The Benjamin model 312 was part of the 310 series of rifles that included 310, 312, and 317. They came in .177 and .22 caliber. Production started with the model 310 in 1940 and ended with the model 317 in 1969, the 312 fell somewhere in the middle of that time period
The 312 was part of a series (310 series) of rifles produced between 1940-1969. The name Benjamin Franklin was a marketing gimmick it had nothing to do with Franklin.
They were made between 1959 - 1985
Serial # H159580
It is a Benjamin Air rifle. Benjamin Franklin is just a quote printed on the side.Mgf 1968-92the age of your model 342 Benjamin air rifle can be found on crosman's website, but I have saved you the trouble:RIFLE Models: 340, 342, and 347YearStarting Serial NumberEnding Serial Number1968T1000T55291969T5530T613521970T61353T902631971T90264T1139661972T113967T1495341973T149535T1809391974T180940T2104991975T210450T2476511976T247652T2783991977T278400T2982411978T298242T3266991979T326700T3595681980T359569T3795001981T379501T4263051982T426305T430000 &UP
Please state the model number of the rifle/gun so it can be identified. During the 30's and 60's Benjamin guns were labeled Benjamin Franklin as a marketing ploy. All of them are really Benjamin's. They were developed by Walter Benjamin not Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin BB rifles were made by Benjamin air rifle. The name Franklin was added as a marketing ploy. Walter Benjamin founded the company in 1899. Today Benjamin is owned by Crosman Airgun Corp. If you have any other questions then you need to state the model and condition of the rifle.
Model What? are you asking about an air rifle or something else. Do you have a model number? What condition is it in?
It was made in 1969.
Somewhere between $125 to $145 for an EXCELLENT Benjamin model 342 Rifle.
It is a Benjamin Air rifle. Benjamin Franklin is just a quote printed on the side.Mgf 1968-92the age of your model 342 Benjamin air rifle can be found on crosman's website, but I have saved you the trouble:RIFLE Models: 340, 342, and 347YearStarting Serial NumberEnding Serial Number1968T1000T55291969T5530T613521970T61353T902631971T90264T1139661972T113967T1495341973T149535T1809391974T180940T2104991975T210450T2476511976T247652T2783991977T278400T2982411978T298242T3266991979T326700T3595681980T359569T3795001981T379501T4263051982T426305T430000 &UP
Please state the model number of the rifle/gun so it can be identified. During the 30's and 60's Benjamin guns were labeled Benjamin Franklin as a marketing ploy. All of them are really Benjamin's. They were developed by Walter Benjamin not Benjamin Franklin
T427432 was made in 1982.
Benjamin Franklin BB rifles were made by Benjamin air rifle. The name Franklin was added as a marketing ploy. Walter Benjamin founded the company in 1899. Today Benjamin is owned by Crosman Airgun Corp. If you have any other questions then you need to state the model and condition of the rifle.
Model What? are you asking about an air rifle or something else. Do you have a model number? What condition is it in?
This model 310 was made in 1957
It was made in 1969.
Most likely around late 1956 according to Crosman who owns Benjamin.
It's a BB/175 smoothe boar made from 1940 to 1969.
I don't believe Benjamin ever made a model 170, but they did make a model 177. Is this the BB gun you are asking about?
I think you answered your own question. It's a combination BB and pellet rifle. I can add this information. It was made between 1969-86. It a pump rifle using the forearm as a pump. The name Benjamin Franklin was a marketing gimmick. Ben Franklin had nothing to do with it. Walter Benjamin started the company in 1899 and today it's owned by Crosman Corp.