Vintage Benjamin Franklin pump pistol

[AirJack2250]

Hi everyone,
I recently came across a vintage Benjamin Franklin pump air pistol. I’m wondering what year this was made.

Also, how does this exactly operate. Does it need to be cocked while pumping? Or uncocked while pumping. And how many pumps is recommended for a shot?

Thank you.

 

[Treefrog]

Someone over on gateway to airguns will have an answer for you. This forum is mostly about springers and PCP arms.

J~

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

sweeeeeeeet!
Have you tried function testing it?

 

[AirJack2250]

Okay thanks. Being it a vintage, I’d prefer to do it right.

 

[marflow 777]

was made between 1935-1941
would have been black nickel

https://www.jgairguns.biz/100-102-107-122-and-177-c-78_84_617/
https://support.crosman.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/201590750/B107-OM.pdf

 

[AirJack2250]

Thanks so much for the links! I appreciate it!

 

[beerthief]

Hi everyone,
I recently came across a vintage Benjamin Franklin pump air pistol. I’m wondering what year this was made.

Also, how does this exactly operate. Does it need to be cocked while pumping? Or uncocked while pumping. And how many pumps is recommended for a shot?

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I came so close to buying one yesterday ....... so close ,but the guy knew nothing about the gun , just a reseller .