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...
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
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