A mercury s air rifle,177 calibre fitted with hawke eclipse 432 scope. Rare and custom vintage bsalincoln jeffries airguns pre. Jan, 2011 the model is a lincoln jeffries air rifle and the company that built it was the original bsa who are still very successful in the air rifle market. Bsa air rifles new and used bsa air rifles guntrader. The left side of the weapon bears the serial number 30260 which is in the 190910 serial number range see page 20 of the book a collectors guide to air rifles by hiller. Company for many years, and acquired their remaining records when the factory closed down.
The author, john knibbs, a former bsa employee himself and a governor of the birmingham proof house is eminently qualified to write the history of bsa. Remington airmaster 77 air rifle with bsa tactical 4x32 scope. It is in original condition and shoots consistently over the chronograph. The h or heavy model was produced between 19051908. Overall a really interesting designed as a competitor to the lincoln jeffries and bsa rifles but in actual fact failed on that count as these are a lot rarer and obviously never sold as well. This airgun has a nicely grained walnut stock with panels of chequering at its foreend and grip. Ii air rifle was included in it and i recalled little advertisements see figure 1 with line drawings for these rifles in some old prewar issues of meccano. One of the publications to be found on my bookshelf is her excellent book a century of sights and shooting aids. Mr knibbs drew up his list from entries in the original factory ledgers. Bsa,lincoln jeffries,air rifle,1900 for sale at gunauction. Old bsa lincoln jeffries air rifle, improved model d anybody else got one of these old rifles from before the great war.
Bsa air rifle books by anthony john knibbs our knibbs family. A lot of the original owners of these rifles must have perished in ww1. It has a blade foresight and adjustable dial rear sight. Finish on gun is excellent factoring in the age of this fine piece. This year also saw the end of military rifle production, however bsa still continued to make. Since the publication of bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles in 1986, further studies of these fascinating air rifles have revealed much new information and more technical details of the various models produced up to and during the first world war. According to john knibbs, who wrote extensively on this subject in bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles, 212 were made altogether between late 19 and 1915, with full production taking place from june 1915. In his first book, bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles, published in 1986, he included a complete assessment of the air rifles produced from 1906 to. Im part of a living history group and would like to collect a few to educate the public on the variety of. And how this was improved over the previous britannia we are not quite sure but that what is was called. Lincoln jeffries whose genius and enterprise in the field of air rifle technology can be equated with that of the wright brothers in aviation and marconi in the field. I know that lakey has a least 1% of total production. Construction and operation of the air gun, vol 1, revised 2 nd edition, the austrian army repeating air rifle, by g.
Bsa air rifle owners,this group is dedicated to all bsa air rifles,spingers,pcp,old and new. A fine example of elegant unbreakable minimalism and good design and materials. The knibbs book golder century covers all aspects of bsa production, and while he does include the air rifle side, it is only about 20% or less of the total of the book, which goes into shotgun and rim and centre fire products as well, and this includes the modern stuffie. Wood is strong and complete without cracks or splits. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918 hardcover january 1, 1986 by john knibbs. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918 john knibbs. The book deals in great depth with all of the lincoln jefferies patent models and their counterparts. Bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles, knibbs john, 1986. The early gems and britannias came to be replaced by lincoln jeffries and b. Lincoln jeffries air rifle serial numbers simasafe. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Vintage bsalincoln jeffries ephemera and miscellany bsa. Hi all, thank you for allowing me to be a part of this forum. Lincoln jefferies air rifle serial numbers ezmnogosofta. Includes adverts for bsa military pattern, pellet dispensers etc and how to shoot an airgun from horseback. Rare, 1908, bsa lincoln jeffries patent improved model b. Bsa the birmingham small arms factory have been making guns since 1861 and have created a solid reputation for themselves based on their precision engineering and remarkable gunsmithing skills. These rifles were made with both straight hand and pistol grip stocks see pages 19 to 25 of hillers book the collectors guide to air rifles. American airguns the bsa goldstar air rifle bsa employee himself and a governor of the birmingham proof house is eminently qualified to write the history of bsa.
Rotary breech made from 19922001 in fantastic condition with beech stock refinished to a. It is fully functional and shoots very well despite the age which i believe to be around 110 years. Since the publication of bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles in 1986, further studies of these. This example has its original pistol grip wood stock with chequered panels and blued steel butt plate.
Lincoln jeffries patents improved model d junior or. Vintage bsalincoln jeffries air rifle ssaa gun sales. Anyone know where i can buy a bsa lincoln jeffries air rifle. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture, 190418 first edition by knibbs, john isbn. Browse guntraders huge collection of new and second hand bsa air rifles today. Rare classic technical book 1976 good used condition. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture, 190418. Bsa air rifles are suitable for all levels, including beginners, since they are designed with expert craftsmanship and precision at their forefront. This book is the culmination of over seven years of study and research and will become the classic reference book for all bsa enthusiasts. This classic bsa air rifle was produced sometime between 19711974 making it a mark v model.
Lot detail sale info lincoln jeffries, birmingham, a. Air guns rifles please read our conditions of sale for air weapons. We have many models, including the very popular meteor air rifle, which is designed for hunting, plinking and firearm. Perfect for anyone wanting to add a mark v airsporter to their collection. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In his first book, bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles, published in 1986, he included a complete assessment of the air rifles produced from 1906 to world war i. Since they produced their first air rifle, the lincoln jeffries in 1905, bsa has been at the forefront of design and technology in the air rifle industry. Air rifle rifles sports equipment 30 years mercury hunting hobbies guns. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918. The other book he did is very expensive and hard to find, and this covers the history of the pre ww1 guns only. Find best value and selection for your bsa lincoln jeffries patent, model bsa air rifle main body and barrel.
Revised and updated in 2012, this enlarged book will be a mine of information to the gun enthusiast, detailing the history of the famous mr george lincoln jeffries and his many inventions that have pioneered modern air rifle shooting. Lincoln jeffries patents improved model d, 39 variant. For the definitive history, john knibbs booklincoln jeffies and bsa air rifles is without doubt the place to go. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918 by john knibbs. The air cylinder has bsa improved model d detail illustrated. Bsa model d lincoln jeffries under lever patent air guns air rifle, rifles, firearms. It also has lincoln jeffries patents all illustrated. Since the publication of bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles in 1986, further studies of these fascinating air rifles have revealed much new information and more technical details of the various models produced up to.
The were supplied to both the admiralty and the royal field artillery and fitted to both light and heavy field guns. This vintage air rifle has a fixed barrel with underlever cocking and rotary pellet loading breech plug. Bsa air rifles are the result of over 150 years of english gunsmithing success coupled with the very latest in precision manufacturing. Bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles, by john knibbs available on our website. Picture of streastham grammar school students shooting bsa military pattern air rifles, where are they now.
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