Upon seeing the Crosman advertisement for the 362 2023 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Rifle, I knew I had to have one. Being a Crosman modder and collector of vintage Crosman's, it had definitely caught my eye. I first saw it on Crosman's website and then on Pyramyd Air and their sister company Airgun Depot. The price listed on all was $399.99. Pretty hefty for many people and it made me take a closer look at just exactly what it was worth to me. As a modder, I have taken many standard Crosman guns and added and modified parts to make it more to my liking. Those modifications I can tell you, can more than double the cost of the original gun and more. As one blogger put it, "The 2240 is the most expensive airgun you will ever buy! You can substitute the 1377 / 1322 and also include one of my vintage favorites, the SSP-250. Different barrels, triggers, breeches, sights, muzzle brakes, valves, grips and stocks... It adds up quickly, but does give you something truly unique and furthers your enjoyment of the airgun hobby.
I looked over the 362 Ltd. Ed. online for its features and then came up with what it would potentially cost to mod a standard 362 rifle to match it. Tax, shipping and handling charges were not included in the cost estimates. The standard 362 cost was online average as well as the modification parts. Some parts are not available at any price, i.e., custom.
Here's what I found out...
Crosman 362 Rifle $110
Crosman Standard Grooved Steel Breech $50 (100th Anniversary Breech - Crosman Custom - NA)
Discovery/Maximus/2260/362 Brass Trigger $50
Williams "SH" Peep Sight w/1/2" .050 Aperture $50 (100th Anniversary Custom Sight by Williams - NA)
Muzzle Brake w/ Williams Fire Sight (Disco Like) $40? (100th Anniversary Custom Brake & Sight - NA)
Notes to the above...
~ Crosman Steel Breech - This is a Crosman custom part for the Anniversary Edition rifle. It differs from the standard steel breech as it has the forward breech screw hole under the bolt, the same as the Custom Shop guns have. This would also indicate to me the presents of a notched hammer, although I didn't check it out. The rear sight dovetail is missing and instead, a flat spot is machined into the left rear area of the breech. This is drilled and tapped for the Custom Williams Peep Sight.
~ Williams Peep Sight - The Base of this sight has the letters "SH" stamped on it. This indicated to me that the base was from a Williams Sheridan peep sight that mounts on the right side of the Sheridan, Benjamin-Sheridan Breech. I compared it to a Sheridan peep I have on my Sheridan rifle and it is the same base. The portion of the sight that raises/lowers and holds the peep aperture is not the one found on the Sheridan peep sight, but rather, one from Williams 5D-Series of peep sights that normally mount on the left side of the receiver. In essence, you would need to buy both an "SH" Sheridan peep sight and any other "5D" peep sight to make the one found on the Anniversary rifle. Also, all Williams peep sights come standard with a 3/8" .093" peep aperture. The Anniversary rifle came with a 1/2" .050" target peep aperture.
Here's a tip! - I've read about guy's complaining about having to use a screwdriver for the screw on the side of Williams peep sights, even though they have target knobs on them... Me too! That side screw with the silver collar is called a "Gib Lock Screw" and Williams makes a knob to replace that screw, so no more screwdrivers!
It's called a "Gib Lock Knob" and sells for $10 or less. I changed all mine out and it sure makes field adjustments easy. Do watch though that some of the older Gib Lock Knobs have longer threads than needed. It is easily cut to proper length if too long. The newer ones I recently purchased were already shortened.
~ Muzzle Brake & Fire Sight - The muzzle brake is unfluted, and similar to those found at the Custom Shop. It looks like the brake found on the Discovery, but without the bottom milled out. The Williams Fire Sight is Green similar to that found on the Discovery rifle. Again, another Anniversary custom part.
The Math...
C362 .22 Rifle $110
Steel Breech $50 (Custom)
Brass Trigger $50
Williams Sight $50 (Custom)
Muzzle Brake $40 (Custom)
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Total Gun & Parts $300
The cost of the Anniversary 362 is listed at $399.99 and only available from Crosman, Pyramyd Air and Airgun Depot. Pyramyd Air and Airgun Depot both have, "Not Eligible For Coupon Discounts" in their listings, so it is $399.99 & Free S&H. Crosman offers 10% off if you give them your email address... That's what I did. Crosman also has free S&H over $49.
More Math...
100th Anniv. Rifle $400
Minus 10% $40
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Total Paid Less Tax $360
Minus Build Parts $300
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Cost Balance $60
That is like getting the really nice Turkish Walnut Stock for $60! It is really nice too. It adds a nice heft to the rifle, it is stippled rather than checkered. Has a nice rubber buttpad on it and I found it wasn't as clacky as the plastic stock when pumping it up, it's more of a thud, like on a Sheridan. The fact that they only made 2023 of them, made me want one even more. Mine is #127.
Maybe this will help some of you out there to make an informed decision. I have no idea how well they are selling, but I do know that, when they're gone, they're gone!
- H&BGuy
Its nice if you are able to get it shipped in your State & Zip Code ! These won't be Shipped to anyone in Illinois ! Being .22 just forget about it ! Lucky I have a Modified 1322 & 1377. Both Accurate easy to pump and very Quiet thanks to Buck Rail Moderators ! I really like the New Limited 362 but until it comes out in .177 I can't spend that $399 ! Do I think its worth it , Definitely Yes ! I would have ordered one in a Blink ! Thanks for Review !
so the figure are okay but one thing is missing all the parts not needed that would be left over from the 110.00 rifle they have value but you do not get them
will people that don't buy one wish they did, when they are gone
will they at some point reduce the price because they need to move them, could happen
now the question i asked myself, what do you do with the rifle
keep it New In The Box for a collector down the road
shot it and put wear on it
if you want to shoot one it costs 110.00, if you want a rare someday rifle you put it in the back of the closet to keep pretty
i do not know the answer but when they are gone everyone will want one, i have seen it before
so the old adage well ring true
if you snooze you lose
Hey Mike,
You bring up a valid point about leftover parts from the mod I didn't remember to include. That would be the Crosman plastic breech, bolt, rear sight and rear breech screw, along with the Crosman plastic standard front sight. All of those spare parts are the same as used on many other very popular Crosman guns. If sold, that would further reduce the final cost balance, making the overall cost of the Turkish Walnut Stock, even a better deal in my eye. As for packing it away and not using it, that's not me. I will shoot it and enjoy it. Personally, I have never purchased anything with the idea of selling it later. But that's just me. You can carefully shoot a really nice gun and not create undo wear and tear. I have a modded 362 I can beat up if need be.
If there was one thing I didn't like about the 362 100th Anniversary Rifle, it's the short bolt handle. I found my knuckle hitting the rear sight when cocking the gun. I switched it out with a longer nickel plated one from Crosman I had on hand, (aka Disco) to take care of that. On the modded 362, I installed a Williams WGRS-54 peep sight and didn't have that clearance issue.
Thanks for your reply.
H&BGuy
Now I'm sure glad that when I filled out the order from PA that there wasn't a place to take advantage of their Labor Day 12% discount. So I email asking about using the discount that I've had at least three emails offering same. While waiting for an answer I did a lot of searching on the rifle and after seeing various videos and reviews I'm sure glad I wasn't able to make the order. Instead I'm making an order for a 1300KT custom shop pistol with a Williams sight and steal breach and other additives all for about 1/2 the cost of their 100 year rifle. Charles
Gun came in 3 boxes from Pyramid Air. Wonderful rifle, worth every penny. Super accurate at 50 feet bench rested in my basement. Didn't even adjust the Williams peep sight. Dead on at 50 feet from factory.
Wood is very nice and gold tone trigger, safety, forearm cups are a nice plus.
Glad to here a positive report! Darn it. How was the trigger? Now I'm having second thoughts about getting one. Charles
I ordered this one from Airgun Depot for $299 and it came the other day. Surprisingly it is number 2 of 2023. I assumed all the low number guns would have been gone already. I ordered some larger apertures from Williams. My old eyes need more light. Overall I am satisfied with the purchase.
