Crossman Skanaker

[PASA008]

I have a Crossman Skannaker CO2 that I don't seem to use any longer since I got my IZH a couple of years ago. It has been completely gone through and all seals replaced about 3 years ago and hasn't been shot but maybe a couple of hundred shots since.

I have no idea what this may be worth if I decide to sell. Anyone help in it's worth? It is in the original case, with all accessories and manuals.

I am mainly a casual competitor, and really like my IZH. Don't find it too heavy, (and don't want to divorce it) but then I also shoot bullseye with a High Standard Victor with a red dot on it. (That's heavy).

I don't hear too much about the Skannaker, and probably doesn't have too great a market, but it really is a great shooter, just like my Izzy better.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

[Fred]

If your Skanaker is complete in its original fitted case with all the original accessories, then it has value as a collectable, probably above its value as a shooter. Skanakers as described usually go in the $400 range on the airgun classified sites, and are usually listed even higher on the auction sites.

Strictly as a shooter, I don't know what it should sell for. There are a number of very nice features about the gun, but the grip leaves a lot to be desired, the CO2 filling is kind of fussy. Whatever you do, do not leave the gun under pressure in storage. If you do not disconnect the cylinder, the seals will go bad quite quickly; if you do disconnect every time, they will last a long time.

I don't shoot air pistol silhouette, but I would imagine the Skanaker would make an ideal pistol for that discipline, and it can be scoped fairly easily.

HTH,
FredB[/b]

[CraigE]

In fact, the seals go REALLY QUICKLY if put away under pressure. I know from sad experience. The pistol is a "hot one" with higher than usual velocity as from factory. Grips....so so. Fairly nice trigger. Old technology and more a keepsake from the standpoint of US venture into making international-style hardware. I think the comment about AP silouhette is valid.. As "nearly NIB" the value is about right at $400+. CraigE

[Tony C.]

If the pistol and the grip are in good shape and still has the carry case with all accessories, $400 sounds quite reasonable, may be even can go for $450 or so if you can find the right buyer, Blue Books of Airgun 5th. edition listed $450 for perfect condition add $65 for case, assuming your AP been used a bit but still in good shape, $400-$450 is a good price for someone interested in collecting Crossman airguns.

In the mid to late 1980s Crossman spend lots of money in trying to break into the compitition airgun market with Skannaker and Model 84 air rifle, I know a few people brought the AP for about $500 or so at that time, but I can't think of anyone actually pay up to $1000 for the AR, sales never quite took off, and Crossman abandon the compitition airgun side of bussiness at the early 90s. too bad, if they hold on for a while longer and make some modification to thier products, a lot of us may be shooting a US made target AP and AR by now instesd of European imports.

[Lee Jr]

Speaking of the seals, who can provide replacements, and are they difficult to replace yourself?

Thanks...Lee

[crrmeyer]

Speaking of the seals, who can provide replacements, and are they difficult to replace yourself?

Thanks...Lee

Tim at MAC-1 (www.mac1airgun.com) has resealed them in the past. He may also be able to provide seals for them but I have never asked.

Charles

[CraigE]

Shooters Supply in E. Bloomfield NY has had the parts. try them