Benjamin 3030 Malfunction

[dukes43]

Firstly, this is new for me, both posting and Air Guns. I have obtained a Benjamin 3030 Repeater for varmints. I have been unable to obbtain a schematic of it! I used the right air cartridge,ie, 8 grams. After one shot the CO2 cartridge fully discharges. Bolt, holder, and cartridge becomes cold from discharging of the gas and it will not shoot another round (BB). Any ideas?

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // Just a guess but I put a small drop of oil/gasket lube on the top of the gas cylinder from time to time for a better seal.

HTH

 

[rcmodel]

That gun was first made in 1962, and discontinued in 1976.

So all the seals are at least 35 years old, if not more.
I doubt Benjaman will repair it.

Maybe it's time to move on to a newer model that works right.

rc

 

[dukes43]

It is true the is an older gun and I am not looking for factory repair. If anyone has a schematic, I cwetainly could use one, Thr rifle, in it's right mind will suit my purposre. I may have even too much oil in the cylinder right now, but it's coming out fine, any help would be appreciated.
JIm in SC

 

[rcmodel]

I think the Benjamin Mod. 30-30 [called the hot shot} has a C02 cartridge container, part no.30324 that goes inside the tube.
Do you have it?

rc

 

[dukes43]

Benjaamin 3030

I have purchased new 8 gram CO2 cylinders for use in this gun. I believe this is the cylinder to which you refer. This is the one bleeding out after one shot!
Jim in SC

 

[rcmodel]

No, I think it was a separate part the 8 g CO2 cylinder fits inside of, then the whole thing goes in the gun to make the seal.
I could be wrong though.

rc

 

[john323]

If anyone can give you the answer these guys can. I hope they are still in business.Good luck. John

MAC-1 AIRGUNS REPAIR
13974 VAN NESS AV.
GARDINA,CA 90248
310-327-3581

 

[bartman]

Try these guys
They're about the biggest airgun forum.
You can also do a Google search for airgun forums to get more info

 

[KCJ]

Are you sure that it uses a 8 gram cartridge and not a 12 gram?

 

[dukes43]

Bought a rebuild kit from guys in Anderson, SC that publish the "Airgun Hobbyist". An "O" ring and valve. Probably could get by with just a new "O" ring. Anyway, works great now!