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Yng@hrt
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342 OUCH!
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June 23, 2017, 01:42:29 PM »
Is this what happens when brutes grabs the pistol grip to pump a 342?
In all fairness to the seller he does state its a parts gun.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Benjamin-Franklin-Model-342-Cal-22-Pellet-Air-Rifle-/142421079468?hash=item2128f535ac:g:AuAAAOSwbopZScPZ
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2-Prewar '42 312's, '68 312, '69 347, '82-'86 342 (checkered), 'Centennial' Model 87, '90 342 (none checkered), 2-'91 S392P's, '93 S397P, '93 397P, '94 397C, '95 S397P, '96 392PA (w/"P" trigger group), & a '53 137 pistol.
Dan's;
'98 Model C9PB '50th Anniversary', several Vintage Silver & Blue Streaks, including a '69 Silver w/factory Williams, H9 & H9A.
Daisy's;
2-Model 21's, 882 w/factory Williams, boxed Sears 'Golden Spike', Christmas Dream 20,25,30,35
Favorite everyday plinker/pester '71 880.
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Re: 342 OUCH!
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June 23, 2017, 01:48:44 PM »
How much you wanna bet that things still sells for over $150? 4 days left....
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Re: 342 OUCH!
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June 23, 2017, 02:22:09 PM »
Yeah, saw that one. Tim McMurray told me that holding at that spot while pumping is very bad for the gun. It twists the pump lever, stresses the pivot points and can cause the action nut to separate from the tube which is bad. When he takes one apart, he can tell exactly how it was pumped.
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Yng@hrt
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June 23, 2017, 02:34:28 PM »
Well, I've never tried cycling a 342 but if its anything like a 392 I can only imagine the pretzel effect that had on all the metal/innards. I pumped the 392, 27 consecutive times at 8 pumps (the normal way) & by the last few series I was ready to get out the come-a-long. I'd hate to meet that dude in a dark alley.
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Benji's;
2-Prewar '42 312's, '68 312, '69 347, '82-'86 342 (checkered), 'Centennial' Model 87, '90 342 (none checkered), 2-'91 S392P's, '93 S397P, '93 397P, '94 397C, '95 S397P, '96 392PA (w/"P" trigger group), & a '53 137 pistol.
Dan's;
'98 Model C9PB '50th Anniversary', several Vintage Silver & Blue Streaks, including a '69 Silver w/factory Williams, H9 & H9A.
Daisy's;
2-Model 21's, 882 w/factory Williams, boxed Sears 'Golden Spike', Christmas Dream 20,25,30,35
Favorite everyday plinker/pester '71 880.
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Re: 342 OUCH!
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June 23, 2017, 03:24:53 PM »
Yeah, who was that gorilla?
I hold my pumpers close to the chest. One hand on the plastic barrel protector, the other obviously on the pump arm fore stock. That way you have better leverage, making for easier pumping & there is no twisting of the pump arm linkage.
From Mac1's site. Steroided airgun owner manual:
Shooting the gun:
For the best possible shot consistency, and to avoid damaging stress on the gun. It should be cleared after a 14 pump max power shot by cocking it one more time and firing it to dump all the air. The different weights of pellets offer differing amounts of back pressure. This decides whether it passes all the air or not. When you try a new pellets make notes of how much residual air is left when the system is maxed out with each type of pellet. Heavies will not allow as much to release and result in higher energy figures. There should be no residual air below 12 Pumps regardless of pellet type.
First be very deliberate and consistent with your pump strokes. If it is hard to pump at the low number of pumps the gun is starving for lube and shouldn't be used further as damage can occur. Try not to twist the lever while pumping. The closer your hands are together at the end of the stroke the more leverage you have. It is a bad idea to hold the gun at the pistol grip while pumping it. This can loosen the action fastening arrangement and stress the stocks fastening set-up more than the valve it screws into can tolerate.
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Yng@hrt
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Re: 342 OUCH!
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June 23, 2017, 04:15:39 PM »
Quote from: avator on June 23, 2017, 01:48:44 PM
How much you wanna bet that things still sells for over $150? 4 days left....
I wouldn't doubt it Bill. Probably to some unsuspecting poor sole thinking they can switch out stocks & It'll be good as new. As was mentioned, with that kind of torque no telling what's gone south with the rest of it.
Dave, good info. I especially like the first few sentences. Interesting how pneumatics retain air in reserve depending of loads.
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Benji's;
2-Prewar '42 312's, '68 312, '69 347, '82-'86 342 (checkered), 'Centennial' Model 87, '90 342 (none checkered), 2-'91 S392P's, '93 S397P, '93 397P, '94 397C, '95 S397P, '96 392PA (w/"P" trigger group), & a '53 137 pistol.
Dan's;
'98 Model C9PB '50th Anniversary', several Vintage Silver & Blue Streaks, including a '69 Silver w/factory Williams, H9 & H9A.
Daisy's;
2-Model 21's, 882 w/factory Williams, boxed Sears 'Golden Spike', Christmas Dream 20,25,30,35
Favorite everyday plinker/pester '71 880.
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