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Crosman: brand guide and lineup
Researched by James · Updated September 26, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Founding and ownership history come from Wikipedia's sourced Crosman timeline, cross-checked against Compass Diversified's own April 2024 press release announcing the Daisy sale. Current model prices come from Crosman's own product pages. Full methodology & editorial policy →
Quick facts
| Founded | 1924, incorporated as Crosman Rifle Company (roots trace to Crosman Brothers) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bloomfield, New York (relocated there from Fairport, NY, in 1970) |
| Where made | Assembled in the US at Crosman's own Bloomfield, NY facility |
| Parent company / owner | Sold in 2024 to Daisy Manufacturing Company, a BRS & Co. portfolio company (previously owned by Compass Diversified since 2017) |
| Known for | Budget CO2 pistols and multi-pump classics (2240, 1377); owns the Benjamin PCP brand |
| Typical price range | About $60-$150 for current Crosman-branded pistols and entry rifles |
| Warranty | 5 years on PCP/break-barrel rifles and pistols (post-Nov. 2017); 1 year on CO2, pump and lever-action models |
What does Crosman make?
Crosman's own name sits at the budget end: CO2 bolt-action pistols, multi-pump pneumatics, and entry break-barrels, most under $150. It's a different tier from Crosman's own Benjamin brand, which carries the company's PCP hunting rifles — see my Benjamin brand guide for the Marauder and big-bore lineup. Over 100 years, Crosman has changed hands repeatedly (Coleman, Worldwide Sports and Recreation, Wellspring Capital, Compass Diversified), and the 2024 sale to Daisy Manufacturing is just the latest chapter — but the Bloomfield, NY factory has stayed the constant through most of it.
Current lineup
| Model | Type | Caliber | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2240 | CO2 bolt-action pistol | .22 | About $86 | Backyard plinking, pest control, and the aftermarket project-gun scene |
| 1377 American Classic | Multi-pump bolt-action pistol | .177 | About $85 | Variable-power plinking and short-range pests |
| 760 Pumpmaster | Multi-pump rifle | .177 (BB or pellet) | About $60-$66 | A classic first BB/pellet gun for supervised use |
| Vantage Plus | Break-barrel springer | .22 | About $140 | An affordable entry break-barrel for backyard pests |
| M1 Full-Auto | CO2 BB rifle | .177 | About $140-$150 | Plinking and fun-gun shooting, not hunting |
For an actual hunting rifle, Crosman's catalog isn't the place to look — its own Benjamin brand (Marauder, Bulldog) fills that role, and my BB gun vs. pellet gun vs. airsoft guide explains why a CO2 plinker and a hunting-capable rifle are different tools entirely.
Best Crosman picks (plinking and pests)
- 2240 — the pick if you want a project gun with decades of aftermarket parts support, or just a reliable .22 CO2 pistol for close pest work.
- 1377 — the classic multi-pump alternative, with adjustable power via pump count.
Neither delivers hunting-level energy on its own; check the floor you actually need in the airgun FPE chart before assuming a $85 pistol is a hunting tool.
Pros and cons
Good fit
- Backyard plinking, target practice, and short-range pest control
- Airgunners who like tinkering — the 2240 and 1377 have huge aftermarket support
- Buyers who want a 5-year warranty on a budget break-barrel or PCP
Look elsewhere
- Serious small-game or hunting use — that's Crosman's own Benjamin brand
- Buyers who assumed "Crosman" and "Benjamin" were competitors rather than the same company
- Anyone chasing PCP-level shot counts and regulation from the Crosman-branded lineup
How Crosman compares
Against its own sibling Benjamin, Crosman is the budget CO2/multi-pump half of the same company; Benjamin gets the regulated PCPs. Against Umarex, both brands compete directly in CO2 pistols and budget pellet guns, and Umarex's catalog is broader (it also distributes Walther- and Beretta-licensed airguns). Against Daisy — now technically Crosman's corporate parent — the split is by category more than price: Daisy owns the youth BB-gun space, Crosman owns adult CO2 pistols and pest-control multi-pumps.
Verdict
Crosman is a sound, inexpensive choice for plinking, backyard pests, and tinkerer-friendly classics like the 2240 and 1377. It's not a hunting-rifle brand in its own right — for that, look at its own Benjamin line, which now sits alongside it inside the same Daisy Manufacturing/BRS & Co. ownership group.
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FAQ
Is Crosman a good airgun brand?
Yes, in the budget CO2 and multi-pump category it's built its reputation on. Classics like the 2240 pistol and the 1377 pump pistol have been modified, upgraded and recommended by airgunners for decades, and Crosman backs current break-barrel and PCP models with a 5-year warranty. It's not where to look for premium PCP performance — that's Crosman's own Benjamin brand.
Who owns Crosman?
Crosman Corporation was sold in 2024 by Compass Diversified's Velocity Outdoor subsidiary to Daisy Manufacturing Company, a portfolio company of the private equity firm BRS & Co. BRS & Co. also owns Gamo, which itself has owned Daisy since 2016 — so Crosman, Daisy, Gamo and Crosman's own Benjamin brand are all under one ownership group now.
Where are Crosman airguns made?
Crosman is headquartered and has manufactured airguns in Bloomfield, New York (previously East Bloomfield) since 1970, after starting out in Fairport, NY, in 1924. Many current products are still assembled at that New York facility.
What is the best Crosman model for a beginner?
For plinking and pest control, the Crosman 2240 (.22 CO2 pistol, about $86) or the 1377 American Classic (.177 multi-pump pistol, about $85) — both are decades-old designs with a huge aftermarket of upgrade parts. For a first hunting-capable rifle, look at Crosman's own Benjamin brand instead; see my Benjamin brand guide.
Is Crosman the same as Benjamin?
Benjamin is a brand owned by Crosman Corporation, not a separate company — Crosman bought the original Benjamin Air Rifle Company in 1992. Crosman markets its own budget CO2 and multi-pump airguns under the Crosman name, while Benjamin covers the PCP hunting rifles.
What is Crosman's warranty?
5 years on break-barrel and PCP rifles and pistols bought new after November 15, 2017; CO2, multi-pump, and lever-action airguns carry a 1-year limited warranty. Any disassembly outside a Crosman-authorized service center voids coverage, per Crosman's published terms.
What is the Crosman 2240 good for?
Backyard plinking, pest control at short range, and as a project gun — it's one of the most modified airguns ever made, with aftermarket barrels, stocks and valves widely available. Stock, it runs about 460 fps in .22 on a 12-gram CO2 cartridge, which is enough for close pest work but not a serious hunting rifle on its own.
Does Crosman make PCP air rifles?
Crosman's own name is mostly CO2 and multi-pump guns today; its PCP hunting rifles are sold under the Benjamin brand (Marauder, Bulldog, Akela), which Crosman has owned since 1992.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Crosman (founding, headquarters, corporate ownership history)
- GlobeNewswire — Compass Diversified Announces Sale of Crosman Air Gun Business (April 30, 2024)
- Hard Air Magazine — Hot News: Crosman Sold To Daisy
- Crosman — Warranty Info
- Crosman — Crosman 2240 CO2 Bolt Action Air Pistol specifications and price
- Crosman — Crosman American Classic (1377-style) specifications and price
