SCARCE IN THE UK**MINT**C1949-1977 Sheridan Products Inc Racine USA Air Rifle company ‘C Series’ Bolt Action Loading, Pneumatic Pump Action .20 Calibre (5mm) Single Shot Air Rifle. Sn 23454 air rifle .20

**SCARCE IN THE UK**MINT**C1949-1977 Sheridan Products Inc Racine USA Air Rifle company ‘C Series’ Bolt Action Loading, Pneumatic Pump Action .20 Calibre (5mm) Single Shot Air Rifle. Sn 23454 - 23454

Sheridan Products Incorporated was formed to produce Pneumatic Air Rifles with production beginning in March 1947. The name Sheridan was reputedly in honour of the Civil War's General Philip Sheridan. Sheridan made their ‘C Series’ (Blue Streak) pneumatic air rifles from 1949 to 1976 when the Company was bought by the Benjamin Air Rifle company. Benjamin continued to make Sheridan Model C air rifles in 1977. The air rifles are well constructed Airguns using quality materials. Benjamin Air Rifle Company continued producing Series C's until 1992 when the company was purchased by competitor Crosman Corporation. Sheridan ‘C Series’ air rifles are scarce to find in the UK. Vintage Racine-made models are highly sought after by collectors. This a near mint Sheridan Racine C Series air rifle. It has all of its original blue finish and the woodwork is undamaged . The rifle is 37” overall length and has a blade fore sight & adjustable rear sight. The frame and barrel are stamped with Sheridan Racine markings, together with ‘C Series’ designation 5mm (.20 calibre) detail and serial number ‘551134’. It is bolt action loading and has the correct safety catch feature. The hinged fore stock is pumped repeatedly to fully charge the rifle for a single shot. The rifles loading and firing actions work as they should. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. Sn 23454

£575.00