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Here's the ultimate Xmas treat for all the hard-core model 101 enthusiasts.  The Crosman Arms Library Vol. 2 - Crosman Arms Model-101 & 121-CG Engineering Parts Drawings. The complete set of EPDs (Engineering Parts Drawings) for the famous model 101 plus many EPDs of the ground-breaking model 121-CG.

One of the first tasks that Rudy Merz had when he first went to work for Crosman Arms in 1945 was to produce a new set of EPDs for the venerable Crosman Rifle which had already been in production since 1925.  However, it was the end of World War II and Crosman Arms had moved to the Henrietta St. factory.  It was to these drawings that the model 101 was produced for the last 5 years of its production life. Every production modification that takes place over those 5 years is carefully noted. This makes it possible to determine the production period of most post-war model 101s to a fair degree of accuracy.  

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The St. Louis & Benjamin Air Rifle Cos.

Got an old Benjamin  Model "C", "D", "E", "F",  "G", 110, 300, 310, 312, 342, 422, 3120, 600, 700, automatic? Then you must have this book. The complete manual for every Benjamin model ever produced is included in this remarkable book.  What's remarkable? Well, I found the personal scrapbook of Walter R. Benjamin!  Included in this invaluable piece of history was the complete story of the early years, 1899 - 1910. Now, for the first time, we can finally understand the beginning of what is certainly one of the most important airgun companies of all time.

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Visit the special Benjamin web site for more info including the complete Benjamin production-year serial-number tables.

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75 years of  Crosman Airguns is the official history of every airgun model produced by the Crosman Arms Company from 1923 to 199.  Working closely with Crosman employee historians, and with direct access to Crosman-factory archives for the first time, the entire 75-year Crosman airgun production history of over 148 different airgun models is authoritatively presented in 220 full size pages. Copies of this special hardbound 2nd edition are now available. Order now to get your piece of American history! (more info)-----Ordering information.    Buy now!

The Crosman Arms Model '160' Pellgun

144 fully illustrated pages about the greatest air rifle Crosman has ever produced and the people behind it. In addition, there is a short history of Crosman Arms during the 1950 - 1960s 'golden era.'    Includes all of the model-160 owner's manuals and Factory Service Manuals.   A special bonus is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story about MAC-1 and the QB-22 (Chinese copy of the model 160) that was exclusively written for this book by Tim McMurray and Stephen Gibbons. The Ultimate QB-22 and QB-77 projects, where MAC-1 was given carte blanc to deliver the ultimate in performance. After shooting the results a couple times over the chrony the gun was dissected.  It's all here in detail. Every mod that Tim and company could muster up. Great reading!

Note that this entire book is also contained on the Crosman Reference Library No. 1 CD-ROM in Acrobat format.

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Crosman Library Volume One CD-ROM 

A fabulous bargain, there was no way to produce a book, let alone in full color, with all the materials that I have found over the years so the best next answer was to put it all on a CD-ROM, more than 888 original jpg high resolution files of the rarest original Crosman materials, includes the model "160" book in low resolution Acrobat format, also includes Image AXS browser (WIN95/98 only), version 2 now with Acrobat indexes of all files for complete cross-platform compatibility MAC/PC/Win 3.1/Unix.

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The Crosman Rifle 1923 - 1950

Got an old Crosman model 101 or 102?  Then this is the book for you. With 265 pages dedicated to the original Crosman Rifle Hardbound 2nd edition with gold lettering on spine and cover.
Preview chapter one 
Table of Contents
read Tom Gaylord's Review

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Crosman model 111, 112, 115, 116 CO2 pistols

 

 

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Crosman model 113, 114, 118 CO2 rifles

 

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Crosman model 140, 147, 147BP, 1400 rifles Completely covers every aspect of this important, but under appreciated, series of pneumatic rifles, production history of every variation is accurately dated.

 

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Crosman model Mark I & II pistols

 

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Crosman model 600, 677 semi-auto pistols

 

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Crosman model 105, 106, 130, 137, 1300, 1322, 1377, V300 

 

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The Chronology of Daisy Air Guns 1900 - 1981 & Daisy Toy and Metal Squirt Guns,   reproduction of a very accurate and surprisingly detailed chronology that came out of a local repair shop, probably initially produced by Daisy, but it doesn't indicate so. As a bonus, catalogs showing the many Daisy Toy Guns including the complete history of Daisy metal squirt guns is included.

Don't accept cheap substitutes, this is the real one.

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What people are saying:

"Dean has single-handedly made Crosman the most documented airgun marquee ever! Get ALL of his books! " Dr. Trevor Adams  - Auckland, New Zealand.

Well put, Trevor. Couldn't  have said it better. Book sales are what keeps my writing and research going. Without the overwhelming acceptance of The Crosman Rifle 1923-1950 and then the tremendous response to 75 Years of Crosman Airguns, The extensive research and time required to complete the St. Louis & Benjamin Air Rifle Cos.  never would have happened. Thanks to everyone for their he

Over the past 15 or so years, little would have been accomplished without the many friends who have contributed their valuable efforts and resources to this collection of history. In particular, I wish to thank Tambre C. Boda, Kathy Balbierer, Herman Hofstetter, Bob Holtz, Jim Jereckos, Murray Pierson, Terri Schinsing, Jerry Sorce and all the other Crosman employees present and past for their efforts. Of course, special thanks also goes to all the readers of my books for their wonderful support.  

DT  Fletcher   -   Portland, Oregon

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