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Old air gun

Post by TMB » Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:34 pm

This was my grandmother's gun. Does anyone here know about Benjamin Air Rifle Company? Is it possible to have it serviced and shoot it or should I just keep it like it is?
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Looks like it was given to her in 1942 for her 39th birthday.
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Post by North Country Gal » Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:26 pm

That's an old Model 117 and it appears to be in great shape. Benjamin is now owned by Crosman, but not sure if Crosman will service one that old. However, https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/ea ... ir-pistol/ does service and recondition those old air guns, so give them a try.
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Post by Mags » Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:05 pm

Noticed on the label it was shipped through REA. Both my dad and I worked for them a long long time ago.

That is a cool looking air pistol.
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Post by TMB » Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:27 pm

North Country Gal wrote:That's an old Model 117 and it appears to be in great shape. Benjamin is now owned by Crosman, but not sure if Crosman will service one that old. However, https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/ea ... ir-pistol/ does service and recondition those old air guns, so give them a try.
Thanks I'll contact them. I think it only needs seals.
Mags wrote:Noticed on the label it was shipped through REA. Both my dad and I worked for them a long long time ago.

That is a cool looking air pistol.
That's why I included the box thought someone might see something interesting. Ive always liked this pistol.

There are two boxes of Benjamin pellets, one with a few missing, that came with it. It seems Mimi didn't take to shooting.
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Post by steelersfan97 » Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:20 pm

Very nice.
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Post by daytime dave » Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:51 am

That's a great old gun. Baker airguns will take good care of it. I've used them before.
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Re: Old air gun

Post by Henry88 » Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:13 pm

Very cool and fantastic there is still support out there for these old guns.
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Post by TMB » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:54 pm

Henry88 wrote:Very cool and fantastic there is still support out there for these old guns.

I agree. I have no source here for this pistol. I'm happy to find someone who can put it back in working order.
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