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    So I have this old pellet gun...

    So I have this old pellet gun I got all rusted up from an antique store about a year ago.
    I take it apart as much as I dare and clean it up with Corrosion-X and later oil it and then put it back together.
    Its power is dependent on how many pumps you give it.
    After cleaning it up, though, it only gives its max power after about five (5) pumps.
    I think it needs to be sent to a pro for a rebuild, or I need to get a rebuild kit on-line and do it myself, but my research says you need to match the kit with the correct VERSION of this model.

    I wonder. Just wonder, might there be anyone on this forum here who knows a thing or two about Benjamin air rifles?
    hmmm.....

    I just love the wood and steel they were made with back in the day.
    The ones made now are nothing but pot metal and plastic.
    Even the nice $400 German air rifle I got has plastic front and rear sights. As do many new firearms now. Disgusting.

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    Google 'Benjamin air rifles' lots of stuff online. Reminds me of an old BB pump rifle I had.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Retirednsmilin308 View Post
    So I have this old pellet gun I got all rusted up from an antique store about a year ago.
    I take it apart as much as I dare and clean it up with Corrosion-X and later oil it and then put it back together.
    Its power is dependent on how many pumps you give it.
    After cleaning it up, though, it only gives its max power after about five (5) pumps.
    I think it needs to be sent to a pro for a rebuild, or I need to get a rebuild kit on-line and do it myself, but my research says you need to match the kit with the correct VERSION of this model.

    I wonder. Just wonder, might there be anyone on this forum here who knows a thing or two about Benjamin air rifles?
    hmmm.....

    I just love the wood and steel they were made with back in the day.
    The ones made now are nothing but pot metal and plastic.
    Even the nice $400 German air rifle I got has plastic front and rear sights. As do many new firearms now. Disgusting.

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    I know nothing about these rifles but I found this: https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Benja...ered_Valve/624

    It lists your model.
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    Also, here is the owner's manual for your model: https://support.crosman.com/hc/en-us...74/B342-OM.pdf

    Another parts source: https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-man...342-ben?page=2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Retirednsmilin308 View Post
    So I have this old pellet gun I got all rusted up from an antique store about a year ago.
    I take it apart as much as I dare and clean it up with Corrosion-X and later oil it and then put it back together.
    Its power is dependent on how many pumps you give it.
    After cleaning it up, though, it only gives its max power after about five (5) pumps.
    I think it needs to be sent to a pro for a rebuild, or I need to get a rebuild kit on-line and do it myself, but my research says you need to match the kit with the correct VERSION of this model.

    I wonder. Just wonder, might there be anyone on this forum here who knows a thing or two about Benjamin air rifles?
    hmmm.....

    I just love the wood and steel they were made with back in the day.
    The ones made now are nothing but pot metal and plastic.
    Even the nice $400 German air rifle I got has plastic front and rear sights. As do many new firearms now. Disgusting.

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    Cool find. I had a crossman model 140 that had a similar problem. The darn thing was so old the seals in the pump cylinder were leather. Replaced them with rubber and it worked like a charm. Wish I still had it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Retirednsmilin308 View Post
    So I have this old pellet gun I got all rusted up from an antique store about a year ago.
    I take it apart as much as I dare and clean it up with Corrosion-X and later oil it and then put it back together.
    Its power is dependent on how many pumps you give it.
    After cleaning it up, though, it only gives its max power after about five (5) pumps.
    I think it needs to be sent to a pro for a rebuild, or I need to get a rebuild kit on-line and do it myself, but my research says you need to match the kit with the correct VERSION of this model.

    I wonder. Just wonder, might there be anyone on this forum here who knows a thing or two about Benjamin air rifles?
    hmmm.....

    I just love the wood and steel they were made with back in the day.
    The ones made now are nothing but pot metal and plastic.
    Even the nice $400 German air rifle I got has plastic front and rear sights. As do many new firearms now. Disgusting.

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    It is a nice looking piece. If it were me, I'd send it in and let the professionals take care of it. But that's just me.
    I have a collector's HO steam locomotive that needs more love than I can give it, so I'm sending it back to the manufacturer for repairs. Best to do that because I'm fearful that I might screw it up even worse than it already is. Some things are just best left to the professionals, IMO
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    Quote Originally Posted by stjames1_53 View Post
    It is a nice looking piece. If it were me, I'd send it in and let the professionals take care of it. But that's just me.
    I have a collector's HO steam locomotive that needs more love than I can give it, so I'm sending it back to the manufacturer for repairs. Best to do that because I'm fearful that I might screw it up even worse than it already is. Some things are just best left to the professionals, IMO
    hat is exactly what I will do if I can find one.
    I have searched and the parts kits also vary by VERSION of the 342.
    Yet i do not have any idea as to what my version is.
    That is why I think I will send it out once I find someone that knows what they are doing.
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    This thread sure has seemed to have brought out the kid in most of us, hasn't it?
    Few things are as relaxing and as enjoyable is plinking away with a good BB gun or pellet gun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Retirednsmilin308 View Post
    hat is exactly what I will do if I can find one.
    I have searched and the parts kits also vary by VERSION of the 342.
    Yet i do not have any idea as to what my version is.
    That is why I think I will send it out once I find someone that knows what they are doing.
    T
    It should go by the serial number. Based on what looked like the serial number on your rifle (206560 ?), it seems to be the 1970's version (1974 I think). https://www.crosman.com/discover/cro...-product-dates

    Per the Production Reference chart (see same link), it should be this one.


    Model 342 Pneumatic, .22 cal. pellet, single shot w/ under lever pump & checkered stock & fore end (1st var.) Rifle 1968-1986
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    Quote Originally Posted by Retirednsmilin308 View Post
    So I have this old pellet gun I got all rusted up from an antique store about a year ago.
    I take it apart as much as I dare and clean it up with Corrosion-X and later oil it and then put it back together.
    Its power is dependent on how many pumps you give it.
    After cleaning it up, though, it only gives its max power after about five (5) pumps.
    I think it needs to be sent to a pro for a rebuild, or I need to get a rebuild kit on-line and do it myself, but my research says you need to match the kit with the correct VERSION of this model.

    I wonder. Just wonder, might there be anyone on this forum here who knows a thing or two about Benjamin air rifles?
    hmmm.....

    I just love the wood and steel they were made with back in the day.
    The ones made now are nothing but pot metal and plastic.
    Even the nice $400 German air rifle I got has plastic front and rear sights. As do many new firearms now. Disgusting.

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    Pretty nice looking Benjamin.
    Doesn't show a lot of wear in the usual spots so I'm guessing it wasn't used too much.
    The main pump tube and barrel are made of brass and there's not a lot of the original finish worn off.
    Don't run a hard metal bore cleaner through it.

    Does it hold air over night?
    I leave them with 3 pumps when not in use.
    Post the serial number and I'll tell you what year it was made.
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