Help Needed. 1935 Benjamin Franklin Air Pistol Repair

[Mobiasstrip]

Hi, I am hoping someone can help me as I am stumped.
I have a very early Benjamin Franklin (c1935) that needs a silver solder repair. The repair is relatively simple - reattach the bolt unit to the barrel. However before I can do this the air outlet valve needs to be removed as heating will no doubt ruin it.
It looks like it need a very special tool.

Anyone any advice on how to do this?
Photos attached.






Many thanks
Steve

[magicesperanto]

Looks like a standard Benjamin/ Sheridan valve tool is what you need, but that is NOT a "silver solder" joint, but ordinary lead based solder, easy enough to fix depending on what kit you have available.

[grieva]

Looks like a standard Benjamin/ Sheridan valve tool is what you need, but that is NOT a "silver solder" joint, but ordinary lead based solder, easy enough to fix depending on what kit you have available.

ped on here makes the tool you require and no doubt will explain how to use it.

[Mobiasstrip]

Thankyou. I am not familiar with these airpistols so this is very helpful.
I did wonder if it was lead based solder but thought it would not be robust enough. Should make it more straightforward to repair :-)
Next job - source the tool.

Thanks again
Steve

[magicesperanto]

Thankyou. I am not familiar with these airpistols so this is very helpful.
I did wonder if it was lead based solder but thought it would not be robust enough. Should make it more straightforward to repair :-)
Next job - source the tool.

Thanks again
Steve

Not that difficult to make, I made mine from square key steel, though I have read of folk grinding an old socket to suit.

Dimensions here: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ensions-2.html

[Mobiasstrip]

I dont have the tools to manufacture so will need to purchase the tool.
Steve