What condition is it in, That determines the value. BTW they all had Brass Barrels.
Benjamin made several different rifles. Please state the model number (It's most likely on the barrel) and the condition of the rifle to get an estimate of value. Is it still working? Is it in Excellent, Very good, Good, Fair or Poor condition?
In order to answer your question I will need to know a few more things. Like the model number (It's usually on the barrel) the condition of the rifle? Is it working, does it hold air?
Benjamin made several different rifles. Please state the model number (It's most likely on the barrel) and the condition of the rifle to get an estimate of value. Is it still working? Is it in Excellent, Very good, Good, Fair or Poor condition? Unfortunately the serial number doesn't help, I need the model number
I would use Crosman Pellgun oil. Or RWS air gun oil.
Manufactured between ( First Variation ) plunger under the barrel 1934 - 1940. (Second Variation ) Pump under the Barrel 1940-1969.------------------- added-----------------------------------Franklin refers to the location of the factory. IE city------------------- dates and locations----------------------------Walter Benjamin founded the Benjamin company in 1899. It was located in St. Louis Mo. The first model was called the St. Louis. From 1904 to 1906 the rifles were made in Granite City IL. Production went back to St. Louis in 1906 until 1986. In 1977 Benjamin purchased Sheridan Air Gun Co (Sheridan was located in Racine WI) and moved the production from Racine.Crosman purchased the combined air gun companies in Feb 1992 and moved them to New York.In 1936 the name "Benjamin Franklin" appeared on some models and has no significance, except as a marketing ploy.Source of information (Blue Book of airguns 9th edition.)
Benjamin Air guns made about a dozen different air guns like the one you described. Usually you will find the model number on the gun somewhere. You also will have to describe the condition of the gun to get an estimate of value. Is it still working? Is it in Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good or Excellent condition? without some information it is not possible to give an estimate. Re-post your question with this information to get an estimate of worth.
It was made between 1935 - 38 see the link below for the owners manual. it's a model 107 or model 177
You do have an old one. The model 122 at the end of the barrel indicated that it is a .22 caliber pellet gun. There also was a model 177 that is a .177 caliber pellet gun and a model 100 that is a BB gun. All these models were first introduced in 1935 and ran until 1941. these were the first production air guns by Benjamin. The name Franklin was added as a marketing gimmick and had nothing to do with Ben Franklin. today Crosman owns both the Benjamin and Sheridan line of airguns. If you want a estimate of value then give it a rating like Poor, Fair, Good, Very-Good or Excellent and I will try to give you an answer.
THis is known as Benjamin Page
If it appears to be really old it may be on the very back of the barrel on the rear cap. Usually it's on the side of the loading chamber. Benjamin made a model called the 177 it referred to the caliber but was also the model number. For a period of time Benjamin also did not put serial numbers on their guns. Today Crosman Corp owns and produces the Benjamin and the Sheridan line of airguns.
Model ? Condition, condition, and condition ????