Early 1906-1907 B.S.A Improved Model Lincoln Jeffries Patent .177 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle With Early Bayonet Catch Lever ( no protective side fences), Pistol Grip Stock Variant. Sn 23041 .177

Early 1906-1907 B.S.A Improved Model Lincoln Jeffries Patent .177 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle With Early Bayonet Catch Lever ( no protective side fences), Pistol Grip Stock Variant. Sn 23041 - 23041

This is a very good B.S.A. ‘Improved Model’ Lincoln Jeffries Patent Air Rifle. Although classified as Improved Model, ‘Improved’ was never stamped on the cylinder of these air rifles until introduction of The Improved model B in 1907 (see pages 42 to 44 of The Book Of BSA Air Rifles 1905-1939 by Milewski)’. These rifles were made with both straight hand and pistol grip stocks. This example of the improved model has its original wood stock with pistol stock and correct chequered panels. The stock is impressed with BSA’s pyled arms Trade mark. The underside of the stock is impressed with 14 ¼” (stock length). It has a steel butt plate, a 19 ½” barrel and measures 43 ½” overall. It has what looks like a period replacement blade for sight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work has original blue finish. The loading port is crisply marked ‘Load’ and has faint BSA pyled arms trademark. The underside of the bayonet cocking lever has Lincoln Jeffries patent information (illustrated). The top of the cylinder is correctly crisply marked 'BSA Air Rifle Made By The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited'. The loading tap is correctly marked ‘P.Pat’. The rifle is serial number ‘15978’ which is stamped on the trigger block. The top of the shoulder stock has 4 old hand carved notches most likely a previous owner recording hunting kills. The trigger block has what looks like a later replacement screw. The top of the trigger block has been factory milled most likely to accommodate an additional rear sight. The rifle cocks, loads & fires with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23041

£475.00