Repair to air rifle

Berean

June 21, 2003 06:16

I have an old Benjamin Franklin air rifle, Model 312 that need repair. It doesn't seem to hold air when you pump it. The bladder my be bad. Where can I send it to be repaired?
Does Benjamin Franklin Air Rifle Company still make this gun? I could not find them listed on the internet. If they do, where could I find another if this one can't be fixed?

What would the value be of this gun if it were working?

Thanks for any information that you can give me.

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  rhmc24

  June 21, 2003 06:50

  I have seen repair kits for the Benjis on ebay for around $30. I see the rifles on auctions, some in like new condition. Local gun shop here says they pay $75 for good ones and price them at $100. A local fixit shop says he puts a few drops of automatic transmission oil in them to fix air leakage. Says it has something in it, for automotive purposes, that causes the seals to swell and prevent leakage. He did that to mine after taking it apart to check for no damage and it held air overnight enough to shoot over half inch deep in wood.

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  rhmc24

  June 21, 2003 06:50

  I have seen repair kits for the Benjis on ebay for around $30. I see the rifles on auctions, some in like new condition. Local gun shop here says they pay $75 for good ones and price them at $100. A local fixit shop says he puts a few drops of automatic transmission oil in them to fix air leakage. Says it has something in it, for automotive purposes, that causes the seals to swell and prevent leakage. He did that to mine after taking it apart to check for no damage and it held air overnight enough to shoot over half inch deep in wood.

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  BOBBYWINS

  June 21, 2003 06:58

  I've got the same problem with my
  model 347.If there is a large gun shop
  in your area,they may be able to help.
  Where are you? If your any where near
  Austin,Tex.,I'm told that McBRIDES does
  airgun repair.Been meaning to take mine
  there,but just haven't gotten around to it.
  I know I've found places on the net,but they
  were clear across the country and I'd rather
  deal with it in person(paranoid[?]).
  
  rhmc is right about the oil,but it didn't
  help mine.It did fix my Crossman pistol
  though.[:D]Bought it at a pawn shop ($12)
  for the NICE leather holster,never expected
  the gun to work.[:D][:D][:D]
  
  IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.

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  1904Win

  June 22, 2003 05:07

  If he still does it, the best in the west is Paul Landrith Air
  Gun Repair in Arlington, TX.. over 40 years, air gun repair only.
  Ph. 817-275-9319. I have used him for 20 years with excellent
  service.. Also had custom scope mounts for airguns..

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  rusty1

  June 25, 2003 18:29

  air gun express
  
  rusty1

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