Sears 180

[jirushi]

In the last few months I have caught an infection of the vintage-american-airgun-itis. It is a lovely condition!

Here's a short report about my Sears 180. I bought it from Baker Airguns in Ohio (the first photo was their advert photo). Delivery with UPS was fast and problem-free, but expensive. It was worth it though.

The 180 is light, compact, accurate, easy to use, well designed and easy to service. It was made by Crosman for Sears, an American warehouse. This is a first variant, with the cross-bolt safety. Produced between 1955 and 1959. See BB Pelletier's report for more information: https://www.pyramyda...e-worth-owning/ (a second variant with the die-cast trigger housing).

Unfortunately the airgun had issues. After some research, I found out that someone had done a bad DIY repair on the valve. A new valve and seals from Baker Airguns did not work either.
I ordered replacement parts from JG Airguns, and luckily the 180 is finally alive.
It spits out the .22 15.89 gr JSB's out at 480 ft/s (480-483-487). More than enough for some backyard plinking.

This airgun has made me "discover" CO2 as a good power source. Easy, cheap enough, no pump or diver's bottle or recoil.

Any more owners of 180's or other vintage US CO2 airguns? Photos please