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  1. 07-09-2009, 04:55 PM #1
    Josie & John
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    Lincoln Jeffries Air Rifle For Sale

    I may regret selling this but hand on heart, this rifle is surplus to requirements.

    Serial no is in the 11,000's, so fifth batch Lincoln dating from 1907/08 according to Knibbs' bible. Original but well worn finish overall. Stampings are some of the clearest I have ever seen on a Lincoln and cylinder is marked "H The Lincoln Air Rifle Patent". Tap is secured by the patented knurled screw but also has what looks like a non original screw in the centre of the knurling (not seen this feature on a Lincoln before, so not sure if original but have seen several variations of the knurled screw). Lovely walnut stock is stamped with the standing man trademark and "LINCOLN JEFFRIES INVENTOR & PATENTEE". There is also a retailer's brass plate fitted into the right side of the stock: S Chambers, Gunmaker & C0, Cardiff. I have not been able to find any reference to an S Chambers in Cardiff trading as a Gunmaker, so he was probably an Ironmonger or General Dealer. Mr Chambers clearly thought a lot of himself as his plate is fixed over the standing man trademark. I guess it could be removed but my preference would be to leave him there as it's all part of the rifle's history.

    The cocking lever securing catch is a replacement and the trigger pivot screw is quite badly burred. Still, there is no reason to remove it, so I guess someone with the suitable skills and tools could tidy it up a bit. The correct Lincoln sights are fitted and both rear and foresight are secure within their respective dovetails. The .177 rifle shoots well and smoothly.

    £230 F2F or can post at buyer's expense. Price now reduced to £150 posted

    Photos to follow

    Kind regards,
    John
    Last edited by Josie & John; 21-09-2009 at 03:34 PM. Reason: price reduction
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  2. 07-09-2009, 06:15 PM #2
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    A man's best friend is his weapon.....

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  3. 07-09-2009, 07:30 PM #3
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  4. 08-09-2009, 12:24 AM #4
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    Hi John.......I have one like this, I think its 5756.......and I am sure it has the same dealer stamp.......I checked the old Kellys directorys on line, and think it was a ironmongers shop I seem to remember......I would get helen to confirm this, but I have oiled and stashed everthing deep in the attic
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  5. 08-09-2009, 05:27 AM #5
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    Thanks Eddie. Please don't put Helen to any trouble.

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  6. 08-09-2009, 08:03 AM #6
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    That...includes Helen....John ...shes oiled & stashed too...thats why she can't get to the computor...


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  7. 12-09-2009, 11:47 AM #7
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    F2F price now reduced to £200
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  8. 13-09-2009, 12:47 PM #8
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    This rifle is being viewed by potential buyers on Wednesday, so removed from sale on this thread until then

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  9. 21-09-2009, 03:33 PM #9
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    The rearsight blade broke when I demonstrated this rifle to a potential buyer last Wednesday much to my embarrassment and a replacement will be required. The rifle is still for sale and due to the above, I'm dropping the price to £150 posted.

    If there are no takers, I'm tempted to ask someone with the required skills to use it as a base model for a repro (hate that word) Short Military Pattern.

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  10. 21-09-2009, 03:43 PM #10
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    Hello,

    I could be wrong here, but didn’t someone do that about 20 years back?
    Anyone else know about that? Does it still exist?

    Did BSA actually build a BSA Short Military?
    I know the general consensus is they didn’t, but ……………?

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    Oh, apologies for changing tack on your thread - sorry
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  11. 21-09-2009, 03:47 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam99 View Post
    Hello,

    I could be wrong here, but didn’t someone do that about 20 years back?
    Anyone else know about that? Does it still exist?

    Did BSA actually build a BSA Short Military?
    I know the general consensus is they didn’t, but ……………?

    Regards,

    Sam

    Oh, apologies for changing tack on your thread - sorry
    Hi Sam,

    General consencus is BSA never did produce a "Short" version and yes, 6 repros were made in the 1970's, of which I have one. It started life as a Lincoln but ended up fully stocked, fitted with a dummy mag and a deadringer for the SMLE.

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    John
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  12. 21-09-2009, 03:53 PM #12
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    Hello John,

    Well, we all live and learn. I had no idea 6 were made.
    Would a photo of yours be possible, please?
    I vaguely remember an article in one of the Airgun Magazines, but I sold all mine years back.

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  13. 21-09-2009, 04:07 PM #13
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    Hi John,
    You have a PM.

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  14. 21-09-2009, 04:09 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam99 View Post
    Hello John,

    Well, we all live and learn. I had no idea 6 were made.
    Would a photo of yours be possible, please?
    I vaguely remember an article in one of the Airgun Magazines, but I sold all mine years back.

    Regards,

    Sam
    Hi Sam,
    Pics sent and I'm about to start another thread on the SMLE Lincoln as this is intended as a sales thread and I don't want to lose its direction.

    Kind regards,
    John
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  15. 21-09-2009, 04:21 PM #15
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    Sold to Raygun, pending the usual

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    John
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