Yes: Crosman airgun Co owns Benjamin. They off a service to locate repair shops that repair older guns and rifles. See the link below and click on "find a service center" at the bottom of the Crosman home page when it opens.
The 310 was part of a series of Benjamin models 310, 312 & 317. Made between 1940-1969
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The 312 was part of a series (310 series) of rifles produced between 1940-1969. The name Benjamin Franklin was a marketing gimmick it had nothing to do with Franklin.
Crosman owns the Benjamin and Sheridan line of Air rifles, they also offer a locater service to find shops that repair older airguns. ( See the Crosman link below)
The Benjamin model 312 was part of the 310 series of rifles that included 310, 312, and 317. They came in .177 and .22 caliber. Production started with the model 310 in 1940 and ended with the model 317 in 1969, the 312 fell somewhere in the middle of that time period
The 312 was part of a series (310 series) of rifles produced between 1940-1969. The name Benjamin Franklin was a marketing gimmick to help sell the rifle. Franklin had nothing to do with it. The series included the model 310, 312 and 317. Please state the current condition of the rifle to get an estimate of value. Is it still working? Is it in Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good or Excellent condition. Re-post you question with this information and I will try to give you an estimate of value. Make sure you put the question in the "Air gun and Air rifle" category.
Yes. Crosman owns Benjamin. see the link below.
The Benjamin 310 series (310, 312, 317) were made between 1940-1969. My best guess it was made sometime during the 1950's they did not start putting on serial numbers until around 1957 so that should help narrow it down
He was born on the 17th of January, 1706, so he would be 312 years old if he was still alive.