Kessler Air Rifle Disassembly, Part 1

I was offered this Kessler and couldn’t resist it.

Better looking than a 101/Rochester with essentially the same underlying power plant.


The receiver is an attractive casting.

Not sure which model of Kessler this is (and I suspect it’s a “frankengun”).

The front sight blade is broken off.

The rubber butt pad does not look original.

Knurled takedown screw.

The head is painted.

With the screw removed the action comes out of the stock.

Trigger spring and follower/guide.

It’s funny how a simple casting change can fundimentally alter the appearance.

Odd nut for the pump arm linkage.

Thankfully I didn’t have to make a spanner, it unscrewed easily.

Pivot pin & nut.

The barrel band/end cap just pushes out of the tube.

Spherical bolt seal. Setscrew above needs to be removed.

Screw removed.

End cap.

Pump assembly removed.

Pin removed.

Looks like the owner glued some felt in as it seems modern.

This doesn’t look like a Rochester/Kessler pump cup assembly, more like that found on a Crosman 140. I’ve asked those who may know and will edit as needed.

Another view.
More to come.