Tuning Benjamin 397C air gun - INQURY

[mrsr71]

I have discovered what I believe to be a Benjamin 397C air gun in my garage. It has absolutely no visible markings so I identified it via photos on a Google search. It was between the wall studs in the garage when I purchased the house. As such, it’s in pretty bad shape. I tried pumping it and it won’t pump up,. 

My question: is this gun worth restoring? If so, are any parts available? Is there a business that does this? I can do the wood myself but the mechanicals need more expertise.

Thanks…Dan

 

[remb-22]

i had one years ago. adjustable power is a great option with benjamin pumps.you might look up replacing the seal yourself.

 

[mrsr71]

i had one years ago. adjustable power is a great option with benjamin pumps.you might look up replacing the seal yourself.

Where does one go to find parts?

Dan

 

[Raden1942]

Ebay is one option or baker airguns can reseal it for you. Probably a half a dozen other places oh yeah mac1 should have something. 

 

[mrsr71]

I tried to reply to your private message but can't yet. What's a fair price?

 

[1900colt]

If it's a true 397C, it's definitely worth restoration.

These are a somewhat scarce Carbine version of the 397 rifle. Plus they have the old rocker safety 

 

[Tgs]

I’m trying to build one from parts purchased from all over the continent! Are you interested in selling the one you have?

 

[JDR]

I tried to reply to your private message but can't yet. What's a fair price?

I ended up paying $100 plus shipping to Baker Airguns for a reseal job. I am a Klutz with small mechanical repairs.

 

[Tgs]

I ended up paying $100 plus shipping to Baker Airguns for a reseal job. I am a Klutz with small mechanical repairs.

That guy does good work! I had him reseal a Crosman 140 and it came out great!

 

[Star7]

Baker or Mac1 do great work but with shipping, it can be expensive. I am a bit of a Sheridan fan, and I can say that the 392 and 397 were actually pretty good efforts (do not over pump them). Parts at Baker, Mac1 and other sources will allow you to rebuild. It isn't hard and given the brass construction, you won't have a rusty bore to worry about.

 

[dormitionskete]

The best place to get parts for it is from Crosman. Look up their website. They've given me wonderful service every time I've called them. And you'll pay less than half what you would from anywhere else.

Parts lists and diagrams can be found online, too.