Crosman 150c

[DT Fletcher]

Not sure if it helps but it does say Crosman Arms Cc.inc FAIRPORT , NY , U.S.A .

From what I've learned, Crosman Canada, besides making their own Canadian-marked parts, would also import parts from NY. Something like the 150C would almost demand that the main parts be imported, because of the unusual chrome process.

[steveb1961]

From what I've learned, Crosman Canada, besides making their own Canadian-marked parts, would also import parts from NY. Something like the 150C would almost demand that the main parts be imported, because of the unusual chrome process.

That makes sense but I guess at the end of the day there is no conclusive way to find out if this is American / Canadian / or has had replacement grips . As I am finding out since I started collecting only 5 years ago the more you learn the more there is to learn .

[grantb]

My Canadian made Crosman 150 is stamped Dunnville, Ontario. The grips are white in colour. It is one of my favourite CO2 guns to shoot.

[DT Fletcher]

My Canadian made Crosman 150 is stamped Dunnville, Ontario. The grips are white in colour. It is one of my favourite CO2 guns to shoot.

Textured grip frame or not?

There are at least 2 or 3 or more variations of the Canadian made 150s.

[DT Fletcher]

That makes sense but I guess at the end of the day there is no conclusive way to find out if this is American / Canadian / or has had replacement grips . As I am finding out since I started collecting only 5 years ago the more you learn the more there is to learn .

I disagree. This 150C has two significant variations compared to the usual 150C found in the US (or at least as best I can remember) We just do not find US-made 150s with non-textured grip frames. On the other hand, we do find Canadian 150s with non-textured grip frames.

So, if we can unearth a couple more of this type of 150C in the UK, I would be ready to call it an "official" model variation.

Anyone have circa 1960-61 UK airgun mags? Did airgun mags exist back then?

[DT Fletcher]

would've thought it'd say Dunnsville if a Canadian made gun
my 130 does as does one of my 140's

I have a Dunnsville letter written to a customer who had requested a model 160 (if memory serves) and the letter stated that this model was not made in Dunnsville and would have to be imported from the US. So, there is nothing unusual for a Crosman coming out of Dunnsville with Fairport markings.

We need to remember that the model 150C was a commercial flop. I was told stories about how pallet loads of the nice presentation boxes were broken up into a dumpster. That Fairport would dump a bunch of the hard-to-sell 150C parts on Dunnsville would be par for the course. That Fairport would not include those parts that Dunnsville themselves could supply, such as the grip frame and grips, is also par for the course.

[grantb]

Textured grip frame or not?

There are at least 2 or 3 or more variations of the Canadian made 150s.

The grip frame on my Canadian 150 is not textured.

[DT Fletcher]

The grip frame on my Canadian 150 is not textured.

To the best of my knowledge, the non textured grip frame is unique to Dunnsville.

This 150C with the non textured grip frame is the first example, that I can recall, of one being on a Fairport marked 150 model of any sort.

[gingernut]

My 150c does not have a textured grip frame.
No. 438208 from Fairport.
Black grips.

My 150 and 157 are textured.

[DT Fletcher]

My 150c does not have a textured grip frame.
No. 438208 from Fairport.
Black grips.

My 150 and 157 are textured.

Was the 150c obtained in New Zealand, from the UK?

[RichardH]

I have a few boxed and metal cased 150 shooting kits as I have a soft spot for them but a cased 150c Medalist has eluded me so far and remains near the top of my wants list.

Kind regards,

John

Hmmm what would a cased with pellets and papers gun exactly like that in the above pics be worth these days?

I'm reducing my vintage stuff to expand the blacking business right now?

[gingernut]

I always think £150 for a good standard 150 as it amuses me.

A boxed 150c £250?

[gingernut]

Was the 150c obtained in New Zealand, from the UK?

Christchurch Dorset UK DT.
Gun bought 2 years ago off BBS Member.

[DT Fletcher]

Christchurch Dorset UK DT.
Gun bought 2 years ago off BBS Member.

So, another 150C from the UK with non-textured grip frame. That's 2.

I'm leaning towards this being another variation of the model 150C.

Thanks!

[gingernut]

Interesting.
Although why did they bother with two different types of grip frame?

Sounds like the Webley oddities we get excited about.
Which were often caused by management saying 'use up these old bits first'
Or letting the work experience boy /trainee make a few.