for cans from time to time. I recently had to buy a pack of 5mm/.20 cal pellets at Bass Pro to replace the 20+ year old pack we had. I remember it costing significantly more than the .22 or .177 stuff.

 

[RainDodger]

I've got an original Blue Streak that was given to me as a present in the 1960's. It still works just fine, but has probably lost a bit of zip over the years. Stock is great, trigger is better than many you see these days also. As mentioned, Benjamin owns production of these now and I believe they'll recondition them for you. A couple of things to remember - keep them oiled lightly, store them with one pump in them, and your max number of pumps for shooting is 7. (I still have the instruction book!) There is also a scope mount made for them, for small diameter .22 scopes. I've got a small weaver for mine, though I use the open sights now, if I shoot it. It's been a long time. They do function well though!

 

[tallpaul]

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5 mm pellets plenty at pyramid air and other air gun houses.

 

[bracer]

My Sheridan Blue Streak 20 Cal rocker safety air rifle has 5691E on the left side of the action. Turn the number around , it was made May 1965. The hold down safety were made 1949-1963, Rocker Safety 1963-1990, tang leaver safety 1991 to ? . Benjamin Air Rifle Co purchases Sheridan Products in 1977 and in1986 moved from St. Louis Mo to Racine Wis. The Benjiman Sheridan Co. was purchased by Crosman and in1994 moved the operation to E. Bloomfeild NY. The 20 caliber models I have has Blue Streak ,C9, or C9a printed on the sides of the various rifles I have.. Repair parts and tool needed can be purchased for the old Sheridan Silver Streaks hold down safety air rifle.

 

[WardenWolf]

As nice as these guns are, in my opinion they're functionally obsolete. There's newer guns that are lighter weight and easier to pump, as well as having a more comfortable stock. The bolt is also stiff and difficult to work. They're really not worth their trouble. Some people will pay a premium for them, but I'd rather have something that doesn't take me a long time to get ready for a full-power shot.

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

I don't believe I would sell anything that was given to me by an ancestor, but that is just the way I am.....