1905-1914. Lincoln Jeffries B.S.A. Improved Model D, .177 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle Pistol Grip Stock Variant . 20087. 1905-1914. Lincoln Jeffries B.S.A. Improved Model D, .177 Calibre Underlever Air Rifle Pistol Grip Stock Variant . 20087. .177 Air Rifles

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 1905 and 1914 (see pages 20- 25 of the book ‘A Collectors Guide To Air Rifles’ By Hiller). This example has its original pistol grip wood stock *professional repair to the grip-see images* with correct chequered panels on the grip. The stock has a steel butt plate and is stamped with; Registered Lincoln Jeffries Inventor & Patentee with logo to the right hand side. The cocking arm has a ribbed release lever on the left side. It has a 17” rifled barrel and measures 40 ¼” overall. It has a blade foresight and adjustable dial rear sight. The metal work has even patina throughout. The air cylinder has crisp BSA Improved Model D detail (illustrated). The left side of the weapon bears the serial number 66038. 153 is repeated on the underside of the barrel. The loading port area is marked ‘Load’ and has the BSA piled arms logo. The loading tap has patent detail ‘Patent 8246/06’ and underside of the cocking lever ‘BSA Patents 8761-04 25783-10 RD479972’. The underside of the barrel is marked ‘Rd No 479972’. See page 50 chapter 5 of The Book of the BSA Air Rifle 1905 – 1939 by John Milewski (item number 19136 on our website). The Rifle cocks, loads & fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. 20087.