Better looking than a 101/Rochester with essentially the same underlying power plant.
The receiver is an attractive casting.
Not sure which model of Kessler this is (and I suspect it’s a “frankengun”).
The front sight blade is broken off.
The rubber butt pad does not look original.
Knurled takedown screw.
The head is painted.
With the screw removed the action comes out of the stock.
Trigger spring and follower/guide.
It’s funny how a simple casting change can fundimentally alter the appearance.
Odd nut for the pump arm linkage.
Thankfully I didn’t have to make a spanner, it unscrewed easily.
Pivot pin & nut.
The barrel band/end cap just pushes out of the tube.
Spherical bolt seal. Setscrew above needs to be removed.
Screw removed.
End cap.
Pump assembly removed.
Pin removed.
Looks like the owner glued some felt in as it seems modern.
This doesn’t look like a Rochester/Kessler pump cup assembly, more like that found on a Crosman 140. I’ve asked those who may know and will edit as needed.
Another view.
More to come.
Nice,
ReplyDeleteI have this model Kessler and was wondering if you found a parts list?
I have an old hand me down from my grandpa and wanted to restore it but not really sure how to go about finding parts.
Any info would be appreciated!
Have you ever heard from anyone? I am new to blogs and still trying to learn how to use them. I have my late father’s Kessler and found the disassembly pictures very helpful. Now trying to find replacement felt and leather washer for pump cup. Mine does not look like the one in the pic. Felt looks the same. Mine has a milled slot in the end into which a 3/8id x approx. 39/64 od leather washer about 1/16” thick sets.
ReplyDeleteAny suggestions on where to buy these parts?
I tried all the places listed when I googled.
Thanks
Jeff
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