Got a new (to me) Crosman 88 Skanaker

[Cowray]

Sorry about the crappy phone picture but I had to show off my newest toy. Got it last night. Only shot it once, but it is very cool.

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[breakfastchef]

Nice find. Let us know how it shoots after you have time to put a tin through it. I have read very mixed reviews on this pistol.

[sandpiper]

Nice find, have fun with it.

[cmj21973]

Mind if I ask how much it was?

[arkmaker †]

I've always like those pistolas!! Happy shooting. Let's see if you can hold it straight in a few of the monthly comps!! I don;t think we have had any Skanaker comps shot yet that I can remember..............GO 4 IT

Rich

[BDS]

Skanaker, Crosmans attempt at Olympic class shooting, and many were excellent pistols.

If it's a good one, it will likely out-shoot your capabilities (one hole at 10 meters) I know it would for me!

[Cowray]

What makes a bad one?

[breakfastchef]

What makes a bad one?

The cons of the Skanaker I have read about on the Internet...

It is loud
It shoots a bit too hard (600fps) causing some degree of recoil. Not what one wants in Olympic competition
The barrel has to be moved to reload every shot which could, in theory, cause accuracy issues
The trigger was not on par with the competition (i.e. FWB or Walther)
The adjustable grips sometimes did not fit the shooters hand well
Many leaking cylinders
Rear seal popping out of the gun and the lever not locking the barrel down tight enough
And, today, parts availability are pretty slim to non-existant

Mac1 used to do modifications of the Skanaker with a longer barrel and in .22 for field target. If you have any problems or questions, perhaps Tim would be the guy to call.

[arkmaker †]

Does anyone know where the name came from or what it means?? 

I can't even say it, never mind tell you 

[1377x]

congrats!
nice looking shooter!

[BDS]

Does anyone know where the name came from or what it means?? 

I can't even say it, never mind tell you 

Ragnar Skanaker was a Swedish Olympic shooter waaaay back in the day. He helped develop some of the "oddities" we now see as std on many Olympic style pistols.

[breakfastchef]

Does anyone know where the name came from or what it means?? 

I can't even say it, never mind tell you 

The pistol was named after Swedish free-pistol champion, Ragnar Skanaker, from the late 80's. I assume he must have had input into the design and features.

[cmj21973]

Does anyone know where the name came from or what it means?? 

I can't even say it, never mind tell you 

Ragnar Skanåker
http://www.shootingwiki.org/index.php?title=Ragnar_Skan%C3%A5ker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnar_Skan%C3%A5ker

Here you go.
http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2006/03/skanaker-crosman-pistol-you-may-never.html
http://www.crosman.com/pdf/manuals/crosman/88/C88-OM.pdf
http://www.crosman.com/pdf/manuals/crosman/88/C88-EVP.pdf

[Cowray]

Mind if I ask how much it was?

$325.00

[1377x]

$325.00

not bad!
i have seen them going for more!