Benjamin 397P Phase 1

[ratbuster2240]

Another lovely scope I think also made by Hakko? You don't see them come up for sale as much probably because even after several decades they are still crystal clear.

The SS1 doesn't have an adjustable objective like the Optima, but it still seems to focus down to 5 yards.

I'm sure I've got them somwhere, I do have a Gamekeeper as well which am sure is same model as one of Beeman SS, really cracking little scopes, incredibly clear

[ratbuster2240]

It seems for an 11mm rail I would require these sized pins. Confirmation would be helpful.

[Waltherfan]

Lovely job nice looking gun enjoy

[ratbuster2240]

Thank you Waltherfan, I think they are good looking and I get a lot of enjoyment out of them.

Lovely job nice looking gun enjoy

[MartynB]

Another lovely scope I think also made by Hakko? You don't see them come up for sale as much probably because even after several decades they are still crystal clear.

The SS1 doesn't have an adjustable objective like the Optima, but it still seems to focus down to 5 yards.

I think the SS I had was zoom and AG but really clear, saying that, they weren't cheap !

[ratbuster2240]

I have fitted a pair of spacer pins to the SS1 which solves the canting issues on 11mm rails.
I then tried it on the 342 with the Mac1 scope mount and it works great. I can still pump it up with my hand in the correct place and without holding onto the scope, it's tight but there's just enough room.

[ratbuster2240]

I had a great day at Kempton Park Arms Fair on Sunday and I picked up a Benjamin 392G made in 1991. Cosmetically it's in great condition but it hadn't been used for a long time. It had a stuck powerlet and the seals were in bad shape.

I'm a big fan of these Racine made guns and one in .22 should make good power when it's up and running.


The Benjamin doesn't look like it's been opened up before but it was common for the powerlet to get stuck and the inlet seal to be damaged. I think this one may have had this happen early on in it's life and just left with it stuck.


The Daisy powerlet was well and truly stuck and the seal disintegrated.

[AllanM]

Nice buy ratbuster.

Quite rare with the black finish, they are usually nickel.

[ratbuster2240]

Thanks Allan, I haven't seen many come up for sale in nickel or black. I nearly didn't buy it, but it was still there at the end of the day so I couldn't leave it.

Nice buy ratbuster.

Quite rare with the black finish, they are usually nickel.

[MartynB]

Previous threads pics show some lovely examples, interesting mount

[ratbuster2240]

I'm pleased you like them MartynB. The Mac1 mount is well made and only makes contact with the barrel and not the cylinder. I put a piece of electrical tape underneath to protect the finish and help it clamp tightly.

Previous threads pics show some lovely examples, interesting mount

[MartynB]

I'm pleased you like them MartynB. The Mac1 mount is well made and only makes contact with the barrel and not the cylinder. I put a piece of electrical tape underneath to protect the finish and help it clamp tightly.

I was going to ask how the mount clamped, looks to be really nice engineering, was it expensive ? From America ?

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nice find James

[ratbuster2240]

Cheers Paul I hope you've managed to have time away from the workshop for fishing.

nice find James

[ratbuster2240]

They are $50 from Mac1airguns, Tim doesn't ship to UK anymore but if you know anyone over there that can forward it. Its a good design because it can be cantilevered over the breech or set further forward for a pistol scope.

I was going to ask how the mount clamped, looks to be really nice engineering, was it expensive ? From America ?