Quackenbush old air rifle

[bradreed]

I recently acquired a Quackenbush model 83 air rifle. I am having difficulty finding any info on it.
The barrel appears to be stuck or seized - I think the whole barrel slides rearward to #### it.
Any info on a model 83 would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[grauhanen]

It's old for an air gun, probably over 100 years. Apparently the Model 83 was very similar, if not the same, as the Quackenbush Model 2, version 3. The Model 2 had five versions distinguished by various features and was manufactured from about 1879 - 1918.

The Model 2 was a .21 cal. push barrel spring piston air rifle with a smoothbore and nickel finish. It was designed to shoot round shot, felt slugs, and darts.