A talented british craftsman, mac evans, built this example from the patent drawings. Jan, 2011 anyone know where i can buy a bsa lincoln jeffries air rifle. It is fully functional and shoots very well despite the age which i believe to be around 110 years. Includes adverts for bsa military pattern, pellet dispensers etc and how to shoot an airgun from horseback. Bsa lincoln jeffries air rifle 1910 1911 lincoln jeffries for bsa manufactured air rifle underlever. Company for many years, and acquired their remaining records when the factory closed down. Whilst not training rifles in the military sense of the term, such air rifles took a major role in. Your gun is indeed an a lincoln jeffries air rifle. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture, 190418. Rare and custom vintage bsalincoln jeffries airguns pre war. 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.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. First airgun of birmingham small arms company has been manufactured in 1905. Perfect for anyone wanting to add a mark v airsporter to their collection. Bsa cycles ltd was set up in 1919 for the manufacture of both bicycles and motorcycles. Bsa 19 patent lever action air rifle the lever action rifle pictured below was patented by bsa in 19 but sadly never made it into production. In 1905 bsa manufactured the first lincoln jeffries air rifle, and in just 2 short years the 10,000th lincoln jeffries air rifle was completed. Picture of streastham grammar school students shooting bsa military pattern air rifles, where are they now. Since the publication of bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles in 1986, further studies of these. It also bears the stamp of field marshall earl roberts which indicates it was used in one of his sponsored shooting events in the early 1900s. This is still true today and with such a proud heritage, its no wonder that bsa air rifles have such a prestigious name for excellence. For the definitive history, john knibbs book lincoln jeffies and bsa air rifles is without doubt the place to go. Working very well, with little sign of wear, being surprisingly powerful and accurate. A fine example of elegant unbreakable minimalism and good design and materials. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture, 190418 first edition by knibbs, john isbn.
Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings. Bsaairriflebookc download 1920 bsa air rifles book circa 1920. The birmingham small arms company limited bsa was a major british industrial combine, a group of businesses manufacturing military and sporting firearms. It copies the even older bsa airsporter, in that the underlever is concealed in the. While the item could be priced similarly at different shops. Sorry i love zombie movies and books, the zombie survival guide is one excellent book. As the demand for small arms decreased the company turned its attention to bicycles and finally to air rifles. The first experimental lincoln jefferies made, lincoln air rifles had a h serial no. Bsa,lincoln jeffries,air rifle,1900 for sale at gunauction. Bsa air rifle books by anthony john knibbs our knibbs family.
A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture, 190418 by knibbs, john and a great selection of related books. The first batches of the lincoln air rifle and the bsa air rifle made by bsa in 1905 are always nice to find and handle. Historic arms resource centre facility for british and commonwealth enfield and other miniature calibre training and smallbore target rifles bsa birmingham small arms co. This is a 45 inch rifle the biggest and most powerful version. A concise and detailed account of the conception, development and production of the early 20th century air rifles. Top gun in picture see my listing for bottom gun in picture separately. An opportunity has arisen where i could buy an old air rifle off my 92 year old neighbour.
Vintage bsalincoln jeffries air rifle ssaa gun sales. Bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles, by john knibbs available on our website. Falke 90 underlever is a rare and vintage british air rifle. The bsa birmingham small arms tale begins in 1861 when the company was founded with the specific aim of manufacturing guns using machinery and theyve been making quality firearms ever since. A very useful book for anyone interested in old air guns. 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. You rifle is part of the third batch of approximately guns made by bsa for lincoln jeffries under his own brand, as per a business arrangement, whereby lincoln jeffries approached bsa in order to. In 1905 they produced their first air rifle, the lincoln jeffries, and they have not stopped to this day, with the exceptions being, in times of war. Some years after the death of the owner, his daughter found it and was going to throw it out until her neighbour intervened and suggested selling it. Bsa air rifles are the result of over 150 years of english gunsmithing success coupled with the very latest in precision manufacturing. First established as a small union of gunsmiths, the bsa have grown. Rare and custom vintage bsalincoln jeffries airguns pre. Wood is strong and complete without cracks or splits.
A longstanding reputation for quality precedes bsa. A bsa meteor break barrel spring powered air rifle with. Bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles wigan lane books. This book is the culmination of over seven years of study. This classic bsa air rifle was produced sometime between 19711974 making it a mark v model. A concise and detailed account of the conception, develop. Find your next bsa air rifle with airgun megastore, we offer discounted pricing and great customer service. Made from 1901 to 1904 the very first bsa made batch of lincoln jeffries were serial no. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918. Bsa recommenced manufacturing bicycles on their own behalf from 1908. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
This shows just how skilled and competent bsa were. It has a blade foresight and v notch plate block rear sight. Classified ads underlever air rifles gunseekers, guns. Finish on gun is excellent factoring in the age of this fine piece. Heres a bit of dating info, courtesy of mr john knibbs. A \the lincoln air rifle\ lincoln jeffries patent the. There follows an abridged list of serial numbers of preww1 bsa and lincoln jeffries. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. A and lincoln jeffries air rifles wigan lane books.
Marked on front lever lincoln jeffries patent 876104. Lincoln jefferies air rifle serial numbers ezmnogosofta. The cylinder is faintly marked bsa air rifle made by the birmingham small arms company. Get the best deals on bsa air rifles when you shop the largest online selection at. Construction and operation of the air gun, vol 1, revised 2 nd edition, the austrian army repeating air rifle, by g.
Vintage bsa lincoln jeffries technical tips, faqs etc. Bsa sold the bicycle business to raleigh in 1957 after separating the bicycle and motorcycle business in 1953. Overall condition of this air rifle considering its age is exceptional. Lincoln jeffries air rifle serial numbers simasafe.
Bsa lincoln jeffries air rifles book best price bsa lincoln. A leader in excellence, bsa air rifles are of the highest quality and are still manufactured in britain today. Bsa air rifles are one of britains most established air rifle manufacturers with over 150 years of gunsmithing experience coupled with a stateoftheart precision manufacturing. Rare and custom vintage bsalincoln jeffries airguns. It is in original condition and shoots consistently over the chronograph. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture, 190418 by knibbs, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. I just dont see a gamo shadow or any one of these new air rifles still. A gallery of pictures of vintage bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles. Bsa lincoln jeffries air rifle 1910 1911 lincoln jeffries for bsa manufactured air rifle this firearm was originally purchased from wilkinson pty ltd in pall mall, london. It also has lincoln jeffries patents all illustrated. 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.
Bn0873496787 co2 pistols and rifles, by james house. Printed on top the bsa air rifle improved model d the birmingham small arms co ltd england, in. Jan 22, 2018 rare, 1908, bsa lincoln jeffries patent improved model b. 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. The lever action rifle pictured below was patented by bsa in 19 but sadly never made it into production. 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.
During the first world war, bsa produced 10,000 rifles each week and also manufactured the lewis gun. 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. First post and replies last post by garvin, 4 weeks ago. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Hi all, im new to this forum so i dont really know what i am doing not much of a computer whizz im still a bit old school. The cylinder is faintly marked the lincoln air rifle patent manufactured by the bsa co ld birmingham.
Bsa, lincoln jeffries, air rifle,1900 for sale at gunauction. Low prices across earths biggest selection of books, music, dvds, electronics. The air cylinder has bsa improved model d detail illustrated. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918 by john knibbs.
You will do better imho, buying a hillers guide to air rifles 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. New listing vintage rare lincoln jeffries 22 air rifle bsa for parts. The top rifle above is the mysterious and elusive short rifle pattern. Anyone know where i can buy a bsa lincoln jeffries air rifle. Improved model d on the photographs has been produced according to production number in 1910. Bsa and lincoln jeffries air rifles, knibbs john, 1986. Published by john knibbs publications, birmingham, england 1986 isbn.
I have a old lincoln jeffries air rifle, well i think its a lincoln jeffries but a bit confused as whether it is a lincoln jeffries or a bsa i would like some information on what it is and the age of it. At one time, bsa was the largest private arms manufacturer in europe. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918 john knibbs. And how this was improved over the previous britannia we are not quite sure but that what is was called. Some people are need it bsa lincoln jeffries air rifles book with the cheap price. 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. 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.
Bsa gun info dating service john knibbs international ltd other dating info. After some extensive research it appears to be one of the last few. Vintage bsa lincoln jeffries serial numbers vintage airguns gallery forum if you want hyper accurate dating data john knibbs owns the old handwritten factory ledgers and provides a paid for dating service. All regions all counties underlever air rifles all ads 1 to 30 of 37 particular 21 professional 16 1 2 next page last page sort by price. Earliest bsa lincoln jeffries type rifle lowest serial. A concise illustrated history of their development and manufacture 19041918 by john knibbs 19860603 on. The complete air gunner reprint from 1907 in the 1980s. Made in 1982 and is number 260 of very collectable and comes with case, sling, outer cardboard box, also has, pistol grip cap, badge, contents list, certificate, care of ownership instructions and targets. A lot of the original owners of these rifles must have perished in ww1. You can order bsa lincoln jeffries air rifles book after check, compare the values and check day for shipping.
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