It was made sometime between 1969-92.
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.
The 132 is part of a series made by Benjamin it covered models 130, 132 and 137. they were made in both .177 and .22 caliber. They were made between 1946-85. The name Benjamin Franklin was a marketing Gimmick. Walter Benjamin started the company back in 1899. Today Crosman air gun owns the company.
It was made in 1980
If it appears to be really old it may be on the very back of the barrel on the rear cap. Usually it's on the side of the loading chamber. Benjamin made a model called the 177 it referred to the caliber but was also the model number. For a period of time Benjamin also did not put serial numbers on their guns. Today Crosman Corp owns and produces the Benjamin and the Sheridan line of airguns.
I don't believe Benjamin ever made a model 170, but they did make a model 177. Is this the BB gun you are asking about?
It was made from 1946 to 1985.
The model 132 was made from 1942 to 1986.
T427432 was made in 1982.
If it's T123136 it was made in 1972
I think you answered your own question. It's a combination BB and pellet rifle. I can add this information. It was made between 1969-86. It a pump rifle using the forearm as a pump. The name Benjamin Franklin was a marketing gimmick. Ben Franklin had nothing to do with it. Walter Benjamin started the company in 1899 and today it's owned by Crosman Corp.
it was made in 1975
Benjamin made this model from 1946 to 1985, but did not start serializing them until 1957. I also have a Benjamin Franklin that has no serial number. Before 1957 it is not possible to set an exact date. Just know it's OLD. The 137 is a .177 caliber pellet pistol the 132 is a .22 caliber pistol and the 130 is a BB pistol.
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.
The 132 is part of a series made by Benjamin it covered models 130, 132 and 137. they were made in both .177 and .22 caliber. They were made between 1946-85. The name Benjamin Franklin was a marketing Gimmick. Walter Benjamin started the company back in 1899. Today Crosman air gun owns the company.
This model was made between 1969 to 1992. The serial number indicates it was made sometime after 1982.
It was made in 1980
The model 100 was made between 1935-1941.