This is a .22 caliber air pistol not a .177 caliber pistol. See the link below for the owners manual.
It was made in 1960
It was made in 1961
Benjamin made this model pistol from 1946 to 1985. This was a very popular model.
This is the best I can do. (see the link below)
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 132 is an air pistol not a rifle, it uses .22 caliber pellets, not .177 caliber pellets. The 130 series of Benjamin pistols were models: 130 shot .175 Cal BB's 132 shot .22 Cal pellets 137 shot .177 Cal pellets If yours is a rifle then I have NO idea what it shoots
No. The were made from 1946 - 1985. Today Benjamin is owned by Crosman air gun co, Benjamin does make the HB22 that is a .22 cal pump-up pistol. They also have the new Gas piston "Trail NP" .22 cal pistol, it's a single pump pistol. See the link below.
The 132 came with plastic or wood grips. Some of the plastic grips had Checkering, however I do not believe the wood grips ever had checkering.
Produced between 1946 - 85 as models 130, 132 and last as 137. Please state the condition of the pistol to get an estimate of value. Poor, Fair, Good, Very good or Excellent.
It was made in 1976. It's part of a series of 3 pistols (130 Series). It's either a 130 - BB, a 132 - .22 cal or a 137 - .177 cal pistol.
This pistol was manufactured between 1946 and 85. It came in .177 or .22. The box and instructions make it more valuable. However you did not state the condition of the pistol so I cannot give you an estimated value.