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Airguns by Make and Model => Benjamin Airguns => Topic started by: harleyd8 on January 03, 2020, 06:52:01 PM

Title: 397 caliber marking
Post by: harleyd8 on January 03, 2020, 06:52:01 PM
Just received this today. Would appear to be mismarked. It is indeed .177

In case the photo doesn't work it is marked 5.5mm (.177)

Has anyone else seen this?
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: Habanero69er on January 03, 2020, 06:56:12 PM
When in doubt, insert a .177 pellet to check fit. Obviously, if it’s loose then it’s a .22.
Better to be loose than too tight and get stuck in the lead.
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: harleyd8 on January 03, 2020, 06:59:25 PM
I did verify it is .177, but it should read 4.5mm no?
Maybe I got a special edition. :D
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: Habanero69er on January 03, 2020, 07:17:29 PM
Yes, you’re right. It should read 4.5mm.
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: Ronno6 on January 03, 2020, 07:27:41 PM
Must have come from a U.S. Mint.........
May be worth a fortune!
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: CraigH on January 03, 2020, 07:28:19 PM
That is an interesting factory error!    :o
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: birdmove on January 03, 2020, 08:47:36 PM
    .22 caliber would be 5.5 mm. You could probaby return it, but if it shoots accurately, I'd keep it.
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: Roadworthy on January 03, 2020, 08:52:56 PM
I have heard of dual caliber air rifles but I don't think that's how it works.
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: lillysdad621 on January 03, 2020, 09:23:44 PM
I have heard of dual caliber air rifles but I don't think that's how it works.
 LOL!!!!!!!
maybe is a .20... i mean not a 5.5, but not a .177...
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: Psipumper on January 03, 2020, 10:17:53 PM
Wow. I probably wouldn’t have noticed. Wonder how many were made ?
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: Rob M on January 03, 2020, 10:23:05 PM
THATS AWESOME !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 397 caliber marking
Post by: lillysdad621 on January 04, 2020, 02:42:27 PM
THATS AWESOME !!!!!!!!
+1
lol... the things that amuse us in this community.