The first true repeater model was the Benjamin "Automatic" -which later was designated the model 600- in the early 1930s. There are no known existing examples of this model. The first Benjamin repeater model was patented in 1902 (693,823) by WR Benjamin and was introduced in 1903.
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The later post war model 720 is, according to the literature, a single shot with a magazine. It has no external tank like the model 710 but the internal air chamber of the 700, according to the factory schematics, is distinctly enlarged compared to the other models of this type. Folks looking for a display example usually want rather nice looking ones.ĭon R.The original Benjamin literature for the model 700 indicates reserve power for 4 to 5 successive shots. THIS GUN WAS MANUFACTURED SOMETIME IN THE LATE 40’S EARLY 50’S ACCORDING TO ITS CHARACTERISTICS. THIS IS A SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION BREECH LOADING PUMP UP PNEUMATIC PELLET RIFLE, 177 CALIBER WITH SWINGING PUMP HANDLE, RIFLED BARREL, NICKEL FINISH, WALNUT STOCK & FOREGRIP. I agree that the tire-pump Benji's are mostly just collector pieces and not in great demand. Benjamin Franklin model 317 pellet rifle sold. All questions/comments /criticisms are solicited, gents.It was the 710 that had the multi-shot air reservoir beneath the tube 700 is a normal 1-shot per pumping deal. I lay awake nights still, waiting to find an original 252. Louis with what I call the Mk ll rear sight fitted (the cast brass/bronze one). The earliest (1st variant) of the 250 and the 257 came from St. I find a total of six variations for both the Model 250 and 257, but only five variations for the Model 252s.
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Louis only started the "B" series rolled into the chamber by the "Benjamin Franklin" logo in late 1955.
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As it was (and still is) a hidden number, I can't really consider it a serial as such, as back in late 1952-early 1953, Big Brother had not mandated serials. I'd made several requests to others on our Yellow Forum to check and report back, and eventually confirmed my findings. 177 Benjamin H-C pellets for best results. 177 caliber pellet (which fits tight in rifled grooves) or dart (smooth metal shanks). The Model 137 is a bolt action, breech loading, hammer fire, hand pump pistol that uses compressed air to propel either a. The large number of so-marked Benjamins both downstairs as well in other collections would solidly refute this possibility for me. This is a Benjamin Super Single-Shot Air Pistol Model 137. I made a point of sharing my findings with Saint Dean of Fletcher, and in this case, his opinion was that it was likely not factory, but end-user applied. Vintage Benjamin Franklin 720 Bb Air Rifle Restore For. Click Images to Large View Armslist For Sale Vintage Benjamin Air Rifle 177 Cal. Armslist For Sale Vintage Benjamin Air Rifle 177 Cal. The Model 252 has the serial(?) on the 2nd version only. Click Images to Large View Vintage Benjamin Franklin Air Rifle Made Usa Rifle Bb Pellet. Almost convinced myself that I have been able to find that what I refer to as a 3rd variation of the Model 250 and 257 only display this number. The A,B or C in every case was calibre-specific. What I eventually found was that early (but not earliest) pistols were marked with an A, B or C prefix, in all cases followed by a four-digit number. Some, but certainly not all, were found upon disassembly to have roll-engraved alpha-numeric serials on the bottom of the air chambers, meaning of course that the number was really invisible. Those books are a very hard find! We owe much to DT Fletcher so much information would have been lost if not for his efforts.Ī few years ago I decided to try to sort out the variations amongst my Model 25X Co2 Pistols. They are found throughout this extraordinary book and one I would urge all serious Benjamin collectors to add to their library… IF one becomes available. Louis Benjamin Air Rifle Co’s book by DT Fletcher (1999)? One of the most useful tools in this book is Fletcher’s captions that specify exactly what was written in my post. They would say they produced the rifles in these years but they weren’t out of inventory often till a few years later? If they weren’t good sellers they could have been in inventory and not taken out of the catalog till later? I noticed in the detailed records that BSA keep on it early rifle production. Not that I’m doubting you but what is your source? Wonder if both could be right.
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Since most transition models occurred midyear, it would be safe to assume these models were introduced in 1958. Yngathrt wrote:All four of these models were added to the production line in 1959.