Benjamin 132 Pump arm problem

[Ckistner]

I have a Benjamin 132 where the pump arm falls away from the barrel.  If you put a few pumps in it, it will stay put but the slightest bump will make it drop.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to correct this problem.

Thanks,
Ck

[lizzie]

Can you provide a pic? It might be helpful. I guess I'm not really getting a good mental picture.

[Ckistner]

Here are 2 pics.  The first, my finger is holding the pump arm in the closed position.  When I remove my finger, you get the second picture.

Ck

[SnoValley]

Ck there is a flat spring inside the pump arm part #1323 that bears against the bottom of the pivot of part #1303. this pressure holds the arm closed.
Do you have a schematic of these pistols?

[Ckistner]

Ck there is a flat spring inside the pump arm part #1323 that bears against the bottom of the pivot of part #1303. this pressure holds the arm closed.
Do you have a schematic of these pistols?

Snovalley,

I see what you are referring to.  Thanks.  I will check it out.

Thanks,
Ck

[Ckistner]

Bingo.  SnoValley is the man.  The flat spring is completely missing.  Now I have to find one.

Thanks for the direction,
Ck

[Ckistner]

Bingo.  SnoValley is the man.  The flat spring is completely missing.  Now I have to find one.

Thanks for the direction,
Ck

I received a replacement flat spring today.  I have removed the pump arm but am unclear how to install the spring without bending it.  Any suggestions?

Ck