That was in the mid 80's and though I've kept an eye out for either a Blue or the rarer nickel plated Silver Streak none appeared. So when this one popped up I jumped on it quick.
The Sheridan was pretty much the Rolls Royce of American pumpers and unusual in that they have only ever been made in .20 calibre or 5mm as opposed to the common .177 / 4.5mm and .22 / 5.5mm.
These guns are made out of brass alloys so they don't ever rust. The stocks are all of American walnut. Like all pumpers you can vary the power - anywhere from 3 pumps to a maximum of about 8 for small game and an ME of around 13 ft/lbs.
With Sheridans, the older guns are recognised to be better quality - this one left the Racine, Wisconsin factory in 1981 and has been very well cared for and even had the owner's manual with it.
I fixed a small amount of looseness in the pump linkage with a very thin shim so it's tight as new. These guns aren't really meant for scope use and come with regular buckhorn sights and a factory option was a Williams peep. However, a clamp-on mount is available allowing optics to be mounted anywhere along the barrel - a common trick is to forward mount a handgun scope "scout rifle" style to allow for better hand placement when pumping. I'll likely do this, as I will pop a few coneys with it over summer under the torch, and a scope is needed for that sort of shooting. Handling wise, the Streaks feel much like a very short, light shotgun and point really well.
This rifle makes a fitting companion for my FWB 127 Sport.
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