Benjamin 317- 1940s air rifle

[@bsmith8564]

I am the great grandson of Walter R. Benjamin. his son George my mothers father taught me marksmanship with a 310. The same rifle but a smooth bore.

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Whoa! Now that’s a family dinner I’d like to attend. Thanks for sharing

[@bsmith8564]

@@inrangerimfire20two I'm the only one kicking now. But George was a great story teller.

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Very nice piece of history, never seen a brass air rifle, we’ve all seen the crossman pumps but nothing like this, thanks for sharing, subbed 👍

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Thanks a lot for the comment. These are absolute gems! Cheers, -Dan

[@joedokes8641]

A childhood friend of mine had the Sheridan Blue Streak 20 caliber and I'm the one who pumped it for him . I always wanted one but they were more money than my parents would part with . Now I have two Silver Steaks and loving it .

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Don’t blame you.. it’s an absolute sweetheart of a rifle.

[@patriot-hz1dy]

Sweet rifle. Do you know of or can you recommend a source for replacement parts or kits?

[@finaloption...]

I've still got a working 312 standing next to my Sheridan 😁

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Excellent!

[@uslanja]

Just beautiful!

[@youknoweverything7643]

Man i wish they made pellet guns and air rifles out of brass and wood again like back then for all the base models gou get at walmart and academy. I can only imagine a kid back in the 40s runnjng around with his brand new air rifle ahokting tin cans and anything he can find oit int he yard and woods. When i was a kid me and my friends all had red ryders as our plinkjng guns and a pumpmaster 760 for taking out small birds that are considered nusance and invasive and squirells and rats

[@inrangerimfire20two]

RIGHT!?? What is more amazing is how they LAST this long

[@Rich22C]

I had one from around 1958 or so which was very similar. The black paint wore of so I removed it all & it shined brilliant gold. Sorry I sold it to another kid for a few bucks for gas money.

[@larryfisher7056]

I hve a 3130 from the late 50s basically the same with a tubular magazine on op of the barrel.

[@inrangerimfire20two]

I have only seen pictures of that model. Super cool for sure

[@19Cub]

Hi, I have a model 317 Benjamin Franklin 177 Cal. air riffle my parents gave to me and my brother in the 1960's. I need to find a source for a complete seal overhaul kit because it will not pump up and hold air. Do you know of a source that can supply overhaul parts for my air gun? It holds a tremendous amount of sentimental value for me because my late brother and I shared it on thousands of adventures when we were boys. Thanks so much. Marc. 🙂

[@allanfranco4464]

BUY NON DETERGENT 30W MOTOR OIL AND PUT A COUPLE DROPS ON PUMP FELT AND SMALL HOLE WHERE SOME GUNS SAY NO OIL AND PUT A COUPLE DROPS IN THAT HOLE TOO , PUMPGUN AND FIRE WITH NO PELLET DO THIS ABOUT 10 TIMES PUMP ONLY ABOUT FOUR OF FIVE PUMPS AFTER FIRING THAN STORE WITH BARREL FACING UP DO THE FIRST STEP ALL OVER AGAIN FOR AFEW DAYS OIL PUMP AND SHOOT AFTER ABOUT 3 TO4 DAYS THE SEALS WILL SOFTEN UP AND GUN WILL HOLD PRESSURE AGAIN TRY IT IT WORKS BE FORE YOU GO AND PUT A SEAL KIT IN IT MOST TIMES THIS TRICK WORKS

[@TR1CKSHOTS31]

Hey, I also got a Benjamin Franklin .177 cal model 317. Did you ever find a seal kit? Mine doesn’t hold air either. I would love to restore it.

[@19Cub]

Contact Baker air rifles in Ohio. I sent my 317 that had not held air since 1970, They restored the seals, replaced a missing safety and various screws etc and sent it back with a test report on shooting velocities they recorded at various numbers of pumps' So far I have sent 1000 pellets down range and could not be happier, Google and call them. They have a website.

[@TR1CKSHOTS31]

@@19Cub do you remember how much it was to get it fixed?.

[@19Cub]

@@TR1CKSHOTS31 see what I wrote above, @19Cub, google Baker air rifles in Ohio, I sent mine to them for overhaul, best money I ever spent, they are good people. 🙂

[@skinnymalone9478]

That’s my personal favourite

[@jamesgrimsey8865]

I have one very similar. I think it might be older. It has a rod coming out the front to pump it.

[@ArchieGuy-nq3fp]

Thank you, very enjoyable

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Thank you!

[@KAFKUBA]

Mine looks just like this 317, not the 312... but mine says 312... there must have been a period when 312s looked like 317s? Oh and mine is .22. So I guess mine is a 312 with the same bolt as the 317.

[@KAFKUBA]

Same

[@P_double_H]

Great video. I have one in storage that says Cal BB. What does it mean?

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Hey there, thanks for the comment. It means it’s a .17 cal lead bb model. You can still find them although they are not super popular. Last bunch I bought were made by Gamo. Do not use steel bbs as they will destroy the brass barrel

[@P_double_H]

@@inrangerimfire20two Thanks for the info. I will probably give it away. I though it was pellet gun. Thanks

[@whathahk]

I just gave my wife's dad's 317 to the new grand baby boy.... The stock has checkering on it and forearm was the same as yours!

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Well, that is awesome in so many ways! I was just out yesterday evening with my oldest son having a 25y can challenge with mine. What a blast to shoot! Thanks for sharing, -Dan

[@Jasondale-tt4xs]

How much would this Benjamin 317 how much is one of them now in money wise

[@Jasondale-tt4xs]

How much is a pellet rifle worth

[@windsor64ful]

Looking for videos on the model 300.?.

[@raynerdiniz995]

Morning friend. I'm from Brazil. was surching about benjamin and foundo you. I need some help of yours. How can I know the age of a benjamin franklin? I probably have the only of it in brazil and there's no information about here. can you help me? thankyou sir.

[@davelinde6317]

I have a 317 with the one piece bolt which is definitely beefier. The serial number starts with an “F”, but haven’t been able to find mfg data. Missing the rear site and was wondering who makes the peep site?

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Baker Airguns still lists it on their website. www.bakerairguns.com/product/benjamin-273-peep-sight/

[@klip9859]

The seals in Benjamin's of that era are made of Lead, so they don't dry out and they there was not rubber for the pump cup it was leather so motor oil was used to keep them moist.

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Hey there thanks for your interest. Benjamin used a leather pump cup on only the earliest (like mine) before they switched to a (more common) rubber pump cup. Some of the internal valve seals are indeed lead, but also rubber in places within the valve. Motor oil will work as a lubricant, but will destroy a leather seal over the long term and it’s prolonged use should be with caution-and a neats foot oil would be correct for the long term, but I am sure most were oiled with whatever the person had on hand

[@herethere2786]

I have an air rifle almost exactly like this but a lot more let's just say "weathered" lol. Recently got it from my tenant at our storage facility but it no longer holds the air as you pump it so if anybody can help me out with where I can you fix it please let me know!! Thanks so much

[@inrangerimfire20two]

Hey there, google search “alcohol flush” and that should get you going in most cases.

[@inrangerimfire20two]

I do not own a model 300 I’m afraid

[@fredturple1444]

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