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Allen 06-18-2008 10:22 PM

Need help with Benjamin 342
 
Today I got my grandfathers old Benjamin air rifle out of the very back of the safe to let a friend clear rabbits out of his garden. I have not shot the thing in years and it wont pump up at all.

I know nothing about air rifles and need ideas about what I can do or who to send it to for repairs.

Thanks for any help

Allen

skeet 06-18-2008 10:36 PM

Sounds like
 
The seals have dried out. I know it is probably not the best fix but oil everything..even some down the bore. Some in the air reservoir tube. Gun oil now...no 30 weight or WD-40..especially no WD-40 or any other solvent like that. I fixed an old Sheridan that way. Still shoots good 10 yrs later...or more:D

Swift 06-18-2008 11:44 PM

Definitely sounds like dry seals. I agree with the oil er up and see if that swells the seals to make her shoot again.

If not search the net as there are a few individuals out there that can get her back to her original self.


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