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Air Gun Home Forum Index » Antique, Collector and Novelty Airguns » Benjaman Franklin    View previous topic :: View next topic  Benjaman Franklin   Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:36 pm tumbleweed58 New Member Joined: 07 Apr 2013 Posts: 1 Location: Gulf Coast Texas I have a pump type 22 cal air gun with the name Benjaman Franklin mod 312. It works very well right now and looks to be in good shape. What I would like to know is it worth repacking the pump and how hard is it to do. I use it around the house for varmints and such and just dont know if it would be worth keeping it going or just replace it. Thanks for any input.   Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:40 pm AirGunEric Site Admin Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 6908 Location: "Out There" Does it actually have "Franklin" printed on it? I had thought that was only a marketing gimmick, not part of the actual name (?) Benjamin was/is an airgun manufacturer. The 312 was made by the original company for I believe around 30 years up until the late 1960s as I recall. Apparently, they are not worth much- maybe a couple hundred dollars in mint condition with the box and manual. Is it worth repairing? If you take it apart and can't reconstruct it, it won't be a huge loss in any event. _________________ ` I'd say "I care." But I'd be lying. Canadian Airgun Supplier: http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront   Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:03 pm Slavia Moderator Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 4382 Location: Waseca, Minnesota, USA Some Benjamins did have "Benjamin "Franklin" stamped on the pump tube: http://airgun-academy.pyramydair.com/blog/?s=benjamin+franklin&search=Search If the solder joints aren't coming loose and it appears mostly sound I would say go for it. _________________ ¡Listo! ¡Apunte! ¡Fuego! Benjaman Franklin     Air Gun Home Forum Index » Antique, Collector and Novelty Airguns You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum All times are GMT - 5 Hours   Page 1 of 1   All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First  Select a forum Main Forums----------------AirGunHome Q&AGeneral Air Gun Questions and TopicsPicture GalleryTarget Shooting: Casual, Fun and CompetitionHunting, Pest Control, Varminting People/Events/Airgun Issue Discussion----------------Introduce YourselfThe BS TopicClubs/Events/Regional/Political Airgun Issues Maintenance, Modification and Reviews----------------RiflesPistolsAntique, Collector and Novelty AirgunsBB GunsPellets/AmmoOpticsAccessoriesAirgun Smithing Buy, Sell or Trade Forums----------------For SaleWant to Buy   Note: If you are seeing "Please enter your username and password to log in." Your browser cookies have been reset or you need to register to access the topic in question. Use the 'Register' button near the top left of this page. Click Here for AirGunHome.com Main Page Powered by phpBB © 2001-2004 phpBB Group Partial Styling Supplied by Vjacheslav Trushkin Themes Database.