CrossMan 600

[Clean Shot]

Hi all

Always fancied a 600 am willing to wait for a good-un.

Can those more knowledgeable than me, let me know the below if poss

What should I look for (good and bad)..?
How much should I pay (if its mint)..?
Can they still get parts..?
Can they still be serviced...?
Can they be re-blued if required..?

last time I shot one it was just too much fun..! Don't make em like that anymore..

atb
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[Mark D]

Well, you will find a Crosman 600

Can be serviced and maintained by a few specialist airgunsmiths from this forum

They are a painted finish, not blued.

Prices - £250 - £350 for a late boxed model that has been resealed and is in fine working order.

What to look for:- condition and functionality, some are more pellet fussy than others.

[gingernut]

Later models have a push button co2 cap which is easier to use I think.
They work best with verminpells.
I would not buy one unless I knew the seller and or had actually tested it.

[trevor1]

If a 600 gives a wee burp as the gas runs low,that is OK.If it burps whilst cycling on a full powerlet you are going to need a trigger assembly service. No big deal if you know a serviceman.Best look for gun in good working order.Trev

[Clean Shot]

Cheers guys

Are the earlier versions generally more saught after than the later ones< if so is there a way to tell via S\N etc...
Next how do i get my hands on one lol !

atb
Paul

[Abasmajor]

Hi all

Always fancied a 600 am willing to wait for a good-un.

Can those more knowledgeable than me, let me know the below if poss

What should I look for (good and bad)..?
How much should I pay (if its mint)..?
Can they still get parts..?
Can they still be serviced...?
Can they be re-blued if required..?

last time I shot one it was just too much fun..! Don't make em like that anymore..

atb
p

First of all you won't regret buying a Crosman 600 as they are such fun to shoot and surprisingly accurate.

There were basically three variations which used different methods to puncture the Co2 capsule. In the first series, with the safety applied the cocking lever is pulled back and the Co2 capsule is inserted with the neck facing forward. The end cap can now be screwed back in until finger tight and then backed off about 1/4 turn until you hear a hiss indicating the chamber is full. The pellets are now placed into the magazine and the spring loaded follower is gently released behind the pellets. Once the safety is released, the pistol is ready to fire.

For the second series, once again with the cocking lever moved back, the Co2 capsule is inserted narrow end towards the rear this time and the end cap tightened. The capsule is pierced with the first pull of the trigger, after which the magazine is loaded as above and the pistol is ready to fire.

The procedure for final series is very similar to the first except the end cap is not backed off after turning and the button fitted at the end of the cap is pressed on a hard surface to pierce the Co2 capsule.

The pistol is pellet fussy and as already stated Webley 'Verminpe'l are recommended to ensure smooth operation. You also need to be really careful about safety, as with the safety off, the gun is always ready to go and if a pellet is lurking somewhere in feeding system you could be in trouble.

Although it's great to just send 10 pellets rapidly down range, Iv'e found so called 'double taps' ie firing two rounds, resting and then firing another two, results in accuracy as well as speed. Expect about 30 full power shots per 12 grm capsule so better stock up. As far as prices go, you should expect to pay around £250-£300 for a nice unboxed example and about £300-£350 for a boxed pistol.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Regards

Brian

[FattMann]

Love mine , got it of Laurie Armatruda a few years back. Agree it works very well with Verminpell, I normally vent the gas after 3 mags, has have had it jam when it run out of gas. So I normally count out 30 pellets and when there gone change the gas and save a jam. I may be sad but love to watch the pellet shuttle working has some of the co2 is used to cycle the mag simply one of the best classic co2 pistols ever made.

[Epicyclic]

There are two types of safety catch, the early type (i think) is sharp enough to cut your thumb, later type has a better button cap.

[Mark D]

There are two types of safety catch, the early type (i think) is sharp enough to cut your thumb, later type has a better button cap.

Your right The early one was called 'the thumb slicer' for a reason. The later models also generally came with a steel smooth trigger as opposed to the early grooved aluminium one. Although I have seen early models with steel triggers and round safeties,as these can be changed without modification and some were done at Crosman service centres in the US

[Benelli B76]

A real fun gun, I have the 600 and 677 .177 version. The main faults you may find are gas leaks and a floppy shuttle which are both easy fixes. The shuttle can be loose due to the cam ring being worn, it has a square aperture that can get rounded. You can get new cam rings or adjust the square cam bar to compensate. First thing to check on the shuttle if it is lose is the two allen grub screws that secure it. The body is made from Mazak/Zamak and can be painted or polished to the silver metal finish. A few people like gingernut have the rare nickel plated finish one. They are not over powerful, just sound like they are. There is not much on them you cannot repair. Don't buy one without the back sight unless you get it cheap.

Baz

[Clean Shot]

So from what i hear sounds like im looking for a Mk2 (second edition) a lot of CO2 and a big tin of lead..

How often do these things come up...
And if its not listed as a Mk2 how do I tell the difference from pictures.

I see some seem to have a "knobbly" bit protuding from the front i assume this is the Mk3 type.

Ohhhhh I want one now...!!

P

[Bazmati2020]

Your right The early one was called 'the thumb slicer' for a reason. The later models also generally came with a steel smooth trigger as opposed to the early grooved aluminium one. Although I have seen early models with steel triggers and round safeties,as these can be changed without modification and some were done at Crosman service centres in the US

Mine is a mk1 with screw down and loosen co2 cap, grooved steel trigger but button saftey.
Great little pistol, had mine serviced by Laurie Amatruda who knows them inside out and is a real gent too.
Mine puts out 4.5 FtLbs and is happy with Accupell, Hobbys and Nickersons (Nickersons are short and means it can take 11). I also have a standard crosman barrel that UK neil turned down for me to fit and that's added 4" and the ability to fit a silencer for very quiet fast fire fun

[Troubledshooter]

Here's a few pictures of Crosman 600's and literature: http://mynetimages.com/album/Troubledshooter/Crosman

The carbine has a 9" barrel, and is currently in pistol form without the shoulder stock.

[doormann]

I have one of these, they are truly classic. I sent mine to an outfit called Smith Airgun Repair, they did a complete lube and reseal. now it holds air forever and I get at least 4 magazines. They also tweeked it so it will feed both wad cutter and domed pellets equally well. a good site to check out is gunbroker.com that's where I got mine.

[matt 1966]

They do come up occasionally. There is at least one for sale at the Melbourne air gun fayre on Saturday. Check their thread on here for details. One important thing about these is that is vital to shoot off the residual gas (when the power has dropped) or you will not be able to remove the end cap in a month of Sunday's. Good luck in finding one they are brilliant.