Lincoln Jefferies

[smudge1901]

I may have the chance of a Lincon Jefferies BSA. It needs some tidying by all accounts and has a semi pistol stock instead of the original. Also has no sights at this time. How much should I be looking to offer for a gun such as this?

[silva]

Hi Smudge,
Depends on the condition of the action and metal work - Replacement pattern sights will cost about £55.00 unless you can find some 2nd hand ones. Check that the sight dovetails aren't mashed.

£ Value wise to the collector it will be a bitzer, if it has a Bsa stock off a later model.

However, due to these old Bsa's having lots of interchangeable parts, they were fixed up over the years with what ever was available, so its still an interesting and collectable rifle and in its own way historically correct !

If its a good shooter in working condition, as a project gun it might be worth £45 or so. Though its value as spares will be slightly more.

Cheers Morgan

[smudge1901]

Hi Smudge,
Depends on the condition of the action and metal work - Replacement pattern sights will cost about £55.00 unless you can find some 2nd hand ones. Check that the sight dovetails aren't mashed.

£ Value wise to the collector it will be a bitzer, if it has a Bsa stock off a later model.

However, due to these old Bsa's having lots of interchangeable parts, they were fixed up over the years with what ever was available, so its still an interesting and collectable rifle and in its own way historically correct !

If its a good shooter in working condition, as a project gun it might be worth £45 or so. Though its value as spares will be slightly more.

Cheers Morgan

Thanks for that, may make him an offer.