Restoring Benjamin 310BB and Benjamin 342

[Shawnw881]

I’m Shawn and new here. I recently got two older Benjamin Franklin Pump Rifles. One is a Model 342 22 Caliber and the other is a Model 310BB. I plan to restore these for my 12 YO son and I to enjoy,  but both will need some work.

I’ll start with the Model 310BB. One of the welds where the barrel attaches to the tube is broken. I think it can be soldered back together by someone who knows how to solder brass. I also think the internals will need replacing on this rifle.

The Model 342 is in a little better condition, mostly needs a good cleaning. However a previous owner had cut the stock down and glued it back together, so I’ll be looking for a replacement stock if anyone knows where I can obtain one?

Can anyone make a recommendation as to where I should consider sending the 310BB to have the welds resoldered ? Would be nice if it could go somewhere to have the internals replaced while it’s there.

I posted this in the Crosman/Benjamin gate before I found the vantage gate. Thanks and I look forward to being here. Shawn

[bantam5s]

Call Tim at Mac1 airguns, he can solder the barrel back on for you.