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Benjamin Franklin air rifle-whats its worth?

xpert
All brass with walnut stock. made in St. Louis.Any info would be great!!!Jim. I have never seen an air gun like this one ever.Some how I lost my password to photobucket so no pic's-.It has the #310 stamped on the end of the bolt cylinder.Overall measurment is about 36 inches.Pump type however it dosen't pump up pressure.I bought it from somebody that dosen't know much about it either.I know its not a real gun so to speak.But has the quality of one.Thanks Jim..
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  • cody45
    need the model # to help you
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  • badlandsbutch
    The rifles are named Benjamin after the founder of the company, Walter Benjamin, rather than the great Benjamin Franklin. The model and serial number would be helpful to date it.
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  • Bert H.
    Hello xpert...

    Not sure what badlandsbutch is referring to, but my "Benjamin Franklin" air rifle is a Model 317, and it was manufactured during the mid 1960s. Value today is about $100.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • rhmc24
    xpert look on the back just below the bolt action for the model number. It may be very faintly marked. If it does not have a model number there is may be a very early model and have the caliber such as 177 there. I have two, one is a pistol dating from 1930s or before, so marked 177 with a rifled barrel, which has the pump that pulls out forward under the muzzle. The other is a long gun smooth bore with 310 back and below the bolt, stamped on the side CAL BB. Its pump rod works with a lever linkage to the fore end stock. Both marked "Benjamin Franklin" on left side. Back and below bolt both are marked Benjamin Air Rifle Co. St Louis, USA. Hope this helps.
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  • JEEROME589
    DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A REPAIR KIT FOR A BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 310. THANKS FOR ANY INFO. WAYNE.

    IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT!
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  • Mr Gee
    hey guys i got my Dads old "Benjamin Franklin" pistol .177 an thats all is says on the side, in the back of the cylinder its marked Benjamin Air Rifle Co. St Louis USA in a circular pattern w/ 177 in the middle, its a front pumper, looks to be made out of brass [?]... have no clue its worth or how old it is, but i remember seeing it 1950 , still works but could use a new leather on the pumper any ideas,,,,?

    confused....but learning
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  • rhmc24
    I learned from FletcherOR@aol.com that the model 177 pistol was made from about 1935 till 1939.
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