1908-1914 BSA Lincoln Jeffries Patent Improved Model D .177 Calibre Pistol Straight Hand Stock Variant Underlever Air Rifle With Correct ‘Bayonet’ Catch Lever & Correct Cylinder Markings. AI 604 air rifle .177

1908-1914 BSA Lincoln Jeffries Patent Improved Model D .177 Calibre Pistol Straight Hand Stock Variant Underlever Air Rifle With Correct ‘Bayonet’ Catch Lever & Correct Cylinder Markings. AI 604 - AI 604

This is a very good original BSA Improved Model D Air Rifle. These rifles were made with both straight hand and pistol grip stocks and in different variations between 1908 and 1914 (see page 50 of the book of the BSA air rifle by John Milewski). This example has its original undamaged straight hand stock with correct chequered panels on the grip. The stock has a steel butt plate and the shoulder stock is impressed with crisp BSA trademark. The shoulder stock is also mounted with a later metal disc stamped with the gun’s serial number ‘20059’ calibre ‘.177’ & date ‘9.7.1908’ (possibly the actual production date of this gun but unable to verify conclusively). The ‘Bayonet’ catch cocking arm is marked with Lincoln Jeffries patent information (illustrated). It has a 19 ½” rifled barrel and measures 43 ½” overall. It has a blade foresight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work has age faded blue finish. The air cylinder has BSA Improved Model D information (illustrated). The loading port tap has patent information (illustrated). The left side of the trigger block bears the serial number 20059. The underside of the barrel has number 6 and small inspection marks (illustrated). The loading port area is crisply marked ‘Load’ and has the BSA’s pyled arms trademark. The rifle cocks, loads & fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. AI 604

£395.00