Old BB Pistol.
Hey Folkes, and in particular Old Hickory. I have an old BB pistol (CO 2) in hand that has me scratching my head. I have NO knowledge of these things and was hoping one of you does! It is called the Plainsman and in essence looks as though it was patterned after a big fat High Standard, although I sincerely hope thats not what they were trying to do because if they were, they failed miserably! It is in the original, excellent condition box that appears to have been made in the very early 50's or late 40's; very clorful with wild west type art work. It was put out by a company called Healthways (seems a little odd to me!). Is blued steel, "4 1/2 barreled and has plastic grips. Any clue?? I have none on this one!!
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The B B has a number of different models of Healthways "Plainsman" mentioned/pictured. They date from 50's. To my uneducated eye they all pretty much look the same.
Value for NIB, runs $100 - $150.
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Hey rufe-snow,
While we are on the subject, I have a Crossman model lll s/n 278141 that I found in the back of a '53 Studebaker back in '56. It's 177 cal and is charged with a pressure tank about 3" dia an 10" long.
Any idea what it's worth?
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Hey rufe-snow,
While we are on the subject, I have a Crossman model lll s/n 278141 that I found in the back of a '53 Studebaker back in '56. It's 177 cal and is charged with a pressure tank about 3" dia an 10" long.
Any idea what it's worth?
cbxjeff<P>It's too late for me, save yourself. <br>
Dates from the early 50's according to the book. Worth up to $250, depending on condition, WITH the original CO2 tank.0 -
Thanks Rufe...I appreciate your help!
"When I cease learning...I'm dead"(Me)
"Power corrupts...Absolute power corrupts absolutely"(Descartes?)
"History is written by winners"(Patton)
"You get a lot farther with a kind word and a gun than you do with a kind word alone!"(Al Capone)
"There is nothing lower than the human race...except the French" (Samuel Clemens)0 -
The Healthways Plainsman had a small following although it was decent quality. They were listed in all the Stoeger Catalogues. Having the box helps value by about $30 - 40 but, their is not a big follwing for that comapany. It's just like having a Savage that's in great shape, it will never equal the value of a comparable Winchester/Colt . 100 to 150 seems possible. Air guns are definitely collected by more and more people. Also, somebody that owned a plainsman in the 50/60 era may want it for nostalgia. Good luck! 0 -
The Healthways Plainsman had a small following although it was decent quality. They were listed in all the Stoeger Catalogues. Having the box helps value by about $30 - 40 but, their is not a big follwing for that comapany. It's just like having a Savage that's in great shape, it will never equal the value of a comparable Winchester/Colt . 100 to 150 seems possible. Air guns are definitely collected by more and more people. Also, somebody that owned a plainsman in the 50/60 era may want it for nostalgia. Good luck! 0 -
Old Hickory...Thanks for responding. This thing actually has 1 CO2 cylinder that is original; I think it's never been fired! Seems like adecent quality piece and with the box...who knows. I think I'll be putting this up for sale. Should I have it here on Gunbroker or do you think there is a website that would be more applicable for airguns only? Thanks again and I'll keep an eye peeled for your response!
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"Power corrupts...Absolute power corrupts absolutely"(Descartes?)
"History is written by winners"(Patton)
"You get a lot farther with a kind word and a gun than you do with a kind word alone!"(Al Capone)
"There is nothing lower than the human race...except the French" (Samuel Clemens)0 -
Say 1Kydster, I Checked in the second Blue Book of Airgun values and I think they said $95 - $125 and maybe 25% more with box and papers. The healthways Company was bought out by Marksman who made a cheap .45 BBpistol that was fairly popular. I doubt if a generalist in air gun collecting would pay that much but their is a corp of collectors that really snap up any older material that comes with the box. You have to assume that maybe only 1 out of 500 people who bought these kept the box, so that is a real plus ! 0 -
Thanks Hickory...sound opinion there! I believe I will fire up the old "marketing machune" and see if I cannot find one of those few people that value the NIB thing! Thanks again!
"When I cease learning...I'm dead"(Me)
"Power corrupts...Absolute power corrupts absolutely"(Descartes?)
"History is written by winners"(Patton)
"You get a lot farther with a kind word and a gun than you do with a kind word alone!"(Al Capone)
"There is nothing lower than the human race...except the French" (Samuel Clemens)0 -
Hi, I have just recently found a pistol bb gun in my home. It's a Plainsman .175 (healthways). I was wondering if anyone know the history/year of this pistol. If anyone do know the history please let me know.
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