Do Crosman make the Benjamin pump up rifle now?

[Gamocfx]

Hi All,

As I was floating around the web looking for bits for my 760 Crosman it now looks like Crosman are making the Benjamin Blue Streak? Is this correct and if so is it any good? I have not seen a UK supplier but was a bit puzzled as I thought that they were separate companies? I always fancied the Benjamin but could never find one, they seem to be fairly rare?

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Writing this whilst gazing at a very old 760 which started a pretty futile search for parts. Can't bring myself to bin it though.

[45flint]

Hi All,

As I was floating around the web looking for bits for my 760 Crosman it now looks like Crosman are making the Benjamin Blue Streak? Is this correct and if so is it any good? I have not seen a UK supplier but was a bit puzzled as I thought that they were separate companies? I always fancied the Benjamin but could never find one, they seem to be fairly rare?

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Writing this whilst gazing at a very old 760 which started a pretty futile search for parts. Can't bring myself to bin it though.

Benjamin bought Sheridan which made the Blue Streak. Benjamin then got bought out by Crosman who continued all three lines for a while. Now Crosman continues the Benjamin line with a pumper. Many vintage guys would say the older ones especially the Sheridan Streaks were the best? But nothing wrong with their current pumper. Like most companies their putting most of their effort into PCPs.

[oldboyshooter]

HELLO, are the any new decent pump ups you can buy today in the UK, i tried the webley years ago and was *****, i was thinking of a go to ratter to keep in motor, i have tried looking for an IMP type HW 99 S.cheers

[Gamocfx]

To add to the request above does anyone stock the Crosman/Benjamin in the UK?

[harvey_s]

Crosman still make the 2100 pump up, but sadly not sold here
Took me ages to find a decent 766 (early 2100) over here...

If you just want an adult pump up - theres the Webley Rebel which Pellpax are selling for £119... never tried one, so no idea if it's any goood or not.

[oldboyshooter]

Crosman still make the 2100 pump up, but sadly not sold here
Took me ages to find a decent 766 (early 2100) over here...

If you just want an adult pump up - theres the Webley Rebel which Pellpax are selling for £119... never tried one, so no idea if it's any goood or not.

hello, i tried the webley and it was a bit harsh on pumping,

[TonyL]

Crosman still make the 2100 pump up, but sadly not sold here
Took me ages to find a decent 766 (early 2100) over here...

If you just want an adult pump up - theres the Webley Rebel which Pellpax are selling for £119... never tried one, so no idea if it's any goood or not.

Most reports on the Rebel are pretty unfavourable.....maybe better to track down a nice Innova or, better still, an Ace or Victory.

Re the 2100.....I don't know if this would be the case now. I had owned a 766 back when I was 17. Accurate and seemingly powerful enough for its duties at the time, including some rat bashing. I wasn't so impressed when the very thin barrel fell off when the securing grub screw came loose!

But, back in 1998 I acquired a Model 1 cheaply. It was over the limit due to the previous, power mad, owner stuffing a stronger hammer spring in. You had to cock it before pumping. Shortened the spring to get the power back down. I then got a used 766 in 2009. And then sort of got a little carried away. I bought a new 1377 which I still own now. I mini-carbined it, fitting the Crosman shoulder stock, steel breech and scope. Very accurate and it's my preferred Crosman platform.

I wondered if I could get a new 2100 over here and the answer, seemingly, was "no". However, not taking "no" as an answer, I rang Crosman in the States directly. I was greeted by an extremely helpful, friendly and efficient lady who informed me that, if the UK importer asked for some, they could have them. So I rang ASI and they said, "no problem, order through an RFD and we'll get them". Minimum order quantity was three. I duly ordered them and they arrived a few weeks later at a cost of £67 each. Bargain. And I bought a new 760 at the time, too, just for short range, back garden fun.

So, I don't know if this could still be done; maybe worth asking, especially if three members wanted one each?

In 2010 I had the burning gonads for a new HW98. To save costs and de-clutter (keeping 'er indoors happy) I part exchanged all the Crosman rifles. Sometimes I sort of have fond memories, but probably don't really regret it. I might be tempted by one of the newer, sharper looking 760s at some point, though.

Can't remember which thread Jon Budd mentioned this on, but it would be interesting to see if a thicker, more sturdy rifled barrel could be made to fit a 760. Nothing's impossible if you have the right skills and equipment, I suppose.

But then I'd keep going back to my preference of the 1377 platform. And, when I was into this short-lived "Crosman craze" and looked in, some of the US 1377-based creations are stunning, accurate and powerful.

[series2a]

To add to the request above does anyone stock the Crosman/Benjamin in the UK?

Please pm me I might be able to help.

[DT Fletcher]

Here's what I would suggest, regarding buying a new Crosman/Benjamin pump gun from the US: contact MAC-1 in Los Angeles. They are the experts. They are the only ones selling the "Steroid" high power components. While you probably won't want the full-power conversion, they have a full billet steel pump lever upgrade that transforms the pumping action; Highly recommended. Even if you only buy a stock gun, have MAC-1 service it first and make sure you're getting a gun in top condition. Tell them Dean Fletcher sent you..... on second thought...

http://www.mac1airgunshop.com

Regarding the history. Yes, Sheridan bought out Benjamin and continued the line. Crosman then bought the Sheridan/Benjamin company. The idea of continuing the Benjamin line was Crosman's way of acknowledging their past history. They did this instead of producing any "vintage" Crosman models. The new guns are in many ways far superior to the older models (better trigger, etc) but some of the components are not up to the same standard. It is those low points where MAC-1 has stepped in and addressed. Of course, you end up with a $200 plus gun but a full MAC-1 Steroid is probably the best American-made pneumatic air rifle ever sold.

MAC-1 can equip with the Williams peep. Saw that they just got in a new shipment and have a few left over.