It is a Benjamin Air rifle. Benjamin Franklin is just a quote printed on the side.
Mgf 1968-92
the age of your model 342 Benjamin air rifle can be found on crosman's website, but I have saved you the trouble:
RIFLE Models: 340, 342, and 347Year
Starting Serial Number
Ending Serial Number
1968
T1000
T5529
1969
T5530
T61352
1970
T61353
T90263
1971
T90264
T113966
1972
T113967
T149534
1973
T149535
T180939
1974
T180940
T210499
1975
T210450
T247651
1976
T247652
T278399
1977
T278400
T298241
1978
T298242
T326699
1979
T326700
T359568
1980
T359569
T379500
1981
T379501
T426305
1982
T426305
T430000 &UP
1969 to 1992
It was made in 1969.
It was made in 1980....
I would use Crosman Pellgun oil. Or RWS air gun oil.
Benjamin made a 137 pistol not a 137 rifle. They did make a 317 rifle, is this what you are asking about? The pistol model 137 was made between 1946-85 the rifle model 317 was made between 1940-1969
The Benjamin model 342 ( Currently owned by Crosman Airgun Co) was made between 1969 - 92. In fair working condition it is worth between $50-$70.
Somewhere between $125 to $145 for an EXCELLENT Benjamin model 342 Rifle.
T427432 was made in 1982.
It was made in 1969.
It was made in 1980....
The model 342 Rifle, was made between 1969-1992. In good condition it is worth between $65 to $85.
If you are asking about the Benjamin Air gun model 342? It was made between 1969-1992
1980 see the link below. See the link for your date of manufacture
Lets start with. The model 342 was a .22 caliber pellet rifle not a .177 cal bb gun. If you want an estimate of value then you will have to give more information as to the condition of the rifle. with out more information it is not possible to answer you.
It was made between 1968 to 1986. It is a .22 caliber rifle. If you want the owners manual for this rifle see the link below. Crosman owns and makes Benjamin and Sheridan rifles.
it was made in 1975
This Benjamin Model is part of 3 rifles that are in a series. The 340 is a .175 BB rifle. The model 347 is a .177 Caliber Pellet rifle and the 342 is a .22 caliber pellet rifle. this line of air rifles was made between 1969 to 1986 (Model 340) and 1969 - 1992 (models 347 & 342)
If the number is T131774 then it was made in 1972.