Broken Benjamin Trail NP, need advice

[Uwharrieairgunner]

New to the forum, and pretty new to airgunning. I recently was given a Benjamin Trail .177 rifle that seemed to have a broken spring or something, because it would not cock , so I thought. I tinker with PB gunsmithing and think it would be nice to add airgunsmithing to my skills set. Anyhow, I ealized it actually was given to me cocked! Of course, when I first saw it I made sure there was nothing in the bore, so only air would come out if I went off, while always keeping it in a safe direction. I did get the trigger to release and the gun dry fired (once). I cocked it again the other day, going to test shoot it, and now it is locked up in the cocked position. Any advice on how to get it to release safely so I can disassemble it and see about beginning a repair on it would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Sqwirl57]

Remove the stock and manually trip the sear with a pick or something that fits

 

[Uwharrieairgunner]

Remove the stock and manually trip the sear with a pick or something that fits

Thanks!

 

[Moe M.]

Thanks!

Welcome to Air Gun Nations, be aware whether springer or gas ram air guns should never be dry fired, it's the quickest way to break something in the gun, the only exceptions are Co2, PCP and variable pump pneumatic air guns, they can be fired dry if need be.

 

[Sqwirl57]

Welcome to Air Gun Nations, be aware whether springer or gas ram air guns should never be dry fired, it's the quickest way to break something in the gun, the only exceptions are Co2, PCP and variable pump pneumatic air guns, they can be fired dry if need be.

You can dry fire a springer when absolutely needed just don't make a habit of it.

 

[Moe M.]

You can dry fire a springer when absolutely needed just don't make a habit of it.

Agreed, you can dry fire one anytime you want to, but it's not advised, especially by the makers, usually it's noted in the instructional manuals furnished with new guns.
Personally, I wouldn't dry fire mine intentionally, but do what you think is best for you.

 

[Sqwirl57]

Agreed, you can dry fire one anytime you want to, but it's not advised, especially by the makers, usually it's noted in the instructional manuals furnished with new guns.
Personally, I wouldn't dry fire mine intentionally, but do what you think is best for you.

Actually up until recently most makers claimed it was fine. It seems they lawyer proofed themselves at some point. The Weihrauch manual recommended sticking the barrel into a pillow or sheet to create a little back pressure and Gamo advertised their guns as being tested by dry firing 100,000 times.

Like I said before though, it's fine if needed but definitely not recommended to do it on purpose frequently.

 

[AirShot]

That is a gas ram, not a spring gun !!

 

[Sqwirl57]

Worth noting just because I assumed it was obvious but I could be wrong. Make sure the barrel is all the way up and in the locked closed position before tripping the sear.

 

[WorriedMan]

Uw,
4888blues did a video on 1/6/23 called, "Video//A in depth look into the Benjamin Trail." Found in archives under "Benjamin Videos," think this might prove helpful. WM

 

[Uwharrieairgunner]

Thank you all!

 

[Windmill01]

It could be that the trigger adjustment screw under the trigger guard has been played with. Make sure the gun is unloaded and turn the screw counterclockwise (I think) until you can either fire it or it goes off.
Gary