I'm hoping that this thread is still being monitored. I was recently perusing through my local antique shop when I spotted the neatest B.B. gun I had ever seen. I had a feeling it was special. Come to find out it does seem to have a bit of collectors value.
It is labeled Hahn "45" BB Single Action Revolver on the left side, and on the right side of the pistol it says K.Y. HAHN MFG. CO., INC. - FAIRPORT, NEW YORK
When I found the gun seemed a bit "loose" as if it was missing something or hadn't been put together properly but I bought it anyway. When I got it home I took it apart. It simply hadn't been put back together correctly. That has been corrected. It now works like it's supposed to.
It does have a small broken piece missing off of the right side grip, and it is missing the "Retaining Screw Assy 45-49." There is also some slight wear on the paint. Aside from these problems the gun is in working order. It does not have a holster, the original box, or any other accessories.
I am interested in finding out if there is any kind of interest in this BB gun as well as an approximate value if at all possible.
New Answer-----------RoddLuna
You have a good find. The Hahn is one of the better designs in 6 shooters. They were known as "Leakers" because they had a tendency to leak C02. One in Fair to Good condition is worth around $45 to $60. I have one in my collection. After Crosman bought out Hahn they didn't change the dies so for several years all the Crosman 45's still said PY Hahn on the side. Your probably missing the cover over the C02 cylinder. There was a plastic cover that covered the C02 and made it look a little nicer. I just took and old Cylinder and painted it black for display. BTW do not leave a charged C02 cylinder in the gun it will cause it to leak.
The Hahn BB revolver company was bought out by Crosman who continued to make the revolver. It was made between 1958-70 and later became the Frontier 36 model. Please state the current condition of the pistol to get an estimate of value. Is it still working? Is it in Poor, Fair, Good, Very good or Excellent condition? I need more information to give an estimate.
Hahn was purchased by Crosman and became the Crosman model 45. In very good condition it is worth between $65-$75, plus $65 to $100 for the holster depending on the condition.
I suggest that you go online and search for "Air gun repair" and locate a shop near you for repairs. Hahn/Crosman no longer repair this BB gun.
It looks like an old Colt 45. See the link below.
These are really nice airguns, They just leak C02 easily. The HAHN 45 became the Crosman 45. The dies were never changed so the Crosman still says PY HAHN. It Fair to good it is worth $30 to $65 depending on how well it holds C02 and the overall condition of the pistol. You can still find the Owners manual on the Crosman home page (See the link below)
126.1937 was made for Sears by Crosman Airgun. It is a western 45, six shooter. first made by PY Hahn then Crosman bought them out. It is a fill replica of an Army Single Action Revolver. Mfg 1958-1970. In 1970 it became the "Frontier 36."
The model 166 Hahn super BB repeater made between 1958-71 in excellent condition is worth between $95-$125.
These guns were notorious leakers. Today Crosman owns the Hahn 45 model air pistol. Crosman offers a free service to locate shops that repair o0lder Crosman models including the hahn 45. See the link below It's also known as the Crosman model 36 frontier.
The Hahn model 45 made between 1958-1970. Crosman airgun bought Hahn corp and didn't change the dies so all the Crosman model said P.Y. Hahn. In 1970 Crosman changed the model to the "Frontier 36". These bb guns were known s "Leakers" because they leaked so much C02. In good condition they are worth between $45 to $60. I own 2 of these and "Yes they both leak C02."
History: The PY Hahn company only made one pistol and one rifle. shortly afterwards they were bought out by Crosman air gun company. The Hahn 45 was made from 1958 to 1970. Crosman marketed it as the Crosman 45 but never changed the molds, so the pistol still said PY Hahn on its side. Most of them leaked C02 and have to be rebuilt. The rifle was made from 1958 to 1971. Repairs: If you look at the Crosman home page, scroll down to the bottom and click on "Find a repair center" if you want to have your gun repaired. Value: If you want an estimate of value, you need to give it some sort of (condition) rating like: Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good or Excellent condition. You also need to state if it is still working and holds C02 without leaking. Then I can give it an estimate of value.
Crosman owns Hahn... See the link below.
Please state the model and the condition of the revolver. Without that no estimate of value can be determined.
Hahn sold the company to Crosman, they continued to make both the rifle and the BB six shooter under the Hahn name for awhile. The rifle was made between 1958-71. To get an estimate of value please state the current condition of the rifle. Is it still working? Is it well used or in excellent condition? re post your question with some information about the rifle to get an estimate of value.