Benjamin 137 parts?

[ApacheCoTodd]

Benjamin Franklin 137 parts and rebuild / resurrection

I modified this to cover rebuilding my BFs.

I know it's probably silly but I'm essentially retired so cut me some slack on this.

My wife just drug this orphan home and I've always had a soft spot for Benjamin products.

I'd love to resurrect this but initial searches have left me cold.

Is there anyone stocking parts, new or used for these?

Todd.

 

[Browning Guy]

My advise is to try Mac-1 air guns. He does a lot of restoration and rebuilds of old Benjamin/Sheridan air guns.
https://www.mac1airgunshop.com/

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Thanks for that.

I had not run across them yet.


Todd.

 

[jmorris]

Do you know what it needs besides the plastic grips and a trigger?

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

So far,it really needs a trigger. Strange how this one is broken. Also, I don't know if this rear sight is supposed to have some type of elevation adjustment in it or not in the rearward hole.

Beyond that I think the rebuild kit which is at the site linked from BROWNINGGUY will cover internals.

I think making some wooden grip panels to compliment the pump handle will look nice.

If this one's worth a damn, I'm making certain to keep it. All the others that I've had have been getting passed on to youngsters because I always thought I'd keep coming across them. They've certainly slowed down in their garage sale/estate sale appearances lately.


Todd.

 

[jmorris]

Yes, there is supposed to be a flat head adjustable set screw in the rear blade. This is a photo of one I have.



The fluffy thing in the chamber is one of my shoe string tip/pin darts I shoot out of it at a dart board sometimes.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Thanks J

And triple thanks for the pin dart pics and explanation. Those are fascinating.

Mine had enough perma-crud in the hole to display as smooth but cleaning it aggressively after your photo, I see my threads.




Todd.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I guess I'll have some fun with this and let it morph into a rebuild thread.

I'm going through this one first and then my Benjamin Franklin rifle next.

Build me a yard-safari combo!

So, the start as found:

Broken trigger
Bad seal
Stuck safety
No grips
Floppy pump handle
Missing elevation screw

If you get into this kind of bind with the screw that I have obstructed by the trigger guard, you can avoid this type of damage from a PO by using a flat-head, hex driver insert and turning it with parallel jawed pliers.


Todd.

 

[jmorris]

I haven't had to rebuild my pistol but I did put a tiny o-ring behind the flat head screw that holds the knurled "bolt" knob in place, so it doesn't flop around.

This is a thread with photos of when I rebuilt one of my Benjamin air rifles.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=740397&highlight=Benjamin+Franklin+rebuild