POWERFUL 10.66 FT LBS**1905-1914 BSA Lincoln Jeffries Patent Improved Model D .177 Calibre Pistol Grip Stock Variant Underlever Air Rifle With Correct ‘Bayonet’ Catch Lever & Correct Crisp Cylinder Markings. Sn 23158 air rifle .177

**POWERFUL 10.66 FT LBS**1905-1914 BSA Lincoln Jeffries Patent Improved Model D .177 Calibre Pistol Grip Stock Variant Underlever Air Rifle With Correct ‘Bayonet’ Catch Lever & Correct Crisp Cylinder Markings. Sn 23158 - 23158

This is an excellent original BSA Improved Model D Air Rifle. These rifles were made with both straight hand and pistol grip stocks and in different variations between 1905 and 1914 (see page 50 of the book of the BSA air rifle by John Milewski). This example has its original undamaged pistol grip 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 underside of the shoulder stock is impressed ’14 ¼’ (length). 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 its original blue finish in excellent condition. The air cylinder has crisp 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 20164 which is repeated on the underside of the barrel. The loading port area is crisply marked ‘Load’ and has the BSA’s trademark. The rifle cocks, loads & fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23158

£375.00