Meet my new hand cannon...

[harvey_s]

Here it is... https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey_s/15015535180/
Its a Crosman 150 - .22 single shot and about 50 years old.
I believe it was one of the first models to use the 12g CO2 cartridges.
The first thing that strikes you is the size - its small, a proper pocket pistol.
The second thing that you notice is the quality of fit & finish - they are very well finished compared to modern Crosman offerings with the machining of the heavy solid barrel/breech nice and smooth and made with a curved underside to fit nicely on top of the main tube https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey...57647446641051
Even the foresight is checkered on the ramp to remove any reflections. https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey...57647446641051
All the steelwork blueing is really nicely done as well.
The controls are a pleasure to use...the cross bolt safety operates with a light 'snick' and breech slides open shut with minimum effort.
I also love the sand/charcoal effect grip scales - a really nice change to the ubiquitous brown and black offerings.
So off we went to the range....
First couple of cartridges unfortunately begin to leak past the valve...rats!...however 3 drops of Pellgun oil seems to effect an immediate remedy.
So breech open, in with a pellet - notice the lack of silly screw recess and daft .050" screw in base of breech (this has a slot head screw flush with the bottom of the breech and is placed further back) and marvel at the ease of loading.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey...57647446641051
Pulling back the cocking knob gives a crisp double click reminiscent of how I imagine cartridge pistols were.
Up to aim...fire...and 5 things happen almost simultaneously....

1. You notice the trigger is light, crisp and predictable and a HUGE improvement on modern 2240 triggers.
2. BLAMM!....the muzzle blast is LOUD...and the gun almost recoils slightly in the hand.
3. The pellet arrives at the target changer and nails it like a whack with a claw hammer!
4. You have a stupidly large grin all over your face and all is right in the world for a second
5. The older shooter in the firing point next to me nearly shits himself... (sorry Mick!)
Anyway here is the result... First 10 shots all shot single-handed and unrested at 10m... https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey_s/15202222745/

Not too shabby methinks for an old timer with fixed sights.
Nice slogan too...https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey...57647446641051

[Garvin]

Here it is... https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey_s/15015535180/
Its a Crosman 150 - .22 single shot and about 50 years old.
I believe it was one of the first models to use the 12g CO2 cartridges.
The first thing that strikes you is the size - its small, a proper pocket pistol.
The second thing that you notice is the quality of fit & finish - they are very well finished compared to modern Crosman offerings with the machining of the heavy solid barrel/breech nice and smooth and made with a curved underside to fit nicely on top of the main tube.
Even the foresight is checkered on the ramp to remove any reflections.
All the steelwork blueing is really nicely done as well.
The controls are a pleasure to use...the cross bolt safety operates with a light 'snick' and breech slides open shut with minimum effort.
I also love the sand/charcoal effect grip scales - a really nice change to the ubiquitous brown and black offerings.
So off we went to the range....
First couple of cartridges unfortunately begin to leak past the valve...rats!...however 3 drops of Pellgun oil seems to effect an immediate remedy.
So breech open, in with a pellet - notice the lack of silly screw recess and daft .050" screw in base of breech (this has a slot head screw flush with the bottom of the breech and is placed further back) and marvel at the ease of loading..
Pulling back the cocking knob gives a crisp double click reminiscent of how I imagine cartridge pistols were.
Up to aim...fire...and 5 things happen almost simultaneously....

1. You notice the trigger is light, crisp and predictable and a HUGE improvement on modern 2240 triggers.
2. BLAMM!....the muzzle blast is LOUD...and the gun almost recoils slightly in the hand.
3. The pellet arrives at the target changer and nails it like a whack with a claw hammer!
4. You have a stupidly large grin all over your face and all is right in the world for a second
5. The older shooter in the firing point next to me nearly shits himself... (sorry Mick!)
Anyway here is the result... First 10 shots all shot single-handed and unrested at 10m... https://www.flickr.com/photos/harvey_s/15202222745/

Not too shabby methinks for an old timer with fixed sights...

Nice one, Harvey!

Lots of pics and an explanation of the various variants of this model HERE.

[gingernut]

Millions made and yet not often seen in use here.
Mine was repaired using a valve and o rings from the SMK co2 rifle -which is nice.

I also have the .177 157 which is is just as good in that .177 way.

[Abasmajor]

Hi Harvey,

As you may have seen from some previous threads, I'm a recent convert to early Co2 pistols starting with a Crosman 600. I also have a nice Crosman 150 and recently bought the equivalent Benjamin 262 model for comparison. In my opinion, the Crosman is the better pistol due to its superior sights and generally neater appearance. I normally favour old spring powered pistols and am usually happy if I can hold the black aiming area of the NSRA 10 metre precision target one hand, unsupported. I can't always achieve this with the springers, but find it a good deal easier with the 150, probably due to the lack of recoil. They are nice pistols to shoot, but as you rightly say, ear defenders are recommended. I have found RWS Hobby (11.9 grns) pellets perform the best and have recorded 5.4 ft/lbs through the chronograph.

Regards

Brian