So far I've only seen one other Benjamin, a 347 with an even more recent serial number (260xxx) and it has the same bolt as my gun except on that gun, the bolt is black and not chrome like mine. On my 397, the probe is skinny allowing the air to go around the probe instead of through it. 22 cal diameter and is hollow, so i looks like the air is supposed to go through the center of the bolt. C9 guns (pear shaped) as well However, one difference between the bolt on my 342 and that on my early racine 397 is the probe. This distinction carried through at least with the Racine made 39x (ball shaped) vs. At some point they changed the bolt from the traditional benjamin shaped bolt - which looks like the bolt was just bent 90 degrees, to the chrome sheridan shaped bolt, in which the turn down is more abrupt and looks machined.įor example, my benjamin 342 serial number 250193 has a sheridan shaped bolt - except that the end of the bolt is a more distinct 'ball' shape, whereas the sheridan bolt terminated in a more gradual pear shape. Also, with the Benjamins, let me know which version bolt your gun has. Let me know if you have a benjamin 342 or 347 with a serial number greater than 178000 with no letter prefix, and same thing as above, any date reference you can provide.ģ. let me know if you have a sheridan C serial number greater than 460000 - especially if you happened to have bought it new or know when it was bought or if you have the original manual with the date stamp on the front page or any other reference point for it.Ģ. There are a few pictures on line that show some easy trigger modifications to lighten the trigger pull, my H9A had a pretty stiff trigger to start with, but improved with some easy modifications.1.

The manual that comes with the pistol warns against pumping more than 8 times the manufacturer states that more than 8 pumps can damage the pistol. If you are not very strong, starting with a lower number of pumps will be much easier, and as you gain strength, you can start adding pumps, soon you'll be able to knock out 8 pumps easily. H9A is a very accurate pistol, but a bit hard to pump up. I'd also suggest you start sighting in at a modest distance to start with, like 10 yards or less, and that you only pump the pistol about 4 times rather than the max 8 till you have it sighted in, then readjust the elevation based on the distance you intend to practice at and the number of pumps you wish to use. I'd suggest you pump your pistol up before cocking and loading a pellet. Drop your pellet into the opening with the open end (skirt) facing backwards toward you, push the knurled end forward as far as it will go, then twist it to the right, this locks it in place for your shot. you twist the knurled silver end to the left, then grip it tight and pull back till you hear a click, this cocks the trigger and opens a port on the breach a little bit further down toward the muzzle.

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