Benjamin Model 87 Centennial Rifle - Rare & Beautiful

[@tbump1104]

Truly a beautiful rifle, wish I could afford one

[@79HurstOldsGuy]

Thank you T Bump, it is a very nice finished rifle. But they focused on that and it was an expensive process. Since the video I've been able to acquire a correct and original Benjamin rifle case that they came with. So very happy with that!

[@jl3106]

Stunning air rifle. I believe it might be 1993 Crosman switched factories from Racine to Bloomfield. I have a Benjamin 397P, a transition model which was made from 1991 to 1993. They have Racine, WI, stamped on the tube. It's quite confusing with the dates and models of when Benjamin bought Sheridan and then Crosman buying them, but it does make it interesting finding out what you have.

[@79HurstOldsGuy]

@@jl3106 Thanks J L for the positive comment. It is a beautiful rifle and the video lighting could have been better to show that I think. Transition models are fun to collect and have. I recently acquired what I believe to be a 1991 nickel Benjamin Rifle Co. 397P Racine WI rifle. Will have a video on it at some point in the future. 🙂

[@jl3106]

The manual says max 10 pumps but I'm sure other 342/347 are 8 pumps ?

[@79HurstOldsGuy]

I personally have maxed at 8 pumps on any of my guns, pistol or rifle. Not sure if others in the model line maxed at 8 in their respective owners manual. I don't think there is a great deal to be gained in FPS from 8 to 10 pumps. But others may have a different opinion.

[@jl3106]

@79HurstOldsGuy Yhe valves must be same.