Benjamin franklin model 700 brass 25 shot bb repeater (front pump) description: sale pending dean m-this benjamin franklin 25 shot bb repeater is an early model 700. It has a spring loaded 25 shot magazine feed and is cocked with the bolt for each shot. It has a nice patina on the brass and everthing except the pump system works great. ENJOY WITH GREAT DEALS AND LOW PRICES PRODUCTS HERE. Benjamin Franklin Air Rifle Serial Numberh 41447 And Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston Xl 1100 22 Cal Air Rifle On Sale.
According to the markings on the gun, it was made in the USA. I assume it was made in St. Louis because the end of the barrel says “Benjamin Air Rifle Co St. Louis U.S.A.”. It seems from what I have found on the Internet, that the Benjamin Franklin Company was bought out by a company called Sheridan and became Benjamin Sheridan for a while. Then in the early 90’s Benjamin Sheridan was purchased by Crossman. There is a serial number printed on the left side of the gun back under the bolt. It says “H 50157”. According to Crossman’s website (link below) serial number indicates my gun was manufactured in the late 50’s. Apparently Benjamin didn’t start putting serial numbers on guns until 1957 so it must be at least that old, but the Crossman website shows the lowest serial number for 317 rifles starting at “H59440” and my number is slightly below that so I am a little fuzzy on how to interpret that. If anyone knows what the letter “H” stands for, please let me know. I have been unable to find much information about Benjamin Franklin air rifles online.