Benjamin with smooth cocking handle

[OneDollarBob]

Anyone want to try an afternoon Jeopardy answer ?

The years Benjamin models 310,312, and 317 were sold with smooth tootsie style pump handles.

All answers must be in the form of a question 

[OneDollarBob]

Here is one for reference.

[xcalibur]

Anyone want to try an afternoon Jeopardy answer ?

The years Benjamin models 310,312, and 317 were sold with smooth tootsie style pump handles.

All answers must be in the form of a question 

What is 1953?
In fact, there are two variants of the smooth pump handle models. One without the caliber stamp, and around mid-1953 the caliber stamp was added to the right side of the receiver. In 1954, the pump handles once again had grooves.
The one in your reference photo has the wrong bolt. It should be a curved one piece.

[OneDollarBob]

Thank you !   So only one year  ?

[splitbeing]

In 1953 the tootsie had no rolls?

[xcalibur]

Thank you !   So only one year  ?

Yes, Benjamin also returned to utilizing pins to fasten the pump handles in 1953, a practice that had not been employed since 1941.
Instruction Sheet illustrating the smooth handle.

[OneDollarBob]

In 1953 the tootsie had no rolls?

They couldn't find their groove

[splitbeing]

In 1953 the tootsie had no rolls?

They couldn't find their groove

[chuckling]

[JoninMA]

I thought the smooth handle guns were sold by Montgomery Ward?

[xcalibur]

I thought the smooth handle guns were sold by Montgomery Ward?

Montgomery Ward sold Benjamjn airguns, but the smooth handle ones were not exclusive to that retailer. The factory was constantly making changes to the Benjamin airguns and the smooth pump handles were apparently an idea they tried out for awhile.