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7/26/2024 8:05:38 PM EDT
My grandmother gave me my late grandfather's Benjamin 22 caliber air rifle. It doesn't build any pressure when I pump it. Is this something I can rebuild and if so how and where do I get the parts?
7/26/2024 8:15:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: myitinaw][Edited] [#1]
I inherited my Uncle's Benjamin 317,
that he received as his Christmas gift
in 1944 IIRC.

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/benjamin-miscellaneous/a-look-at-benjamin-transition-models-1930s-1997/

I sent it off to Smith Air Gun Repair
for a total restoration. And they did a
fantastic job, and it was well worth
the expense, which was quite reasonable.

http://smithairgunrepair.com/


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7/26/2024 11:56:19 PM EDT
[#2]
Pyramid Air if you're planning DIY.
8/7/2024 12:21:35 PM EDT
[#3]
Give this a try first

Pump-up air rifle not pumping up? Try the 'Alcohol Flush'.
1/10/2025 7:52:37 PM EDT
[#4]
A bunch of good videos on YouTube. You have to buy the special tool with the seal kit. Find the lead seals the plastic ones don’t work. Trust me you only want to do it once, very fiddly. Places like Archer Airguns, Pyramid Air sell the kit and tools.
Worth fixing really fun rifles.
3/16/2025 10:42:38 PM EDT
[#5]
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Originally Posted By ManMan:
Give this a try first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WtGY17qltg
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Thats exactly what I did on my Benjamin Streak... worked great!
3/19/2025 12:57:52 PM EDT
[#6]
I have rebuilt about a dozen air guns over the years. Most have been fairly easy to do. Generic o-ring kits can solve most sealing issues.
3/22/2025 10:33:29 AM EDT
[#7]
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Originally Posted By ManMan:
Give this a try first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WtGY17qltg
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I tried this......seal disconnected from the piston when I went to pump it.......

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