Beautiful Benjamin Franklin Model 312

[Willp36]

Good afternoon Gents and Ladies, I happened across this gem and was curious if anyone could give me some info on it. From what I have found this is a pre 1957 rifle but I cannot confirm. Also if there are any breakdowns of it so I can safely go through it without messing it up or losing small parts. When I received it, it would not hold pressure but after alittle rewetting of the seal it builds pressure now and shoots at about 600fps on a 6 pump.

 

 

[Metalmaniac]

I believe that is a pre 1957 model also. My step-father gave me one in the 1970s that was his as a kid. Now I’m almost 60 so it and I am old.

that gun is made of brass and polishes up very nicely with a lot of work. That gun should have a leather seal in it unless it has been replaced with something else. Great find! MM

 

[Willp36]

Any Idea on the value of one of these things?

 

[springer]

Crosman's online dating site does not include that serial number in its range, so you can be sure the gun is older than 1957 . https://discover.crosman.com/blog/benjamin-sheridan-product-dates-of-manufacture

 

[holo07]

They can bring some big money on the auction site.

 

[GoldenStateAIRGUNer]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Benjamin-Franklin-Model-312-22-cal-Pellet-Rifle-All-Original/124821763102?hash=item1d0ff4f41e:g:74AAAOSwHihg-gPP&pageci=e1bc3afe-b174-4d6b-b753-9e0aba36868e&redirect=mobile

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Benjamin-Franklin-312-Air-Rifle-22-Cal-1966-/224543929963?hash=item3447dc766b:g:WfQAAOSwuNlg5L36&pageci=5c07d8de-09be-44c1-82e9-da9b4b828d3d&redirect=mobile

https://www.ebay.com/itm/benjamin-Franklin-312/184965288382?hash=item2b10ca51be:g:Ki4AAOSwK7tg7duQ&pageci=a8021d9d-122c-46a7-a02a-f97d0fb5beac&redirect=mobile

Just some examples.

 

[Willp36]

Oh man I cant wait to see how those first two end. One thing I did notice with mine is the rear sight is different and the barrel block its attached to is so much larger. Though I have not decided if I am going to part with it yet, I have considered funding a PCP with it. It is such an amazing shooter at 50 yards!