Yep. You are right on about the bolt. The knob on the end is larger than the earlier models. That changed when they went to the 340 series (340, 342, 347).Originally Posted by Dr. Who
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Yep. You are right on about the bolt. The knob on the end is larger than the earlier models. That changed when they went to the 340 series (340, 342, 347).
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Retirednsmilin308 (09-09-2019)
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I did read that the Racine models are heavier than the St. Louis models.
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But the 1990 model looks like it's smaller, plus it has a silver or zinc finish.
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There is a very noticeable difference in the thickness of the stocks as the models get newer. The older ones were much thinner.
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Dr. Who (09-03-2019)
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I'll be honest here. The newest 340 series I own is 1985.
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Dr. Who (09-03-2019)
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There is fellow called Kelvinator on this website that seems to have a very similar 342. There also seem to be quite a few 342 owners on the site. Perhaps if photos of the rifle were posted there, someone might recognize it.
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Retirednsmilin308 (09-09-2019)
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I have no doubt it's a Benjamin 342.
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No, I mean which year it might be.
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Yup, that's the same website that I linked. They seem to have a lot of 342 owners.
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