Crosman 38T
The Crosman site lists the .22 caliber 38T as being produced from 1964 through 1976. Later models were the "38T Target" in .177 caliber. The difference between the 38T and the 38C is 2.25" in barrel length. The larger 38T has a 6" barrel. This is came gorgeous in the box and resealed from Bryan & associates....I highly recommend them! Shoots close goups at 7-10 yards so far without any practice. Think I'll do a little Starling plinking with it.
I have the Crosman 3576GT as well, and to be honest, they should have kept producing the older design. I know, I know.....the newer guns can be reloaded fast with removable clips..and hold 10 shots for rapid-fire out the wazoo. But the older style 38's are just more robust and feel better in the hand. They weigh nearly a pound more, which really steadies the gun out. The action is smooth and loading is not that slow. Although you must reload every six shots, and do so one pellet at a time, chamber by chamber.....it can still be done fairly quickly.
Specs from a 1974 Crosman manual are:
Mechanism: Double and single action
Caliber: .22
Cylinder capacity: 6 pells
Weight: 2 lbs. 10 oz.
Length: 11.75 inches
Barrel length: 6.0 inches
Sights: ramp front, target adjustable rear
Barrel Rifling: 10 lands right hand twist, 1 turn in 16 inches
Power Source: One Crosman 12.5 gram CO2 Powerlet
Number of shots per Powerlet: Approximately 45
