A different valve mechanism was used in the Model C than in the previous Model A and B. They utilized walnut stocks, aluminum receiver, bronze barrel and pump tube. Although less costly to produce when compared to the Super and Sporter Grade, the Model C were still well constructed Airguns using quality materials. Designed to be less costly to produce than the Model A (Super) and the Model B (Sporter). Model C (Streak) (1949–1976) Total Production: Unknown. Many small changes were made to the Streaks during its 27-year run, providing collectors many different varieties. Sheridan manufactured the Model C Streaks for 27 years before being bought out by the Benjamin Air Rifle company in 1976 and ending the original run of Sheridan produce Streaks. The Model C Silver and Blue Streaks are the pellet rifles that Sheridan is primarily known for, since the Model A's and B's are relatively scarce. This is the model that ushered Sheridan Products Inc. Its MSRP at introduction was $19.95 and was selling for $23.95 by 1950. This philosophy gave rise to the last Sheridan model, the Model C 'Streak' introduced in 1949. It was quickly realized that for the company to survive, a much cheaper to produce model must be designed. Apparently the price point of the Model B was still too high, and sales continue to be slow on both rifles, which was of great concern to the newly formed Sheridan Company. Designed to be less expensive than the Model A, it had a MSRP of $35 when introduced. Within a year, it was decided that a cheaper model was needed, and in 1948 the Model B 'Sporter' was born. Unfortunately its high cost (MSRP $56.50), translated to very slow sales. The Sheridan Model A 'Super Grade' was introduced in 1947 and is considered one of the finest Air rifles ever produced.
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