VINTAGE BENJAMIN 720 AIR RIFLE BB SUPER SHOT ST. LOUIS MO.

Description

BENJAMIN 720 STEEL SHOT AIR RIFLE SUPER 25 SHOT
Manufacture: BENJAMIN AIR RIFLE ST. LOUIS U.S.A.
No Serial Number.
1 pump, holds air overnight.
Pumps up, Feeds, Loads and Shoots Steel Shot BB (round ball) fine.
At 4 pumps,
entire
Steel Shot BB now lives .050" below the surface of a 2" x 4" at from 14 feet away.
Velocity unknown.
Condition of seals unknown.
Don't use Lead Shot BB, I believe Instructions that are included with unit will explain why.
Pumped 4 strokes, 6 hours later expelled a good blast of air when triggered (no BB).
Safety works.
I see some dings, scratches and imperfections in Wood Stock.
I believe the dark wide lines in the Wood Stock are natural and not of human origin.
I see later solder work that may have been performed possibly early in it's life to Shot Barrel and Pump Barrel joint, but looks sound.  See photo 4, front sight area.
Pump Handle doesn't rest tight and will drop some from Pump Barrel without at least 1 full pump (may need adjusting). Pump Handle will rest properly / tight on Pump Barrel with 1 to maximum pumps.
I see no cracks in the Wood Pump Handle, only a few surface fiber strands missing that appear as cracks in the photos.
Pump linkage looks great, no bends, cracks or loose pins that I can detect.
I detect no loose soldered assembly parts.
Pump Piston actuates / slides smooth.
Surface finish is Nickel and there are signs of handling and age.
There is light rust on some steel parts.
See photos for other imperfections.
Comes with box, corners top and bottom (2 piece box) are not broken, Lid edges show age, wear, I see at least two break-through spots on the Lid, Lid is marked 720 on one end, the Green Tin has some Steel Shot BB's in it.
Comes with a copy of original basic instructions, illustration of parts and parts list.
NOTE:
Never pump over 8 times
!! Ramifications; diminished power,damage to seals and hard parts can occur, this includes new units also. Instructions contain details on over charging unit and other good need to know information.
Sold As Is For Parts, Repair, or Restore.
Ships Insured.
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