Classic American Air Rifles
The Model A "Super-Grade" is the Sheridan premier air rifle. It was developed by Mr. Ed Wackerhagen and Mr. Robert Kraus of Racine Wisconsin. There were 2,130 produced between March 1947 and September 1953. The Model B "Sporter" is similar to the Model A with a few changes to make it more affordable. There were 1,051 produced between October 1948 and June 1951.
This Registry for Model A and Model B rifles was established in 2007 to gather data on production features of these rifles. It is also a means for keeping track of rifles that have survived. If you own a Model A or B rifle and wish to enter it on the Registry, please email pictures and information to the address below. Thank you.
current A's registered = 239click here for table of Model A serial numbers registered as of December 2024
click here to view some of the Model A's registered
click here to view some of the Model B's registered
If you have a Model A or B rifle in need of repair/restoration please contact me at the email address below.
click here for an example of Model A restoration
click here for an example of Model B restoration
Sheridan left handed Silver Streak and Blue Streak pneumatic rifles were introduced in 1971. A total of 574 left handed rifles in the various pneumatic and CO2 models were produced between 1971 and 1982. The left handed models are considered to be one of the rarest of Sheridan pellet rifles. Please email pictures and information to the address below to enter a rifle.
Lefty serial numbers registered as of October 2024:Sheridan / Vintage Airguns Gallery